The EU has imposed massive and unprecedented sanctions against Russia in response to the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. So far, 17 packages of sanctions have been adopted. The measures are designed to maximise pressure on Russia and to diminish Russia’s ability to wage war 👇

Follow live: Press conference with Ursula von der Leyen and Donald Tusk after the European Council #EUCO ↓ x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

NOW AVAILABLE - European Council conclusions, 26 June 2025 👇 #EUCO

In a fast-track 🏃 🏃‍♀️ procedure at the EU Council, member states’ representatives #Coreper endorsed the provisional agreement with European Parliament to simplify 🇪🇺 carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM).

The EU Council has agreed on its initial position on EU customs reform. The new rules will give customs authorities across the 🇪🇺 a more modern toolbox to keep pace with today’s challenges. Read the press release ⬇️

Delighted to be in Berlin with Bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz Friedrich Merz as part of my #tourdescapitales. Good exchanges on 🇺🇦, defence, migration & competitiveness. 🇩🇪 is a key pillar of our Union, our economy and our capacity to face our common challenges 🇪🇺. x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

International Rotary ‘Fusion Summit’ in Brussels (Congress Centre, Mont des Arts) this week, with ca. 2000 participants from all over the world. Programme for ICC meeting on Thursday:

As of today, a majority of the EU member states recognize the Palestinian state. There is only one way forward—the two-State solution. A secure and recognized State of Israel. An independent, democratic, viable State of Palestine. Living side by side. x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

There is only one way forward for the peace in the Middle East: the two-State solution. The time for peace is now. And we must rise to the occasion.

Together, we stand at the opening of the #UNGA80. The United Nations and the multilateral system unite the nations of the world. Effective multilateralism and a rules-based international order are essential for the pursuit of peace and prosperity. The EU will continue to be a staunch

Peace in Ukraine is not just Ukraine's interest. It is not just Europe’s interest. It is the interest of the global community. If we accept Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, no country will ever be safe. Follow my remarks at the UN Security Council. x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

The time has come to choose, clearly: Peace over war. Law over force. Accountability over impunity. Solidarity over division. Sustainability over crisis. Justice over inequality. The EU has no doubts about where we stand and you cannot have any doubt about where we are.

An impressive Rotary Fusion Summit in Brussels has come to an end under the leadership of RIP Francesco Arezzo. It was great to meet Rotarians from all over the world and to contribute by delivering a keynote speech on the first day.

Brussels Rotary Summit: The Rotary Leadership attended a private audience with HM King Philippe of Belgium🇧🇪. I had the pleasure to moderate two panels (i.a. with the Belgian Minister of Interior Quentin and Rotary CEO Hewko).

The Rotary Fusion Summit is over, but philanthropic activities continue. The participants are ‘people of action’, who will now return to their clubs all over the world, Inter-Country-Committees, Rotary Action Groups, the Rotary Foundation etc. to help those in need on the ground.

Hope begins today in Sharm El-Sheikh. Thanks to President Donald J. Trump, to all the mediators, and to all those who kept working along the way and never gave up, today we celebrate hope and look forward to peace. Today’s collective pledge brings us one step closer to a lasting peace, grounded

The Sharm El-Sheikh Summit marks an important step in the path towards peace in Gaza — and a brighter future for Palestinians and Israelis. In our meeting today, together with the international community, I reaffirmed the EU’s commitment to turn this plan into a lasting success.

It is a pleasure to have President Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський 🇺🇦 join us at a #EUCO which will reaffirm our support to Ukraine—just as a new package of sanctions against Russia was agreed. Follow our joint doorstep. ↓ x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

Interesting new book: open for subscription now🇪🇺📖 my-european-history.ep.eu/myhouse/user/2…

❗️EU Council took action to address the surge of small parcel imports into the 🇪🇺 protecting fair competition for EU businesses and tackling environmental concerns #Trade #ECOFIN Read our press release👇