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This morning I spoke with Chancellor Merz to discuss the hybrid attack at Leipzig airport. I assured him that the EU stands in full solidarity with Germany in… 1 Sept
Devastating wildfires. Floods. Earthquakes. Extreme events are becoming more frequent, in Europe and around the world. When disaster strikes, we count on our b… 31 Aug
My heart goes our to all those affected by the devastating flash floods. Europe is allocating €2 million in immediate humanitarian aid for Nepal. To deliver li… 28 Aug
My condolences to the people of Norway following the passing of HM King Harald V. For more than three decades, he served his country with warmth, humility and… 28 Aug
Excellents échanges avec des dirigeants d’entreprises françaises et européennes et le président du @medef. Ils ont le pouls de notre économie et de notre indus… 27 Aug
À la rentrée du @medef, je réaffirme notre ambition : Faire de l’Europe un continent qui produit, investit et protège. Augmenter notre capacité industrielle es… 27 Aug
Devastating floods have struck communities in Nepal and China. My thoughts are with all those affected, especially the families who have lost loved ones or are… 26 Aug
On Ukraine’s Independence Day, we show our unfaltering support. Today, we approved €6.1 billion for the air and missile defence systems, missiles, ammunition a… 24 Aug
On the eve of Ukraine’s 35th Independence Day, the blue and yellow shine bright. They have become the colours of courage, resistance and determination. Tonight… 23 Aug
The Israeli Government’s decision to publish construction tenders for the E1 settlement project is unacceptable. We have long opposed this step. It undermines… 21 Aug
As we prepare to celebrate Ukraine’s Independence Day, we raise the Ukrainian flag in Brussels. So it can fly proudly at the heart of our Union, where it belon… 21 Aug
Today, Romania destroyed a naval drone carrying explosives near its Neptun Deep platform in the Black Sea. An escalating campaign of threats is underway, unset… 20 Aug
Russia is losing the war it started. And it is retaliating by targeting civilians and civilian infrastructure. We are working with Member States and our partne… 20 Aug
On World Humanitarian Day, we pay tribute to the humanitarian workers who dedicate their lives to helping others. As conflicts and disasters leave millions in… 19 Aug
.@eucopresident and I stand firmly with the @IntlCrimCourt, President Tomoko Akane and the officials who uphold its mission. The ICC helps deliver justice to t… 19 Aug
Our support for the people of Colombia continues following the terrible earthquake. 🇩🇪🇱🇺🇸🇪 are sending hundreds of tents, blankets and emergency equipmen… 17 Aug
Wildfires are still raging in 🇪🇸 🇧🇪 🇩🇪 🇮🇹 🇬🇷 🇵🇹 🇭🇷 🇲🇪 🇦🇱 🇷🇸. And Europe’s solidarity is in full flight. French teams are deployed to Spain.… 17 Aug
Europe remains on high wildfire alert. Pressure is growing in 🇧🇪 🇦🇱 🇷🇸 🇲🇪🇧🇦 Our satellite system Copernicus is already supporting mapping operations… 15 Aug
Terrible news from Indonesia today. My thoughts are with the families who have lost loved ones in this devastating earthquake. From solidarity to action, Europ… 15 Aug
As search and rescue operations continue, the EU is supporting Colombia wherever possible. We are making €2 million available to support communities in the mos… 12 Aug
Ukraine's war effort should be financed by a Reparations Loan raised against immobilised Russian assets, repayable only once Russia pays reparations. 10 Sept 2025
A new world order based on raw power is being drawn right now, and Europe has to fight for its place in it. 10 Sept 2025
This is Europe's independence moment: it must be able to provide its own defence and control the technology and energy its economy runs on. 10 Sept 2025