Kai Holst Andersen 🇪🇺
@holstkai.bsky.social
European Union official working in the European External Action Service - EEAS @eudiplomacy.bsky.social / My views. RT ≠ endorsements / I used to be on X: @HolstKai #EUDiplomacy #EUInTheWorld #StandWithUkraine
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Decisions concerning Denmark and Greenland belong to Denmark and Greenland alone.
Yesterday, European Parliament group leaders expressed Parliament's unequivocal support to Greenland and Denmark and called to uphold EU principles and law, international law and the NATO Charter.
Yesterday, European Parliament group leaders expressed Parliament's unequivocal support to Greenland and Denmark and called to uphold EU principles and law, international law and the NATO Charter.
January 15, 2026 at 4:38 PM
Decisions concerning Denmark and Greenland belong to Denmark and Greenland alone.
Yesterday, European Parliament group leaders expressed Parliament's unequivocal support to Greenland and Denmark and called to uphold EU principles and law, international law and the NATO Charter.
Yesterday, European Parliament group leaders expressed Parliament's unequivocal support to Greenland and Denmark and called to uphold EU principles and law, international law and the NATO Charter.
What is the true cost of sanctions for Russia? Plummeting oil and gas revenues, punishingly expensive borrowing, the loss of key markets.
It is becoming increasingly difficult for Russia to finance war against Ukraine.
Staying the course delivers results. Sanctions work.
@eudiplomacy.bsky.social
It is becoming increasingly difficult for Russia to finance war against Ukraine.
Staying the course delivers results. Sanctions work.
@eudiplomacy.bsky.social
January 17, 2026 at 8:56 AM
What is the true cost of sanctions for Russia? Plummeting oil and gas revenues, punishingly expensive borrowing, the loss of key markets.
It is becoming increasingly difficult for Russia to finance war against Ukraine.
Staying the course delivers results. Sanctions work.
@eudiplomacy.bsky.social
It is becoming increasingly difficult for Russia to finance war against Ukraine.
Staying the course delivers results. Sanctions work.
@eudiplomacy.bsky.social
A united Europe is a strong Europe. 🌍
At the EU Enlargement Forum, President von der Leyen highlighted why a growing Union is key for lasting peace, collective security, and the protection of our shared values.
Together, we are shaping a safer, more resilient 🇪🇺. Today and for generations to come.
At the EU Enlargement Forum, President von der Leyen highlighted why a growing Union is key for lasting peace, collective security, and the protection of our shared values.
Together, we are shaping a safer, more resilient 🇪🇺. Today and for generations to come.
January 16, 2026 at 10:49 PM
A united Europe is a strong Europe. 🌍
At the EU Enlargement Forum, President von der Leyen highlighted why a growing Union is key for lasting peace, collective security, and the protection of our shared values.
Together, we are shaping a safer, more resilient 🇪🇺. Today and for generations to come.
At the EU Enlargement Forum, President von der Leyen highlighted why a growing Union is key for lasting peace, collective security, and the protection of our shared values.
Together, we are shaping a safer, more resilient 🇪🇺. Today and for generations to come.
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This is Europe’s independence moment. We must seize it.
By bolstering our defence.
Becoming more competitive.
Strengthening ties with partners.
And taking forward our work to combat illegal migration.
We will work closely with @cy2026eu.bsky.social on this.
→ link.europa.eu/nTQQRN
By bolstering our defence.
Becoming more competitive.
Strengthening ties with partners.
And taking forward our work to combat illegal migration.
We will work closely with @cy2026eu.bsky.social on this.
→ link.europa.eu/nTQQRN
January 15, 2026 at 4:16 PM
This is Europe’s independence moment. We must seize it.
By bolstering our defence.
Becoming more competitive.
Strengthening ties with partners.
And taking forward our work to combat illegal migration.
We will work closely with @cy2026eu.bsky.social on this.
→ link.europa.eu/nTQQRN
By bolstering our defence.
Becoming more competitive.
Strengthening ties with partners.
And taking forward our work to combat illegal migration.
We will work closely with @cy2026eu.bsky.social on this.
→ link.europa.eu/nTQQRN
This is Europe’s independence moment. We must seize it.
By bolstering our defence.
Becoming more competitive.
And strengthening ties with partners.
This week, the College of Commissioners visited Cyprus as preparations are underway for the Cyprus Presidency of the Council.
@ec.europa.eu
By bolstering our defence.
Becoming more competitive.
And strengthening ties with partners.
This week, the College of Commissioners visited Cyprus as preparations are underway for the Cyprus Presidency of the Council.
@ec.europa.eu
January 16, 2026 at 6:29 PM
This is Europe’s independence moment. We must seize it.
By bolstering our defence.
Becoming more competitive.
And strengthening ties with partners.
This week, the College of Commissioners visited Cyprus as preparations are underway for the Cyprus Presidency of the Council.
@ec.europa.eu
By bolstering our defence.
Becoming more competitive.
And strengthening ties with partners.
This week, the College of Commissioners visited Cyprus as preparations are underway for the Cyprus Presidency of the Council.
@ec.europa.eu
Greenland can count on us.
January 16, 2026 at 10:30 AM
Greenland can count on us.
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We all want peace for Ukraine.
For this, Ukraine must be in a position of strength.
Today we table our proposal for a €90 billion loan for 2026 and 2027.
For a strong Ukraine on the battlefield and at the negotiating table.
→ link.europa.eu/QrBXHy
For this, Ukraine must be in a position of strength.
Today we table our proposal for a €90 billion loan for 2026 and 2027.
For a strong Ukraine on the battlefield and at the negotiating table.
→ link.europa.eu/QrBXHy
January 14, 2026 at 11:12 AM
We all want peace for Ukraine.
For this, Ukraine must be in a position of strength.
Today we table our proposal for a €90 billion loan for 2026 and 2027.
For a strong Ukraine on the battlefield and at the negotiating table.
→ link.europa.eu/QrBXHy
For this, Ukraine must be in a position of strength.
Today we table our proposal for a €90 billion loan for 2026 and 2027.
For a strong Ukraine on the battlefield and at the negotiating table.
→ link.europa.eu/QrBXHy
The European Commission @ec.europa.eu President Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu said on Wednesday there is a strong relationship between the EU and Greenland and that Greenlanders could rely on the EU's support.
@reuters.com
@reuters.com
January 14, 2026 at 1:14 PM
The European Commission @ec.europa.eu President Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu said on Wednesday there is a strong relationship between the EU and Greenland and that Greenlanders could rely on the EU's support.
@reuters.com
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The EU is the world's biggest trading block and the top trading partner for 66 countries.
It promotes fair, open and equitable trade worldwide.
@press.consilium.europa.eu
🔗 www.consilium.europa.eu/en/topics/tr...?
It promotes fair, open and equitable trade worldwide.
@press.consilium.europa.eu
🔗 www.consilium.europa.eu/en/topics/tr...?
January 13, 2026 at 8:41 PM
The EU is the world's biggest trading block and the top trading partner for 66 countries.
It promotes fair, open and equitable trade worldwide.
@press.consilium.europa.eu
🔗 www.consilium.europa.eu/en/topics/tr...?
It promotes fair, open and equitable trade worldwide.
@press.consilium.europa.eu
🔗 www.consilium.europa.eu/en/topics/tr...?
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Favourable European views of the US fell by nearly 13% between 2024 & 2025.
Transatlantic tensions aren’t new, but Trump’s second term has accelerated disruption and shaken the foundations of transatlantic trust.
How Europe can navigate this low-trust environment: ow.ly/7W7550XbpcO
Transatlantic tensions aren’t new, but Trump’s second term has accelerated disruption and shaken the foundations of transatlantic trust.
How Europe can navigate this low-trust environment: ow.ly/7W7550XbpcO
January 12, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Favourable European views of the US fell by nearly 13% between 2024 & 2025.
Transatlantic tensions aren’t new, but Trump’s second term has accelerated disruption and shaken the foundations of transatlantic trust.
How Europe can navigate this low-trust environment: ow.ly/7W7550XbpcO
Transatlantic tensions aren’t new, but Trump’s second term has accelerated disruption and shaken the foundations of transatlantic trust.
How Europe can navigate this low-trust environment: ow.ly/7W7550XbpcO
"After decades of fear and silence, Syrians began a journey toward hope and renewal.
In Damascus, we launched a new political partnership.
To explore together how the EU can best support Syria’s path towards recovery, reconstruction and civil peace.
The future of Syria belongs to all Syrians."
In Damascus, we launched a new political partnership.
To explore together how the EU can best support Syria’s path towards recovery, reconstruction and civil peace.
The future of Syria belongs to all Syrians."
January 12, 2026 at 8:46 PM
"After decades of fear and silence, Syrians began a journey toward hope and renewal.
In Damascus, we launched a new political partnership.
To explore together how the EU can best support Syria’s path towards recovery, reconstruction and civil peace.
The future of Syria belongs to all Syrians."
In Damascus, we launched a new political partnership.
To explore together how the EU can best support Syria’s path towards recovery, reconstruction and civil peace.
The future of Syria belongs to all Syrians."
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As the repression intensifies, and the loss of innocent lives continue, we are monitoring the situation carefully.
Europe stands with the people of Iran in their legitimate fight for freedom.
Europe stands with the people of Iran in their legitimate fight for freedom.
Tehran’s streets, and cities around the world, echo with the footsteps of Iranian women and men demanding freedom.
Freedom to speak, to gather, to travel and above all to live freely.
Europe stands fully behind them.
Freedom to speak, to gather, to travel and above all to live freely.
Europe stands fully behind them.
January 11, 2026 at 4:21 PM
As the repression intensifies, and the loss of innocent lives continue, we are monitoring the situation carefully.
Europe stands with the people of Iran in their legitimate fight for freedom.
Europe stands with the people of Iran in their legitimate fight for freedom.
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Below in German. I read EN version, would really recommend versions in Arabic Chinese Russian. @sarotte.bsky.social’s ‘Not One Inch’ describes in detail the phases of NATO east expansion, and as such effectively counters the misunderstanding / disinformation that Putin’s agression is ‘justified’.
Liebe Freunde Osteuropas! Kaum ein Argument wird öfter als Rechtfertigung für den russischen Krieg angeführt als die Nato-Osterweiterung. Mary Elise Sarotte hat genau zu dem Thema ein phänomenales Buch geschrieben. Unfassbar detailreich und liest sich extrem spannend. 1/22
January 11, 2026 at 7:21 AM
Below in German. I read EN version, would really recommend versions in Arabic Chinese Russian. @sarotte.bsky.social’s ‘Not One Inch’ describes in detail the phases of NATO east expansion, and as such effectively counters the misunderstanding / disinformation that Putin’s agression is ‘justified’.
Curious to learn about the Council presidency?
The presidency’s role consists in ensuring:
📝 continuity of the EU’s agenda
⚖️ sound law-making
🤝 cooperation among member states
🇪🇺 cooperation/coordination with the other EU institutions
@cy2026eu.bsky.social #CY2026EU
The presidency’s role consists in ensuring:
📝 continuity of the EU’s agenda
⚖️ sound law-making
🤝 cooperation among member states
🇪🇺 cooperation/coordination with the other EU institutions
@cy2026eu.bsky.social #CY2026EU
January 11, 2026 at 1:37 PM
Curious to learn about the Council presidency?
The presidency’s role consists in ensuring:
📝 continuity of the EU’s agenda
⚖️ sound law-making
🤝 cooperation among member states
🇪🇺 cooperation/coordination with the other EU institutions
@cy2026eu.bsky.social #CY2026EU
The presidency’s role consists in ensuring:
📝 continuity of the EU’s agenda
⚖️ sound law-making
🤝 cooperation among member states
🇪🇺 cooperation/coordination with the other EU institutions
@cy2026eu.bsky.social #CY2026EU
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We call for the immediate release of all imprisoned demonstrators.
We call for the restoration of full internet access. And we call, at last, for fundamental rights to be respected.
We call for the restoration of full internet access. And we call, at last, for fundamental rights to be respected.
January 10, 2026 at 3:25 PM
We call for the immediate release of all imprisoned demonstrators.
We call for the restoration of full internet access. And we call, at last, for fundamental rights to be respected.
We call for the restoration of full internet access. And we call, at last, for fundamental rights to be respected.
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We unequivocally condemn the violent repression of these legitimate demonstrations.
Those responsible will be remembered on the wrong side of history.
Those responsible will be remembered on the wrong side of history.
January 10, 2026 at 3:25 PM
We unequivocally condemn the violent repression of these legitimate demonstrations.
Those responsible will be remembered on the wrong side of history.
Those responsible will be remembered on the wrong side of history.
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Tehran’s streets, and cities around the world, echo with the footsteps of Iranian women and men demanding freedom.
Freedom to speak, to gather, to travel and above all to live freely.
Europe stands fully behind them.
Freedom to speak, to gather, to travel and above all to live freely.
Europe stands fully behind them.
January 10, 2026 at 3:25 PM
Tehran’s streets, and cities around the world, echo with the footsteps of Iranian women and men demanding freedom.
Freedom to speak, to gather, to travel and above all to live freely.
Europe stands fully behind them.
Freedom to speak, to gather, to travel and above all to live freely.
Europe stands fully behind them.
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Today marks 80 years of the UN General Assembly.
The mission:
🛡️ Uphold world peace and security
⚖️ Promote social progress & human rights
🌏 Tackle global issues, like climate change
Back then, we chose dialogue over force.
Today, we must do the same.
The mission:
🛡️ Uphold world peace and security
⚖️ Promote social progress & human rights
🌏 Tackle global issues, like climate change
Back then, we chose dialogue over force.
Today, we must do the same.
January 10, 2026 at 9:35 AM
Today marks 80 years of the UN General Assembly.
The mission:
🛡️ Uphold world peace and security
⚖️ Promote social progress & human rights
🌏 Tackle global issues, like climate change
Back then, we chose dialogue over force.
Today, we must do the same.
The mission:
🛡️ Uphold world peace and security
⚖️ Promote social progress & human rights
🌏 Tackle global issues, like climate change
Back then, we chose dialogue over force.
Today, we must do the same.
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A geopolitical agreement grounded in shared values: trust, diplomacy, cooperation, and open trade.
Read more: link.europa.eu/HpQqqV
Read more: link.europa.eu/HpQqqV
January 10, 2026 at 10:16 AM
A geopolitical agreement grounded in shared values: trust, diplomacy, cooperation, and open trade.
Read more: link.europa.eu/HpQqqV
Read more: link.europa.eu/HpQqqV
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With Mercosur, we are creating a shared market of 700 million people.
And so many new opportunities.
Statement → link.europa.eu/vnM3QC
And so many new opportunities.
Statement → link.europa.eu/vnM3QC
January 9, 2026 at 4:54 PM
With Mercosur, we are creating a shared market of 700 million people.
And so many new opportunities.
Statement → link.europa.eu/vnM3QC
And so many new opportunities.
Statement → link.europa.eu/vnM3QC
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Today’s Council decision to support the EU-Mercosur deal is historic.
Europe is sending a strong signal.
We are serious about creating growth, jobs and securing the interests of Europeans consumers and businesses.
Europe is sending a strong signal.
We are serious about creating growth, jobs and securing the interests of Europeans consumers and businesses.
January 9, 2026 at 4:53 PM
Today’s Council decision to support the EU-Mercosur deal is historic.
Europe is sending a strong signal.
We are serious about creating growth, jobs and securing the interests of Europeans consumers and businesses.
Europe is sending a strong signal.
We are serious about creating growth, jobs and securing the interests of Europeans consumers and businesses.
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That is why the European Union cannot accept violations of international law - whether in Cyprus, Latin America, Greenland, Ukraine, or Gaza.
January 7, 2026 at 9:14 PM
That is why the European Union cannot accept violations of international law - whether in Cyprus, Latin America, Greenland, Ukraine, or Gaza.
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Cyprus’ own history of occupation and division has given it a very concrete understanding of the crucial value of international law for peace and stability among nations.
Europe is not just a geographical reference – it is a community of values.
Europe is not just a geographical reference – it is a community of values.
January 7, 2026 at 9:14 PM
Cyprus’ own history of occupation and division has given it a very concrete understanding of the crucial value of international law for peace and stability among nations.
Europe is not just a geographical reference – it is a community of values.
Europe is not just a geographical reference – it is a community of values.
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This means a stronger Ukrainian military, backed by a multinational force and U.S. support.
Our priority is ending the war, but right now, Russia flatly rejects peace. (2/2)
Our priority is ending the war, but right now, Russia flatly rejects peace. (2/2)
January 6, 2026 at 6:35 PM
This means a stronger Ukrainian military, backed by a multinational force and U.S. support.
Our priority is ending the war, but right now, Russia flatly rejects peace. (2/2)
Our priority is ending the war, but right now, Russia flatly rejects peace. (2/2)
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Ukraine will need extensive security guarantees after the war to deter Russia from renewed aggression.
The Coalition of the Willing exists to turn plans into real protection. Leaders met in Paris today to lock in those security guarantees. (1/2)
The Coalition of the Willing exists to turn plans into real protection. Leaders met in Paris today to lock in those security guarantees. (1/2)
January 6, 2026 at 6:34 PM
Ukraine will need extensive security guarantees after the war to deter Russia from renewed aggression.
The Coalition of the Willing exists to turn plans into real protection. Leaders met in Paris today to lock in those security guarantees. (1/2)
The Coalition of the Willing exists to turn plans into real protection. Leaders met in Paris today to lock in those security guarantees. (1/2)