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¡Feliz día de la #FiestaNacional! 🇪🇸 🇪🇺 En este #12deOctubre, mis mejores deseos a todos los españoles.

¡Feliz día de la #FiestaNacional! 🇪🇸 🇪🇺 En este #12deOctubre, mis mejores deseos a todos los españoles.

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Excelente reunión con Pedro Sánchez en Madrid durante mi ronda de capitales 🇪🇸 . Europa necesita economías fuertes, como la española, para reforzar su autonomía estratégica. El próximo presupuesto europeo debe servir para reforzar nuestra competitividad, al tiempo que refleja nuestra firme apuesta por la defensa y la seguridad, sin descuidar la política agrícola y de cohesión. El tiempo apremia. Debemos llegar a un acuerdo a finales de año. En nuestra reunión, he reiterado la plena solidaridad de la UE con España y en particular la población de Ceuta ante la crisis excepcional que atraviesa. Lo sucedido nos recuerda una vez más que las fronteras de Europa solo serán seguras si todas nuestras fronteras lo son. ¡Un placer, como siempre, visitar Madrid! #TourdesCapitales

Excelente reunión con Pedro Sánchez en Madrid durante mi ronda de capitales 🇪🇸 . Europa necesita economías fuertes, como la española, para reforzar su autonomía estratégica. El próximo presupuesto europeo debe servir para reforzar nuestra competitividad, al tiempo que refleja nuestra firme apuesta por la defensa y la seguridad, sin descuidar la política agrícola y de cohesión. El tiempo apremia. Debemos llegar a un acuerdo a finales de año. En nuestra reunión, he reiterado la plena solidaridad de la UE con España y en particular la población de Ceuta ante la crisis excepcional que atraviesa. Lo sucedido nos recuerda una vez más que las fronteras de Europa solo serán seguras si todas nuestras fronteras lo son. ¡Un placer, como siempre, visitar Madrid! #TourdesCapitales

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🇩🇪 On German Unity Day, we remember a defining moment in Germany’s history: the end of decades of division and the reunification of the country. German reunification marked a milestone in Europe’s journey towards greater unity and integration. Einen schönen Tag der Deutschen Einheit!

🇩🇪 On German Unity Day, we remember a defining moment in Germany’s history: the end of decades of division and the reunification of the country. German reunification marked a milestone in Europe’s journey towards greater unity and integration. Einen schönen Tag der Deutschen Einheit!

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Pleased to make my first visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and meet Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, in the shadow of the unjustifiable attacks the country recently suffered. I conveyed the EU’s full solidarity with Saudi Arabia and its people. We greatly value Saudi Arabia’s stabilising role and efforts to promote dialogue and diplomacy. It is crucial that the momentum of the US-Iran ceasefire agreement is maintained and that all parties engage in good faith to achieve a sustainable, comprehensive agreement. Iran’s leadership should seize this opportunity to address the concerns of the international community - on nuclear, on ballistic missiles, on freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and on its support to proxies in particular Hezbollah. Diplomacy is the only path towards lasting peace.

Pleased to make my first visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and meet Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, in the shadow of the unjustifiable attacks the country recently suffered. I conveyed the EU’s full solidarity with Saudi Arabia and its people. We greatly value Saudi Arabia’s stabilising role and efforts to promote dialogue and diplomacy. It is crucial that the momentum of the US-Iran ceasefire agreement is maintained and that all parties engage in good faith to achieve a sustainable, comprehensive agreement. Iran’s leadership should seize this opportunity to address the concerns of the international community - on nuclear, on ballistic missiles, on freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and on its support to proxies in particular Hezbollah. Diplomacy is the only path towards lasting peace.

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An excellent meeting with Kristen Michal, as I continue my #TourdesCapitales in Tallinn 🇪🇪. Estonia is a staunch supporter of Ukraine and its strong commitment to defence contributes to the security of Europe as a whole. Today, we discussed our unwavering support for Ukraine, the next EU budget, and the challenges and opportunities presented by AI. On rõõm olla Eestis!

An excellent meeting with Kristen Michal, as I continue my #TourdesCapitales in Tallinn 🇪🇪. Estonia is a staunch supporter of Ukraine and its strong commitment to defence contributes to the security of Europe as a whole. Today, we discussed our unwavering support for Ukraine, the next EU budget, and the challenges and opportunities presented by AI. On rõõm olla Eestis!

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🇨🇾 Happy Independence Day, Cyprus! Συγχαρητήρια και θερμές ευχές για την Ημέρα Ανεξαρτησίας της Κύπρου! Χρόνια πολλά Κύπρο!

🇨🇾 Happy Independence Day, Cyprus! Συγχαρητήρια και θερμές ευχές για την Ημέρα Ανεξαρτησίας της Κύπρου! Χρόνια πολλά Κύπρο!

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Happy Independence Day, Malta! 🇲🇹 Best wishes as you celebrate Maltese sovereignty. L-isbaħ xewqat f'Jum l-Indipendenza, Malta!

Happy Independence Day, Malta! 🇲🇹 Best wishes as you celebrate Maltese sovereignty. L-isbaħ xewqat f'Jum l-Indipendenza, Malta!

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An excellent meeting with Rob Jetten Rob Jetten in The Hague, as I complete my #TourdesCapitales. 🇳🇱 In the new geopolitical reality, the EU needs the resources to be an anchor of security, autonomy and prosperity for our citizens. That is why we need a modernised budget, fit for the future. The EU must remain a source of stability and responsibility in an increasingly uncertain world. We will continue the discussion next week at #EUCO. Wat is het geweldig om in Nederland te zijn!

An excellent meeting with Rob Jetten Rob Jetten in The Hague, as I complete my #TourdesCapitales. 🇳🇱 In the new geopolitical reality, the EU needs the resources to be an anchor of security, autonomy and prosperity for our citizens. That is why we need a modernised budget, fit for the future. The EU must remain a source of stability and responsibility in an increasingly uncertain world. We will continue the discussion next week at #EUCO. Wat is het geweldig om in Nederland te zijn!

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A great meeting with Bart De Wever here in Brussels, on my #TourdesCapitales. 🇧🇪 We fully agree on the need to accelerate the implementation of our “One Europe, One Market” agenda, to: cut red tape, increase investment, boost Europe’s industrial capacity, complete the single market and reduce our strategic dependencies. We are also aligned on the need to reach an agreement, by the end of the year, on a modernised long-term EU budget, fit for the future. We will continue the work on these issues – and other important topics, such as migration – at our October #EUCO. Fijn om u te zien / C'était un plaisir de vous voir / Schön, Sie zu sehen !

A great meeting with Bart De Wever here in Brussels, on my #TourdesCapitales. 🇧🇪 We fully agree on the need to accelerate the implementation of our “One Europe, One Market” agenda, to: cut red tape, increase investment, boost Europe’s industrial capacity, complete the single market and reduce our strategic dependencies. We are also aligned on the need to reach an agreement, by the end of the year, on a modernised long-term EU budget, fit for the future. We will continue the work on these issues – and other important topics, such as migration – at our October #EUCO. Fijn om u te zien / C'était un plaisir de vous voir / Schön, Sie zu sehen !

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Today we celebrate Portugal, its culture, its long and rich history, and its strong commitment to the European project. Feliz Dia de Portugal! 🇵🇹

Today we celebrate Portugal, its culture, its long and rich history, and its strong commitment to the European project. Feliz Dia de Portugal! 🇵🇹

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Dear Giorgia Meloni, thank you for the warm welcome and good exchange in Rome on my #TourdesCapitales. 🇮🇹 As we face a stark new geopolitical reality, unity matters now more than ever. It requires us to accelerate our work for a safe, prosperous and competitive Europe. Our next long-term budget for the period 2028 - 2034 cannot be business as usual and we need to reach agreement by the end of the year. We need a modernised budget focused on boosting our industry, supporting our innovators, protecting our citizens and strengthening our defence and security capabilities. We also discussed migration. This is a European issue that requires European solutions - that is why we will have a thorough debate at our October #EUCO. Bello essere in Italia!

Dear Giorgia Meloni, thank you for the warm welcome and good exchange in Rome on my #TourdesCapitales. 🇮🇹 As we face a stark new geopolitical reality, unity matters now more than ever. It requires us to accelerate our work for a safe, prosperous and competitive Europe. Our next long-term budget for the period 2028 - 2034 cannot be business as usual and we need to reach agreement by the end of the year. We need a modernised budget focused on boosting our industry, supporting our innovators, protecting our citizens and strengthening our defence and security capabilities. We also discussed migration. This is a European issue that requires European solutions - that is why we will have a thorough debate at our October #EUCO. Bello essere in Italia!

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C’est toujours un plaisir d’être à Paris aux côtés d’Emmanuel Macron, dans le cadre de mon #TourdesCapitales. 🇫🇷 Nous avons échangé sur notre agenda ambitieux pour renforcer l’autonomie stratégique de l’Europe. Face à une nouvelle réalité géopolitique, nous devons agir plus rapidement pour renforcer nos capacités de défense et soutenir notre compétitivité. Nous devons également donner à l’Europe les moyens et les ressources nécessaires pour répondre aux besoins de nos entreprises, de nos agriculteurs, de nos chercheurs. Notre ambition doit se traduire dans notre budget, avec une structure renouvelée et de nouvelles ressources propres à la hauteur des défis auxquels l’Europe est confrontée. C’est ainsi que nous renforcerons notre souveraineté, notre compétitivité et notre capacité à agir.

C’est toujours un plaisir d’être à Paris aux côtés d’Emmanuel Macron, dans le cadre de mon #TourdesCapitales. 🇫🇷 Nous avons échangé sur notre agenda ambitieux pour renforcer l’autonomie stratégique de l’Europe. Face à une nouvelle réalité géopolitique, nous devons agir plus rapidement pour renforcer nos capacités de défense et soutenir notre compétitivité. Nous devons également donner à l’Europe les moyens et les ressources nécessaires pour répondre aux besoins de nos entreprises, de nos agriculteurs, de nos chercheurs. Notre ambition doit se traduire dans notre budget, avec une structure renouvelée et de nouvelles ressources propres à la hauteur des défis auxquels l’Europe est confrontée. C’est ainsi que nous renforcerons notre souveraineté, notre compétitivité et notre capacité à agir.

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Thank you Petteri Orpo for welcoming me to Rovaniemi on my #TourdesCapitales. 🇫🇮 We discussed strengthening the EU’s security and defence readiness, in a 360 degree approach. Finland’s initiative to convene the first ever European Arctic Summit has highlighted the strategic importance of this region – thank you for that, dear Petteri. Europe’s security remains inextricably linked to Ukraine’s security. We will continue supporting Ukraine for as long as it takes. To respond to the new geopolitical reality, we need a new approach to our next long-term EU budget. We must reach an agreement by the end of this year. Hienoa olla Suomessa!

Thank you Petteri Orpo for welcoming me to Rovaniemi on my #TourdesCapitales. 🇫🇮 We discussed strengthening the EU’s security and defence readiness, in a 360 degree approach. Finland’s initiative to convene the first ever European Arctic Summit has highlighted the strategic importance of this region – thank you for that, dear Petteri. Europe’s security remains inextricably linked to Ukraine’s security. We will continue supporting Ukraine for as long as it takes. To respond to the new geopolitical reality, we need a new approach to our next long-term EU budget. We must reach an agreement by the end of this year. Hienoa olla Suomessa!

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Excellent talk with Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський after a full day of meetings in Kyiv and a touching and inspiring commemoration of Ukraine’s independence. We discussed our continued support for Ukraine and the way forward. The EU has stood with Ukraine since the very first day of Russia’s war of aggression, and we will continue to stand by Ukraine’s side. Ukraine can count on us. I commended the work that is being done to fulfil the accession reform criteria, under very challenging circumstances, and encouraged Ukraine to continue on that path. EU membership is the best way to ensure strong, democratic and independent institutions in Ukraine.

Excellent talk with Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський after a full day of meetings in Kyiv and a touching and inspiring commemoration of Ukraine’s independence. We discussed our continued support for Ukraine and the way forward. The EU has stood with Ukraine since the very first day of Russia’s war of aggression, and we will continue to stand by Ukraine’s side. Ukraine can count on us. I commended the work that is being done to fulfil the accession reform criteria, under very challenging circumstances, and encouraged Ukraine to continue on that path. EU membership is the best way to ensure strong, democratic and independent institutions in Ukraine.

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Happy Constitution Day Slovakia! 🇸🇰 Všetkým Slovákom a Slovenkám všetko najlepšie ku Dňu Ústavy!

Happy Constitution Day Slovakia! 🇸🇰 Všetkým Slovákom a Slovenkám všetko najlepšie ku Dňu Ústavy!

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My best wishes on Hungary’s National Day. Boldog Nemzeti Ünnepet, Magyarország!

My best wishes on Hungary’s National Day. Boldog Nemzeti Ünnepet, Magyarország!

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Muito boa reunião, como sempre, com Luís Montenegro em Lisboa ontem à noite, na última paragem da semana na minha #TourdesCapitales. 🇵🇹 Uma Europa competitiva é um elemento crucial da nossa autonomia estratégica. A nossa agenda “Uma Europa, Um Mercado” visa criar melhores condições para as empresas europeias e melhores oportunidades para os nossos cidadãos. Discutimos também a necessidade de chegar a acordo, até ao final do ano, sobre o próximo orçamento a longo prazo da UE. Para que a Europa tenha a capacidade para responder à nova realidade geopolítica e de concretizar mais eficazmente as nossas prioridades comuns. Que bom é estar em Portugal!

Muito boa reunião, como sempre, com Luís Montenegro em Lisboa ontem à noite, na última paragem da semana na minha #TourdesCapitales. 🇵🇹 Uma Europa competitiva é um elemento crucial da nossa autonomia estratégica. A nossa agenda “Uma Europa, Um Mercado” visa criar melhores condições para as empresas europeias e melhores oportunidades para os nossos cidadãos. Discutimos também a necessidade de chegar a acordo, até ao final do ano, sobre o próximo orçamento a longo prazo da UE. Para que a Europa tenha a capacidade para responder à nova realidade geopolítica e de concretizar mais eficazmente as nossas prioridades comuns. Que bom é estar em Portugal!

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Thank you dear Donald Tusk for a very good exchange in Warsaw, as I begin the third week of my #TourdesCapitales. 🇵🇱 Poland stands at the forefront of the security challenges facing our continent - and plays a vital role in shaping Europe’s response to them. We must continue our efforts to decisively strengthen our defence readiness by 2030. Together, we are building a Union that is more secure and more competitive. That is why we need to agree on our next long-term EU budget - so that Europe has the capacity to respond to the new geopolitical reality, to strengthen its strategic autonomy and to deliver on our common priorities. Wspaniale być w Polsce!

Thank you dear Donald Tusk for a very good exchange in Warsaw, as I begin the third week of my #TourdesCapitales. 🇵🇱 Poland stands at the forefront of the security challenges facing our continent - and plays a vital role in shaping Europe’s response to them. We must continue our efforts to decisively strengthen our defence readiness by 2030. Together, we are building a Union that is more secure and more competitive. That is why we need to agree on our next long-term EU budget - so that Europe has the capacity to respond to the new geopolitical reality, to strengthen its strategic autonomy and to deliver on our common priorities. Wspaniale być w Polsce!

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Thank you President NikosChristodoulides for the warm welcome back to Nicosia on my #TourdesCapitales. 🇨🇾 The Cyprus Presidency played a key role in the preparations for the EU’s next long-term budget. Now we need to accelerate the work towards an agreement before the end of 2026. Cyprus is a key bridge to the Middle East, a region that remains a priority for the EU. We are strengthening our relationship with partners in the region. I am looking forward to the summit we will hold with Gulf partners on 24 October. Finally, I reaffirmed the EU’s commitment to progress on the Cyprus issue, on the basis of the UNSC resolutions and international law. We are actively supporting António Guterres’s efforts to advance a negotiated settlement. Χαίρομαι που βρίσκομαι ξανά στην Κύπρο!

Thank you President NikosChristodoulides for the warm welcome back to Nicosia on my #TourdesCapitales. 🇨🇾 The Cyprus Presidency played a key role in the preparations for the EU’s next long-term budget. Now we need to accelerate the work towards an agreement before the end of 2026. Cyprus is a key bridge to the Middle East, a region that remains a priority for the EU. We are strengthening our relationship with partners in the region. I am looking forward to the summit we will hold with Gulf partners on 24 October. Finally, I reaffirmed the EU’s commitment to progress on the Cyprus issue, on the basis of the UNSC resolutions and international law. We are actively supporting António Guterres’s efforts to advance a negotiated settlement. Χαίρομαι που βρίσκομαι ξανά στην Κύπρο!

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With Nicușor Dan in Bucharest, on my #TourdesCapitales. 🇷🇴 We discussed the security situation on our Eastern border and the Black Sea, and I thanked Nicușor Dan and Romania for an unwavering commitment to Europe’s security. We agreed that Russia’s escalation will not weaken European unity – quite the opposite. We also focussed on our next long-term budget, which will strengthen Europe’s defence and security – as well as contributing to growth, prosperity, and competitiveness. Mă bucur să fiu în România!

With Nicușor Dan in Bucharest, on my #TourdesCapitales. 🇷🇴 We discussed the security situation on our Eastern border and the Black Sea, and I thanked Nicușor Dan and Romania for an unwavering commitment to Europe’s security. We agreed that Russia’s escalation will not weaken European unity – quite the opposite. We also focussed on our next long-term budget, which will strengthen Europe’s defence and security – as well as contributing to growth, prosperity, and competitiveness. Mă bucur să fiu în România!

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