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Executive Vice-President for People, Skills and Preparedness, Roxana Minzatu from the European Commission:

“We must ease the burden of care to help women enter the workforce, move beyond lower-paid roles, and access STEM education to drive competitiveness and innovation.”
November 18, 2025 at 12:44 PM
🎤Moderating the fireside chat on “Next Steps for Workforce Transformation in Europe's Demographic Shift” @zaidi_mariam from @TRTWorldNow pointed out:

“The world is in a moment of deep transformation. The question is how the EU can remain competitive amid strong US and China.”

#EBS2025
November 18, 2025 at 11:21 AM
🇪🇺 Jens Lindell, Global head of People & Culture Transformations at @IngkaGroup @IKEA:

“Through the Refugee Employment Programme, we have engaged in a professional journey with around 2,000 refugees. This initiative reflects our broader agenda on diversity and inclusion.”

#2025YearsOfEBS #EBS2025
November 18, 2025 at 11:19 AM
🎤EVP for People, Skills and Preparedness @RoxanaMinzatu from @EU_Commission:

“We need to examine the care sector and how we can alleviate the burden of care to help women enter the labor market. Women are often in positions that are generally lower paid.”

#2025YearsOfEBS #EBS2025 #ChooseEurope
November 18, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Matt Browne, Head of Government Affairs, Europe, @Apple: "One of the great assets in Europe that we’re able to tap into is a highly skilled, technical workforce.”

#2025YearsOfEBS #EBS2025 #ChooseEurope
November 18, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Philippe Lamberts, Advisor to the European Commission President @EU_Commission: “What does Europe desperately need from the world, and what does the world desperately need from Europe? We need a shared vision, a shared urgency, and above all, action.”

#2025YearsOfEBS #EBS2025 #ChooseEurope
November 18, 2025 at 9:28 AM
🇪🇺 Jan Mischke, Partner from @McKinsey_MGI said:

“The change we’re talking about is AI. And if you look at it strategically, it’s clear that Europe has not yet truly explored this opportunity.”

#2025YearsOfEBS #EBS2025 #ChooseEurope
November 18, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Ann Mettler Distinguished Visiting Fellow, Center on Global Energy Policy, Columbia University: “Brussels has lacked the mindset to ask what only we can do. Only now are we waking up to our true competitive advantages.”

#2025YearsOfEBS #EBS2025 #ChooseEurope
November 18, 2025 at 9:24 AM
🇪🇺 Day 2 of #EBS2025 - opening remarks from Arnaud Thysen, Director General of EBS.

“For over two decades, EBS has proudly served as a premium platform for dialogue in Brussels, bringing together those who shape our economy, our policies, and our future."

#2025YearsOfEBS #EBS2025 #ChooseEurope
November 18, 2025 at 9:17 AM
🇪🇺🇹🇷 Finishing the 1st day of #EBS2025 with closing words from Arnaud Thysen, Director General of EBS.

“We had inspiring discussions on expanding trade and relations, while also addressing challenges like rule predictability and simplification.”

#EUTR2025 #2025YearsofEBS
November 17, 2025 at 4:51 PM
🎤At #EUTR EU Reporter, Faruk Kaymakcı held a fireside chat on “The future of EU-Türkiye Relations” with @frkkymkc, Permanent Representative of Türkiye to the European Union.

#EUTR2025 #2025YearsofEBS
November 17, 2025 at 4:50 PM
🎤Right now at #EUTR summit: Faruk Kaymakcı, Permanent Representative of Türkiye to the European Union.

#EUTR2025 #2025YearsofEBS
November 17, 2025 at 4:49 PM
🎤Rosie Birchard from Deutsche Welle pointed out:

“Electric vehicle demand exists and is growing, but it still has steps to take before reaching the mainstream.”

#EUTR2025 #2025YearsofEBS
November 17, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Lukas Casey, the Regional Manager for Manufacturing, Agriculture and Services for Central Asia and Türkiye at @IFC_ECA:

“We provide long-term financing to support countries like Turkey, tracking trends globally, with governments as our shareholders.”

#EUTR2025 #2025YearsofEBS
November 17, 2025 at 4:15 PM
🎤Mitja Schulz, Vice President European Affairs, German Association of Automotive Industries (VDA):

“The Turkish car market is very interesting for current demand and future transformations. We have a strong commitment; We are electrified and ready for the future.”

#EUTR2025 #2025YearsofEBS
November 17, 2025 at 4:13 PM
@NicolaWalkerHQ, the Director of Government Affairs, Europe at @Ford:
Europe must see itself as a single factory floor and focus on building a competitive supply chain. Policymakers know reform is needed, our innovation can thrive if the regulatory environment allows it.”

#EUTR2025 #2025YearsofEBS
November 17, 2025 at 4:12 PM
🗳️ Jean Andre Barbosa, Director of Public Affairs, at @renaultgroup:

“We’re all waiting to see what the Commission delivers on 10 December, as that package will heavily influence our next steps. For now, we’re stable, but only then will we know where we truly stand.”

#EUTR2025 #2025YearsofEBS
November 17, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Giles Dickson, the CEO of WindEurope:

"In the current context, the EU should not fall into the trap of making policies and regulatory rules only for the EU, but should think wider. The Turkish wind industry needs to be seen as a wider piece of the EU wind supply."

#EUTR2025 #2025YearsofEBS
November 17, 2025 at 3:23 PM
🎤At the #EUTR2025, Elisabetta Falcetti, Managing Director for Türkiye & Caucasus, @EBRD:

"Since 2009, it has invested over €23 billion in Türkiye, supporting industrial competitiveness and the green transition through EU-aligned projects, capacity-building, and transparent standards.”
November 17, 2025 at 3:21 PM
🎤 It’s a privilege to welcome Hakan Aydemir, R&D Advanced Technologies Director from Turkish Aerospace Industries, at #EUTR2025.

#EUTR2025 #2025YearsofEBS
November 17, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Camille Grand, Secretary General of @ASDEurope:

“Industry is essential to today’s geopolitical challenges. We must get this right, we cannot afford to fall behind. Industry is at the forefront and must be recognised as such.”

#EUTR2025 #2025YearsofEBS
November 17, 2025 at 1:52 PM
🗳️ David Luengo, the Chairman of the ASD Security Business Unit & Director Head of Brussels Office @INDRA:

“We must invest in preparedness. Europe’s security and defence must align with NATO, with industry playing a key role and third-country relations built as win-win partnerships.”

#EUTR2025
November 17, 2025 at 1:49 PM
🎤Renzo Tomellini, Brussels Office General Manager @Leonardo:

“Industries must deliver the best technology and human–machine interfaces, and do so competitively. What began in 1989 has become a long-term collaboration built on competence, innovation, and mutual trust.”

#EUTR2025 #2025YearsofEBS
November 17, 2025 at 1:46 PM
🎤 Head of Division EURCA.West.3 (Türkiye/EastMed), EEAS Gabriel Munuera Vinals:

“Our common goal is clear: to stand together and ensure Europe can meet its security challenges. This commitment must continue. New challenges are emerging, and so are new opportunities.”

#EUTR2025 #2025YearsofEBS
November 17, 2025 at 1:43 PM
🎤 Permanent Representative of Türkiye to @NATO Basat Öztürk:

“We must remember what still stands: a Europe whole, free, and at peace. Geography changes little, and though narratives shift, security and peace remain the foundation for everything.”

#EUTR2025 #2025YearsofEBS
November 17, 2025 at 1:41 PM