Hadja Lahbib
hadjalahbib.bsky.social
Hadja Lahbib
@hadjalahbib.bsky.social
European Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness and Crisis Management 🇧🇪🇪🇺
The EU will not be intimidated. We stand shoulder to shoulder with Ukraine and will continue to provide every support needed until a just and lasting peace is secured
August 28, 2025 at 9:39 AM
This attack is another reminder of the brutal reality Ukrainians face daily.

Russia’s war continues to rain terror on civilians and infrastructure, in complete disregard of humanity and international law.
August 28, 2025 at 9:39 AM
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
As the world’s top donor, the EU stands with you, saving lives in Sudan, Gaza, Ukraine and beyond.

2024 was the deadliest year ever for aid workers. 2025 may be worse.

Hope needs allies. Courage needs protection.

#WorldHumanitarianDay
August 19, 2025 at 8:52 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
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
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
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
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
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
To refugees everywhere, I say: You are not alone. You are not forgotten.

I am with you. The European Union is with you — always and everywhere.
June 20, 2025 at 2:04 PM
We cannot let these people down. They deserve rights, dignity, and the chance for a better life.

It’s our moral duty and in our own interests. When humanitarian aid is interrupted, the consequences can go far beyond: instability, migration and radicalisation.
June 20, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Stories of people forced to flee their homes — stories of hope, resilience, and the search for a better future.

Each time, my heart was touched by their smile, their courage, their bravery. Each time, I wanted to do more to make a difference in their lives.
June 20, 2025 at 2:04 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
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
On board with the 🇸🇪 Coast Guard, key players in Sweden’s maritime security & Total Defence.

As risks rise, so does our cooperation.

Grateful for their EU solidarity and for their commitment to keeping us safe.
June 4, 2025 at 7:27 AM
Killed for a crust of bread & a drop of water.

The 3rd deadly attack in days on starving people in #Gaza. Israel must allow full humanitarian access. Let UN partners with real expertise work. Impartially, independently, by humanitarian principles. A starving human is not a target.
June 3, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Bringing all parts of the 🇸🇪 civil defence together shows everyone has a role to play.

Preparedness means collaboration: across municipalities, business, education, health, voluntary & defence organisations.

An enriching exchange on being ready for the full spectrum of risks.
June 3, 2025 at 11:15 AM
At the MSB Crisis Centre, Sweden’s Civil Contingencies Agency coordinates resilience efforts with 60 agencies nationwide.

Great to hear about the strong coordination with the ERCC too.

Preparedness isn’t just a plan—it’s daily business for the whole society and government.
June 3, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Thrilled to be in #Stockholm on a mission focusing on preparedness. Looking forward to learning about the Swedish resilience model.

Kicked off with a keynote and panel on civil defence at
Folk och Försvar, alongside Carl Oskar.
June 3, 2025 at 8:06 AM
As summer begins, so do the risks of wildfires. 🇪🇺 is stepping up its preparedness: over 650 firefighters from 14 countries are prepositioned, with 22 planes & 4 helicopters on standby.

Spain plays a key role, hosting teams & rescEU Canadairs. This is European solidarity in action.
May 26, 2025 at 1:50 PM