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Happy Republic Day, Italy! 🇮🇹 Today we celebrate the 80th anniversary of Italy’s historic referendum, by universal suffrage. Buona Festa della Repubblica!

Happy Republic Day, Italy! 🇮🇹 Today we celebrate the 80th anniversary of Italy’s historic referendum, by universal suffrage. Buona Festa della Repubblica!

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This week, I will visit our six Western Balkans partners. My visit to the region sends a clear signal: our commitment to the Western Balkans is real; and so is the opportunity of enlargement. The momentum is there. Now is the time to deliver.

This week, I will visit our six Western Balkans partners. My visit to the region sends a clear signal: our commitment to the Western Balkans is real; and so is the opportunity of enlargement. The momentum is there. Now is the time to deliver.

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Happy Statehood Day, Croatia! 🇭🇷 Wishing you continued prosperity and success on this special day commemorating the constitution of the first democratically elected, pluralistic Croatian Parliament. Sretan vam Dan državnosti!

Happy Statehood Day, Croatia! 🇭🇷 Wishing you continued prosperity and success on this special day commemorating the constitution of the first democratically elected, pluralistic Croatian Parliament. Sretan vam Dan državnosti!

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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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Celebrating the Netherlands 🇳🇱 on King’s Day - its openness, innovation and deep European spirit. These values strengthen our shared European project. Ik wens iedereen een fijne Koningsdag!🟧

Celebrating the Netherlands 🇳🇱 on King’s Day - its openness, innovation and deep European spirit. These values strengthen our shared European project. Ik wens iedereen een fijne Koningsdag!🟧

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Today we celebrate Greece’s Independence Day, a moment to honor the country’s history and enduring spirit. 🇬🇷 Ελευθερία και Δημοκρατία – Freedom and Democracy. Χρόνια πολλά σε όλους τους Έλληνες!

Today we celebrate Greece’s Independence Day, a moment to honor the country’s history and enduring spirit. 🇬🇷 Ελευθερία και Δημοκρατία – Freedom and Democracy. Χρόνια πολλά σε όλους τους Έλληνες!

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Today is the feast of Saint Patrick, the day we celebrate Ireland’s culture, history and diaspora. ☘️ Ar scáth a chéile a mhaireann na daoine – we rely on each other. Lá Fhéile Pádraig sona daoibh go léir! 🇮🇪

Today is the feast of Saint Patrick, the day we celebrate Ireland’s culture, history and diaspora. ☘️ Ar scáth a chéile a mhaireann na daoine – we rely on each other. Lá Fhéile Pádraig sona daoibh go léir! 🇮🇪

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Gratulacje z okazji Dnia Niepodległości dla naszych polskich przyjaciół! Today, we commemorate the restoration of Polish independence in 1918, a moment that marked the rebirth of a proud and resilient state. Your courage, your commitment to freedom and democracy, and your dedication to European unity continue to inspire and strengthen our shared Union. 🇵🇱🇪🇺

Gratulacje z okazji Dnia Niepodległości dla naszych polskich przyjaciół! Today, we commemorate the restoration of Polish independence in 1918, a moment that marked the rebirth of a proud and resilient state. Your courage, your commitment to freedom and democracy, and your dedication to European unity continue to inspire and strengthen our shared Union. 🇵🇱🇪🇺

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Today we celebrate Lithuania’s Independence Restoration Day. A day that reminds us that the sovereignty and freedom of a nation endure longer than its oppression. Su Nepriklausomybės atkūrimo diena! Tegul laisvė visada gyvuoja jūsų širdyse! 🇱🇹

Today we celebrate Lithuania’s Independence Restoration Day. A day that reminds us that the sovereignty and freedom of a nation endure longer than its oppression. Su Nepriklausomybės atkūrimo diena! Tegul laisvė visada gyvuoja jūsų širdyse! 🇱🇹

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Canada is one of our closest partners and allies. At our #EUCanada summit tomorrow, we will take steps to significantly strengthen our strategic relationship and deepen our economic and security cooperation.

Canada is one of our closest partners and allies. At our #EUCanada summit tomorrow, we will take steps to significantly strengthen our strategic relationship and deepen our economic and security cooperation.

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The EU–Viet Nam Comprehensive Strategic Partnership is more than a title on paper - it delivers concrete benefits for the people of Hanoi. Today, I visited the construction site of a metro station, supported by European funding, with contributions from the European Investment Bank , the European Commission, and France, Germany, and Italy. This is Team Europe in action.

The EU–Viet Nam Comprehensive Strategic Partnership is more than a title on paper - it delivers concrete benefits for the people of Hanoi. Today, I visited the construction site of a metro station, supported by European funding, with contributions from the European Investment Bank , the European Commission, and France, Germany, and Italy. This is Team Europe in action.

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The European Union and African Union strongly support the United Nations, the backbone of our rules-based order. We are joining forces for peace, stability, and security in the world. 2025 will be an important year for Europe–Africa relations. Europe’s offer is one of genuine partnership. The AU-EU Luanda Summit in November will open a new page in that partnership. We want fair and lasting growth, good jobs, and a clean energy future for the continent. Europe is investing over €150 billion from Global Gateway to make it happen.

The European Union and African Union strongly support the United Nations, the backbone of our rules-based order. We are joining forces for peace, stability, and security in the world. 2025 will be an important year for Europe–Africa relations. Europe’s offer is one of genuine partnership. The AU-EU Luanda Summit in November will open a new page in that partnership. We want fair and lasting growth, good jobs, and a clean energy future for the continent. Europe is investing over €150 billion from Global Gateway to make it happen.

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Starting our informal #EUCO meeting. We will discuss Europe’s security and defence - one of our citizens’ main concerns. We must act faster, act stronger but above all, act together.

Starting our informal #EUCO meeting. We will discuss Europe’s security and defence - one of our citizens’ main concerns. We must act faster, act stronger but above all, act together.

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🇭🇺🇪🇺 On Hungary’s National Day, I send my warmest wishes to the Hungarian people. Boldog Nemzeti Ünnepet, Magyarország!

🇭🇺🇪🇺 On Hungary’s National Day, I send my warmest wishes to the Hungarian people. Boldog Nemzeti Ünnepet, Magyarország!

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Substantial exchange as always with HM عبدالله بن الحسين in New York to discuss the EU-Jordan partnership and the situation in the Middle East. On Gaza, I commended the extraordinary efforts made by Jordan to alleviate the suffering of the Palestinian people. The EU’s priority is to improve the humanitarian situation and to secure a ceasefire, as well as the release of all hostages. We agreed that it is important to maintain the momentum from the conference solution happening tomorrow in New York at the UN to advance on a renewed political process. The Two-State solution remains the only sustainable, long-term solution for peace and security in Israel and the region.

Substantial exchange as always with HM عبدالله بن الحسين in New York to discuss the EU-Jordan partnership and the situation in the Middle East. On Gaza, I commended the extraordinary efforts made by Jordan to alleviate the suffering of the Palestinian people. The EU’s priority is to improve the humanitarian situation and to secure a ceasefire, as well as the release of all hostages. We agreed that it is important to maintain the momentum from the conference solution happening tomorrow in New York at the UN to advance on a renewed political process. The Two-State solution remains the only sustainable, long-term solution for peace and security in Israel and the region.

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Congratulations to the people of Latvia on your Independence Day. Standing strong on the shores of the Baltic, Latvia’s commitment to freedom, European unity, and support for Ukraine remains an inspiration to us all. Saules mūžu Latvijai 🇱🇻.

Congratulations to the people of Latvia on your Independence Day. Standing strong on the shores of the Baltic, Latvia’s commitment to freedom, European unity, and support for Ukraine remains an inspiration to us all. Saules mūžu Latvijai 🇱🇻.

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Congratulations to the people of Finland on their Independence Day. At Europe’s northern edge, Finland’s steadfast dedication to freedom, equality and peace stands as an example for our shared European project. Hyvää itsenäisyyspäivää!

Congratulations to the people of Finland on their Independence Day. At Europe’s northern edge, Finland’s steadfast dedication to freedom, equality and peace stands as an example for our shared European project. Hyvää itsenäisyyspäivää!

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Today’s global challenges call for more global coordination. At G7, we continued working to align our actions for international peace and security as well as global economic stability and growth.

Today’s global challenges call for more global coordination. At G7, we continued working to align our actions for international peace and security as well as global economic stability and growth.

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Happy National Day to the people of Czechia! Today we celebrate your independence and democratic heritage - a reflection of the European values that unite us.

Happy National Day to the people of Czechia! Today we celebrate your independence and democratic heritage - a reflection of the European values that unite us.

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Great to be in Stockholm with 🇸🇪 Ulf Kristersson Ulf Kristersson. Sweden has been a strong and steady supporter of Ukraine 🇺🇦 and EU unity 🇪🇺 in the face of Russian aggression. We agreed on the need to push ahead with increasing pressure on Russia through further sanctions. We also discussed European cooperation on internal security and defence, as well as the need to sharpen Europe’s competitiveness - two sides of the same coin.

Great to be in Stockholm with 🇸🇪 Ulf Kristersson Ulf Kristersson. Sweden has been a strong and steady supporter of Ukraine 🇺🇦 and EU unity 🇪🇺 in the face of Russian aggression. We agreed on the need to push ahead with increasing pressure on Russia through further sanctions. We also discussed European cooperation on internal security and defence, as well as the need to sharpen Europe’s competitiveness - two sides of the same coin.

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Just wrapped up an EU-Mexico summit packed with great news, celebrating the strength of our strategic partnership and its huge potential. A big thank you to President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo for your leadership in relaunching our relations and for the warm welcome in Mexico City! 🇪🇺🤝🇲🇽
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Just wrapped up an EU-Mexico summit packed with great news, celebrating the strength of our strategic partnership and its huge potential. A big thank you to President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo for your leadership in relaunching our relations and for the warm welcome in Mexico City! 🇪🇺🤝🇲🇽

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El Cablebús CDMX es un excelente ejemplo de la capacidad de las infraestructuras de transporte para transformar la vida urbana y fomentar la inclusión social. La vida de millones de personas en CDMX ha cambiado para mejor gracias a este proyecto, fruto de la colaboración de las administraciones mexicanas con empresas europeas punteras en el sector. Los teleféricos en CDMX y los proyectos asociados de movilidad ilustran cómo la tecnología europea puede apoyar objetivos sociales y climáticos en nuestros países socios, impulsado nuestra agenda común y mejorando la vida de nuestros ciudadanos #UEMexico
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El Cablebús CDMX es un excelente ejemplo de la capacidad de las infraestructuras de transporte para transformar la vida urbana y fomentar la inclusión social. La vida de millones de personas en CDMX ha cambiado para mejor gracias a este proyecto, fruto de la colaboración de las administraciones mexicanas con empresas europeas punteras en el sector. Los teleféricos en CDMX y los proyectos asociados de movilidad ilustran cómo la tecnología europea puede apoyar objetivos sociales y climáticos en nuestros países socios, impulsado nuestra agenda común y mejorando la vida de nuestros ciudadanos #UEMexico

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Comenzamos la 8ª cumbre #UEMéxico. Presidenta Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo gracias por su liderazgo y compromiso con el fortalecimiento de las relaciones entre México y la UE. Los acuerdos que cerraremos en CDMX son auténtica declaración geopolítica, una demostración de nuestro compromiso con el comercio justo, la prosperidad compartida, la sostenibilidad y la cooperación basada en reglas.
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Comenzamos la 8ª cumbre #UEMéxico. Presidenta Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo gracias por su liderazgo y compromiso con el fortalecimiento de las relaciones entre México y la UE. Los acuerdos que cerraremos en CDMX son auténtica declaración geopolítica, una demostración de nuestro compromiso con el comercio justo, la prosperidad compartida, la sostenibilidad y la cooperación basada en reglas.

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The European Union and Mexico are natural allies: we are reliable partners and friends. And today, with the signing of the modernised global agreement and the interim trade agreement between the EU and Mexico, our relationship is set to reach a new, more mature and ambitious level. #EUMexico
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The European Union and Mexico are natural allies: we are reliable partners and friends. And today, with the signing of the modernised global agreement and the interim trade agreement between the EU and Mexico, our relationship is set to reach a new, more mature and ambitious level. #EUMexico

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Congratulations to all Ukrainians on your Independence Day! Your courage and hope for peace inspire all of us. We stand with you side by side. Our future is together in the European Union. Slava Ukraini!
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Congratulations to all Ukrainians on your Independence Day! Your courage and hope for peace inspire all of us. We stand with you side by side. Our future is together in the European Union. Slava Ukraini!

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Wishing President Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський a happy Europe Day. The bravery and resilience of the Ukrainian people inspires us every day. We stand with Ukraine in its fight for peace and in defence of our shared European values. Ukraine’s future lies in the European Union. We look forward to taking the next steps in your accession process as soon as possible. Together, we are building a shared European future.
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Wishing President Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський a happy Europe Day. The bravery and resilience of the Ukrainian people inspires us every day. We stand with Ukraine in its fight for peace and in defence of our shared European values. Ukraine’s future lies in the European Union. We look forward to taking the next steps in your accession process as soon as possible. Together, we are building a shared European future.

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Thank you for your warm welcome, dear Prime Minister Narendra Modi Looking forward to a fruitful Summit and a stronger partnership between the European Union and India, based on shared values and heightened ambition. Today is about: ▪️ delivering tangible benefits for our citizens ▪️ working together towards our shared prosperity and security ▪️ showing leadership on global issues to shape a resilient multipolar global order.
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Thank you for your warm welcome, dear Prime Minister Narendra Modi Looking forward to a fruitful Summit and a stronger partnership between the European Union and India, based on shared values and heightened ambition. Today is about: ▪️ delivering tangible benefits for our citizens ▪️ working together towards our shared prosperity and security ▪️ showing leadership on global issues to shape a resilient multipolar global order.

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100,196 views • 4 months ago

Es para mí un gran honor estar hoy aquí en el Senado de México de esta gran nación. El Acuerdo Global Modernizado que mañana firmaremos en la cumbre UE-México será un nuevo puente entre Europa y México: más amplio, más sólido y mejor preparado para los desafíos del siglo XXI.
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Es para mí un gran honor estar hoy aquí en el Senado de México de esta gran nación. El Acuerdo Global Modernizado que mañana firmaremos en la cumbre UE-México será un nuevo puente entre Europa y México: más amplio, más sólido y mejor preparado para los desafíos del siglo XXI.

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Thank you President Droupadi Murmu President of India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi for inviting the European Union to participate in this year’s magnificent parade marking India’s 77th #RepublicDay. A spectacular celebration of India’s rich history and vibrant cultural diversity and an embodiment of its aspirations for the future.
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Thank you President Droupadi Murmu President of India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi for inviting the European Union to participate in this year’s magnificent parade marking India’s 77th #RepublicDay. A spectacular celebration of India’s rich history and vibrant cultural diversity and an embodiment of its aspirations for the future.

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Our visit to Syria, a year after the fall of the Assad regime, demonstrates the EU's continued support for rebuilding the country. We encourage you to continue working at full speed towards a peaceful and inclusive Syria.
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Our visit to Syria, a year after the fall of the Assad regime, demonstrates the EU's continued support for rebuilding the country. We encourage you to continue working at full speed towards a peaceful and inclusive Syria.

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A multipolar world requires multilateral solutions. In this new reality, the EU must defend the rules-based international order. Violations of international law must not be accepted, human rights violations must not be tolerated. Freedom and human rights cannot be achieved through bombs. Only international law upholds them.
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A multipolar world requires multilateral solutions. In this new reality, the EU must defend the rules-based international order. Violations of international law must not be accepted, human rights violations must not be tolerated. Freedom and human rights cannot be achieved through bombs. Only international law upholds them.

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Thank you Mark Rutte Rutte for gathering us in The Hague today with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський and Ursula von der Leyen. A just and lasting peace in #Ukraine is urgent. For the Ukrainian people, for European security and to preserve global stability. Russia needs to stop this war of aggression. Russia must accept an immediate and unconditional cease fire. Russia must engage in real peace negotiations. We will continue to give full support to Ukraine and put pressure on Russia to achieve a just, lasting peace.
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Thank you Mark Rutte Rutte for gathering us in The Hague today with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський and Ursula von der Leyen. A just and lasting peace in #Ukraine is urgent. For the Ukrainian people, for European security and to preserve global stability. Russia needs to stop this war of aggression. Russia must accept an immediate and unconditional cease fire. Russia must engage in real peace negotiations. We will continue to give full support to Ukraine and put pressure on Russia to achieve a just, lasting peace.

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202,702 views • 11 months ago

Cyprus’ own history of occupation and division has given it a very concrete understanding of the crucial value of international law for peace and stability among nations. Europe is not just a geographical reference – it is a community of values. That is why the European Union cannot accept violations of international law - whether in Cyprus, Latin America, Greenland, Ukraine, or Gaza.
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Cyprus’ own history of occupation and division has given it a very concrete understanding of the crucial value of international law for peace and stability among nations. Europe is not just a geographical reference – it is a community of values. That is why the European Union cannot accept violations of international law - whether in Cyprus, Latin America, Greenland, Ukraine, or Gaza.

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93,286 views • 4 months ago

What a wonderful #EuropeDay at the EU Council ! Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate Europe’s unity, diversity, and shared future. And to all the Council staff who made this day a great success.
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What a wonderful #EuropeDay at the EU Council ! Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate Europe’s unity, diversity, and shared future. And to all the Council staff who made this day a great success.

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21,104 views • 26 days ago

#EuropeDay is your day. Today we celebrate our common European project and what we can achieve when we work together. United in diversity, we keep building our shared future of peace, freedom and opportunity.
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#EuropeDay is your day. Today we celebrate our common European project and what we can achieve when we work together. United in diversity, we keep building our shared future of peace, freedom and opportunity.

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20,815 views • 26 days ago

Europe has proven that it has the capacity to support Ukraine not only last year. With the €90 billion loan that we will approve tomorrow, we will support Ukraine in 2026 and 2027. And we will continue as long as necessary and whatever it takes. #DelphiEconomicForum
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Europe has proven that it has the capacity to support Ukraine not only last year. With the €90 billion loan that we will approve tomorrow, we will support Ukraine in 2026 and 2027. And we will continue as long as necessary and whatever it takes. #DelphiEconomicForum

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31,008 views • 1 month ago

Today, we open a new chapter in EU-Viet Nam relations. We are deepening our partnership, based on mutual respect and shared ambitions. The EU and Viet Nam are reliable and predictable partners, united by a strong commitment to the international rules-based order, to multilateralism, and to peace and stability. Together, we can act on issues that matter to us all - trade, clean energy, security and defence, sustainable development. Thank you, Mr President Luong Cuong, for your warm welcome and for our very positive discussions during my visit.
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Today, we open a new chapter in EU-Viet Nam relations. We are deepening our partnership, based on mutual respect and shared ambitions. The EU and Viet Nam are reliable and predictable partners, united by a strong commitment to the international rules-based order, to multilateralism, and to peace and stability. Together, we can act on issues that matter to us all - trade, clean energy, security and defence, sustainable development. Thank you, Mr President Luong Cuong, for your warm welcome and for our very positive discussions during my visit.

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73,091 views • 4 months ago

High energy prices are one of the biggest challenges for the competitiveness of the European Union. We must become more autonomous by using our clean homegrown sources of energy. We need to take immediate action to protect our citizens.
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High energy prices are one of the biggest challenges for the competitiveness of the European Union. We must become more autonomous by using our clean homegrown sources of energy. We need to take immediate action to protect our citizens.

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40,950 views • 2 months ago

Great to welcome you in Brussels, Mark Carney! It’s great to have you with us after a very successful G7 summit in Kananaskis just days ago. The EU 🇪🇺 and Canada 🇨🇦 have never been closer. And today’s #EUCanada summit that will bring our relationship to new heights. Let’s get started!
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Great to welcome you in Brussels, Mark Carney! It’s great to have you with us after a very successful G7 summit in Kananaskis just days ago. The EU 🇪🇺 and Canada 🇨🇦 have never been closer. And today’s #EUCanada summit that will bring our relationship to new heights. Let’s get started!

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142,008 views • 11 months ago

Allies must act as allies. We must respect each other's sovereignty. Europeans do not share the same vision as the Americans on various issues. This is natural. What we cannot accept is the threat of interference in Europe’s democratic life.
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Allies must act as allies. We must respect each other's sovereignty. Europeans do not share the same vision as the Americans on various issues. This is natural. What we cannot accept is the threat of interference in Europe’s democratic life.

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