Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen@respublicae.eu

Helping Ukraine meet its financing needs to face the Russian aggression is both crucial and urgent.

The Commission is acting with utmost speed and determination:

Tomorrow, we will already disburse the first 3 billion € of the 18 bn macro-financial support agreed in December.

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/vonderleyen/status/1614945911498579968

🇸🇪 @SwedishPM and I agree:
 
Maintaining our global climate and economic leadership is essential, despite the many crises Europe is facing.
 
I am glad that this is a priority for @sweden2023eu
 
You can count on the @EU_Commission’s full support throughout.

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/vonderleyen/status/1613935364745445376

We will discuss how to send a positive signal to businesses.

Several strands of work ahead:

1 - Reduce our dependencies through legislation.

2 - Update State Aid rules.

3 - Create credible and ambitious financing tools.
 
4 - Advance an ambitious trade agenda.

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/vonderleyen/status/1613924063352655873

Let’s keep working to make energy more affordable and homegrown.
 
We’ll propose a reform of the electricity market this spring.

I look forward to swift progress under @sweden2023eu
 
To speed up the clean transition, I know you can lead us through the last stretch on #Fitfor55

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/vonderleyen/status/1613921373197303808

Honoured to meet His Majesty The King of Sweden Carl XVI Gustaf.

What a year for Sweden!

With @sweden2023eu. With 500 years since Gustav Vasa was elected king; the foundation of 🇸🇪 as an independent state.

And His Majesty The King's 50th jubilee.

My warmest congratulations.

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/vonderleyen/status/1613607299725299712

🇸🇪 Sverige bjuder på samhörighet och värme i vinterkylan.

Vi ser fram emot ett produktivt halvår tillsammans.

Nu kör vi!

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/vonderleyen/status/1613598123154378754

A warm welcome in wintery Sweden 🇸🇪

The @sweden2023eu presidency comes at a crucial time.

Time to bolster our unity to keep supporting Ukraine in its fight for freedom.

Make our economy always more competitive.

And make the green transition happen - faster.

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/vonderleyen/status/1613586146818392064

‘Why are authoritarian regimes so afraid of Europe? We do not wage war, we do not impose our model. So why? Our values make them afraid.’

David Sassoli’s question now feels like a prophecy.

One year after his passing, David’s memory still warms our hearts and shows us the way.

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/vonderleyen/status/1613123799922139136

Today we also launch a joint Task Force for Resilient Critical Infrastructure.

EU and NATO experts will work together to:

• Identify threats and vulnerabilities

• Develop key principles to improve resilience

• Propose mitigating measures and remedial actions

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/vonderleyen/status/1613102218244136960

We will discuss the impact of Russia’s war on Europe’s security and the changes it requires.

Like boosting defence capabilities in Europe.
 
A stronger European defence will make NATO stronger too.

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/vonderleyen/status/1613101619486277632

We will intensify work on countering hybrid and cyber threats and terrorism.

Step up cooperation on emerging and disruptive technologies and space.

Address the looming security implications of the climate crisis.

And strengthen the resilience of our critical infrastructure.

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/vonderleyen/status/1612771201570713600

Europe’s security is under threat.

This is reflected in the wish of 🇸🇪🇫🇮 to join NATO.

The Russian threat is the most immediate, but not the only one.

We witness China’s increasing attempts to reshape the global order to its benefits.

So we must bolster our own resilience.

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/vonderleyen/status/1612770734719352832

Un piacere incontrare @GiorgiaMeloni a Roma oggi

Ahead of next #EUCO, we discussed how to:

• Keep supporting 🇺🇦
• Ensure secure and affordable energy
• Boost the competitiveness of EU industry
• Make progress on Migration Pact

We also discussed the rollout of #NRRP in 🇮🇹

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/vonderleyen/status/1612450807391068160

While he never lost his smile, David fought for what he believed in.

Social justice.
Solidarity.
Human rights.
 
May we all find the same courage as David.

To stand for our values.
 
Carry on with his battles.
 
Set our sights on the future.
 
Grazie David e viva l’Europa

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/vonderleyen/status/1612430999874568192

Very nice to exchange views with my predecessor Romano Prodi, whose passion for Europe is truly inspiring.

I value your wise contribution to the European debate.

I look forward to continue discussing your idea to bring together universities around the Mediterranean.

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/vonderleyen/status/1612386684817084422

We support Pakistan in its recovery after the terrible floods of last year that claimed over 1,700 lives.

Today we endorsed Pakistan’s reconstruction plan with €500 million from #TeamEurope

We continue our humanitarian aid and work with 🇵🇰 to modernise its economy.

@UNDP

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/vonderleyen/status/1612374925813362688

🇩🇰 Tillykke, Danmark, med jubilæet for medlemskab af EU !

For 50 years, you have been a precious member of the 🇪🇺 family.

More than ever, we need your strong voice and leadership on the green transition and our energy independence.

Thank you for making Europe stronger.

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/vonderleyen/status/1610283839355584513

In the 1st call of the new year with President @ZelenskyyUa, I conveyed my wholehearted support and best wishes for 2023 to the Ukrainian people. 

The EU stands by you, for as long as it takes.

We support your heroic struggle.
A fight for freedom and against brutal aggression.

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/vonderleyen/status/1609877708473008131

Dear @andrejplenkovic, what a great success for the people of Croatia.
 
To join the euro and Schengen communities, just 10 years after you joined the EU.
 
I know how hard you worked for this day to come.
 
Hrvatska je voljena članica europske obitelji.

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/vonderleyen/status/1609594055742357504

Delighted to have coffee with @andrejplenkovic in Zagreb - and what a nice memory, paying with euros for the very first time!

I know that many Croatians will also remember when they held their first euro coins minted with the kuna.

Welcome to the euro community, Croatia 🇭🇷

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/vonderleyen/status/1609553021448470528