I welcome today's political agreement on our proposal to use the proceeds from immobilised Russian assets for Ukraine.

There could be no stronger symbol and no greater use for that money than to make Ukraine and all of Europe a safer place to live.

Today was the third time I met President Xi in just over one year.

Once again, we had an open and honest discussion.

We have discussed the points where we see eye-to-eye.

And where we have differences ↓ twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…

Today, marks a new chapter for Poland.

After more than 6 years, we believe that the Article 7 procedure can be closed.

I congratulate PM Donald Tusk and his government on this important breakthrough.

This is a result of 🇵🇱 hard work and determined reform efforts.

China and the EU have a shared interest in peace and security.

And in the effective functioning of the rules-based international order.

Be it in Europe, the Middle East or East Asia.

Russia’s war against Ukraine must stop, we need a just & lasting peace twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…

In Paris for the trilateral meeting with Presidents Emmanuel Macron and Xi Jinping.

We will discuss several key issues of vital interest to the EU, including:

Russia's aggression against Ukraine, the broader geopolitical situation, and how to rebalance our trade and economic…

Lebanon and its people can count on the EU’s sustained support.

This is why I'm pleased to announce a €1 billion package for Lebanon.

It will contribute to the country’s socio-economic resilience.

And its overall security and stability ↓ twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…

The bonds between Lebanon and Europe are deep and strong.

President NikosChristodoulides and I are here to say that the EU strongly supports Lebanon and its people.

And we want to reinforce our longstanding cooperation.

I am following the situation in Georgia with great concern and condemn the violence on the streets of Tbilisi.

The Georgian people want a European future for their country.

Georgia is at a crossroads. It should stay the course on the road to Europe.

A generation of Cypriots experiences every day what it means to be in the EU.

From opportunities for young people and natural heritage protection to economy and trade.

EU membership has transformed Cyprus, for the better and for good ↓ twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…

Dear NikosChristodoulides, it's moving to be in Cyprus today.

20 years of EU membership have made Cyprus stronger.

And you've made Europe stronger, too.

Cyprus is not only one of the places where European culture was born.

It's one of our Union's gateways to the world.

The 2004 enlargement was a defining moment for our Union.

One that transformed the societies & economies of new member states.

And made our Union stronger together.

Today, we proudly hoist the flags of these countries.

We unfurl our Union's flag, celebrating #20YearsTogether .

Tomorrow marks 20 years since our European family grew larger.

The historic 2004 enlargement brought new opportunities and greater prosperity for citizens across our Union.

Tonight, as our building shines brightly, we celebrate two decades of our unity and progress.

Czechia's inventors and freedom fighters have shaped Europe's history.

Today, you're shaping Europe's more competitive, peaceful and secure future.

Europe has made Czechia stronger.

But you have made Europe so much stronger, too ↓ twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…

Czechia’s accession was a promise of freedom and stability, peace and prosperity.

And in the twenty years that followed, this promise has been fulfilled.

Dear Petr Pavel, very glad to be in Prague today to celebrate 20 years of your EU membership.

Ukraine is carrying a heavy burden on its shoulders for all of us.

Today, we disburse an additional €1.5 bn, under the €50 bn Ukraine Facility.

This is vital to keep Ukraine's state & services running, while it fights back the aggressor.

Europe remains united and resolute.

The historic 2004 enlargement was the birth of a new era.

Built on the promise that all Europeans can be masters of their own destiny.

Together with your ingenuity, Europe has made you stronger.

And you have made Europe so much stronger, too ↓ twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…

With the right political action, we can trigger a new surge of European competitiveness.

At the last #EUCO , EU leaders gave us a clear mandate to turn this political will into action.

So Europe remains the global beating heart of industry & innovation ↓ twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…

Good call with President Biden.

I thank the US House of Representatives for the bipartisan support to Ukraine.

A historical decision that will make a decisive difference.

We also discussed the evolving situation in the Middle East.

And the risk of foreign interference in upcoming…

Europe can remain a global industrial powerhouse in the coming decades.

But the world is changing, and we'll have to change.

At the EU level, we’re acting to strengthen our competitiveness.

So Europe remains a place to do business ↓ twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…

Norway is a key EU ally.

Great talk with Jonas Gahr Støre on our cooperation in energy and climate, reinforced by the 🇪🇺🇳🇴 Green Alliance.

I welcome your new defence plan and strong support for Ukraine.

We also discussed the need to stabilise the situation in the Middle East.