Bchapas
@bchapas.bsky.social
EU Diplomat wandering the world, mountain lover
Personal opinions/reposts and likes not endorsements only interest
Personal opinions/reposts and likes not endorsements only interest
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On 29 October HR/VP @kajakallas.bsky.social issued a statement on behalf of the EU on Belarus’ hybrid actions at the EU external border. We will not tolerate any hybrid campaigns directed against the EU or any of its Member States.
Read more: link.europa.eu/MckdHD
Read more: link.europa.eu/MckdHD
October 30, 2025 at 5:18 PM
On 29 October HR/VP @kajakallas.bsky.social issued a statement on behalf of the EU on Belarus’ hybrid actions at the EU external border. We will not tolerate any hybrid campaigns directed against the EU or any of its Member States.
Read more: link.europa.eu/MckdHD
Read more: link.europa.eu/MckdHD
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Europe is ready to take on cyberbullying and the addictive designs that trap children in endless scrolling.
We need to protect our children.
We'll assess what steps we can take at EU level.
So @albomp.bsky.social, we will learn from Australia’s best practices.
link.europa.eu/3hWJc8
We need to protect our children.
We'll assess what steps we can take at EU level.
So @albomp.bsky.social, we will learn from Australia’s best practices.
link.europa.eu/3hWJc8
September 24, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Europe is ready to take on cyberbullying and the addictive designs that trap children in endless scrolling.
We need to protect our children.
We'll assess what steps we can take at EU level.
So @albomp.bsky.social, we will learn from Australia’s best practices.
link.europa.eu/3hWJc8
We need to protect our children.
We'll assess what steps we can take at EU level.
So @albomp.bsky.social, we will learn from Australia’s best practices.
link.europa.eu/3hWJc8
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I had a good and frank exchange with Chinese Premier Li Qiang.
The main focus of our meeting was to follow up on the productive EU–China Summit in July.
Read-out: link.europa.eu/77JDh8
The main focus of our meeting was to follow up on the productive EU–China Summit in July.
Read-out: link.europa.eu/77JDh8
September 24, 2025 at 3:43 PM
I had a good and frank exchange with Chinese Premier Li Qiang.
The main focus of our meeting was to follow up on the productive EU–China Summit in July.
Read-out: link.europa.eu/77JDh8
The main focus of our meeting was to follow up on the productive EU–China Summit in July.
Read-out: link.europa.eu/77JDh8
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The world can count on Europe's climate leadership.
Our Nationally Determined Contribution will range between 66.25% and 72.5%.
And we are working full speed on -90% by 2040.
We are on our way to climate neutrality.
link.europa.eu/vngFn4
Our Nationally Determined Contribution will range between 66.25% and 72.5%.
And we are working full speed on -90% by 2040.
We are on our way to climate neutrality.
link.europa.eu/vngFn4
September 24, 2025 at 7:38 PM
The world can count on Europe's climate leadership.
Our Nationally Determined Contribution will range between 66.25% and 72.5%.
And we are working full speed on -90% by 2040.
We are on our way to climate neutrality.
link.europa.eu/vngFn4
Our Nationally Determined Contribution will range between 66.25% and 72.5%.
And we are working full speed on -90% by 2040.
We are on our way to climate neutrality.
link.europa.eu/vngFn4
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We are releasing further humanitarian aid to confront the crisis in Yemen and help stave off famine. This brings total EU humanitarian support for Yemen to €120 million in 2025, and to almost €1 billion since 2015.
Find out more - link.europa.eu/DwGcpV
Find out more - link.europa.eu/DwGcpV
September 25, 2025 at 7:19 AM
We are releasing further humanitarian aid to confront the crisis in Yemen and help stave off famine. This brings total EU humanitarian support for Yemen to €120 million in 2025, and to almost €1 billion since 2015.
Find out more - link.europa.eu/DwGcpV
Find out more - link.europa.eu/DwGcpV
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#ECJ #AG Spielmann: publishing online the name of any professional athlete who violated #antidoping rules is contrary to #EULaw 👉 curia.europa.eu/jcms/jcms/Jo...
Communiqués de presse - Cour de justice de l'Union européenne
Court of Justice of the European Union
curia.europa.eu
September 25, 2025 at 8:07 AM
#ECJ #AG Spielmann: publishing online the name of any professional athlete who violated #antidoping rules is contrary to #EULaw 👉 curia.europa.eu/jcms/jcms/Jo...
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Together with the EIB, we have announced financing worth €400 million to support the economic recovery and resilience of Palestine's local businesses.
This aims to foster stable access to affordable finance for the enterprises so badly affected by the ongoing conflict.
link.europa.eu/Y6CTN8
This aims to foster stable access to affordable finance for the enterprises so badly affected by the ongoing conflict.
link.europa.eu/Y6CTN8
September 25, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Together with the EIB, we have announced financing worth €400 million to support the economic recovery and resilience of Palestine's local businesses.
This aims to foster stable access to affordable finance for the enterprises so badly affected by the ongoing conflict.
link.europa.eu/Y6CTN8
This aims to foster stable access to affordable finance for the enterprises so badly affected by the ongoing conflict.
link.europa.eu/Y6CTN8
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🇪🇺is 🇺🇦’s biggest donor, providing over €173bn.
Today I met Finance Minister Sergii Marchenko to discuss 🇺🇦 financing needs.
We continue work on a Reparations Loan, using the cash balances linked with immobilised Russian assets.
🇷🇺 must pay for the damages caused in 🇺🇦.
Today I met Finance Minister Sergii Marchenko to discuss 🇺🇦 financing needs.
We continue work on a Reparations Loan, using the cash balances linked with immobilised Russian assets.
🇷🇺 must pay for the damages caused in 🇺🇦.
September 25, 2025 at 9:57 AM
🇪🇺is 🇺🇦’s biggest donor, providing over €173bn.
Today I met Finance Minister Sergii Marchenko to discuss 🇺🇦 financing needs.
We continue work on a Reparations Loan, using the cash balances linked with immobilised Russian assets.
🇷🇺 must pay for the damages caused in 🇺🇦.
Today I met Finance Minister Sergii Marchenko to discuss 🇺🇦 financing needs.
We continue work on a Reparations Loan, using the cash balances linked with immobilised Russian assets.
🇷🇺 must pay for the damages caused in 🇺🇦.
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It’s official! Deike Potzel has taken up her role as 🇪🇺European Union Ambassador to the UN in Geneva. Together with #TeamEurope, she will be a strong EU voice advancing multilateral solutions & collective action for people worldwide. #MultilateralismMatters
September 9, 2025 at 1:46 PM
It’s official! Deike Potzel has taken up her role as 🇪🇺European Union Ambassador to the UN in Geneva. Together with #TeamEurope, she will be a strong EU voice advancing multilateral solutions & collective action for people worldwide. #MultilateralismMatters
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Europe is on the frontline of devastating wildfires and 2025 is already the worst year on record. Summer after summer, we can count on our brave firefighters.
Working together to save lives, protect communities and our environment.
Working together to save lives, protect communities and our environment.
September 9, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Europe is on the frontline of devastating wildfires and 2025 is already the worst year on record. Summer after summer, we can count on our brave firefighters.
Working together to save lives, protect communities and our environment.
Working together to save lives, protect communities and our environment.
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Today we join Ukraine in celebrating its Independence Day. In Geneva & beyond, we are with you for as long as it takes. #StandWithUkraine️ 🇪🇺🇺🇦
August 24, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Today we join Ukraine in celebrating its Independence Day. In Geneva & beyond, we are with you for as long as it takes. #StandWithUkraine️ 🇪🇺🇺🇦
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On Ukraine’s Independence Day, we stand in full solidarity with 🇺🇦 people in their fight against Russian aggression.
We will support them for as long as it takes – to resist, preserve freedom & defend European values. We honour their courage and sacrifice.
#StandWithUkraine
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We will support them for as long as it takes – to resist, preserve freedom & defend European values. We honour their courage and sacrifice.
#StandWithUkraine
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August 24, 2025 at 5:43 PM
On Ukraine’s Independence Day, we stand in full solidarity with 🇺🇦 people in their fight against Russian aggression.
We will support them for as long as it takes – to resist, preserve freedom & defend European values. We honour their courage and sacrifice.
#StandWithUkraine
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We will support them for as long as it takes – to resist, preserve freedom & defend European values. We honour their courage and sacrifice.
#StandWithUkraine
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Thank you, Ukraine, for what you are doing, defending all of us.
Defending the future of Europe, the future of our kids and grandkids.
Thank you very much for your heroic bravery.
Slava Ukraini!
🔗🇺🇦Independence Day celebration in Brussels
ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
Defending the future of Europe, the future of our kids and grandkids.
Thank you very much for your heroic bravery.
Slava Ukraini!
🔗🇺🇦Independence Day celebration in Brussels
ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
August 24, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Thank you, Ukraine, for what you are doing, defending all of us.
Defending the future of Europe, the future of our kids and grandkids.
Thank you very much for your heroic bravery.
Slava Ukraini!
🔗🇺🇦Independence Day celebration in Brussels
ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
Defending the future of Europe, the future of our kids and grandkids.
Thank you very much for your heroic bravery.
Slava Ukraini!
🔗🇺🇦Independence Day celebration in Brussels
ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
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"The European Union is above all a mechanism to achieve the goals shared by its citizens. It is our best chance for a future of peace, security, and independence.
It is a democracy and it is us, you, its citizens, the Europeans, who decide its priorities"
Mario Draghi,
August 2025
It is a democracy and it is us, you, its citizens, the Europeans, who decide its priorities"
Mario Draghi,
August 2025
August 25, 2025 at 7:00 AM
"The European Union is above all a mechanism to achieve the goals shared by its citizens. It is our best chance for a future of peace, security, and independence.
It is a democracy and it is us, you, its citizens, the Europeans, who decide its priorities"
Mario Draghi,
August 2025
It is a democracy and it is us, you, its citizens, the Europeans, who decide its priorities"
Mario Draghi,
August 2025
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"It's natural that you should hope for Europe’s renewal.
We must recover unity of action. Not when circumstances have become unsustainable, but now, when we still have power to shape our future
We can change the trajectory of our continent.Turn your skepticism into action, make your voices heard"
We must recover unity of action. Not when circumstances have become unsustainable, but now, when we still have power to shape our future
We can change the trajectory of our continent.Turn your skepticism into action, make your voices heard"
August 25, 2025 at 7:00 AM
"It's natural that you should hope for Europe’s renewal.
We must recover unity of action. Not when circumstances have become unsustainable, but now, when we still have power to shape our future
We can change the trajectory of our continent.Turn your skepticism into action, make your voices heard"
We must recover unity of action. Not when circumstances have become unsustainable, but now, when we still have power to shape our future
We can change the trajectory of our continent.Turn your skepticism into action, make your voices heard"
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"You have grown up in a Europe where nation states have lost relative importance. You have grown up as Europeans in a world where it's natural to travel, work, and study in other countries.
Many of you recognize that EU enables small countries to achieve together goals they could never reach alone"
Many of you recognize that EU enables small countries to achieve together goals they could never reach alone"
August 25, 2025 at 6:57 AM
"You have grown up in a Europe where nation states have lost relative importance. You have grown up as Europeans in a world where it's natural to travel, work, and study in other countries.
Many of you recognize that EU enables small countries to achieve together goals they could never reach alone"
Many of you recognize that EU enables small countries to achieve together goals they could never reach alone"
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Today's deal creates certainty in uncertain times. It delivers stability and predictability, for citizens and businesses on both sides of the Atlantic.
Statement by President von der Leyen ↓
europa.eu/!gRXhqQ
Statement by President von der Leyen ↓
europa.eu/!gRXhqQ
July 27, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Today's deal creates certainty in uncertain times. It delivers stability and predictability, for citizens and businesses on both sides of the Atlantic.
Statement by President von der Leyen ↓
europa.eu/!gRXhqQ
Statement by President von der Leyen ↓
europa.eu/!gRXhqQ
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Do you know what starvation or famine means? Learn more in this ICRC briefing note that outlines the rules of IHL most relevant to food security, starvation, and the prevention of hunger and famine in situations of armed conflict.
Download it here: ms.spr.ly/63324sEqss
Download it here: ms.spr.ly/63324sEqss
Starvation, Hunger and Famine in Armed Conflict: An overview of relevant provisions of international humanitarian law
This briefing note outlines the rules of international humanitarian law (IHL) most relevant to food security, starvation, and the prevention of hunger and famine in situations of armed conflict. These include:
· rules on the conduct of hostilities
· the responsibility of parties to conflict to ensure adequate supplies of food and water
· rules on access for humanitarian relief.
ms.spr.ly
July 23, 2025 at 8:11 AM
Do you know what starvation or famine means? Learn more in this ICRC briefing note that outlines the rules of IHL most relevant to food security, starvation, and the prevention of hunger and famine in situations of armed conflict.
Download it here: ms.spr.ly/63324sEqss
Download it here: ms.spr.ly/63324sEqss
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The killing of civilians seeking aid in Gaza is indefensible.
I spoke again with Gideon Sa'ar to recall our understanding on aid flow and made clear that IDF must stop killing people at distribution points.
All options remain on the table if Israel doesn’t deliver on its pledges.
I spoke again with Gideon Sa'ar to recall our understanding on aid flow and made clear that IDF must stop killing people at distribution points.
All options remain on the table if Israel doesn’t deliver on its pledges.
July 22, 2025 at 10:06 AM
The killing of civilians seeking aid in Gaza is indefensible.
I spoke again with Gideon Sa'ar to recall our understanding on aid flow and made clear that IDF must stop killing people at distribution points.
All options remain on the table if Israel doesn’t deliver on its pledges.
I spoke again with Gideon Sa'ar to recall our understanding on aid flow and made clear that IDF must stop killing people at distribution points.
All options remain on the table if Israel doesn’t deliver on its pledges.
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Civilians in Gaza have suffered too much, for too long. It must stop now.
Israel must deliver on its pledges.
Israel must deliver on its pledges.
July 22, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Civilians in Gaza have suffered too much, for too long. It must stop now.
Israel must deliver on its pledges.
Israel must deliver on its pledges.
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Civilians cannot be targets. Never.
The images from Gaza are unbearable.
The EU reiterates its call for the free, safe and swift flow of humanitarian aid.
And for the full respect of international and humanitarian law.
The images from Gaza are unbearable.
The EU reiterates its call for the free, safe and swift flow of humanitarian aid.
And for the full respect of international and humanitarian law.
The killing of civilians seeking aid in Gaza is indefensible.
I spoke again with Gideon Sa'ar to recall our understanding on aid flow and made clear that IDF must stop killing people at distribution points.
All options remain on the table if Israel doesn’t deliver on its pledges.
I spoke again with Gideon Sa'ar to recall our understanding on aid flow and made clear that IDF must stop killing people at distribution points.
All options remain on the table if Israel doesn’t deliver on its pledges.
July 22, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Civilians cannot be targets. Never.
The images from Gaza are unbearable.
The EU reiterates its call for the free, safe and swift flow of humanitarian aid.
And for the full respect of international and humanitarian law.
The images from Gaza are unbearable.
The EU reiterates its call for the free, safe and swift flow of humanitarian aid.
And for the full respect of international and humanitarian law.
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Nothing to add. The situation in Gaza is intolerable.
Civilians cannot be targets. Never.
The images from Gaza are unbearable.
The EU reiterates its call for the free, safe and swift flow of humanitarian aid.
And for the full respect of international and humanitarian law.
The images from Gaza are unbearable.
The EU reiterates its call for the free, safe and swift flow of humanitarian aid.
And for the full respect of international and humanitarian law.
The killing of civilians seeking aid in Gaza is indefensible.
I spoke again with Gideon Sa'ar to recall our understanding on aid flow and made clear that IDF must stop killing people at distribution points.
All options remain on the table if Israel doesn’t deliver on its pledges.
I spoke again with Gideon Sa'ar to recall our understanding on aid flow and made clear that IDF must stop killing people at distribution points.
All options remain on the table if Israel doesn’t deliver on its pledges.
July 22, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Nothing to add. The situation in Gaza is intolerable.
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🇺🇦🇪🇺 Ukraine continues to fight for its independence — and for the security of Europe.
Discussed defence spending with my friend, Defence Minister Denys Shmyhal. We must boost Ukraine’s military capabilities.
The SAFE instrument is one such tool. Let’s use it.
#EUdefence
Discussed defence spending with my friend, Defence Minister Denys Shmyhal. We must boost Ukraine’s military capabilities.
The SAFE instrument is one such tool. Let’s use it.
#EUdefence
July 22, 2025 at 6:51 PM
🇺🇦🇪🇺 Ukraine continues to fight for its independence — and for the security of Europe.
Discussed defence spending with my friend, Defence Minister Denys Shmyhal. We must boost Ukraine’s military capabilities.
The SAFE instrument is one such tool. Let’s use it.
#EUdefence
Discussed defence spending with my friend, Defence Minister Denys Shmyhal. We must boost Ukraine’s military capabilities.
The SAFE instrument is one such tool. Let’s use it.
#EUdefence
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In war trust between the fighting nation and its leadership is more important than modern weapons - difficult to build and to keep, but easy to lose with one significant mistake by the leadership.
Transparency and open European dialogue is the only way to repair the damaged trust.
Transparency and open European dialogue is the only way to repair the damaged trust.
Frank discussion with Yulia Svyrydenko and Taras Kachka.
Expressed serious concerns over the latest Rule of Law developments, especially changes adopted to the law on NABU and SAPO.
We'll continue working with Ukraine on the necessary rule of law reforms & progress on its EU path.
Expressed serious concerns over the latest Rule of Law developments, especially changes adopted to the law on NABU and SAPO.
We'll continue working with Ukraine on the necessary rule of law reforms & progress on its EU path.
Seriously concerned over today’s vote in the Rada. The dismantling of key safeguards protecting NABU’s independence is a serious step back.
Independent bodies like NABU and SAPO, are essential for 🇺🇦 Ukraine’s EU path.
The Rule of Law remains in the very center of EU accession negotiations.
Independent bodies like NABU and SAPO, are essential for 🇺🇦 Ukraine’s EU path.
The Rule of Law remains in the very center of EU accession negotiations.
July 22, 2025 at 8:52 PM
In war trust between the fighting nation and its leadership is more important than modern weapons - difficult to build and to keep, but easy to lose with one significant mistake by the leadership.
Transparency and open European dialogue is the only way to repair the damaged trust.
Transparency and open European dialogue is the only way to repair the damaged trust.
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While in DC, delighted to meet US Senators Lindsey Graham and Ted Budd.
Special thanks to Senator Lindsey Graham for his strong support for Ukraine and tough sanctions on Russia!
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Special thanks to Senator Lindsey Graham for his strong support for Ukraine and tough sanctions on Russia!
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July 22, 2025 at 9:02 PM
While in DC, delighted to meet US Senators Lindsey Graham and Ted Budd.
Special thanks to Senator Lindsey Graham for his strong support for Ukraine and tough sanctions on Russia!
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Special thanks to Senator Lindsey Graham for his strong support for Ukraine and tough sanctions on Russia!
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