Oliver Varhelyi @OliverVarhelyi@respublicae.eu
Unofficial automated mirror. No copyright asserted. ∎ Commissioner for Neighbourhood and Enlargement
Joined Apr 2022
W/ Vice Rector @EOsniecka discussed the extension of the Natolin4Capacity project to Ukraine 🇺🇦 beyond 2024 & also to Moldova 🇲🇩 and Georgia 🇬🇪.
The EU 🇪🇺 is supporting high-level education & training in our partner countries as they proceed with their reforms on the way to 🇪🇺. https://t.co/HiwJMOtT62
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Continued my meetings on education as I met with 🇬🇪Minister of Education #Amilakhvari
Discussed key areas of cooperation eg.
▶️Erasmus+,
▶️Eastern Partnership European School, or
▶️Horizon Europe
Important to implement the 12 priorities, incl as regards the Broadcasting Law. https://t.co/Rii0ZLZrZM
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Was good to meet again with @Tsihanouskaya
Ahead of tomorrow’s Consultative Group meeting, discussed the situation in Belarus and how the EU 🇪🇺can best support the civil society and democratic forces. https://t.co/EmvvXmI2FK
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The 🇪🇺EU’s support to 🇬🇪Georgia’s reform efforts was in the focus of discussion w/ Prime Minister @GharibashviliGe.
Encouraged to speed up the implementation of the 1️⃣2️⃣priorities set by the Council so #Georgia can advance on its EU path.
Georgia’ s future lies in the EU. https://t.co/mohMqTviJD
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7️⃣th meeting to discuss our support to people of Syria & refugee-hosting countries & to mobilise support of int. community.
🇪🇺maintains its level of assistance for 2023: € 1.56 billion⤵️
✅ basic services ✅quality education ✅livelihoods ✅healthcare, 💦water and sanitation https://t.co/SlpGDpyklZ
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Met Minister @AymanHsafadi & Minister of Planning, Madame Toukan on the margins of #SyriaConf2023 to discuss future potential projects btw EU 🇪🇺& Jordan 🇯🇴
🤝We continue to support the ongoing reforms & key economic development projects and investments w/ substational amounts. https://t.co/EWjt7XjOD6
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Met 🇱🇧 @mofalebanon Minister Habib during #SyriaConf2023
Lebanon fragility is worrisome.
The people of 🇱🇧 want stability.
The election of a President & formation of govt are crucial to reach stability in 🇱🇧.
Crucial reforms need to be a top priority & the 🇪🇺is ready to help. https://t.co/X5ViC6fTJU
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During the #SyriaConf2023 talked about the reliable & continuous support of the #EU towards to people of #Syria & the generous refugees hosting countries.
My speech: http://europa.eu/!hBwdQn https://t.co/8HcHbowu6p
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In Syria basic access to water is seriously hindered.
Pleased to announce a new €10.5m funding for @ICRC to strengthen essential services 🫴providing access to safe water 💦 for the people of Syria.
Too Big To Fail project is part of the early recovery efforts.
#SyriaConf2023 https://t.co/V9lP7cn6GK
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Productive exchange w/ 🇮🇱Defense Minister @yoavgallant on how the EU 🤝 Israel can work together on shared prosperity, stability & security including through the #AbrahamAccords.
Photo by A. Hermoni https://t.co/MIMjpmCPig
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As a response to the scale & complexity of the challenges ahead, w/ today’s 💶 proposal we want to
✅establish a dedicated Facility to Ukraine’s recovery, reconstruction & modernisation
✅support the Western Balkans facing the consequences of war
✅strengthen border management.
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Ursula von der Leyen: We propose a facility for Ukraine for the next 4 years of up to €50 bn.
To provide predictable finance to 🇺🇦 on its EU path, together with global partners and private sector.
On migration, we support external border protection & economic development of our partners with €15… https://n.respublicae.eu/i/web/status/1671118464671514626 https://t.co/KCO0jp2SJu
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Was great to welcome DPM @GabrielMariya in the Berlaymont.
Congratulated on her new role!
We discussed the next steps of the #enlargement policy. https://t.co/OhjIyorVvG
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The #EU stands with #Ukraine 🇺🇦 in its resolve to rebuild the country and on its EU path.
Today’s proposal on the new Facility dedicated to Ukraine will help to strengthen the reforms needed as we recover, reconstruct & modernize 🇺🇦.
🔗Press & more info: http://europa.eu/!FjDfbt https://t.co/PiyV4nPkAo
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Congratulated to the newly appointed 🇨🇿Minister for EU Affairs, Mr Dvorák
Discussed enlargement policy & new growth plan for #WesternBalkans + our proposal announced today on 🇺🇦 #UkraineFacility.
We agreed that the process is merit-based & same for all but need to accelerate it. https://t.co/50609OSpoQ
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/OliverVarhelyi/status/1671213272408772609
Today the EU provided the next tranche of the 2023 €18b Micro- Financial Assistance+ ⤵️
This monthly EUR 1,5 billion highly concessional loan helps Ukraine 🇺🇦 to pay for its immediate needs.
✅stable, regular, predictable
✅accompanied by necessary reforms
#StandWithUkraine
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Ursula von der Leyen: Today we disburse another €1.5 bn for Ukraine in macro-financial assistance.
We help keep Ukraine’s services and infrastructure afloat in its brave fight for freedom.
More will come. We just proposed steady financial support until 2027.
We are in it for the long haul. https://t.co/FR8r1zYoAb
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Today at the Informal meeting of the General Affairs Council I gave an Oral Update on Ukraine 🇺🇦, Moldova 🇲🇩, Georgia 🇬🇪 .
I informed the Council about how the 3 countries are progressing & the remaining work still to be done.
#GAC #EU2023SE https://t.co/WWSRUM8k5y
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Abbiamo appreso commossi la scomparsa del Presidente del Consiglio dei Ministri d'Italia Silvio Berlusconi, inviamo le nostre più sentite condoglianze.
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A legend passed away today.
President Berlusconi was a true statesman with vision and passion.
His legacy will stay with us forever.
May his soul rest in peace.
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The EU is the #WesternBalkans 1️⃣st &most reliable partner.
✅1️⃣st part of Energy Support Package is delievered helping directly vulnerable people, families & SMEs to pay their energy bills.
✅Remaining €500m grants help w/ energy transition&independence 🔗http://europa.eu/!hdHyrw
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Firmly committed to support rebuilding Jewish life & fighting antisemitism in Europe & beyond, incl across Western Balkans, Eastern Europe, Middle East & NAfrica.
Honoured to contribute to new section at @yadvashem on Jewish life in Europe before the Shoah w/ €10m NDICI funding
RT @vonderleyen: We must keep telling the horrors of the Holocaust and never forget.
Europe wouldn’t be what it is today without Jewish culture, values and contributions to science.
We w…
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Unofficial automated mirror. No copyright asserted. ∎ Commissioner for Neighbourhood and Enlargement
Joined Apr 2022
