Hadja Lahbib
hadjalahbib.bsky.social
Hadja Lahbib
@hadjalahbib.bsky.social
European Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness and Crisis Management 🇧🇪🇪🇺
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Great meeting with EU Commissioner @hadjalahbib.bsky.social to reinforce our cooperation in providing humanitarian aid outside the EU, also with UN agencies, and investing in long-term preparedness and resilience.

We are working together to build a secure and stable future for all.
September 8, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Our EU Delegation in #Kyiv was heavily damaged this morning when a Russian missile struck a neighbouring building.

The explosion shattered windows and caused a ceiling collapse.

All our staff are safe. 🇪🇺🇺🇦
August 28, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Today is all about you, #aidworkers, who carry light into darkness.

You cross the frontlines with nothing but courage, tend to the wounded, feed the hungry, hold the forgotten.

In a world where the laws of war are broken, you represent our humanity.
August 19, 2025 at 8:52 AM
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🔥🇪🇺 Southern Europe is burning.
For weeks, dozens of wildfires have swept across Spain, Portugal, Italy, Turkey, Albany, France and Greece.
Tens of thousands of hectares lost. Homes, forests, and lives destroyed.
This is a regional tragedy — and a warning for all of Europe.
August 14, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Today, I am taking part in the Foreign Affairs Council urgently convened by @kajakallas. On the agenda:

Ukraine. No peace can be lasting without 🇺🇦 at the table.
Gaza. The humanitarian situation is unbearable.

This is no time for division. 🇪🇺 must speak with one single voice.
August 11, 2025 at 7:58 AM
Less than 3 hours after #Albania requested assistance to fight wildfires, 2 Canadairs from 🇬🇷 & 1 from 🇮🇹 from the #rescEU fleet were deployed this afternoon.

The canadairs are offering support to local teams battling the fires in Vlora & Dibër counties.
July 22, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Our 🇪🇺#budget is more than numbers. It’s all about investing in people.

Making our societies more equal & inclusive,
keeping people safe & prepared for crises,
strengthening global solidarity.

Today’s €2 trillion budget will help us achieve our ambitious goals for the future.
An ambitious budget for a stronger Europe: 2028-2034
Today, the European Commission presented its proposal for an ambitious and dynamic Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF), amounting to almost EUR 2 trillion (or 1.26% of the EU\'s gross national incom...
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July 16, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Last night, Russia launched its largest attack on #Ukraine to date.

3 yrs into this nightmare, the suffering continues to deepen.

As Russia shows utter disregard of IHL, the EU continues to stand by Ukraine, delivering life-saving aid & supporting those hit hardest by the war.
July 9, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Today, we’re strengthening 🇪🇺’s resilience with 2 new strategies.

📦Stockpiling Strategy, the EU’s first unified approach to ensure essential goods are ready when needed.

💊Medical Countermeasures Strategy, so we can respond faster & save lives in a health crisis.

Preparing together. Safer together.
July 9, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Today in Aarhus, #Denmark for the start of the Danish Presidency @eu2025dk.bsky.social

I look forward to working with Denmark to make Europe safer, more equal, and better prepared.

Denmark & EU — stronger together.
July 3, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Closely following the wildfires across 🇪🇺.

Bulgarian firefighters prepositioned via the EU are supporting local teams to tackle the blaze in Halkidiki, Greece.

🇪🇺 stands ready with Copernicus satellite images, more firefighters & equipment to support any country in need.
July 3, 2025 at 9:24 AM
The agreement reached between the #DRC & #Rwanda in Washington brings hope to hundreds of thousands displaced and a step toward regional stability.

I call for unhindered humanitarian access so that the EU, together with its partners, can continue delivering vital aid.
June 30, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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Happy Birthday 🇪🇺 !

On 29 June 1985, European leaders chose a flag to represent a shared vision.

Twelve stars, not for nations but for unity, harmony and hope.

A symbol that has grown with us. From a sign of peace to a reflection of our values.

Today, we celebrate 40 years of the EU flag.
June 29, 2025 at 7:25 AM
My heart beats with you in Budapest.

And so does the heart of my granddaughter.

She chose to be born during the historic march for freedom in Budapest!

#BudapestPride
June 28, 2025 at 6:36 PM
I’m in Hungary to celebrate Pride and say to our LGBTIQ+ friends:

You do you.

I am right there with you.

My press remarks: ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
Press Remarks by Commissioner Lahbib at Budapest Pride
The eyes of Europe are on Budapest this weekend. You are in the spotlight. And your city is shining in all its diversity.\nThis is a celebration of LGBTIQ people — here in Hungary and around the world...
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June 27, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Great exchange with @BillGates on pandemic preparedness, global health & gender equality. Scaling up & expanding our cooperation through Gates Foundation & EC HERA will help address future health threats. Women’s health is a joint priority, requiring targeted research & funding.
June 27, 2025 at 11:51 AM
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Doorstep by @hadjalahbib.bsky.social, European Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness and Crisis Management, at the #FAC taking place on 23 June 2025 in #Brussels.
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June 23, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Following the escalation in the #MiddleEast, 8 EU Member States activated the Union Civil Protection Mechanism to assist EU citizens affected by airspace closures in the region.

So far, almost a thousand people were brought back to the EU.
June 22, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Ahead of tomorrow’s FAC on the #MiddleEast, we will not lose sight of #Gaza.

Food, water & sanitation are critically lacking in Gaza. The latest #GenevaAcademy report exposes how Israeli policies violate intl humanitarian law by denying families safe water.

This must end.
Spot Report – Water Crisis in War and Under Occupation: Current Israeli Policy and Practice in Occupied Palestinian Territory Under International Humanitarian Law - The Geneva Academy of International...
The Geneva Academy has published a new spot report analysing Israeli policy and practice relating to water in the Occupied Palestinian Territory through the lens of IHL.
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June 22, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Kiev, Ukraine. Rohingya camps in Bangladesh. Adré, Chad. Zaatari camp in Jordan. Gaziantep, Türkiye.

I have visited all these places, met the people, heard their stories. The unforgettable women and girls.

#WorldRefugeeDay
June 20, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Today’s #EPSCO under the Polish Presidency covered key topics: gender-mainstreaming in security, progress on the equal treatment directive, AI & gender equality, and the Women’s Rights Roadmap.

Looking forward to advancing #equality together!
June 19, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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🚨 New Liberal Bulletin just dropped!

In this issue:
🇪🇺 @hadjalahbib.bsky.social on freedom & security
🛡️ How liberals are securing Europe
🇺🇦 Ukraine: Europe’s chance to lead by @zhenia025.bsky.social

🖊️ Plus: the Big Liberal Crossword!

📖 Read now – bit.ly/3HPv4B7
June 19, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Adam’s father and his brothers & sisters were killed in an Israeli airstrike on May 23th.

Last night Adam and 16 other patients were evacuated from Gaza to 🇮🇹 thanks to the EU Civil Protection Mechanism, @Who.int and host Italy.

The EU — saving lives, offering a spark of hope.
June 12, 2025 at 5:45 AM
Thank you South Africa and Minister Hlabisa for today’s #G20 meeting on Disaster Risk Reduction.

In today’s more fragile world, global cooperation on DRR is vital. The G20 must stay the course and continue championing resilience. #UN80
June 5, 2025 at 10:19 AM
In Geneva, great open discussion with UN partners on the EU–UN strategic partnership & our principled approach.

You can count on the EU to make the UN stronger & more efficient in a fast-changing world.

The UN system must step up on the nexus to support long-term resilience.
June 5, 2025 at 6:15 AM