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Freedom of speech is the foundation of our strong and vibrant European democracy.
We are proud of it. We will protect it.
Because the @ec.europa.eu is the guardian of our values.
We are proud of it. We will protect it.
Because the @ec.europa.eu is the guardian of our values.
We strongly condemn the U.S. decision to impose travel restrictions on five European individuals, including former Commissioner Thierry Breton.
Link to full statement: link.europa.eu/NtMX4K
Link to full statement: link.europa.eu/NtMX4K
December 24, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Freedom of speech is the foundation of our strong and vibrant European democracy.
We are proud of it. We will protect it.
Because the @ec.europa.eu is the guardian of our values.
We are proud of it. We will protect it.
Because the @ec.europa.eu is the guardian of our values.
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We already provided €193 bn in financial, military and humanitarian support.
And we just agreed on €90 bn more for the next two years.
And we just agreed on €90 bn more for the next two years.
December 24, 2025 at 2:46 PM
We already provided €193 bn in financial, military and humanitarian support.
And we just agreed on €90 bn more for the next two years.
And we just agreed on €90 bn more for the next two years.
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We will never be able to match the sacrifice of the Ukrainian people.
But we will support their fight for survival for as long as it takes.
Because Ukraine’s security is our security.
But we will support their fight for survival for as long as it takes.
Because Ukraine’s security is our security.
December 24, 2025 at 2:44 PM
We will never be able to match the sacrifice of the Ukrainian people.
But we will support their fight for survival for as long as it takes.
Because Ukraine’s security is our security.
But we will support their fight for survival for as long as it takes.
Because Ukraine’s security is our security.
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And we think especially of our friends in Ukraine.
We hope the coming year finally brings a just and lasting peace - and eventually a safe, prosperous future in our Union.
Merry Christmas to all.
We hope the coming year finally brings a just and lasting peace - and eventually a safe, prosperous future in our Union.
Merry Christmas to all.
December 25, 2025 at 10:01 AM
And we think especially of our friends in Ukraine.
We hope the coming year finally brings a just and lasting peace - and eventually a safe, prosperous future in our Union.
Merry Christmas to all.
We hope the coming year finally brings a just and lasting peace - and eventually a safe, prosperous future in our Union.
Merry Christmas to all.
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I also extend my deepest gratitude to all those who are spending this special day caring for others, in hospitals, shelters, and homes. You embody the very values that Christmas represents: solidarity and compassion.
December 25, 2025 at 10:00 AM
I also extend my deepest gratitude to all those who are spending this special day caring for others, in hospitals, shelters, and homes. You embody the very values that Christmas represents: solidarity and compassion.
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In a turbulent world that moves ever faster, Christmas offers us a rare pause moment to breathe, slow down, and remember what truly matters.
December 25, 2025 at 9:59 AM
In a turbulent world that moves ever faster, Christmas offers us a rare pause moment to breathe, slow down, and remember what truly matters.
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We are taking more responsibility for the protection of peace and security in Europe.
It starts with a strong 🇪🇺 defence industry.
With our €150 billion SAFE instrument, we're funding pan-European projects - and common defence capabilities.
From anti-drones systems to ammunition production ↓
It starts with a strong 🇪🇺 defence industry.
With our €150 billion SAFE instrument, we're funding pan-European projects - and common defence capabilities.
From anti-drones systems to ammunition production ↓
December 26, 2025 at 2:48 PM
We are taking more responsibility for the protection of peace and security in Europe.
It starts with a strong 🇪🇺 defence industry.
With our €150 billion SAFE instrument, we're funding pan-European projects - and common defence capabilities.
From anti-drones systems to ammunition production ↓
It starts with a strong 🇪🇺 defence industry.
With our €150 billion SAFE instrument, we're funding pan-European projects - and common defence capabilities.
From anti-drones systems to ammunition production ↓
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A man stabbed three women at Paris metro stations République, Arts et Métiers, and Opéra on Friday. All victims were treated, and the suspect was soon arrested using CCTV and phone data, police said.
Knife attack on Paris metro: three women injured
A man stabbed three women at Paris metro stations République, Arts et Métiers, and Opéra on Friday. All victims were treated, and the suspect was soon arrested using CCTV and phone data, police said.
l.euronews.com
December 26, 2025 at 8:32 PM
A man stabbed three women at Paris metro stations République, Arts et Métiers, and Opéra on Friday. All victims were treated, and the suspect was soon arrested using CCTV and phone data, police said.
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Approved.
With today’s vote on the ReArm Europe Plan, @europarl.europa.eu has delivered on our commitment to invest in people’s safety and security.
As Europe steps up on defence, this is another leap forward for our strategic autonomy and competitiveness.
With today’s vote on the ReArm Europe Plan, @europarl.europa.eu has delivered on our commitment to invest in people’s safety and security.
As Europe steps up on defence, this is another leap forward for our strategic autonomy and competitiveness.
December 16, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Approved.
With today’s vote on the ReArm Europe Plan, @europarl.europa.eu has delivered on our commitment to invest in people’s safety and security.
As Europe steps up on defence, this is another leap forward for our strategic autonomy and competitiveness.
With today’s vote on the ReArm Europe Plan, @europarl.europa.eu has delivered on our commitment to invest in people’s safety and security.
As Europe steps up on defence, this is another leap forward for our strategic autonomy and competitiveness.
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Strengthening Jordan reinforces regional stability & Europe’s shared security.
That’s why today’s @europarl.europa.eu vote on macro-financial assistance matters.
It helps Jordan advance reforms & strengthen economic resilience.
An investment in one of Europe’s strategic partners 🇪🇺🇯🇴
That’s why today’s @europarl.europa.eu vote on macro-financial assistance matters.
It helps Jordan advance reforms & strengthen economic resilience.
An investment in one of Europe’s strategic partners 🇪🇺🇯🇴
December 16, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Strengthening Jordan reinforces regional stability & Europe’s shared security.
That’s why today’s @europarl.europa.eu vote on macro-financial assistance matters.
It helps Jordan advance reforms & strengthen economic resilience.
An investment in one of Europe’s strategic partners 🇪🇺🇯🇴
That’s why today’s @europarl.europa.eu vote on macro-financial assistance matters.
It helps Jordan advance reforms & strengthen economic resilience.
An investment in one of Europe’s strategic partners 🇪🇺🇯🇴
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Democracy cannot be silenced. It takes work, dedication & the courage to act, even when the cost is unimaginably high.
Our message to the 2025 Sakharov Prize laureates Andrzej Poczobut & Mzia Amaglobeli is that @europarl.europa.eu will continue to speak up for all those who long for freedom.
Our message to the 2025 Sakharov Prize laureates Andrzej Poczobut & Mzia Amaglobeli is that @europarl.europa.eu will continue to speak up for all those who long for freedom.
December 16, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Democracy cannot be silenced. It takes work, dedication & the courage to act, even when the cost is unimaginably high.
Our message to the 2025 Sakharov Prize laureates Andrzej Poczobut & Mzia Amaglobeli is that @europarl.europa.eu will continue to speak up for all those who long for freedom.
Our message to the 2025 Sakharov Prize laureates Andrzej Poczobut & Mzia Amaglobeli is that @europarl.europa.eu will continue to speak up for all those who long for freedom.
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Europe chooses hope and unity over fear.
A deeply moving moment at @europarl.europa.eu today remembering all those lost in the Strasbourg attacks seven years ago.
And honouring the values that young journalists Antonio Megalizzi and Bartosz Orent-Niedzielski stood for.
A deeply moving moment at @europarl.europa.eu today remembering all those lost in the Strasbourg attacks seven years ago.
And honouring the values that young journalists Antonio Megalizzi and Bartosz Orent-Niedzielski stood for.
December 16, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Europe chooses hope and unity over fear.
A deeply moving moment at @europarl.europa.eu today remembering all those lost in the Strasbourg attacks seven years ago.
And honouring the values that young journalists Antonio Megalizzi and Bartosz Orent-Niedzielski stood for.
A deeply moving moment at @europarl.europa.eu today remembering all those lost in the Strasbourg attacks seven years ago.
And honouring the values that young journalists Antonio Megalizzi and Bartosz Orent-Niedzielski stood for.
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For Andrzej Poczobut in Belarus.
For Mzia Amaglobeli in Georgia.
For all those standing up for freedom and democracy around the world.
For all those who speak out against injustice and persecution.
#SakharovPrize
For Mzia Amaglobeli in Georgia.
For all those standing up for freedom and democracy around the world.
For all those who speak out against injustice and persecution.
#SakharovPrize
December 16, 2025 at 5:18 PM
For Andrzej Poczobut in Belarus.
For Mzia Amaglobeli in Georgia.
For all those standing up for freedom and democracy around the world.
For all those who speak out against injustice and persecution.
#SakharovPrize
For Mzia Amaglobeli in Georgia.
For all those standing up for freedom and democracy around the world.
For all those who speak out against injustice and persecution.
#SakharovPrize
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Lighting the third candle of Hannukah at @europarl.europa.eu in Strasbourg tonight.
In solidarity, in hope and in the knowledge that even the faintest flicker of light is enough to break through the darkness.
We choose light 🕎
In solidarity, in hope and in the knowledge that even the faintest flicker of light is enough to break through the darkness.
We choose light 🕎
December 16, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Lighting the third candle of Hannukah at @europarl.europa.eu in Strasbourg tonight.
In solidarity, in hope and in the knowledge that even the faintest flicker of light is enough to break through the darkness.
We choose light 🕎
In solidarity, in hope and in the knowledge that even the faintest flicker of light is enough to break through the darkness.
We choose light 🕎
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A historic vote at a historic moment.
@europarl.europa.eu has just voted for Europe to break free from Russian gas.
Because a smarter, stronger and safer Europe starts with energy independence.
@europarl.europa.eu has just voted for Europe to break free from Russian gas.
Because a smarter, stronger and safer Europe starts with energy independence.
December 17, 2025 at 12:07 PM
A historic vote at a historic moment.
@europarl.europa.eu has just voted for Europe to break free from Russian gas.
Because a smarter, stronger and safer Europe starts with energy independence.
@europarl.europa.eu has just voted for Europe to break free from Russian gas.
Because a smarter, stronger and safer Europe starts with energy independence.
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Two crucial Summits ahead 🇪🇺
Tonight, the EU–Western Balkans Summit.
Tomorrow, the European Council.
With @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu António Costa ahead of these two important meetings.
Tonight, the EU–Western Balkans Summit.
Tomorrow, the European Council.
With @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu António Costa ahead of these two important meetings.
December 17, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Two crucial Summits ahead 🇪🇺
Tonight, the EU–Western Balkans Summit.
Tomorrow, the European Council.
With @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu António Costa ahead of these two important meetings.
Tonight, the EU–Western Balkans Summit.
Tomorrow, the European Council.
With @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu António Costa ahead of these two important meetings.
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It is about time that the EU starts to add to its members.
Because enlargement is a win-win for Europe and the Western Balkans.
This will be @europarl.europa.eu’s message at today’s EU-Western Balkans Summit.
Because enlargement is a win-win for Europe and the Western Balkans.
This will be @europarl.europa.eu’s message at today’s EU-Western Balkans Summit.
December 17, 2025 at 5:48 PM
It is about time that the EU starts to add to its members.
Because enlargement is a win-win for Europe and the Western Balkans.
This will be @europarl.europa.eu’s message at today’s EU-Western Balkans Summit.
Because enlargement is a win-win for Europe and the Western Balkans.
This will be @europarl.europa.eu’s message at today’s EU-Western Balkans Summit.
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Enlargement is within reach and it must happen.
It will make both the European Union and the Western Balkans safer and stronger.
It will make both the European Union and the Western Balkans safer and stronger.
December 17, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Enlargement is within reach and it must happen.
It will make both the European Union and the Western Balkans safer and stronger.
It will make both the European Union and the Western Balkans safer and stronger.
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We need a solution on the financing of Ukraine today.
This is urgent and important.
Especially at this critical moment, when peace is within reach.
This is urgent and important.
Especially at this critical moment, when peace is within reach.
December 18, 2025 at 10:04 AM
We need a solution on the financing of Ukraine today.
This is urgent and important.
Especially at this critical moment, when peace is within reach.
This is urgent and important.
Especially at this critical moment, when peace is within reach.
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These new provisions will strengthen borders, speed up procedures and support Member States under pressure.
This is an important step towards the full implementation of the Migration and Asylum Pact.
This is an important step towards the full implementation of the Migration and Asylum Pact.
December 18, 2025 at 11:22 AM
These new provisions will strengthen borders, speed up procedures and support Member States under pressure.
This is an important step towards the full implementation of the Migration and Asylum Pact.
This is an important step towards the full implementation of the Migration and Asylum Pact.
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Done deal!
Europe now has a common list of safe countries of origin and updated rules on the application of the safe third country concept.
The agreements reached between @europarl.europa.eu and the EU Council make Europe’s asylum system more efficient, more flexible and more harmonised.
Europe now has a common list of safe countries of origin and updated rules on the application of the safe third country concept.
The agreements reached between @europarl.europa.eu and the EU Council make Europe’s asylum system more efficient, more flexible and more harmonised.
December 18, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Done deal!
Europe now has a common list of safe countries of origin and updated rules on the application of the safe third country concept.
The agreements reached between @europarl.europa.eu and the EU Council make Europe’s asylum system more efficient, more flexible and more harmonised.
Europe now has a common list of safe countries of origin and updated rules on the application of the safe third country concept.
The agreements reached between @europarl.europa.eu and the EU Council make Europe’s asylum system more efficient, more flexible and more harmonised.
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From migration to simplification, pharmaceuticals to defence, @europarl.europa.eu continues to deliver.
Efficiently and effectively.
Efficiently and effectively.
December 18, 2025 at 4:03 PM
From migration to simplification, pharmaceuticals to defence, @europarl.europa.eu continues to deliver.
Efficiently and effectively.
Efficiently and effectively.
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Two weeks away from a significant moment for Bulgaria and for Europe 🇪🇺🇧🇬
Thank you Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov for presenting the symbolic first euro coin set ahead of Bulgaria joining the euro family on 1 January 2026.
Thank you Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov for presenting the symbolic first euro coin set ahead of Bulgaria joining the euro family on 1 January 2026.
December 19, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Two weeks away from a significant moment for Bulgaria and for Europe 🇪🇺🇧🇬
Thank you Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov for presenting the symbolic first euro coin set ahead of Bulgaria joining the euro family on 1 January 2026.
Thank you Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov for presenting the symbolic first euro coin set ahead of Bulgaria joining the euro family on 1 January 2026.
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Europe has been underestimating its own power, especially towards Russia.
We should be more self confident.
The United States is still our biggest ally.
And it's in the interest of the U.S. that we work together.
Extracts from my intervention at the 2025 Doha Forum ↓
We should be more self confident.
The United States is still our biggest ally.
And it's in the interest of the U.S. that we work together.
Extracts from my intervention at the 2025 Doha Forum ↓
December 6, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Europe has been underestimating its own power, especially towards Russia.
We should be more self confident.
The United States is still our biggest ally.
And it's in the interest of the U.S. that we work together.
Extracts from my intervention at the 2025 Doha Forum ↓
We should be more self confident.
The United States is still our biggest ally.
And it's in the interest of the U.S. that we work together.
Extracts from my intervention at the 2025 Doha Forum ↓
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Thank you to His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani for hosting us in Doha
Today we start negotiations on an agreement to strengthen regional security and economic cooperation
At such fractious times for international relations, working with partners will always be the EU's choice
Today we start negotiations on an agreement to strengthen regional security and economic cooperation
At such fractious times for international relations, working with partners will always be the EU's choice
December 6, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Thank you to His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani for hosting us in Doha
Today we start negotiations on an agreement to strengthen regional security and economic cooperation
At such fractious times for international relations, working with partners will always be the EU's choice
Today we start negotiations on an agreement to strengthen regional security and economic cooperation
At such fractious times for international relations, working with partners will always be the EU's choice