Josep Borrell Fontelles @JosepBorrellF@respublicae.eu
Unofficial automated mirror. No copyright asserted. ∎ High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of @EU_Commission #EUdiplomacy @eu_eeas My blog: https://www.eeas.europa.eu/eeas/window-world-blog-hrvp-josep-borrell_en
Joined Apr 2022
Another step forward for a stronger #EUdefence
#Denmark has today joined @EUDefenceAgency following its historic referendum last year.
The EU is opening crucial avenues for defence cooperation, especially the joint procurement of ammunition - now we continue together as 27.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/JosepBorrellF/status/1638923541931257862
At #EUCO, I will brief leaders on
- the historic agreement reached to supply 1M rounds of artillery to #Ukraine & boost #EUdefence industry manufacturing capacity
- Agreement on the path to normalisation of relations btwn Kosovo & Serbia, which now needs to be swiftly implemented
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/JosepBorrellF/status/1638902706235400192
Precious opportunity to discuss yesterday w/@PMBhutan Lotay Tshering Bhutan's ongoing transformation agenda, economic graduation, upcoming elections®ional dynamics. But most importantly how we, as individuals& societies, could pursue a more balanced & sustainable way of living
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/JosepBorrellF/status/1638893215108542465
Open exchange with @iliadarch on necessary reforms on Georgia’s EU path & importance of implementing all Venice Commission recommendations. Highlighted the important role of civil society.
Discussed regional security situation and EU support to strengthen Georgian resilience.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/JosepBorrellF/status/1638820770880323584
Ukraine has been attacked again by Russia with Iranian drones, targeting educational facilities & a missile attack on a residential building in Zaporizhzhia
Just when Putin expressed need for “peaceful settlement” to President Xi, Russian again commits war crimes.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/JosepBorrellF/status/1638797109347352576
In a world of radical uncertainty and growing threats, we need partners.
We created the #SchumanForum to discuss deeper cooperation and ensure the EU offer matches partners’ expectations.
My blog post this new #EUDefence platform and what lies next:
https://europa.eu/!QNbQQc
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/JosepBorrellF/status/1638621328000294937
«Racism is a blight on the human conscience. The idea that any people can be inferior to another, to the point where those who consider themselves superior define & treat the rest as subhuman, denies humanity even of those who elevate themselves to the status of gods» N.Mandela
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/JosepBorrellF/status/1638295845505323019
Glad to meet with Chairwoman @KristoBorjana on her first visit to Brussels.
We discussed follow up to necessary reforms, following the granting of EU candidate status to Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Look forward to working together on making progress on #BiH’s EU path
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/JosepBorrellF/status/1638280250684592135
« Ce n’est pas que nous ne partageons pas les mêmes valeurs, c’est que nous n’avons pas les mêmes priorités… » Merci chère @AissataOfficiel pour cet échange franc. Je partage votre volonté de travailler ensemble vers une meilleure compréhension entre nos deux continents.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/JosepBorrellF/status/1638247431107145732
Discussed with #Ghana Minister @kandapaah the details of our strengthened support to the #AccraInitiative and to coastal states in their fight against terrorism.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/JosepBorrellF/status/1638246992299061270
Conveyed to @RwandaMoD Major General Albert Murasira EU’s appreciation for #Rwanda’s efforts in #CaboDelgado #Mozambique. We also discussed the situation in Eastern DRC and our hope that the parties will implement the agreements reached under the Luanda and Nairobi processes.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/JosepBorrellF/status/1638241580304723969
Good meeting with Minister of Defence of Moldova Anatolie Nosatii @MD_NationalArmy in the margins of #SchumanForum.
Discussed how to further support Moldova’s resilience. EU is committed to building an even closer EU-Moldova partnership on security and defence.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/JosepBorrellF/status/1638233504516284423
The EU and #Chile are privileged partners also in security and defence. I have welcomed @Mayafernandeza at the #SchumanForum
We will launch a new bilateral dialogue on security and defence. Good discussion on geopolitical challenges
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/JosepBorrellF/status/1638218236784156682
RT @eu_eeas: "We need partners. Partnerships are essential in our Security & Defence agenda. The new EU Security & Defence agenda has raised interest and opened avenues for new forms of cooperation" HR/VP @JosepBorrellF opening remarks at today's #SchumanForum ➡ https://www.eeas.europa.eu/eeas/schuman-security-and-defence-forum-keynote-speech-high-representativevice-president-josep_en
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/JosepBorrellF/status/1638183843436929025
RT @EUSec_Defence: 🔴 LIVE| Press conference by HR/VP @JosepBorrellF at the #SchumanForum #EUDefence https://n.respublicae.eu/i/broadcasts/1vAxRANvEevJl
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/JosepBorrellF/status/1638158450579341312
We are committed to shape mutually beneficial partnerships
Our security and defence agenda is broad. The challenges are growing.
We need to work more together. Be smart and creative. Together, we're stronger.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/JosepBorrellF/status/1638143054598078464
RT @EUSec_Defence: 🔴 LIVE| Keynote speech by HR/VP @JosepBorrellF at the #SchumanForum #EUDefence
https://n.respublicae.eu/i/broadcasts/1YqKDoRgAmLxV
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/JosepBorrellF/status/1638091506329239553
Full support to the US in condemning atrocities committed in #Ethiopia, pushing for accountability and welcoming commitments to transitional justice.
RT @SecBlinken: I determined that members of the Ethiopian National Defense Forces, Eritrean Defense Forces, Amhara forces, and Tigray People’s Liberation Front forces committed atrocity crimes. I condemn these atrocities and welcome commitments to pursue transitional justice.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/JosepBorrellF/status/1638071470197727232
Ante el grave terremoto que ha sacudido #Ecuador, quiero expresar la solidaridad de la UE con las víctimas y trasladar nuestro apoyo al pueblo ecuatoriano en estos momentos difíciles.
La UE está dispuesta a prestar ayuda.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/JosepBorrellF/status/1638063669484331009
.@IPCC_CH report confirms that, as UN Secretary-General @antonioguterres said, “humanity is on thin ice, and the ice is melting fast".
The EU will mobilise all diplomatic efforts with our partners to reach an ambitious result at next #COP28 for a global just green transition.
RT @TimmermansEU: The @IPCC_CH is unequivocal about the grave consequences the climate crisis already has.
It should be the basis for more ambition at #COP28:
🔴updated NDCs
🔴global emis…
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/JosepBorrellF/status/1637937179547582465
Unofficial automated mirror. No copyright asserted. ∎ High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of @EU_Commission #EUdiplomacy @eu_eeas My blog: https://www.eeas.europa.eu/eeas/window-world-blog-hrvp-josep-borrell_en
Joined Apr 2022
