Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen@respublicae.eu

I welcome the signature of 3 agreements on mobility in the Western Balkans.

More should follow to complete the Common Regional Market.

It's good for the economy and it will strengthen personal bonds in the region.

The same story that is at the heart of our European project.

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/vonderleyen/status/1588149393403875329

Good to see all Western Balkans partners in Berlin, one week after my visit to the region.

We are here to deepen our economic integration.

Starting with energy.

Our €1 billion Energy Support Package for the Western Balkans will help us shape our common energy future.

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/vonderleyen/status/1588110563896446976

Congratulations, @LulaOficial, on your election as President of Brazil.

I look forward to working with you to address pressing global challenges, from food security to trade and climate change.

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/vonderleyen/status/1586989546180382721

Regretfully, because of bad weather,
I had to postpone my visit to Montenegro this morning.

We are rescheduling it.

I’m looking forward to visiting your beautiful country again very soon.

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🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/vonderleyen/status/1586290836018716673

🇷🇸 Serbia is well advanced on its EU path.

Progress must continue.

The EU wants to count on Serbia as a reliable European partner.

Aligning in defence of common principles and values.

Working together for security and prosperity.

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/vonderleyen/status/1586072227874852866

We are providing Serbia with €165 million in immediate grant support.

And EU-funded projects like the 🇷🇸🇧🇬 gas interconnector are working for your energy future.

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/vonderleyen/status/1586009095571574784

The 🇷🇸🇧🇬 gas interconnector will improve Serbia’s energy security – and bring you one step closer to the EU.

We also invite 🇷🇸 to take part in our EU joint procurement of energy.

We will be happy to have Serbia with us. https://nitter.eu/i/broadcasts/1djGXlzjndvGZ

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/vonderleyen/status/1585986329854103552

The new, EU-funded Ivan Tunnel will improve connections from Mostar to Sarajevo and, further north, to Budapest.

It will give a formidable boost to 🇪🇺🇧🇦 trade and exchanges.

And to the 🇧🇦 economy as a whole.

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/vonderleyen/status/1585977565189111813

The EU stands with Bosnia and Herzegovina in the energy crisis.
 
We have prepared an energy support package for our Western Balkan partners. 

For 🇧🇦 it means €70 million in short-term support.
 
And investments in more reliable sources of energy – like solar, wind or biomass.

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/vonderleyen/status/1585940999477809152

Bosnia and Herzegovina has a place in the heart of the European Union.

This is why we have proposed candidate status.

Now is the time for the country to come together once again and advance on the EU path. https://nitter.eu/i/broadcasts/1nAKErlXOqXGL

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/vonderleyen/status/1585926710805106689

Today’s political agreement between @europarl_en and @EUCouncil on zero emission new car sales as of 2035 is a crucial milestone to reach our 2030 climate target.

It will boost innovation and our 🇪🇺 industrial & tech leadership.

I look forward to more #Fitfor55 agreements soon.

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/vonderleyen/status/1585712800428687360

Works on the railway connection between Tirana and Durrës are in full swing.

Very glad to have visited this great EU-funded project with my friend @ediramaal

It will be a key segment to connect Albania to the European rail.

Bringing our countries and people closer.

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/vonderleyen/status/1585680659888193539

Good meeting with President @BajramBegajAL

Our latest enlargement report shows the progress made by 🇦🇱

Now the accession process is firmly on tracks.

With Russia’s war on Ukraine, the EU is more committed than ever to this process.

This is a common investment in our future.

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/vonderleyen/status/1585679224882569217

Albania is moving forward on its EU path.

This is your success.

The result of years of efforts by the Albanian people.

I welcome our foreign policy alignment.

You are showing it again in your stand for a rules-based order in your UN Security Council term.

This honours you.

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/vonderleyen/status/1585653964678234113

Albania also feels the shockwaves of Russia’s energy war.

Under our energy support package, the EU is providing €80 million to 🇦🇱 for immediate needs.

And investments in the clean energies of the future. https://nitter.eu/i/broadcasts/1OdJrzdPzwqJX

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/vonderleyen/status/1585643375608606722

Here, at the University of Pristina, the EU has funded a new district heating system, enabling the switch from heavy fuel oil to cleaner energy.

A good move for the environment - and for the inhabitants of Pristina.

This is our investment plan for the Western Balkans at work.

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/vonderleyen/status/1585586964757094403

I know how important visa liberalisation is for Kosovo, @AlbinKurti

The @EU_Commission believes you have fulfilled all the benchmarks.

Discussions have re-started.

We will support in any way we can.

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/vonderleyen/status/1585573903564414978

Russia’s energy war is hitting us all. We are with you.

With our energy support package, the EU is providing Kosovo with €75 million to protect citizens and businesses.

And with investments for your energy future. https://nitter.eu/i/broadcasts/1BRJjZOznzLJw

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/vonderleyen/status/1585547106596569088

Good to be in Pristina again, President @VjosaOsmaniPRKS

The people of Kosovo continue to demonstrate their commitment to EU values, with ambitious reforms and by aligning with our response to Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Your hard work is being recognised.
It has to continue.

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/vonderleyen/status/1585546427266211842

Good meeting with President @SPendarovski

North Macedonia is progressing on its EU path.

It is strengthening its democracy and the rule of law.

Developing a solid market economy.

The youth of North Macedonia is dreaming of Europe.

This dream should come true.

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/vonderleyen/status/1585352865673281536