Today, our #EU-#WesternBalkans road trip came to an end! 👋🎬
After 6 weeks of travelling and visits to 18 🇪🇺-funded projects across 🇦🇱🇧🇦🇽🇰🇲🇪🇲🇰🇷🇸, our vloggers reunited in Brussels to meet & share their feedback, travel highlights, and unique experiences with 🇪🇺 representatives.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/eu_near/status/1668343599770001434
Over 2,800 education facilities in #Ukraine have been damaged or destroyed by Russian bombs.
The 🇪🇺 @EU_Commission is donating €14 million for 🚌 school buses in 🇺🇦 to bring Ukrainian children safely back to their schools.
#StandWithUkraine & join the initiative!
Congratulations to @kmathernova, our Deputy Director General and Head of the Support Group for Ukraine, who was decorated by @ZelenskyyUa with the Order of Merit III for recognition of significant merits in strengthening cooperation between the 🇪🇺 and 🇺🇦 and for supporting 🇺🇦
Today, 🇪🇺Commissioner @OliverVarhelyi participated in the 3rd Ministerial Conference of the #Moldova Support Platform.
He outlined the 🇪🇺#EU's €250 million package to help 🇲🇩 tackle the energy crisis caused by Russia’s war against 🇺🇦
More info 👉 https://europa.eu/!HVctm9
Congratulations to @GertJanEU, the current Director-General of @EU_Budget, for having been appointed as our new Director-General!
We are looking forward to working together as of 16 January 2023.
More info 👉 https://europa.eu/!r4WkYW
RT by @eu_near: NOW AVAILABLE - European Council conclusions on Ukraine, 19 December 2024 #EUCO
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RT by @eu_near: I just spoke with @MohamedAliNafti on the New Pact for the #Mediterranean as a chance to strengthen ties around mutually beneficial 🇹🇳🇪🇺 interests.
Migration management including fighting smuggling & protection are part of our partnership, based on respect for human rights.
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This week proved that 🇪🇺#EUEnlargement is back:
🔶3 chapters closed w/ 🇲🇪
🔶External Relations cluster opened w/ 🇦🇱
🔶 🇷🇸 invited to submit two remaining negotiating positions under cluster 3
If our partners maintain the momentum, there should be over 20 IGCs next year alone 🤝
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Yesterday, 🇪🇺🇦🇱🇧🇦🇽🇰🇲🇪🇲🇰🇷🇸 leaders met in Brussels for the EU-Western Balkans Summit.
With many challenges affecting both regions, the #EU remains committed to bringing its #WesternBalkans partners closer to the European Union. 🤝
More info ⤵️
#EUEnlargement
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RT by @eu_near: Pro-Kremlin outlets try smearing #GeorgianProtests with old lies. They blabber about Western coups and justify police brutality. #DontBeDeceived. Read more #DisinfoReview. https://euvsd.info/lPsNxnrs
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RT by @eu_near: At today’s @EPP Summit with @vonderleyen @ManfredWeber @EP_President @andrejplenkovic @Antonio_Tajani @GabrielMariya @MJureka & other @EPP colleagues & friends.
Important topics discussed ahead of EUCO:
✅Mediterranean
✅Middle East
✅Ukraine
✅Western Balkans
✅Migration
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RT by @eu_near: 2025 will be a crucial year for Ukraine and its partners, we discussed with @ZelenskyyUa
We will stand by Ukraine's right to fight for its freedom and choose its own destiny.
We will support Ukraine's economic stability, with over 30 billion € of EU support next year.
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RT by @eu_near: Access to services is crucial for refugees.
In 2024, the EU and its partners facilitated over 221,000 service referrals for refugees in Türkiye:
✏️ 73,000 to education services
🩺 11,000 to health services
📝 61,000 to specialised protection services.
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RT by @eu_near: An EU convoy carrying 46 tonnes of EU-owned health, education, and shelter supplies from our stockpile in Denmark, hosted by @UNICEF, is on its way to Syria.
The items will be trucked to Adana and distributed within Syria through our humanitarian partners on the ground. 🤝🇪🇺
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RT by @eu_near: Press remarks by High Representative/Vice-President @kajakallas upon arrival
Read more: https://www.eeas.europa.eu/eeas/eu-western-balkans-summit-press-remarks-high-representativevice-president-kaja-kallas-upon-arrival_en
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RT by @eu_near: Great first meeting with @MickoskiHM.
I am grateful for your support to Ukraine and full alignment with our sanctions.
We want to see North Macedonia making progress on its EU accession and stand ready to support solutions to unblock negotiations.
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RT by @eu_near: The enlargement process has gained new vitality.
We will continue working hard on our two priorities with our Western Balkan partners.
Gradual integration, with our Growth Plan, and EU accession ↓ https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1vAxROBkQyqKl
The enlargement process has gained new vitality.
We will continue working hard on our two priorities with our Western Balkan partners.
Gradual integration, with our Growth Plan, and EU accession ↓ x.com/i/b...
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RT by @eu_near: Brussels declaration, 18 December 2024 #EUWesternBalkans
Full text ↓
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RT by @eu_near: I just had a phone call with @AymanHsafadi and expressed our commitment to enhancing 🇪🇺-🇯🇴 cooperation.
Jordan is an important partner for the EU and its resilience & stability is crucial for the #Mediterranean region.
Together, we can build and strengthen our partnership.
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RT by @eu_near: The Western Balkans belong in the European family.
Nurturing this relationship is a personal priority.
My doorsteps ahead of the EU-Western Balkans Summit ↓
https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1YpKklQlydrGj
The Western Balkans belong in the European family.
Nurturing this relationship is a personal priority.
My doorsteps ahead of the EU-Western Balkans Summit ↓
x.com/i/broadcasts/1YpKklQly…
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RT by @eu_near: We want Bosnia and Herzegovina to succeed on its EU accession path.
I met today the Chairwoman of the Presidency Željka Cvijanović and discussed efforts made in progressing towards the EU.
I am looking forward to my trip to Bosnia and Herzegovina next year.
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RT by @eu_near: It was a pleasure to meet you again @andrejplenkovic and discuss EU enlargement.
We both agreed the accession process has a truly transformative effect in the Western Balkans.
For the EU and the region, it brings security and economic growth.
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RT by @eu_near: Bolstering Ukraine right now is not only a moral obligation.
It is also a strategic imperative.
The world is watching.
Our friends - and even more our foes - will observe carefully how we sustain our support to Ukraine.
It has to be ironclad.
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Today, the 🇪🇺@EU_Commission disbursed nearly €4.1 billion to #Ukraine as the 2nd regular payment under the #UkraineFacility.
🇺🇦 fulfilled the 9 reform indicators linked to this payment, including:
💼business environment
🌱environmental protection
✋ fighting corruption
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RT by @eu_near: Every step in Jenin refugee camp tells a story.
With EU support, @UNRWA provides vital aid to 25,000 Palestine refugees.
We stand firm in calling for unhindered humanitarian access to support Palestine refugees.
Read more: https://europa.eu/!RVvw9k
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