Josep Borrell Fontelles @JosepBorrellF@respublicae.eu

Discussed with @GharibashviliGe the challenges posed by Russian invasion of Ukraine and EU-Georgia agenda: we are keen to work together on joint European future & assist in advancing the needed reforms, especially judiciary.

Key to overcome polarization & unite political forces
RT @eu_eeas: 🇬🇪Georgia: High Representative @JosepBorrellF met with Prime Minister @GharibashviliGe

https://www.eeas.europa.eu/eeas/georgia-high-repre…

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/JosepBorrellF/status/1526969082129563648

Glad to welcome President @sandumaiamd to the @eu_eeas. I praised Moldova’s approach to Ukrainian refugees and generosity.

Recalled strong EU support in dealing with impact of Russian war and acknowledged European aspiration of the Moldovan people.
RT @eu_eeas: HR/VP @JosepBorrellF meets with President of 🇲🇩Moldova @sandumaiamd https://www.eeas.europa.eu/eeas/moldova-hrvp-josep-borrell-met-president-maia-sandu_en

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/JosepBorrellF/status/1526966489068224512

Energy is at the centre of foreign policy.

#REPowerEU will allow us to rid ourselves off Russian fossil fuels and step up our energy security.

We continue working with our neighbourhood and global partners to tackle the energy crisis and to speed up the green transition.
RT @eu_eeas: Today the EU presents #REPowerEU, a plan to:
🔹 End the EU's dependence on Russian fossil fuels
🔹 Tackle the climate crisis

By
💡 saving energy
⚡ …

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/JosepBorrellF/status/1526949386474881024

The time to increase our capacity to act and take on more responsibility for security is now.

Our defence investment gaps analysis shows the need to reverse years of underinvestment and spend more on #EUDefence in a coordinated way.

@ThierryBreton
@vestager
@EUDefenceAgency

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/JosepBorrellF/status/1526941933372854273

La guerra rusa en Ucrania nos ha empujado a hacer más, y más rápido.

Si gastáramos de manera coordinada, seríamos más eficaces y estratégicos.

Las medidas que presentamos tienen el potencial de empujar la cooperación europea en materia de defensa hoy y en el futuro.

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/JosepBorrellF/status/1526912968826437633

- We propose a Joint Procurement Task Force to coordinate short term procurement needs
- The European Defence InvestmentProgramme will increase capabilities in the medium term
- Based on Capability Development Plan priorities, we will modernise our forces

http://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/IP_22_3143

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/JosepBorrellF/status/1526908271461908480

Between 2009 and 2018, #EU Member States cuts in defence spending amount to an underinvestment of €160 billion.

Our Joint Communication on Defence Gaps adopted today is a step to improve our capability to act.

The time is now to spend together, more and better on #EUDefence.

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/JosepBorrellF/status/1526902769331884033

RT @EUSec_Defence: 🔴 Follow LIVE | Press conference by Executive Vice-President @vestager, HRVP @JosepBorrellF and Commissioner @ThierryBreton on EU defence investment gaps and measures to address them https://nitter.eu/i/broadcasts/1ZkKzbkLnALKv

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/JosepBorrellF/status/1526899785940324355

We need to spend together, more and better for a true #EUDefence.

Today, we establish a Hub for European Defence Innovation in the @EUDefenceAgency to stimulate and support cooperation on defence innovation.

This is one of the first deliverables of the #StrategicCompass.

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/JosepBorrellF/status/1526610637740285952

RT @EUDefenceAgency: Preparing the next generation of technologies and defence capabilities demands continous #innovation

EDA is bringing together 𝙞𝙣𝙣𝙤𝙫𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 & 𝙞𝙣𝙣𝙤𝙫𝙖𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙨 to harness 🇪🇺 collaborative efforts.

Building a stronger #EUdefence & ensuring strategic autonomy.

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/JosepBorrellF/status/1526549076384309254

RT @EUDefenceAgency: 🇪🇺The EU has a hub for defence innovation.

#EUdefence Ministers today approved the establishment of HEDI - Hub for EU Defence #Innovation - within the EDA.

@JosepBorrellF on #HEDI marking the first deliverable of the EU #StrategicCompass

Statement🗞️https://eda.europa.eu/news-and-events/news/2022/05/17/hub-for-eu-defence-innovation-established-within-eda

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/JosepBorrellF/status/1526544514206277635

RT @EUSec_Defence: At today’s #FAC meeting, Defence Ministers will discuss:

📌 EDA Defence Capabilities Gap analysis
📌 Additional support to Ukraine under the EPF
📌 Situation in Ukraine
📌 Situation in Mali

👉 https://www.eeas.europa.eu/eeas/foreign-affairs-council-defence-press-remarks-high-representative-josep-borrell-upon-arrival_en

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/JosepBorrellF/status/1526505709659213832

Stepping up our engagement with the Western Balkans & advance towards our common European future is more important than ever.

The 6 Western Balkan FMs joined EU MFAs #FAC to discuss the Russian aggression & European security. We need to tackle the impact of this war together.

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/JosepBorrellF/status/1526465509931229185

Over 2 billion people live in countries where homosexuality is illegal, while death penalty is retained as a legal punishment for same sex relationships in 11 jurisdictions.
We stand against discrimination, violence and hate speech based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
RT @eu_eeas: The exploitation of wrongful myths and fears leads to discrimination and persecution around the 🌍.

Today, the 🇪🇺 European Union reaffirms …

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/JosepBorrellF/status/1526452692972879872

L’UE regrette la décision des autorités au #Mali de retirer leur pays de tous les organes et instances du @G5_Sahel_SE.

Cette décision s’ajoute à d’autres décisions récentes de repli des autorités de transition. L’UE s’inquiéte davantage des conséquences de ces choix.
RT @eu_eeas: Mali: Déclaration du Haut représentant Josep Borrell sur la décision du Mali de se retirer du G5 Sahel

👉 https://www.eeas.europa.eu/eeas/mali-d%C3%…

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/JosepBorrellF/status/1526446311494627328

We must be aware of the seriousness of the economic consequences that many emerging and developing countries are facing due to the war against #Ukraine. To face related risks, we need to do more to help these countries. My new blog post: https://www.eeas.europa.eu/eeas/russia%E2%80%99s-invasion-ukraine-puts-global-economy-risk_en

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/JosepBorrellF/status/1526436450861989889

#Somalia: The EU congratulates @HassanSMohamud, the Speakers of both Houses, and the Members of the Parliament on election.

A complex and delayed electoral process has been finalised and the EU looks forward to collaborate on much needed political, economic and security reforms
RT @eu_eeas: Somalia: Statement by HR/VP @JosepBorrellF on the Presidential election and finalisation of the electoral process

👉 https://www.eeas.europ…

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/JosepBorrellF/status/1526434286756417537

#Canada is one of the EU’s most reliable partners.

With Minister @MelanieJoly, we explore how we can further deepen our strong partnership at today's Joint Ministerial Committee.
Key issues include energy & food security, and countering disinformation.

https://europa.eu/!Pv7nVv

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/JosepBorrellF/status/1526133108269060098

We call on Russia for an immediate cessation of its war of aggression and to end its blockade & all other activities that further impede Ukrainian food production & exports as first step. Collective global action is vital now & in the future.

https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/en/newsroom/news/g7-food-security/2531270

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/JosepBorrellF/status/1525860208450338817

In Germany with @g7 Foreign Ministers, we made Commitments on the Global Food Security Consequences of Russia’s War of Aggression against Ukraine. With Russia blocking the exit routes for Ukraine’s grain, the world is now facing a worsening state of food insecurity & malnutrition

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/JosepBorrellF/status/1525860205749223426