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EU leaders have discussed the EU’s support for Ukraine, our defence and energy security, and global food security.

Follow the press conference by President @vonderleyen on the second day of the special meeting of the European Council. #EUCO

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We are working with global partners so that available food stocks and additional products can reach vulnerable countries at affordable prices.

#FoodSecurity

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Ukrainian ships full of wheat and sunflower seeds are blocked by Russia in the Black Sea.

The world needs Ukraine’s grain – and Ukrainian farmers need revenues.

We are opening solidarity lanes, to enable Ukraine to export its grain.

#FoodSecurity

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We are stepping up our own production to ease pressure on food markets – so EU farmers will contribute to global food security.

And we are working with partner countries to increase their own food production and become more resilient.

#FoodSecurity

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Europe is showing solidarity with vulnerable populations around the globe, providing support to countries that are heavily dependent on food imports.

#FoodSecurity

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We are currently experiencing the greatest global food security crisis of our time, triggered by Russia’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine.

The European Union is mobilising support, at the European and global level, to address it.

#FoodSecurity

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Energy security means smart investments.

We have allocated €225 billion under the RRF for the REPowerEU. But to end our dependence on Russian fossil fuels, we need another €210 billion.

#REPowerEU is mobilising up to €300 billion.

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A massive and quick scale-up of renewables will accelerate our energy independence and the green transition.

With #REPowerEU, we want to speed up permitting process for renewable energy projects and infrastructure.

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We are diversifying away from Russia for our energy needs.

With the EU Energy Platform, EU countries will be able to jointly purchase gas, LNG and hydrogen, to the benefit of all countries.

This will help secure our energy supply at affordable prices.

#REPowerEU

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Small changes in our energy usage can also have a positive impact.

When paired with efficiency measures, they can impact prices and reduce our energy bills.

With the #REPowerEU Plan, we are also stepping up our emergency preparedness.

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EU leaders agreed in Versailles to phase out our dependency on Russian fossil fuels as soon as possible.

But this requires a plan: This is #REPowerEU.

It has 4 pillars:
✅Saving energy
✅Diversifying away from 🇷🇺 fossil fuels
✅Massive investment in renewable energy
✅Financing

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RT @vonderleyen: I am glad that tonight leaders agreed in principle on the sixth sanctions package. This is an important step forward.

We also agreed to work on a mechanism to provide Ukraine with a new, exceptional macro-financial assistance package of up to €9 billion. https://nitter.eu/i/broadcasts/1OdKrBLEydYKX

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The Russian troops are bombing Ukrainian fields, not allowing for the sowing of crops, looting food stocks and blocking Ukraine’s ports.

The consequences are well known. Food and fertilizer prices are skyrocketing in many parts of the world.

#StandWithUkraine

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Urgent action is needed to help Ukraine export its agricultural produce and overcome the threat to global #FoodSecurity.

We are working on Solidarity Lanes to prioritise Ukrainian agricultural export shipments.

#StandWithUkraine

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The world’s food supply is in danger.

Putin and its unjustified invasion of Ukraine are creating a crisis that endangers the food security of millions of people in many parts of the world.

#StandWithUkraine

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RT @vonderleyen: Glad to meet PM @kajakallas in the margins of #EUCO

Estonia has demonstrated impressive solidarity in helping Ukraine and its people ever since Russia’s brutal invasion.

🇪🇺🇪🇪 We continue to coordinate closely on this – just as on making the #EUGreenDeal & #REPowerEU a success.

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"My call is very clear to all EU countries:

We have one key to success and this is solidarity with Ukraine and unity of the European Union".

Doorstep by President @vonderleyen ahead of special #EUCO meeting.

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Today we have adopted the Partnership Agreement for 2021-2027 with 🇩🇰 Denmark.

It means the deployment of €808 million in Denmark for:

🌳 A circular and export-oriented green economy
🌊 A green fishery and aquaculture sector
👩‍💻 An inclusive labour market

#EUFunds

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Russia is weaponising its energy supplies, with global repercussions.

🤝 #REPowerEU will enable us to phase out Russia's fossil fuels while building mutually beneficial international partnerships.

And our REPowerUkraine initiative will help rebuild Ukraine's energy system.

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The EU Green Week is kicking off tomorrow!

A unique opportunity to join the debate on nature with policymakers, leading environmentalists and stakeholders from Europe and beyond.

More info ⬇️

#EUGreenDeal

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