Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen@respublicae.eu

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

Good discussion on a range of topics with @LeoVaradkar - our first chat since his reappointment as Taoiseach.

In particular, we welcomed the positive momentum in 🇪🇺🇬🇧 discussions.

We are committed to finding joint solutions that work for all communities in Northern Ireland.

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/vonderleyen/status/1613262174629298181

‘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

Good to have @JensStoltenberg with us at our @EU_Commission seminar.

With the joint declaration we signed yesterday, we are taking our partnership to the next level.

And today, we are already stepping up work to strengthen our resilience and defence. https://n.respublicae.eu/i/broadcasts/1BRKjZkXYbQKw

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/vonderleyen/status/1613095162573639680

Good talk with @SwedishPM Ulf Kristersson on our priorities for the next 6 months.

In preparation of next #EUCO we discussed about our continued support to Ukraine, next steps on energy, competitiveness & migration.

I look forward to seeing you in beautiful Kiruna on Thursday

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/vonderleyen/status/1612905429821956129

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

Since the start of Russia's war on Ukraine, our EU-@NATO cooperation has only grown stronger.

Today with the new Joint Declaration we are bringing our partnership to the next level.

We will deepen our excellent cooperation and expand it to new areas ↓ https://n.respublicae.eu/i/broadcasts/1zqKVPzrvqAJB

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/vonderleyen/status/1612759731487281153

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

David Maria Sassoli: a man with a passion for Europe.

A guardian of democracy and rights.

He will be remembered as a kind man, wise and audacious.

Sagezza e audacia: there is no better title to sum up his life and his service to our Union ↓ https://n.respublicae.eu/i/broadcasts/1OyKAVbBoWzGb

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/vonderleyen/status/1612395304208457728

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

I strongly condemn the assault on democracy in Brasil.

This is a major concern to all of us, the defenders of democracy.

My full support to President @LulaOficial, who was elected freely and fairly.

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/vonderleyen/status/1612336532077125632

🇩🇰 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

We are supporting you through this winter with generators, light bulbs, shelters, school buses.

And we continue our strong financial assistance.

Soon we’ll start disbursing our €18 billion support package in monthly tranches. 

I look forward to meeting you again in 🇺🇦 soon.

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/vonderleyen/status/1609878002921340929

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