This is a positive step as the EU strengthens its role as a security and defence actor. Also good to see increased EU-NATO cooperation at a time when both are necessary to maintaining peace in Europe and beyond.

Extraordinary Memorial weekend Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Thanks for Governor Eric Holcomb and Indiana Economic Development Corp..

Grateful to Senator Todd Young for his support of continued US aid to #Ukraine . Our meeting in #Indiana covered other key 🇪🇺🇺🇸 foreign policy priorities like #China and the need for EU-US cooperation on chips.

All countries should invest in #AI , none can afford to outsource it.

Grateful to Governor Eric Holcomb for the conversation today. There was lots to cover as I got to know him and the state of #Indiana , including its #energy ambitions, #trade ties, and political climate ahead of the US election.

The current global trade landscape has many mountains and valleys. On a panel at the Indiana Global Economic Summit #INGlobalSummit , I talked about the EU Economic Security Strategy, which features a protect, promote and partner approach. More at bit.ly/4aCs0AV.

.Nikki Haley demonstrated a commitment to international partnerships and allies during her first speech Hudson Institute: Abandoning allies means strengthening our enemies.

Happy to share my recent #Alaska experience with Rep. Mary Peltola, the first Alaska Native in Congress. The EU is in the #Arctic and already cooperating with Alaska in areas like urban development, climate, fisheries, and research. Connecting with Mary will only make this stronger.

Less than one month before #EUelections2024 , this is a major priority for the EU. It has never been more important to ensure elections across the world are free from deep fakes, online threats, information manipulation, and complete disinformation.

New first-of-its-kind EU regulation of AI puts the consumer at the center — safety comes first. Still, continued transatlantic cooperation is important as the tools and rules change constantly. 🇪🇺🇺🇸

A beautiful afternoon spent at the Heritage Foundation dedication of the new Barb Van Andel-Gaby Building. Congratulations to Kevin Roberts and team!

As of 19 May, new rules will ensure that violation &circumvention of #EU sanctions will be criminally investigated &prosecuted in all Member States. Everything from failing to freeze assets to breaching travel bans &arms embargoes from now onwards is a criminal activity in all EU

The ice that gives you fire, what can it be? The answer The Kennedy Center today.

Muir Woods, never have I ever seen trees so big! Only in #California . Thank you Muir Woods NPS for the special tour of this natural wonder. Gerard de Graaf

The #EuropeDay and #EuropeDay USA celebrations continue on the West Coast! What a treat to host last night's 🇪🇺 celebratory reception SFCM in San Francisco alongside Josep Borrell Fontelles. In this spirit, let us continue building bridges between the EU, US and California.

Proud to say that #California is working closely with the EU to ensure a greener future for both continents, including by following the 'Brussels Effect' when it comes to single-use plastics and other issues. Good chat with Secretary Yana Garcia.

Interesting exchange with Kent Walker, head of Google Global Affairs, while in #SanFrancisco . We talked about AI, what a tech future might be, and what kind of tech could be helpful in global crises, such as fighting #disinformation during major elections. Karan Bhatia

On the streets of #SanFrancisco yesterday with Waymo. It's self-driving! So exciting! I think I could get used to autonomous vehicles. When will we see these in the EU?

I am grateful to the 🇪🇺 Member State Consuls General on the West Coast. Because of their work, we are fostering a strong transatlantic relationship across nearly 3000 miles of the United States! Thank you Consul General Micheál Smith. Gerard de Graaf

More inspiration following #EuropeDay : Speaking at Hoover Institution, Josep Borrell Fontelles discussed the leading role of the EU on the global stage: 'If we want to protect our values and our interests, we have to look at the world the way it is, not the way we want it to be.'