Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen@respublicae.eu

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

Very good phone call with UK PM @RishiSunak

🇪🇺🇬🇧 are strategic partners.

Looking forward to working on crucial issues such as Russia’s war on Ukraine and climate change.

And on finding joint solutions under the Protocol on IE/NI that will provide stability and predictability.

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/vonderleyen/status/1585344198492188675

The Frontex agreement we are signing today is important.

Not just because it strengthens our cooperation on migration.

But because it is translated in the Macedonian language.

On equal footing with all 24 EU languages.

The Macedonian language is your language.

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/vonderleyen/status/1585330023552397312

🇲🇰 Договорот со Фронтекс што го потпишуваме денес е важен.

Не само поради тоа што ја зајакнува нашата соработка во полето на миграција.

Туку поради тоа што е преведен на македонски јазик.

На исто рамниште со сите 24 јазици на ЕУ.

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/vonderleyen/status/1585328978667401217

The EU is responding to the energy crisis with unity and solidarity.

It means unity and solidarity with North Macedonia as well.

We are providing 🇲🇰 with €80 million in immediate budget support and also with long-term investments in your energy system. https://nitter.eu/i/broadcasts/1nAJErNEnngxL

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/vonderleyen/status/1585325501878394880

Glad to start my visit of the Western Balkans in North Macedonia dear @DKovachevski

The people of North Macedonia are committed to EU values.

The negotiations process is gaining momentum.

All political forces united can deliver, for the benefit of citizens.

Now is the time.

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/vonderleyen/status/1585318694296907777

Glad to meet 🇷🇴 PM @NicolaeCiuca

We discussed Romania’s efforts to join Schengen, which @EU_Commission fully supports

We also talked about the rollout of #NextGenEU investments

And I thanked 🇷🇴 for its solidarity with Moldova in the energy crisis

This is the European way.

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/vonderleyen/status/1585253342540075008

Ukraine has everything it takes for a successful reconstruction:

• determination
• a vibrant civil society
• an impressively resilient economic base
• many friends around the globe

#RecoveryofUkraine
My first key takeaways from today’s discussions ↓ https://nitter.eu/i/broadcasts/1mnxeRbRQeYKX

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/vonderleyen/status/1584935645063319552

Congratulations to @RishiSunak on your appointment as U.K. Prime Minister.

In these testing times for our continent, we count on a strong relationship with the U.K. to defend our common values, in full respect of our agreements.

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/vonderleyen/status/1584860223344611328

Good meeting with @DenysShmyhal

🇪🇺 will support Ukraine’s relief, rehabilitation and reconstruction.

With our global partners we’ll stand shoulder to shoulder to meet the country’s urgent needs

We are working on an international coordination platform to go live by end of year

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/vonderleyen/status/1584858860665602048

We need fast rehabilitation to ensure that life can continue in Ukraine.

We have already started repairing destroyed schools with €100 million and supplying 200 schools buses.

We also provide shelter items ahead of the winter, to give a roof to those who lost everything.

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/vonderleyen/status/1584853454635532289

Russia is targeting civilian infrastructure, in particular energy.

So we are working with Ukraine to repair this infrastructure now with €1 billion in emergency assistance.

We have also provided 400 power generators so far, and that’s not all ↓

https://nitter.eu/i/broadcasts/1mnxeRbdOQZKX

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/vonderleyen/status/1584834181435035648

We need all hands on deck for the reconstruction.

International institutions. Private sector. Civil society.

It’s time for the platform to start working.

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/vonderleyen/status/1584815898564579329

Ukrainians need relief for their daily survival.

I’ll work with EU Members States so that our Union can support Ukraine with liquidity in 2023.

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/vonderleyen/status/1584812141114458112

We can never match the sacrifices Ukrainians are making every day.

But we can stand with them and provide what they need – for relief, fast rehabilitation and reconstruction.

This is why we are gathered here today at the #RecoveryOfUkraine conference ↓
https://nitter.eu/i/broadcasts/1dRJZMolXMaGB

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/vonderleyen/status/1584806671913652224