We need a new geopolitical prism: as the climate crisis and environmental degradation deepen, they are going to impact our security for the worse.
With @jensstoltenberg @ClimateEnvoy @JosepBorrellF we agreed to work together on this as soon as possible.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/TimmermansEU/status/1626569883294003203
Un plaisir d'avoir reçu la première ministre @Elisabeth_Borne, pour parler de nos engagements en faveur du climat et de la restauration de la nature, la réduction des pesticides chimiques, de la réforme du marché européen de l'électricité, et de la lutte contre la déforestation.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/TimmermansEU/status/1626244258758815748
Clear support from @europarl_en for putting 🇪🇺 car industry on the road to zero-emission.
With this vote, EU citizens can drive clean, affordable cars. The global transition is happening, and EU car industry is ready to lead it.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/TimmermansEU/status/1625456382458621954
RT @EU_Commission: A powerful earthquake struck Türkiye overnight, also impacting neighbouring Syria.
The EU has mobilised over 10 search and rescue teams so far for Türkiye from 🇧🇬🇭🇷🇨🇿🇫🇷🇬🇷🇳🇱🇵🇱🇷🇴 following its request to activate the #EUCivPro Mechanism.
We stand ready to provide further support.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/TimmermansEU/status/1622573179016208385
The EU is the second largest investor in Mexico, and the Global Agreement is a solid basis for our economic relationship. We can build on that, expanding to:
🌱Sustainable development
⚡️Electromobility
☀️Renewable energy transition
🌳Forest protection and reforestation
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/TimmermansEU/status/1620484996195831810
Good to have discussed Mexico’s’s green transition and opportunities to boost 🇪🇺🤝🇲🇽 cooperation ahead of #COP28 with ministers @M_Ebrard, @Mary_Luisa_AG, and Raquel Buenrostro. Tackling the climate crisis is a matter of social justice: it goes hand in hand with fighting poverty.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/TimmermansEU/status/1620484983961026560
🟢 Reforming the international financial system to support climate action
🟢 Saving the Amazon, halting #deforestation
🟢 Sustainable trade & a global just transition
🟢 Renewable energy & phasing out fossil fuels
🟢 Protecting biodiversity & supporting sustainable agriculture
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/TimmermansEU/status/1619326793705754624
Colombia’s vision for social, climate and economic justice centred around total peace is an inspiring example for the wider region.
I discussed the country’s green transition with ministers @SusanaMuhamad, @ArturoLunaT, @GermanUmanaM, @CeciliaLopezM and @IreneVelezT ⬇️
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/TimmermansEU/status/1619326786114043904
Exclusion, hate, and antisemitism have no place in society. They can never take over again.
But as time passes, new generations risk losing sight of humanity's dark past.
That's why #WeRemember: to learn, and to live brighter, more inclusive lives.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/TimmermansEU/status/1618973462739173376
Today’s meetings in Brasilia confirmed that the 🇪🇺-🇧🇷 relationship is ready for a jumpstart: on economic development, fighting #deforestation, and taking trade to the next level.
We will work closely together to make #COP28 a success with 🇧🇷 at a prominent place at the table.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/TimmermansEU/status/1617651166976045058
A true pleasure to meet minister @MarinaSilva to discuss #COP28 and hear 🇧🇷’s plans to stop #deforestation.
The Amazon is an invaluable ecosystem. First for Brazilians, and for the world. I look forward to working together on the 🇪🇺’s support Brazil’s zero deforestation target.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/TimmermansEU/status/1617598799584559140
Great to speak with vice-president @GeraldoAlckmin. Brazil is back on the international stage.
The 🇪🇺 is ready to work with 🇧🇷 on climate & environment, multilateralism, and trade: we have a window of opportunity now to demonstrate that trade can be free, fair, and sustainable.
RT @geraldoalckmin: Conversei hoje com o Vice-Presidente Executivo da Comissão Europeia, Frans Timmermans @TimmermansEU sobre o adensamento das relações bilaterais no marco da parceria e…
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/TimmermansEU/status/1617582165285568512
RT @euintheuae: 🇪🇺 Executive VP @TimmermansEU paid a visit to Jubail Mangrove Park where he planted a tree in support of the UAE’s efforts to plant 100 million mangroves by 2030.
Mangroves are a great ally in fighting the impact of #climatechange. Preserving nature is key to protect our 🌍.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/TimmermansEU/status/1614905768444133377
Looking forward to meeting Dr. Sultan Al Jaber again this weekend and starting our work on #COP28.
As incoming Presidency, the UAE 🇦🇪 has a crucial role in shaping the global response to the climate crisis.
We need to pick up speed and get back on track towards 1.5 degrees.
RT @uaeclimateenvoy: After two tenures as the Special Envoy for Climate Change, HE Dr. Sultan Al Jaber will serve as the COP28 President-Designate.
➡️ HE Razan Al Mubarak, UN Climate Chan…
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/TimmermansEU/status/1613495145026195457
My #3StepsForward for gender #equality @eige_eu 👇
1️⃣ Gender equality is about equal rights for all people
2️⃣ We need to defend equal rights every day - progress made is never a given
3️⃣ We must raise our children for equality: teach our daughters to be bold and our sons to care
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/TimmermansEU/status/1613464921697812480
For Ukraine’s #GreenReconstruction @OlKubrakov and I discussed how to build back better and respond to 🇺🇦’s immediate needs.
The war has also done huge harm to the environment. I assured @RuslanStrilets of the 🇪🇺’s support to assess the damage and hold the culprits accountable.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/TimmermansEU/status/1612544192806264891
With @Denys_Shmyhal, @DmytroKuleba, @G_Galushchenko & @StefanishynaO, we’ll work to finalize our strategic partnership on #hydrogen, #biomethane and other renewable gases.
It should be ready for the upcoming 🇪🇺-🇺🇦 summit.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/TimmermansEU/status/1612522584582545422
Ukraine must come out of this war victorious.
Ukrainians are not just fighting for themselves, they are fighting for freedom, democracy, and rule of law.
The EU will stand by Ukraine as long as it takes.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/TimmermansEU/status/1612499494406393883
Very good to discuss Ukraine’s #GreenReconstruction plans and European future with President @ZelenskyyUA in Kyiv today.
Ukraine has what it takes to become a leader in modern green energy. It has huge potential for solar, wind, hydrogen, and biomethane.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/TimmermansEU/status/1612499490899955741
RT @Denys_Shmyhal: Україна має значний потенціал для розвитку зеленої енергетики та готова стати партнером 🇪🇺 у розвитку ринку біометану та водню. Подякував @TimmermansEU за ініціативи співпраці 🇺🇦 та 🇪🇺 у цьому напрямку. Відновлення енергетики 🇺🇦 має відбуватись на основі зеленого курсу. 2/2
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/TimmermansEU/status/1612413063570853889
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