Pascal Heyman
@pascalheyman.bsky.social
Director Foreign Affairs and Security of 🇧🇪 PM De Wever - Former Ambassador to 🇨🇭 and 🇱🇮, PermRep to NATO, Defense Policy Director, OSCE - Tweets my own - RT≠endorsement - copyright on own images
Gorgeous late Fall weather for a mountainbike 🚴 ride in the colorful and scenic #Alpbachtal 🇦🇹 #Tirol #Austria
November 1, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Gorgeous late Fall weather for a mountainbike 🚴 ride in the colorful and scenic #Alpbachtal 🇦🇹 #Tirol #Austria
Very soon to land at Florennes airbase in #Belgium. The first 4 Lockheed Martin F-35 fighter jets that will gradually replace the ageing F-16 as workhorse of the 🇧🇪 Belgian Air Force and boost its capabilities to a new level. #StrongerTogether #WeAreNATO
October 13, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Very soon to land at Florennes airbase in #Belgium. The first 4 Lockheed Martin F-35 fighter jets that will gradually replace the ageing F-16 as workhorse of the 🇧🇪 Belgian Air Force and boost its capabilities to a new level. #StrongerTogether #WeAreNATO
Joining 🇧🇪 Belgian PM @deweverbart.bsky.social at the #UN 🇺🇳 High Level Week in New York 🇺🇸
September 24, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Joining 🇧🇪 Belgian PM @deweverbart.bsky.social at the #UN 🇺🇳 High Level Week in New York 🇺🇸
Pleasure to meet 🇨🇭 Amb Pitteloud for a #Benelux Arms Control Agency 🇧🇪 🇳🇱 🇱🇺 organized Open Skies event at Brussels Military Airport and onboard @luftwaffe.bundeswehr.de 🇩🇪 Airbus. Important to preserve the transparency and confidence building acquis even in the current adverse geopolitical times. #NATO
September 11, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Pleasure to meet 🇨🇭 Amb Pitteloud for a #Benelux Arms Control Agency 🇧🇪 🇳🇱 🇱🇺 organized Open Skies event at Brussels Military Airport and onboard @luftwaffe.bundeswehr.de 🇩🇪 Airbus. Important to preserve the transparency and confidence building acquis even in the current adverse geopolitical times. #NATO
The Benelux 🇧🇪 🇳🇱 🇱🇺 Summit in Bourglinster yesterday underlined that the Benelux should once again become a precursor for the EU 🇪🇺, including in a + format with neighboring regions Nordrhein-Westfalen 🇩🇪 and Hauts de France 🇨🇵. Talks focused on practical cross-border collaboration matters.
September 11, 2025 at 1:23 PM
The Benelux 🇧🇪 🇳🇱 🇱🇺 Summit in Bourglinster yesterday underlined that the Benelux should once again become a precursor for the EU 🇪🇺, including in a + format with neighboring regions Nordrhein-Westfalen 🇩🇪 and Hauts de France 🇨🇵. Talks focused on practical cross-border collaboration matters.
☀️ Indian Summer weather in 🇩🇪 #RheinlandPfalz: relaxing 🚴 along the Maifeld-Radweg (an abandoned railway in the #Eifel) and Nette-Obst-Radweg between Eifel and #Rhine river. Info here: maifeldurlaub.de/en/a-the-maife… and https://www.vulkanregion-laacher-see.de/en/a-nette-obst-radrunde
September 7, 2025 at 5:03 PM
☀️ Indian Summer weather in 🇩🇪 #RheinlandPfalz: relaxing 🚴 along the Maifeld-Radweg (an abandoned railway in the #Eifel) and Nette-Obst-Radweg between Eifel and #Rhine river. Info here: maifeldurlaub.de/en/a-the-maife… and https://www.vulkanregion-laacher-see.de/en/a-nette-obst-radrunde
🇧🇪 PM De Wever delivered a keynote address at the European Forum #Alpbach at the invitation of 🇦🇹 Chancellor Stocker, focusing on the need for stricter and more focused migration, as well as a greater unification of EU's internal market. (Fotocredit BKA/Dunker)
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August 30, 2025 at 9:02 AM
🇧🇪 PM De Wever delivered a keynote address at the European Forum #Alpbach at the invitation of 🇦🇹 Chancellor Stocker, focusing on the need for stricter and more focused migration, as well as a greater unification of EU's internal market. (Fotocredit BKA/Dunker)
www.derstandard.de/story/300000...
www.derstandard.de/story/300000...
Elite on four legs: The rise of the Belgian 🇹🇩 shepherd as a global working dog
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Elite on four legs: The rise of the Belgian shepherd as a global working dog
Originally developed to herd, guard and protect livestock in rural Belgium, the Belgian shepherd has become one of the most sought-after working...
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August 14, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Elite on four legs: The rise of the Belgian 🇹🇩 shepherd as a global working dog
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Attended US memorial day 2025 at Flanders Field 🇺🇸 military cemetary in #Waregem, layed a wreath on behalf of the 🇧🇪 federal government. We remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice to preserve our freedom. The transatlantic bond goes back to 1917 and remains strong.
May 26, 2025 at 6:12 AM
Attended US memorial day 2025 at Flanders Field 🇺🇸 military cemetary in #Waregem, layed a wreath on behalf of the 🇧🇪 federal government. We remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice to preserve our freedom. The transatlantic bond goes back to 1917 and remains strong.
European leaders to ask EU for easier expulsion of foreign criminals - www.reuters.com/world/europe...
European leaders to ask EU for easier expulsion of foreign criminals
Nine European countries, led by Italy and Denmark, will on Thursday call on the European Union to make it simpler for member states to expel foreign criminals, according to a letter seen by Reuters.
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May 23, 2025 at 6:53 AM
European leaders to ask EU for easier expulsion of foreign criminals - www.reuters.com/world/europe...
European Political Community (EPC) summit in Tirana 🇦🇱. Today's hotspot to discuss a European continent in change.🇧🇪 PM De Wever meeting other leaders. Images: #NATO SecGen Rutte, 🇳🇱 PM Schoof, 🇱🇺 PM Friedman, 🇽🇰 Pres Osmani, 🇦🇱 PM Rama , 🇩🇰 PM Frederiksen
May 16, 2025 at 9:01 PM
European Political Community (EPC) summit in Tirana 🇦🇱. Today's hotspot to discuss a European continent in change.🇧🇪 PM De Wever meeting other leaders. Images: #NATO SecGen Rutte, 🇳🇱 PM Schoof, 🇱🇺 PM Friedman, 🇽🇰 Pres Osmani, 🇦🇱 PM Rama , 🇩🇰 PM Frederiksen
Productive exchange between 🇧🇪 PM De Wever and 🇫🇷 President Macron. They spoke on how to achieve a solid peace with respect of Ukraine's and Europe's interests, transatlantic trade relations, and to increase bilateral cooperation in the spheres of energy and defense.
April 29, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Productive exchange between 🇧🇪 PM De Wever and 🇫🇷 President Macron. They spoke on how to achieve a solid peace with respect of Ukraine's and Europe's interests, transatlantic trade relations, and to increase bilateral cooperation in the spheres of energy and defense.
Accompanying 🇧🇪 PM De Wever on a working visit to the Elysée 🇫🇷. On the menu: subjects ranging from the situation in Ukraine, Middle East and Africa; transatlantic relations and trade; European competitiveness, defense efforts; to bilateral cooperation in energy and defense.
April 29, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Accompanying 🇧🇪 PM De Wever on a working visit to the Elysée 🇫🇷. On the menu: subjects ranging from the situation in Ukraine, Middle East and Africa; transatlantic relations and trade; European competitiveness, defense efforts; to bilateral cooperation in energy and defense.
🇧🇪 PM De Wever in #Ukraine 🇺🇦. Belgium will continue to support a free and independent Ukraine including by a new military support package and initiating short- and long-term defense-industrial cooperation. Ukraine's fight is also Europe's fight. Slava Ukraini!
April 9, 2025 at 7:17 PM
🇧🇪 PM De Wever in #Ukraine 🇺🇦. Belgium will continue to support a free and independent Ukraine including by a new military support package and initiating short- and long-term defense-industrial cooperation. Ukraine's fight is also Europe's fight. Slava Ukraini!
Visit to #Thales Defense in Herstal 🇧🇪 by PM @deweverbart.bsky.social , Def Min Francken and #NATO SecGen Rutte. A solid defense industry is essential for our defense. Thales is delivering essential technologies and systems and is ramping up production capabilities for both Europe and Ukraine.
March 28, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Visit to #Thales Defense in Herstal 🇧🇪 by PM @deweverbart.bsky.social , Def Min Francken and #NATO SecGen Rutte. A solid defense industry is essential for our defense. Thales is delivering essential technologies and systems and is ramping up production capabilities for both Europe and Ukraine.
Belgium 🇧🇪 joins Coalition of the Willing in Paris, PM De Wever shares scepticism of Russia's intentions
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Belgium joins Coalition of the Willing in Paris, PM De Wever shares scepticism of Russia's intentions
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March 28, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Belgium 🇧🇪 joins Coalition of the Willing in Paris, PM De Wever shares scepticism of Russia's intentions
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Meeting on peace and security for #Ukraine 🇺🇦 hosted by 🇫🇷 President Macron. Determined to get to peace - but a robust peace that keeps Ukraine safe and viable, Europe stable and secure. 32 heads of state and government or int'l organizations present, incl 🇧🇪 PM De Wever.
March 28, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Meeting on peace and security for #Ukraine 🇺🇦 hosted by 🇫🇷 President Macron. Determined to get to peace - but a robust peace that keeps Ukraine safe and viable, Europe stable and secure. 32 heads of state and government or int'l organizations present, incl 🇧🇪 PM De Wever.
Two and a half years in 🇨🇭 and 🇱🇮: 8400 km cycling 🚴♂️, 1200 km hiking 🥾 and 280 km snowshoeing ❄️. A small selection of the many scenic places in these beautiful two alpine countries. Auf Wiedersehen - Au revoir - Arrivederci - Adeus!
March 23, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Two and a half years in 🇨🇭 and 🇱🇮: 8400 km cycling 🚴♂️, 1200 km hiking 🥾 and 280 km snowshoeing ❄️. A small selection of the many scenic places in these beautiful two alpine countries. Auf Wiedersehen - Au revoir - Arrivederci - Adeus!
Farewell to colleagues and friends at the residence in Bern, Switzerland 🇨🇭. A bittersweet moment, part of diplomatic life. It was a pleasure and privilege to serve as 🇧🇪 ambassador in 🇨🇭 and 🇱🇮 over the last two and a half years. A great ride it has been. Thanks to you all.
March 22, 2025 at 6:12 AM
Farewell to colleagues and friends at the residence in Bern, Switzerland 🇨🇭. A bittersweet moment, part of diplomatic life. It was a pleasure and privilege to serve as 🇧🇪 ambassador in 🇨🇭 and 🇱🇮 over the last two and a half years. A great ride it has been. Thanks to you all.
Great turnout today for the first activity of the 🇧🇪 #NATO Contact Point Embassy in 🇨🇭: a most stimulating and interactive exchange with 🇳🇴 Prof John Olsen, an expert on NATO matters. In challenging times such as these we need allies and friends to work closely together. #StrongerTogether #WeAreNATO
February 13, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Great turnout today for the first activity of the 🇧🇪 #NATO Contact Point Embassy in 🇨🇭: a most stimulating and interactive exchange with 🇳🇴 Prof John Olsen, an expert on NATO matters. In challenging times such as these we need allies and friends to work closely together. #StrongerTogether #WeAreNATO
Congratulations to new 🇧🇪 Defense Minister Theo Francken on his first day in office. Strengthening #Belgium's defense efforts in light of the deteriorating international security landscape is priority no. 1, with a clear level of ambition by the year 2029.
February 3, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Congratulations to new 🇧🇪 Defense Minister Theo Francken on his first day in office. Strengthening #Belgium's defense efforts in light of the deteriorating international security landscape is priority no. 1, with a clear level of ambition by the year 2029.
Could Russia's military exercises mean a new mobilization?
This year's annual military exercises for reservists are taking place earlier than usual in Russia, prompting debate on social media that another mass mobilization could be in the cards.
www.dw.com/en/could-rus...
This year's annual military exercises for reservists are taking place earlier than usual in Russia, prompting debate on social media that another mass mobilization could be in the cards.
www.dw.com/en/could-rus...
Could Russia's military exercises mean a new mobilization? – DW – 01/31/2025
This year's annual military exercises for reservists are taking place earlier than usual in Russia, prompting debate on social media that another mass mobilization could be in the cards.
www.dw.com
February 1, 2025 at 8:11 AM
Could Russia's military exercises mean a new mobilization?
This year's annual military exercises for reservists are taking place earlier than usual in Russia, prompting debate on social media that another mass mobilization could be in the cards.
www.dw.com/en/could-rus...
This year's annual military exercises for reservists are taking place earlier than usual in Russia, prompting debate on social media that another mass mobilization could be in the cards.
www.dw.com/en/could-rus...