Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen@respublicae.eu

The task ahead of us is clear.

We need to reduce energy costs, while preserving a level-playing field in our single market.

We have to do this as Europeans, jointly, through a common solution.

This is what we will discuss in Prague with #EUCO leaders.

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/vonderleyen/status/1576132750200909826

Europe has everything it needs to break free from Russian fossil fuels.

The inauguration of the 🇧🇬🇬🇷 interconnector is a game changer.

Together, let’s shape a strong and resilient energy Union.
https://nitter.eu/i/broadcasts/1mrxmkVjvOQGy

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/vonderleyen/status/1576129474873139201

Glad to be in Sofia for the opening of the gas interconnector between Bulgaria and Greece.

This pipeline is a game-changer for 🇧🇬

It’s also a key contribution to Europe’s energy security.

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/vonderleyen/status/1576095097019432960

The illegal annexation proclaimed by Putin won’t change anything.

All territories illegally occupied by Russian invaders are Ukrainian land and will always be part of this sovereign nation.

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/vonderleyen/status/1575830118995476481

The number of democracies peaked in 2012.

But we see too many setbacks.

I want our Union to stand at the side of every country that longs for freedom, and every young democracy – in Europe and beyond.

In particular with our values-driven investment plan, #GlobalGateway

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/vonderleyen/status/1575592291879854093

Democracy is always perfectible.

In parts of the EU, the rule of law and independence of the judiciary are still challenged.
 
Corruption, still too widespread.
 
This is against our values and our democracy.
 
It is up to all of us to continue the work of our founders.

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/vonderleyen/status/1575520105861087233

Once again a wind of change is blowing across Europe.
 
Since 2014, Ukraine's democracy has grown so much.
 
Because Ukrainians have Europe in their hearts and minds.
 
Same for the Western Balkans, Moldova and Georgia.

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/vonderleyen/status/1575518102879703042

Voting rights for women were not the finishing line but the beginning of a path towards a more perfect democracy.

Democracy also means equal pay for equal work.
 
Equal responsibilities and rights when it comes to care or career.

Equal access to power, in politics or business

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/vonderleyen/status/1575517870452346881

It is every generation’s task to fight for democracy.

We must protect our democracies from foreign interference.

And help strengthen all democracies in Europe.

My address @ForumAthens ↓
https://nitter.eu/i/broadcasts/1zqJVPwwpraKB

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/vonderleyen/status/1575516540853788677

4) We are stepping up our efforts to crackdown on circumvention of sanctions.
 
Therefore, we are adding a new category to be able to list individuals if they circumvent our sanctions.
 
This will have a major deterring effect.

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/vonderleyen/status/1575125883190493187

3) A legal basis for an oil price cap.
 
Some developing countries still need some Russian oil supplies, at low-prices.
 
This cap will help reduce Russia’s revenues and keep global energy markets stable.

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/vonderleyen/status/1575125510279073794

Russia should not benefit from European brainpower and expertise.

So we propose:
 
• Additional bans on providing European services
 
• Prohibition for EU nationals to sit on governing bodies of Russian state-owned companies

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/vonderleyen/status/1575125234390286337

1) New listing of individuals and entities

2) Further restriction of trade:
 
• New import bans on Russian products, depriving the 🇷🇺 economy of €7 billion in revenues
 
• More products that cannot be exported to 🇷🇺, in particular key technologies needed for its war machine

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/vonderleyen/status/1575124870349967361

Russia has escalated the invasion of Ukraine to a new level.

And we are determined to make the Kremlin pay the price for this further escalation.

Today, we are proposing a new package of biting sanctions against Russia ↓
https://nitter.eu/i/broadcasts/1BRKjZbgqeaKw

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/vonderleyen/status/1575123480378474498

Spoke to @Statsmin Frederiksen on the sabotage action #Nordstream.

Paramount to now investigate the incidents, get full clarity on events & why.

Any deliberate disruption of active European energy infrastructure is unacceptable & will lead to the strongest possible response.

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/vonderleyen/status/1574856534064041996

Good discussion with @AzizAkhannouch

We want to strengthen the unique and reliable 🇪🇺🇲🇦 partnership across the board:

Enhanced trade and more cooperation on digital and energy, for example.

Our investment strategy #GlobalGateway can support our efforts.

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/vonderleyen/status/1574742076738052097

Green light to Italy's 2nd payment request under #nextgenerationeu !

Once EU countries also approve it, 🇮🇹 will receive €21 billion.

This results from good progress in the plan, with reforms and investments in 5G, education, innovation and renewables like green hydrogen.
RT @EU_Commission: Facciamolo diventare realtà Italia!

Today, we have endorsed a positive preliminary assessment of 🇮🇹 Italy's second payment request for €21 b…

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/vonderleyen/status/1574722103873609728

Great to meet @jensstoltenberg again.

We discussed Russia’s war of aggression and stepping up support for Ukraine.

@NATO-EU cooperation contributes to security and stability, so we believe the time has come to agree a new Joint Declaration to take our partnership forward.

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/vonderleyen/status/1574432698852147202

We must protect nature.

The European Union will provide 7 billion euros for global biodiversity protection - that is double the funding so far.

We all need to step up.

Citizens expect us to take the green ambition forward.

#GlobalCitizenFestival

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/vonderleyen/status/1574021987248242694

Great to be in New York for #GlobalCitizenFestival

#TeamEurope is stepping up to address food security, care for our girls and women, and for our planet.

I’m proud to announce EU support to @unfpa and the @GlobalFund ↓

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/vonderleyen/status/1573788244239605760