Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen@respublicae.eu

I’m in Japan for the 🇪🇺🇯🇵 Summit.

In this unpredictable world, the EU wants to strengthen its partnership with one of its closest allies.

Together, we will work to create more economic opportunities and address the challenges both our regions are confronted with.

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The Citizens’ panel have proven that this form of democracy works.
 
It should become part of the way we make policy.
 
I will propose to give Citizens Panels the time and resources to make recommendations before we present certain key legislative proposals.

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We need to go even further.

For example, I have always argued that unanimity voting in some key areas no longer makes sense, if we want to move faster.

Europe should also play a greater role in health or defence.

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Dear European citizens: your message has been received. It is now time for us to deliver.
 
We will set out next month what is needed to bring your proposals to life.

I will announce the first new proposals responding to your report in my State of the Union address in September.

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You're giving us a push to speed up the work already ongoing – on the #EUGreenDeal or on making society fairer.

In some areas we have already started the work you asked for. On restoring nature for example.

Or banning products made by forced labour from entering our market.

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Followed up on yesterday’s G7 discussion with @ZelenskyyUa

On #EuropeDay, we discussed EU support and Ukraine’s European pathway.

Looking forward to receiving the answers to the EU membership questionnaire.

The @EU_Commission will aim to deliver its opinion in June.

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Tonight, on the eve of Europe Day, our buildings are shining bright with the colors of the Ukrainian flag.

Shining as bright as our hope to see peace return to Europe.

And to start weaving our common future with our Ukrainian friends.

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Today we #G7 discussed with @ZelenskyyUa how to strengthen our support to Ukraine in the face of the Russian invasion.

From further financial assistance to keep the economy running & measures to help Ukraine exports, esp. agricultural goods:

@EU_Commission stands by Ukraine.

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Delighted to meet @sanchezcastejon in Barcelona in the margins of @CdEconomia award ceremony.

We discussed our support to Ukraine and energy with #RePowerEU, in view of the next #EUCO

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Spain has a resilient system, based on renewable and diverse energy sources.
 
You are the main hub for LNG from Africa and the Americas.
 
With #RePowerEU we will transform our 🇪🇺 energy system. We will privilege cross-border projects, like the critical connection between 🇵🇹🇪🇸🇫🇷

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We are tapping into the true power of our Union.

We first did it with our Vaccines Strategy.

Then, with #NextGenerationEU.

And now, with our full solidarity with Ukraine, our sanctions on Russia, and our drive to free ourselves from Russian fossil fuels.

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I also want to thank Poland for its solidarity towards refugees
 
Last week, we frontloaded €3.5 billion to support Member States in hosting refugees.

Europe stands by you.

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We will fully support the reconstruction of Ukraine.

The right investments and the right reforms will not only help build the country anew.

They will also help Ukraine advance on its European path.

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We cannot match the bravery and sacrifices of the Ukrainian people.
 
But we stand by your side, supporting you with our economic power.

We have mobilised €4 billion in financial support from the EU level since the start of the invasion.

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Today I’m in Warsaw for the International Donors’ Conference co-hosted by 🇵🇱 and 🇸🇪 in partnership with 🇪🇺
 
As Putin’s war in Ukraine entered its 10 weeks, the people of Ukraine are calling for our help and support.
 
Once again, the @EU_Commission is answering this call.

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We want Ukraine to win this war.

Yet so much has to be rebuilt.

That is why I am proposing to start working on an ambitious recovery package for our Ukrainian friends.

This package should bring massive investment to meet the needs and the necessary reforms.

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Finally, we now propose a ban on Russian oil.

Let´s be clear: it will not be easy.
But we simply have to work on it.

We will make sure that we phase out Russian oil in an orderly fashion.

To maximise pressure on Russia, while minimizing the impact on our economies

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Second, we de-swift Sberbank – by far Russia's largest bank – and two other major banks.

Third, we are banning three big Russian state-owned broadcasters from our airwaves, that amplify Putin´s lies and propaganda aggressively.

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Today we are presenting the sixth package of sanctions.

First, we are listing high-ranking military officers and other individuals who committed war crimes in Bucha.

We know who you are.
And you will be held accountable.

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On #WorldPressFreedomDay2022 Europe stands by those who speak truth to power.

No journalist shall be silenced or intimidated.

Protecting media freedom and pluralism is protecting democracy.

This is why we are fighting against abusive lawsuits and preparing a Media Freedom Act

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