Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen@respublicae.eu

The EU is in the process of re-inventing itself.
In an age of geostrategic rivalries, a larger EU gives us a stronger voice in the world.
The integration of the Western Balkans in the EU is critical for this.
https://n.respublicae.eu/i/broadcasts/1RDGlyMWjgzJL

[2024-09-02 12:47 UTC]

We are tabling €430 million from the EU Solidarity Fund to help Slovenia recover, repair and rebuild.
Dear Robert Golob, we will continue our excellent cooperation and work together to make the best use of these funds.

[2024-09-02 09:27 UTC]

It is so moving to be back in Črna, a year after the devastating floods that struck Slovenia in its heart.
Reconstruction is ongoing - and hope is back.
The EU is with you for the long haul.
https://n.respublicae.eu/i/broadcasts/1jMKgBMqzNOxL

[2024-09-02 07:43 UTC]

Very good meeting with
https://nitter.privacydev.net/avucic
.
We have our Growth Plan and agreement on sustainable raw materials, battery value chains and EVs.
They will directly benefit the people of Serbia.
We count on Serbia to show dedication to progress on its chosen path, the EU path.

[2024-08-31 09:24 UTC]

It's an honour to receive the Czech and Slovak Transatlantic Award alongside my friend
https://nitter.privacydev.net/Statsmin
Frederiksen and Jarmila Povejšilová.
And a privilege to join your ranks, dear
https://nitter.privacydev.net/prezidentpavel
!
Thank you 🇨🇿🇸🇰 for nurturing the transatlantic bond ↓
https://n.respublicae.eu/i/broadcasts/1BRJjwMOYedxw

[2024-08-30 19:03 UTC]

A pleasure meeting
https://nitter.privacydev.net/JakovMilatovic
Montenegro has made good progress on its accession path.
A goal all political forces in the country must rally behind.
In parallel, let’s bring Montenegro closer to the EU with reforms & investments.
This is what our Growth Plan is for.

[2024-08-30 17:17 UTC]

It is great to meet with my friend
https://nitter.privacydev.net/ediramaal
.
Very happy that the
https://nitter.privacydev.net/collegeofeurope
campus of Tirana is starting its first academic year!
We discussed the rollout of the Growth Plan and Albania’s progress on its accession path to the EU.

[2024-08-30 16:08 UTC]

The second half of the decade will be high-risk.
We Europeans must be on guard.
We must think about our Union as, intrinsically, a security project.
Where Central Europe has a crucial role to play ↓
https://n.respublicae.eu/i/broadcasts/1LyGBgYprBYJN

[2024-08-30 10:37 UTC]

On my way to the
https://nitter.privacydev.net/GLOBSEC
conference in Prague.
Central Europe is at the heart of Europe, geographically.
It is also central to the future of the EU, strategically and politically.
So it’s the right place to discuss the security challenges and choices that Europe faces.

[2024-08-30 07:34 UTC]

Today, we're proposing over €1 billion from the EU Solidarity Fund for Italy, Slovenia, Austria, Greece and France.
To support them, as they recover from the devastating floods of 2023 and build their future.
This is
https://nitter.privacydev.net/search?q=%23EUSolidarity
in action.

[2024-08-27 10:10 UTC]

Today we celebrate Moldova's Independance Day.
A day to honor the extraordinary journey of a country that broke free from the Soviet chains.
Built its democracy. And is now steadily advancing on its European path.
Congratulations Moldova. Inimile noastre sunt cu tine.

[2024-08-27 08:32 UTC]

Europe will always be at Ukraine’s side, because Ukraine is Europe.
Your freedom is our freedom.
Your security is our security.
We've been standing with you since day one. And we'll continue to do so, for as long as it takes.
I'm wishing our friends a proud Independence Day.

[2024-08-24 06:35 UTC]

Tonight, on the eve of Ukraine’s Independence Day, our building shines in the colours of the Ukrainian flag.
Honouring the unbreakable spirit and bravery of our Ukrainian friends.
Ukraine will prevail in this war and take its place in our European family.
Slava Ukraini!

[2024-08-23 19:48 UTC]

Today, we're disbursing nearly €4.2 billion to Ukraine from the €50 billion
https://nitter.privacydev.net/search?q=%23UkraineFacility
.
To keep the Ukrainian state running as you fight for your survival.
With our Member States, we've provided support of almost €114 billion to Ukraine since the start of Putin’s war.
Europe stands firmly with Ukraine.

[2024-08-13 11:15 UTC]

The EU has stood by Ukraine since day 1 of Russia's war of aggression.
With our Member States, we have provided support of almost €108 billion.
Ukraine will prevail in this war for survival.
And the EU will stand with Ukraine and its people for as long as it takes.

[2024-08-07 07:46 UTC]

Today, the Artificial Intelligence Act comes into force.
Europe's pioneering framework for innovative and safe AI.
It will drive AI development that Europeans can trust.
And provide support to European SMEs and startups to bring cutting-edge AI solutions to market.

[2024-08-01 07:12 UTC]

A big thank you to France and Greece for assisting Bulgaria with wildfires via the
https://nitter.privacydev.net/search?q=%23EUCivilProtection
Mechanism.
This is
https://nitter.privacydev.net/search?q=%23EUsolidarity
in action.
This summer, 556 firefighters from 12 countries and a
https://nitter.privacydev.net/search?q=%23rescEU
fleet of 28 planes and 4 helicopters stand ready to fight wildfires.

[2024-07-29 15:42 UTC]

Tonight we are celebrating global cooperation, solidarity, fairness and athletic perseverance.
Like our European Union, the Olympics show the strength of diversity and of team spirit.
Wishing all European athletes great success at the
https://nitter.privacydev.net/Paris2024
!

[2024-07-26 20:50 UTC]

Today, we hit a new milestone in the roll-out of
https://nitter.privacydev.net/search?q=%23NextGenEU
, our investment plan for the future.
€250 billion have been disbursed under the plan.
There is more to come, but the results on the ground are already visible.
Have a look ↓

[2024-07-26 10:56 UTC]

Watch my press conference at the European Parliament ↓
https://n.respublicae.eu/i/broadcasts/1mnxeALWRLnxX

[2024-07-18 12:47 UTC]