Josep Borrell Fontelles @JosepBorrellF@respublicae.eu

In a meeting of international actors in the field of #ElectionObservation, I thanked the thousands of national and international election observers.
My new blog post on why their work is so important for democracy:

#EU4Democracy
https://www.eeas.europa.eu/eeas/defending-democracy-–-home-and-abroad_en

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/JosepBorrellF/status/1601514263398744064

Spoke with @Amirabdolahian on several issues including the execution of #MohsenShekari.

Conveyed to him the EU position: immediate stop of executions and repression, respect fundamental freedoms of Iranian people,and stop military support to Russia.

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/JosepBorrellF/status/1601309932573577216

20 años después de nuestro primer acuerdo de asociación con Chile, abrimos un nuevo capítulo en nuestra privilegiada relación.

Este nuevo Acuerdo Marco Avanzado profundizará el diálogo político, la cooperación y el crecimiento económico sostenible.

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/JosepBorrellF/status/1601178136129200128

20 years after our first association agreement with #Chile, we are opening a new chapter in our privileged partnership.

The Advanced Framework Agreement we conclude today will deepen political dialogue, cooperation and sustainable economic growth.

https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/statement_22_7603

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/JosepBorrellF/status/1601178127182372864

Concluded today the joint conference cycle 'Towards a common European Strategic Culture' organised by the @Academie_be and @eu_eeas.

Great discussion with Mario Telo and audience on how EU can stay on course in troubled waters - a difficult but essential and exciting challenge.

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/JosepBorrellF/status/1600938016171704320

The return of power politics has escalated into a large-scale open war at our borders

Europe has to take more responsibility for its own security

@EUDefenceAgency plays key role in this, also by helping increase European defence capabilities

#EDAconf22
http://europa.eu/!fMVXHK

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/JosepBorrellF/status/1600932224081137665

Appalled by the execution of #MohsenShekari, 1st carried out in connection with protests in Iran. We will discuss Iran at FAC with EU ministers.
Emphasis on handling of protests by authorities and need to respect fundamental rights. EU against death penalty in all circumstances.

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/JosepBorrellF/status/1600922770044751872

RT @EUSec_Defence: European defence spending surpasses €200 billion for first time, driven by record defence investments in 2021.
In 2021
🔹€214 bn
🔹6% increase on 2020
🔹7th year of growth
🔹€43 bn equipment procurement
🔹1.5% GDP
🔹18 states increased spending
Report:
https://eda.europa.eu/news-and-events/news/2022/12/08/european-defence-spending-surpasses-200-billion-for-first-time-driven-by-record-defence-investments-in-2021

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/JosepBorrellF/status/1600876405339865090

Since the last @EUDefenceAgency Annual Conference, our world has dramatically changed.

To adapt to the threats we face, defence cooperation and investment in defence capabilities are key.

We are doing better, but not yet enough.

#EUdefence
#EDAconf22
http://europa.eu/!fMVXHK
RT @EUDefenceAgency: #EDAconf22 - We have to compensate for years of underspending - @JosepBorrellF

Launching EDA's Defence Data Report, 🇪🇺 HR/VP addressed challenges facing #EUdefence,…

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/JosepBorrellF/status/1600863844385312769

A stronger voice of youth in decision-making and reflecting the vision and ambitions of young people is essential.

I look forward to discussion today with group of young people from around the world in the framework of the European Year of Youth.
#EYY
#OurVoiceOurFuture
RT @eu_eeas: Young people are powerful agents of change

Today, HR/VP @JosepBorrellF is set to meet & exchange with some of the young leaders of tomorrow about their vision for strategic partne…

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/JosepBorrellF/status/1600788769589714944

We are imposing restrictive measures on news outlets, persons and organisations who are attacking the public space with disinformation, trying to deflect Russia's blame and poisoning people's minds.

We are determined to act in support of #Ukraine.
For as long as needed.

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/JosepBorrellF/status/1600539276734783490

We are proposing measures against members of the Russian government, the Duma and the Federation Council; so-called judges who instead of upholding the rule of law, are providing fake legitimacy to the Russian rulers and their illegal decisions.

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/JosepBorrellF/status/1600538834457927680

We will be hitting hard at the Russian armed forces, the military and defence sector, companies producing military equipment or those who are planning the missile strikes that are targeting civilians and civilian infrastructure, in gross violation of international law.

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/JosepBorrellF/status/1600537857097359361

I am presenting to Member States almost 200 additional individuals and entities to be sanctioned.
This includes those responsible for military activities, disinformation, for looting of Ukrainian grain and for inhumane, illegal deportations and kidnappings of Ukrainian children.

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/JosepBorrellF/status/1600536443331526659

After food and hunger, Putin now decided to weaponize the winter.

He wants to disrupt electricity, heating, and water supplies for millions of civilians across #Ukraine.

We are responding with the 9th package of sanctions against those who are instrumental in this brutal war.

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/JosepBorrellF/status/1600536191962869760

First meeting with BiH Trio-Presidency Chairwoman Žjelka Cvijanović at #EUWBSummit

Commission recommendation for candidate status is an important opportunity, it’s now key for BiH to advance steps to make it a reality.

We are fully committed to BiH’s EU perspective.

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/JosepBorrellF/status/1600165022809948168

In face of Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, we need more than ever to stand together in defending democracy and international law.

Today‘s #EUWBSummit is another proof that the EU & the Western Balkans are able to face enormous challenges together.

https://www.consilium.europa.eu/media/60568/tirana-declaration-en.pdf

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/JosepBorrellF/status/1600155867113877505