🇪🇺 The 27 EU leaders are in Brussels today. 🗳️ They discuss the European Parliament elections outcome, the next institutional cycle, and the next high-profile EU-level roles.

🎤 This must have been one of the most challenging weeks of #EU2024BE 🥵! From Monday to Friday, we covered on the comms side back-to-back 4 Council meetings in #Luxembourg 🇱🇺 that will shape the future of the 🇪🇺’s #environment, #transport network, #social cohesion & #health

The 🇪🇺 EU needs to lay the necessary internal groundwork and reforms for its future. In this context, the Belgian Presidency published a report on the future of EU's values, policies, budget & governance (1/2) 📄 data.consilium.europa.eu/doc/document/S…

This text contributes to the EU's reflection to be more effective, agile and better adapt to the global environment. (2/2)

🇺🇦🇲🇩 Today is a historic day for #Ukraine, #Moldova and #Europe as we mark the opening of these two negotiating frameworks. 🇪🇺 This day will go down in the history books of the EU and the Belgian Presidency. #EU2024BE

🇲🇩 #Moldova has its place in the #EU. 🇧🇪🇪🇺 The Presidency acknowledges the intense legislative work carried out, as well as the internal reforms. The opening of the negotiation framework for Moldova alongside #Ukraine is a significant moment in European history. #EU2024BE

🇧🇪🇺🇦 Support to #Ukraine has been a major priority since the first day of the Belgian Presidency. ⤵️ Here is what we accomplished to help Ukraine in the face of the Russian aggression. #EU2024BE #StandWithUkraine

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The EU stands with Ukraine, now and in the future. Belgium previously signed a bilateral security agreement to show resolve until the aggression against Ukraine ends. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський joined us again today in Brussels as he received security commitments of the EU.

"I am grateful for this historic Belgian Presidency of the EU". "A deal-making Presidency". 🇪🇺 Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський and Alexander De Croo 🇧🇪🇪🇺 at the #EU Summit today. #EU2024BE

3️⃣ days to go in #EU2024BE! Today, I say thank you to colleague & Coreper I press officer Justine Collard for our collaboration during the Belgian Presidency 🇧🇪🇪🇺 ! It’s very true that without her, I would have never survived this rollercoaster ride. P.s. If you look for a great

Today marks the end of the Belgian Presidency of the EU. Thanks to the Belgian art of compromise, we were able to conclude more than 70 agreements protecting citizens, strengthening our economy & preparing the 🇪🇺 for future challenges. Bravo to the @EU2024BE & 🇧🇪 Belgium MFA teams

Thank you Alexander De Croo 🇧🇪🇪🇺 and the presidency team for the dedication and great work. Merci! Bedankt! @EU2024BE can look back at significant achievements. You have helped build a more competitive and resilient Europe.

🇧🇪 The Belgian Presidency of the Council of the EU 2024 is coming to an end. 🇪🇺 We have worked to prepare for the future of the EU. #EU2024BE

0⃣ And so, here we are! The last day of the 🇧🇪🇪🇺 Belgian Presidency EU Council @EU2024BE is here! What a rollercoaster it was & what an honour to be able to work closely with so many great colleagues from the media. Here & there, there was a little bit of space for a little

⤵️ Bijzonder interessant document van Alexander Mattelaer over de staat van het Belgische buitenlandbeleid en de nood voor hervormingen die het diplomatieke corps opnieuw een boost geven. Wat er in het buitenland gebeurt, heeft steeds meer een impact op onze nationale belangen.

Every member of my team will bring in their own experience and perspectives on Europe.     Together, we will be one team, working towards one common goal.   To make Europe stronger.

On this last day of 2024, we celebrate an extraordinary year for Belgium in the EU, crowned by a successful (and intensive!) presidency of the EU Council #EU2024BE🌟 Thanks to all colleagues & partners for the energy, dedication and support. Happy New Year, see you in 2025! 🎉

Your dignity honors the bravery of the Ukrainian people. Be strong, be brave, be fearless. You are never alone, dear President Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський. We will continue working with you for a just and lasting peace.

We stand behind Ukraine and the Ukrainian people in their historic fight to defend themselves against an unprovoked Russian aggression. Their fight is our fight. United we are strong. 🇺🇦