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The 14th #EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Conference just took place in Brussels:

Thanks to all participants for their high expertise, sober assessment of challenges and open debate on ways ahead in the spirit of multilateralism.

#NonProliferation #Disarmament
November 11, 2025 at 10:48 PM
The security landscape is changing – and #CSDP is changing with it. 🇪🇺

@eudiplomacy.bsky.social & @eu2025dk.bsky.social hosted the 3rd annual review conference to discuss how to adapt policies & civilian missions to meet the security challenges of today.

👉 Discover @EUAM_Ukraine: shorturl.at/nBI8Z
November 7, 2025 at 6:19 PM
🇪🇺🤝🇰🇪 4th Security & Defence Dialogue co-chaired by Ministry of Interior Kenya & @eudiplomacy.bsky.social

Discussions focused on peace, security & defence cooperation➡concrete deliverables for cooperation on mediation, counter-terrorism, police reform & maritime security.

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November 7, 2025 at 11:57 AM
The EU, Djibouti & Japan conducted a joint naval exercise in the West Indian Ocean - to empower partners & strengthen collective maritime security. 🇪🇺🇩🇯🇯🇵

Representatives from Oman, Somalia, & Yemen also joined as observers & participants.🌊

🔗Read more: eunavfor.eu/news/operati...
November 4, 2025 at 8:31 AM
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HR/VP @kajakallas.bsky.social is currently in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina for the reception of the EUFOR troops at the Butmir NATO Military Base.

Watch here: link.europa.eu/QrCdww
November 3, 2025 at 10:55 AM
The EU stands with Ukraine in the digital frontline. 🇺🇦

On Friday, the EU & Tallinn Mechanism partners met to reaffirm support for Ukraine’s cyber defence & foster public-private partnerships. 🇪🇺

🔗 Joint statement: www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-f...

🇨🇦 🇩🇰 🇪🇪 🇫🇮 🇫🇷 🇩🇪 🇮🇹 🇳🇱 🇳🇴 🇵🇱 🇸🇪 🇬🇧 🇺🇸
November 3, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Cybercrime knows no borders - neither should our action.

The EU signed the UN Convention on Cybercrime to:

🛑Criminalise cybercrime, including online fraud & child sexual exploitation
🤝Strengthen international cooperation
🛡️Safeguard human rights & fundamental freedoms

👇 link.europa.eu/fyxhvxjv
Commission signed UN Convention to step up the fight against cybercrime
The Convention aims to prevent and combat cybercrime and strengthen international cooperation. It ensures that human rights and fundamental freedoms are effectively safeguarded in its application, inc...
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October 28, 2025 at 7:47 AM
The Community of Practice on #PeaceMediation event is back! 🇪🇺📢

For the 7th time, officials, mediation experts & practitioners gather to explore the contributions of mediation & dialogue to global peace. 🌍

👉Watch the opening session live: player.clevercast.com?account_id=2...

#EUCoP25
October 27, 2025 at 8:56 AM
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On 23 October, the Defence Readiness Roadmap 2030 was presented at the European Council. The roadmap makes proposals for EU Member States to work together to address shortfalls in all priority capability areas and to ensure that we are defence-ready by 2030.

Read more: link.europa.eu/KFJYrb
October 25, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Achieving lasting peace is possible - but not without mediation and dialogue.🌍

The EU Community of Practice on #PeaceMediation event, will discuss challenges, best practices & effective strategies for peace.🇪🇺

👉For more information, visit eupeacemediation.info

#EUCoP25
October 23, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Global cooperation is vital to counter terrorism for international peace and security.

The Global Counterterrorism Forum Coordinating Committee, chaired by 🇪🇺 and 🇪🇬, focused on education for prevention of violent extremism and efforts to support Africa.

➡️ shorturl.at/1Xr6V
October 23, 2025 at 10:02 AM
HR/VP Kaja Kallas held the first high-level Foreign and Security Policy Dialogue with the UK.

At a time of increased security challenges, the 🇪🇺 & 🇬🇧 are deepening the cooperation on foreign, security and defence policy.

More about the EU-UK partnership👇

link.europa.eu/KvtTfn
Close friends stick together.
And face challenges side by side.

I’m meeting in London Defence Secretary Healey and Foreign Secretary Cooper for the first EU-UK Foreign and Security Policy Dialogue.

We are deepening our cooperation to support Ukraine and address geopolitical threats together.
October 22, 2025 at 4:02 PM
The EU is deepening cooperation with the UN on our joint goal for global security. 🇪🇺🤝🇺🇳

Our renewed Strategic Partnership on Peace and Security includes enhanced field-based & thematic global cooperation.

We work together to address global challenges.

lnkd.in/gbh9sACU
October 21, 2025 at 9:21 AM
🇪🇺 and 🇺🇦 build on strong foundations in #cyber cooperation. We continued to deepen this important partnership this week at the 4th Cyber Dialogue in Kyiv.

Together, we’re building resilience, countering threats & shaping global cyber policy.

More: shorturl.at/dQMbi
October 18, 2025 at 8:13 PM
To achieve 🇪🇺 Defence Readiness by 2030, the EU needs a clear vision of how to step up European Defence. This is what the Roadmap unveiled today by @kajakallas.bsky.social and the European Commission is about.

Now is the time to act together.

Learn more👉 link.europa.eu/KFJYrb
October 16, 2025 at 9:10 PM
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Danger will not disappear even when the war in Ukraine ends.
We need to toughen our defences against Russia.

The Defence Readiness Roadmap outlines our plan to fill capability gaps with clear goals and timelines.

Extract of my press remarks ↓
October 16, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Shadow fleet continues to engage in illegal, unsafe or environmentally perilous activities.

Statement by the Shadow Fleet Task Force, where 🇪🇺 is a member, expressing deep concern for actions of certain states, such as Russia, in global waters.

link.europa.eu/hbF3jx
October 15, 2025 at 10:33 AM
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Ukraine’s fight for freedom continues.
And so does our support.

In Kyiv, I was glad to hand over equipment worth €6.5 million to Ukrainian services.

This includes drone jamming systems, minibuses and four-wheel drive vehicles to reach remote and inaccessible locations.
October 14, 2025 at 7:52 AM
Use of chemical weapons is completely unacceptable.

Today, the EU decided to prolong sanctions on 25 persons and 6 entities to counter the proliferation and use of chemical weapons.

link.europa.eu/DJdjkB
Chemical weapons: Council renews restrictive measures for another year
The Council prolonged its sanctions  against the proliferation and use of chemical weapons until 16 October 2026.
link.europa.eu
October 13, 2025 at 3:35 PM
October is cybersecurity month!

In our interconnected 🌍, cybersecurity is vital to protect societies, business & citizens.

Through cyber diplomacy, the EU works for an open, free & secure cyberspace - strengthening global resilience.

👉 lnkd.in/eRWHxgUC

#CyberSecMonth
October 13, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Cyber security starts with dialogue.

🇪🇺 & the Gulf Cooperation Council met for the first ever expert dialogue on global and regional cyber cooperation and security.

To build trust, share ideas and explore joint opportunities for more cyber resilience.

👉 link.europa.eu/FgPwKm
October 6, 2025 at 10:33 AM
The EU stood by Moldova during the election process:

➡️Activated EU Hybrid Rapid Response Teams
➡️EU's Partnership Mission to Moldova, focused on hybrid threats, advised the authorities

Amid relentless election interference from Russia, the people of Moldova 🇲🇩 chose Europe 🇪🇺
The people of Moldova have spoken.
And the EU has heard them loud and clear.

In Copenhagen, I congratulated President Maia Sandu on her victory and the resilience of her country.

Moldova can count on our support every step towards the EU.
October 3, 2025 at 1:34 PM
On 1 October, EU leaders will meet for an informal European Council in Copenhagen 🇩🇰 to discuss how to strengthen:

🔹Europe’s common defence
🔹support for Ukraine 🇺🇦

Learn more:
link.europa.eu/xrhFhD
Informal meeting of heads of state or government, Copenhagen
EU leaders will discuss how to strengthen Europe's common defence and support for Ukraine.
link.europa.eu
September 30, 2025 at 9:42 AM
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Following the UN Security Council meeting on September 23, the EU reiterated its solidarity with Ukraine and highlighted the importance of collective action for global peace and security.

Watch HR/VP @kajakallas.bsky.social press stake out here ⬇️
September 24, 2025 at 8:46 AM
🇪🇺🇻🇳 EU-Vietnam dialogue on security & defence took place amid increasingly complex global security situation.

The dialogue focused on:
➡️ the war of aggression on 🇺🇦
➡️ situation in South China Sea
➡️ further cooperation in the area of peace, security and defence

#EUDefence
September 25, 2025 at 3:07 PM