Cher Michel Barnier j'étais ravie de vous revoir à Bruxelles. Je sais que je peux compter sur la France pour avancer sur le grand chantier européen de la compétitivité. Une Europe plus forte et plus souveraine, c'est aussi une France plus prospère.

We are taking an important step in defence cooperation. Today we fund 5 procurement projects for air & missile defence systems, armoured vehicles & ammunition. They involve 20 EU countries working for a stronger 🇪🇺 defence industry. And for more military support to Ukraine.

With today’s signature of the Framework Partnership Agreement with #OCCAR, we start a new chapter in our excellent relationship It enhances our respective commitment for strengthening the resilience of 🇪🇺#EUDefence industry

The European Commission green-lights a new €4 billion payment from the Ukraine Facility. As we're approaching the 1000th day of Russia's atrocious war, we will help keep the Ukrainian state running while the country fights for survival. We are in it for the long-haul.

European Commission 2024-2029 🇪🇺

During the EU Defence Industrial Investment Forum which took place today, a need for more responsive, innovative, and competitive 🇪🇺 defence industry was emphasized. Our efforts must build on both security and sustainability. "There is no sustainability without security." 🌱🛡️

For the past two days, together with Hellenic Defence Manufacturers Association we co-organized a conference on skills in the #EUDefence ecosystem. It highlighted the work of the ENDR, promoting partnerships between regional authorities; with clusters and organizations across 🇪🇺

Today, the Alliance for Zero-Emission Aviation (AZEA) held its 5th General Assembly at EUROCONTROL. AZEA emphasized its commitment to the delivery of a Roadmap for the entire ecosystem by the end of 2025. Learn more: defence-industry-space.ec.europa.eu/alliance-zero-…

A great day spent chairing the 5th General Assembly of the EU Alliance for Zero Emission Aviation (AZEA). So many stakeholders joining forces to prepare the ecosystem to the advent and uptake of electric and hydrogen aviation. Coming much sooner than you think ! 💪🏼🍃

The 19th century was the age of the train. The 20th century of the car, of the plane. The 21st century belongs to space. Read full speech at the #EuropeanSpaceConf ⬇️ ec.europa.eu/commission/pre… 1/8

When we defend space, we are defending our economies. The security of our satellites is the security of our societies. And it is in every EU Member State’s interest that we address the challenges together. Extract from my speech at the #EuropeanSpaceConf ↓

We have a fifth EDF work programme! €1billion more to be invested in genuinely European projects on the most relevant Defence R&D topics. And we continue innovating in the way we engage industry and RTOs. Check it out! Overall already €5,4 billion committed since 2021.

See press release on the 2025 European Defence Fund Work programme here: ec.europa.eu/commission/pre… All more information here : defence-industry-space.ec.europa.eu/edf-work-progr…

Last week at TechChill | #techchill2025 we offered two masterclasses that focused on the vast number of opportunities the EU provides to innovators and investors in the area of defence technologies. The participants got the chance to hear more about: 🛡️Defence Equity Facility 🛡️European

📌 EUDIS Business Accelerator, will provide comprehensive support to: ✅ 20 companies, over an 8-month acceleration period ✅ 6 onsite Bootcamps. 📌EUDIS Matchmaking ✅online and in-person matchmaking events organized throughout the matchmaking programme

💡Learn more: europa.eu/!d7jMc3

Let’s start with a big BAMM! 💥Today we launched a new innovation to support defence innovation. The Business Acceleration and Match Making services. Because we need to accelerate accompanying EU innovators developing their ideas for new defence technologies. #EUDIS

We need a surge in 🇪🇺 defence spending. Europe must bring more to the table. I will propose to activate the escape clause for defence investments. It will allow Member States to substantially increase their defence expenditure, in a controlled and conditional way.

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.

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.