"I was horrified by the images of Ratko Mladić's funeral in Belgrade last week. He committed the most terrible crimes against humanity. The glorification of war criminals simply has no place in the European Union." (translated)
“We will invest in our regions, so everyone has the “Right to Stay”. We will launch a European Care Deal to address the challenges linked to our demographic changes.” UvdL #RightToStay #EuropeanCareDeal #InvestInRegions #EU
EU Kids Act “No social media under the age of 13. No personal account under the age of 15!” UvdL #EUKidsAct #SocialMedia #ChildSafety #EU #BE #FR #DE #NL
“Times may change, technologies may change, but our values do not. In Europe, people will always come first.” UvdL #Values #Europe #PeopleFirst #EU
I strongly condemn the Houthi attacks in Yemen and against Saudi Arabia and I express full solidarity to both. I call for renewed peace efforts, reaffirming support for Yemen’s unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity, and fully backing UN mediation and regional initiatives #Yemen #HouthiAttacks #PeaceEfforts #YE #SA
On the 25th anniversary of 9/11, we pay tribute to the thousands of people whose lives were taken and to the remarkable bravery of those who came to the aid of others. The shock of that day reached far beyond the United States and profoundly shaped a generation. Today, #NeverForget #September11 #HonorTheBrave #US
For more than 2,000 years, Jewish culture has been part of Europe’s story - enriching our societies, our heritage and our shared identity. On today’s European Day of Jewish Culture, we celebrate this rich heritage and the vibrant Jewish life that continues to shape Europe today. #JewishCulture #EuropeanHeritage #CulturalDiversity #EU
An intense day at the @EU_Commission College Seminar, looking at some of the big transformations shaping Europe’s future: climate change, AI and migration. 🌍 The Mediterranean is on the frontline of climate change. Through the #PactfortheMediterranean, we are investing in clean https://t.co/NlAB2wY1In #ClimateChange #AI #Migration #EU #MT
Great to join @EPP Foreign Affairs and Defence Ministers in Ireland 🇮🇪 A timely exchange on Ukraine, maritime security, the Middle East, migration and multilateralism. Our priorities are clear: 🇺🇦 Continued support for Ukraine ⚓ Freedom of navigation and maritime security, https://t.co/vXgpxI5qSr #UkraineSupport #MaritimeSecurity #Multilateralism #IE #UA
At the #Gymnich in Ireland 🇮🇪 today, at a critical moment for Europe’s engagement with the Middle East, North Africa and the Gulf. On the agenda: ➡️ Gaza and the West Bank - humanitarian support, early recovery and a path towards the two-state solution. ➡️ Iran - the need for https://t.co/MSVZaPM6eP #Gymnich #MiddleEast #HumanitarianSupport #IE #PS #IL #IR
I am deeply saddened by the tragic loss of life following the sinking of a passenger boat off Cyprus' northern coast. My heartfelt condolences go to the families and loved ones of those who lost their lives. I stand in solidarity with the people of Cyprus, and particularly with #Cyprus #TragicLoss #Solidarity #CY
I am saddened by the tragic loss of life following the sinking of a passenger boat off the northern coast of 🇨🇾 Cyprus. My deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of the victims, and my solidarity with the people and authorities of the Republic of Cyprus, in #Cyprus #Condolences #TragicLoss #CY
It is difficult to find words for the scenes we are witnessing from Omiš, Lokva Rogoznica, Pelješac, Dugi Otok, and other areas affected by fires. My thoughts are with everyone affected by the fires, who have lost their homes and property, as well as with those fighting for their lives. (translated)
I welcome #Lebanon’s decision to abolish the death penalty. This landmark decision reflects also the EU’s efforts and marks an important advance for human dignity and the right to life. By becoming the first country in the region to end capital punishment, 🇱🇧 is demonstrating #Lebanon #DeathPenalty #HumanDignity #LB #EU
I am in regular contact with 🇲🇦 Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita on the situation in Ceuta. The EU appreciates the joint efforts of Morocco and Spain to bring the situation under control and ensure the vast majority of arrivals have returned to Morocco. These efforts continue. #Morocco #Spain #Ceuta #MA #ES
Constructive exchange with 🇲🇦 Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita on the unacceptable situation in Ceuta. Illegal migration, migrant smuggling and trafficking can only be addressed together. I appreciate Morocco’s swift action, its close cooperation in support of 🇪🇸 and the prompt #Ceuta #IllegalMigration #Morocco #MA #ES
Had a phone call with 🇪🇸 @jmalbares to express EU solidarity and support to Spain. The situation in Ceuta is unacceptable. Fighting migrant smuggling and trafficking requires close cooperation with our partners. I welcome the swift operational response and cooperation between #EUsolidarity #Spain #MigrantSmuggling #ES
I welcome the agreement reached overnight on the disarmament of Hamas. This is a crucial step under the Gaza Peace Plan and can help open a new chapter for Gaza. I thank everyone who worked tirelessly to make this possible: 🇺🇸 @realDonaldTrump, @nmladenov, as well as the #GazaPeacePlan #Disarmament #Hamas #US #PS
I am following closely the unacceptable situation in Ceuta. Strong 🇪🇺-🇲🇦 cooperation is essential to fight migrant smuggling and trafficking networks. I am engaging with our close partner Morocco to control the situation and deliver concrete results. #Ceuta #Migration #EUCooperation #ES #MA
The Mediterranean region is once again under threat, this time from devastating wildfires affecting 🇫🇷 France, 🇪🇸 Spain and 🇹🇳 Tunisia. My thoughts are with all those affected and with the brave firefighters and emergency responders working tirelessly on the front line. Through #MediterraneanFires #WildfireCrisis #EmergencyResponse #FR #ES #TN