Oliver Varhelyi @OliverVarhelyi@respublicae.eu

In the @europarl_en on the EU-WB relations ▶️ Since our continent is facing financial, energy & intensive migratory challenges due to the war, our relations w/ the #WesternBalkans ve deepened.
We provide political & financial support to respond better⤵️ http://europa.eu/!DctWPC

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RT @EC_AVService: 📍 #EPlenary session: EU-Western Balkans relations in light of the new #EUenlargement package

📽️ Opening statement by Commissioner @OliverVarhelyi ⤵️
https://audiovisual.ec.europa.eu/en/video/I-231573

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W/ ⁦@ThierryBreton⁩ hosted a constructive discussion w/ CEO’s of EU & WB6 leading telecom operators to agree on the way forward to a gradual reduction of roaming costs between the EU & WB6, starting w/ data services.
COM offers all its support. #WB6 is part of EU family.

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RT @eu_near: Last week, the @EU_Commission adopted its 2022 Enlargement Package! In case you missed it, watch the main highlights of🇪🇺#EU Commissioner @OliverVarhelyi‘s presentation at the @europarl_en @EP_ForeignAff below👇🏻& read his full remarks here➡️ https://ec.europa.eu/commission/commissioners/2019-2024/varhelyi/announcements/remarks-commissioner-varhelyi-afet-present-2022-enlargement-package_en
#EUEnlargement

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Today at the Committee of Ministers of @coe meeting I presented the main conclusions of the 2022 #EUEnlargement package.

I also thanked the Council of Europe for being our main strategic partner regarding the #RuleofLaw , #HumanRights and #Democracy in our region.

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Met ⁦@PACE_President⁩ Tiny Kox. Discussed how the ⁦@coe⁩ is supporting the rule of law & human rights situation in the #WesternBalkans. Reliable, trustworthy judiciary & public administration are necessary to reduce the socio-economic gap between the EU & our partners

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Today’s financial support is part of the extraordinary effort by the EU to help Ukraine address its immediate financial needs.
#StandWithUkraine
RT @vonderleyen: Today we are disbursing €2 billion in macro-financial assistance to Ukraine.

More will follow by the end of the year.

We'll stand by 🇺🇦 for as long as it takes.

We will discuss how to ensure continued support with global partners at the #RebuildUkraine conference.

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In unprecedented times we are there for our #WesternBalkan partners to help above the #EIP to address the WB6’s immediate, short- and midterm needs when it comes to energy diversification & efficiency, renewables, connectivity of electricity & gas networks & interconnectors. ⤵️

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Had a good meeting with ⁦@NikosDendias⁩ on key issues:
📌EU-Turkey relations,
📌regional stability, and
📌energy security. #FAC

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On Ukraine: the EU needs to decide swiftly on the EU financial assistance for 2023.

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On Ukraine:
📌 EU needs to develop a more strategic approach on how to provide stable, predictable & flexible funding.

📌 EU has to speed up w/ the disbursement of promised financial supports.
#solidaritywithUkraine #StandWithUkraine

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3/ To re-establish the stability of #Lebanon is crucial for the EU, thus presidential election, gov’t formation and adoption of the IMF reforms are urgent. The EU welcomes the historic sea border demarcation deal between Lebanon & #Israel adding to regional & energy security.

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2/ In its 2022 enlargement package, COM recommended the Council to grant candidate status to Bosnia and Herzegovina on the understanding that a number of steps are taken, in line with the key priorities. Upon this recommendation, the December Council meeting should decide. #BiH

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Today high on the agenda of #FAC is Ukraine & consequences of the war. Ministers will also touch upon current issues of #Lebanon, COM recommendation to grant candidate status to #Bosnia and Herzegovina, and the MoU between #Türkiye & Libya.

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We protect & support businesses in the present economic turmoil.
The Economic & Investment Plan has mobilised €2,5 b worth of investment across the EaP region.
📌In 2021: ca 78 000 SME benefited from EU support.
#EasternPartnership Business Forum
🎥 : http://europa.eu/!CTYyGm

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Deeply saddened by the tragic loss of life in the #Bartın mine in #Türkiye.
Our deepest condolences to the families of victims and our thoughts for the speedy recovery of injured. May those still trapped be rescued at the earliest. We stand ready to help Türkiye.

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Met w/ @Tsihanouskaya to discuss how to intensify our support to the people of #Belarus
We continue to stand by the people of Belarus.
Since 2020 the EU has provided over EUR 70 million in direct support to the people.

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RT @josattler: #Sarajevo, #BanjaLuka & #Mostar tonight 👇 🇧🇦🇪🇺
🙏🙏🙏

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Met w/ ⁦@Tsihanouskaya⁩ to discuss how to intensify our support to the people of #Belarus.
We continue to stand by the 🇧🇾people
Since 2020 the EU has provided over EUR 70 million in direct support to the people. #StandwithBelarus

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RT @eu_near: Read the remarks by 🇪🇺Commissioner @OliverVarhelyi at the press conference on the Enlargement Package 2022 👉 https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/SPEECH_22_6144 and watch the🎥recording of today’s press conference 👉https://audiovisual.ec.europa.eu/en/video/I-231581

#EUEnlargement

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