Kaja Kallas
@kajakallas.bsky.social
EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy
Vice-President of the European Commission
Vice-President of the European Commission
Europe and CELAC represent a fifth of the global economy. Our collective voice represents one third of UN membership. We face the same challenge of how to overcome old dependencies while avoiding new ones.
We can do better by working together.
My press remarks here ↓
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We can do better by working together.
My press remarks here ↓
link.europa.eu/998TVK
CELAC-EU Summit: Press Statement by High Representative / Vice-President Kaja Kallas
Check against delivery! President Petro, Thank you for hosting us in this beautiful city of Santa Marta. Two years ago Europe and the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States met in Brussels. ...
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November 10, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Europe and CELAC represent a fifth of the global economy. Our collective voice represents one third of UN membership. We face the same challenge of how to overcome old dependencies while avoiding new ones.
We can do better by working together.
My press remarks here ↓
link.europa.eu/998TVK
We can do better by working together.
My press remarks here ↓
link.europa.eu/998TVK
It’s a pleasure to be in Santa Marta, Colombia, for the Summit with the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States.
Together with our partners, we will discuss how to strengthen our political and economic cooperation and security.
My doorstep ahead of the EU-CELAC summit ↓
Together with our partners, we will discuss how to strengthen our political and economic cooperation and security.
My doorstep ahead of the EU-CELAC summit ↓
November 9, 2025 at 2:35 PM
It’s a pleasure to be in Santa Marta, Colombia, for the Summit with the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States.
Together with our partners, we will discuss how to strengthen our political and economic cooperation and security.
My doorstep ahead of the EU-CELAC summit ↓
Together with our partners, we will discuss how to strengthen our political and economic cooperation and security.
My doorstep ahead of the EU-CELAC summit ↓
Starting a war and expecting to move freely in Europe is hard to justify.
The EU is tightening visa rules for Russian nationals amid continued drone disruptions and sabotage on European soil.
Travelling to the EU is a privilege, not a given.
The EU is tightening visa rules for Russian nationals amid continued drone disruptions and sabotage on European soil.
Travelling to the EU is a privilege, not a given.
November 7, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Starting a war and expecting to move freely in Europe is hard to justify.
The EU is tightening visa rules for Russian nationals amid continued drone disruptions and sabotage on European soil.
Travelling to the EU is a privilege, not a given.
The EU is tightening visa rules for Russian nationals amid continued drone disruptions and sabotage on European soil.
Travelling to the EU is a privilege, not a given.
Greece is an important EU member and a critical bridge between Europe and the Middle East.
In Athens, we discussed global security issues including Russia’s war against Ukraine, EU enlargement, recent developments in the Middle East and Gaza, stability in the Eastern Mediterranean and beyond.
In Athens, we discussed global security issues including Russia’s war against Ukraine, EU enlargement, recent developments in the Middle East and Gaza, stability in the Eastern Mediterranean and beyond.
November 7, 2025 at 8:07 AM
Greece is an important EU member and a critical bridge between Europe and the Middle East.
In Athens, we discussed global security issues including Russia’s war against Ukraine, EU enlargement, recent developments in the Middle East and Gaza, stability in the Eastern Mediterranean and beyond.
In Athens, we discussed global security issues including Russia’s war against Ukraine, EU enlargement, recent developments in the Middle East and Gaza, stability in the Eastern Mediterranean and beyond.
Cyprus will hold the rotating EU Presidency from January.
We share the same priorities — from EU support for Ukraine to boosting our defence
I am confident that our cooperation will continue to strengthen Europe's stability & security.
Extract from my press remarks with Constantinos Kombos ↓
We share the same priorities — from EU support for Ukraine to boosting our defence
I am confident that our cooperation will continue to strengthen Europe's stability & security.
Extract from my press remarks with Constantinos Kombos ↓
November 5, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Cyprus will hold the rotating EU Presidency from January.
We share the same priorities — from EU support for Ukraine to boosting our defence
I am confident that our cooperation will continue to strengthen Europe's stability & security.
Extract from my press remarks with Constantinos Kombos ↓
We share the same priorities — from EU support for Ukraine to boosting our defence
I am confident that our cooperation will continue to strengthen Europe's stability & security.
Extract from my press remarks with Constantinos Kombos ↓
EU enlargement is not a 'nice to have'.
It is a necessity if we want to be a stronger player on the world stage.
Extract from my press remarks on the 2025 enlargement package with Commissioner Kos ↓
It is a necessity if we want to be a stronger player on the world stage.
Extract from my press remarks on the 2025 enlargement package with Commissioner Kos ↓
November 4, 2025 at 3:19 PM
EU enlargement is not a 'nice to have'.
It is a necessity if we want to be a stronger player on the world stage.
Extract from my press remarks on the 2025 enlargement package with Commissioner Kos ↓
It is a necessity if we want to be a stronger player on the world stage.
Extract from my press remarks on the 2025 enlargement package with Commissioner Kos ↓
The uncertainty and violence in Tanzania are a dangerous moment.
We urge all parties to prevent further escalation.
The authorities must exercise maximum restraint and respect the right of assembly.
Single-party rule is not the way forward for Tanzania.
My statement on behalf of the EU ↓
We urge all parties to prevent further escalation.
The authorities must exercise maximum restraint and respect the right of assembly.
Single-party rule is not the way forward for Tanzania.
My statement on behalf of the EU ↓
Tanzania: Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the elections in Tanzania
Tanzania: Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the elections in Tanzania
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November 2, 2025 at 9:46 AM
The uncertainty and violence in Tanzania are a dangerous moment.
We urge all parties to prevent further escalation.
The authorities must exercise maximum restraint and respect the right of assembly.
Single-party rule is not the way forward for Tanzania.
My statement on behalf of the EU ↓
We urge all parties to prevent further escalation.
The authorities must exercise maximum restraint and respect the right of assembly.
Single-party rule is not the way forward for Tanzania.
My statement on behalf of the EU ↓
The Great Lakes Region faces a critical moment.
Our priority is to ease the suffering of millions of people in the region. For this, the EU will provide €129M humanitarian assistance this year.
We will also keep supporting mediation efforts led by the African Union.
Our priority is to ease the suffering of millions of people in the region. For this, the EU will provide €129M humanitarian assistance this year.
We will also keep supporting mediation efforts led by the African Union.
Conference for Peace and Prosperity in the Great Lakes Region
Excellencies, Dear colleagues, I want to thank President Macron for convening this conference in Paris at a critical moment for the Great Lakes Region. There is momentum for peace. Recent African and ...
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October 30, 2025 at 5:01 PM
The Great Lakes Region faces a critical moment.
Our priority is to ease the suffering of millions of people in the region. For this, the EU will provide €129M humanitarian assistance this year.
We will also keep supporting mediation efforts led by the African Union.
Our priority is to ease the suffering of millions of people in the region. For this, the EU will provide €129M humanitarian assistance this year.
We will also keep supporting mediation efforts led by the African Union.
The seizure of El Fasher, Darfur’s capital, by the Rapid Support Forces marks a dangerous turning point in Sudan's war.
The EU urges all parties to return to negotiations, respect humanitarian law, and ensure safe access for humanitarian aid.
My statement with Hadja Lahbib
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The EU urges all parties to return to negotiations, respect humanitarian law, and ensure safe access for humanitarian aid.
My statement with Hadja Lahbib
link.europa.eu/cyxB4r
Sudan: Joint statement by High Representative Kallas and Commissioner Lahbib on the seizure of El Fasher
The seizure of El Fasher, Darfur's capital, by the Rapid Support Forces marks a dangerous turning point in the war and threatens to further worsen the already dire humanitarian situation. Civilians be...
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October 29, 2025 at 7:12 AM
The seizure of El Fasher, Darfur’s capital, by the Rapid Support Forces marks a dangerous turning point in Sudan's war.
The EU urges all parties to return to negotiations, respect humanitarian law, and ensure safe access for humanitarian aid.
My statement with Hadja Lahbib
link.europa.eu/cyxB4r
The EU urges all parties to return to negotiations, respect humanitarian law, and ensure safe access for humanitarian aid.
My statement with Hadja Lahbib
link.europa.eu/cyxB4r
Congratulations to Timor-Leste for joining ASEAN!
Regional cooperation has never been more important.
This is a major step for the country and we are proud to have helped you on this journey.
You can count on the EU for continued support.
Regional cooperation has never been more important.
This is a major step for the country and we are proud to have helped you on this journey.
You can count on the EU for continued support.
October 26, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Congratulations to Timor-Leste for joining ASEAN!
Regional cooperation has never been more important.
This is a major step for the country and we are proud to have helped you on this journey.
You can count on the EU for continued support.
Regional cooperation has never been more important.
This is a major step for the country and we are proud to have helped you on this journey.
You can count on the EU for continued support.
Today’s agreement between Cambodia and Thailand is an important milestone for peace.
We commend President Trump and Malaysia as ASEAN Chair for their efforts in sealing the deal.
The EU is ready to support its implementation, including by facilitating de-mining in the border region.
We commend President Trump and Malaysia as ASEAN Chair for their efforts in sealing the deal.
The EU is ready to support its implementation, including by facilitating de-mining in the border region.
October 26, 2025 at 6:29 AM
Today’s agreement between Cambodia and Thailand is an important milestone for peace.
We commend President Trump and Malaysia as ASEAN Chair for their efforts in sealing the deal.
The EU is ready to support its implementation, including by facilitating de-mining in the border region.
We commend President Trump and Malaysia as ASEAN Chair for their efforts in sealing the deal.
The EU is ready to support its implementation, including by facilitating de-mining in the border region.
It is an honour to sign the EU-Uzbekistan Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement, together with Commissioner Kos and Foreign Minister Saidov.
This deal opens multiple avenues for stronger cooperation across key areas, such as security, connectivity, trade, and sustainable development
This deal opens multiple avenues for stronger cooperation across key areas, such as security, connectivity, trade, and sustainable development
October 24, 2025 at 10:24 AM
It is an honour to sign the EU-Uzbekistan Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement, together with Commissioner Kos and Foreign Minister Saidov.
This deal opens multiple avenues for stronger cooperation across key areas, such as security, connectivity, trade, and sustainable development
This deal opens multiple avenues for stronger cooperation across key areas, such as security, connectivity, trade, and sustainable development
The new US sanctions are an important sign of strength.
Together with our 19th package of sanctions, we are depriving Russia of the means to fund this war.
My doorstep ahead of today’s #EUCO ↓
Together with our 19th package of sanctions, we are depriving Russia of the means to fund this war.
My doorstep ahead of today’s #EUCO ↓
October 23, 2025 at 10:00 AM
The new US sanctions are an important sign of strength.
Together with our 19th package of sanctions, we are depriving Russia of the means to fund this war.
My doorstep ahead of today’s #EUCO ↓
Together with our 19th package of sanctions, we are depriving Russia of the means to fund this war.
My doorstep ahead of today’s #EUCO ↓
We just adopted our 19th sanctions package.
It targets Russian banks, crypto exchanges, entities in India and China, among others.
The EU is curbing Russian diplomats’ movements to counter the attempts of destabilisation.
It is increasingly harder for Putin to fund this war.
It targets Russian banks, crypto exchanges, entities in India and China, among others.
The EU is curbing Russian diplomats’ movements to counter the attempts of destabilisation.
It is increasingly harder for Putin to fund this war.
October 23, 2025 at 6:35 AM
We just adopted our 19th sanctions package.
It targets Russian banks, crypto exchanges, entities in India and China, among others.
The EU is curbing Russian diplomats’ movements to counter the attempts of destabilisation.
It is increasingly harder for Putin to fund this war.
It targets Russian banks, crypto exchanges, entities in India and China, among others.
The EU is curbing Russian diplomats’ movements to counter the attempts of destabilisation.
It is increasingly harder for Putin to fund this war.
The window for EU enlargement is now wide open.
Today in London, we met our Western Balkan partners to deepen our cooperation on security, energy, economy.
Enlarging the EU is a geostrategic investment in the security of whole Europe.
Together we can get it over the line.
Today in London, we met our Western Balkan partners to deepen our cooperation on security, energy, economy.
Enlarging the EU is a geostrategic investment in the security of whole Europe.
Together we can get it over the line.
October 22, 2025 at 6:19 PM
The window for EU enlargement is now wide open.
Today in London, we met our Western Balkan partners to deepen our cooperation on security, energy, economy.
Enlarging the EU is a geostrategic investment in the security of whole Europe.
Together we can get it over the line.
Today in London, we met our Western Balkan partners to deepen our cooperation on security, energy, economy.
Enlarging the EU is a geostrategic investment in the security of whole Europe.
Together we can get it over the line.
Close friends stick together.
And face challenges side by side.
I’m meeting in London Defence Secretary Healey and Foreign Secretary Cooper for the first EU-UK Foreign and Security Policy Dialogue.
We are deepening our cooperation to support Ukraine and address geopolitical threats together.
And face challenges side by side.
I’m meeting in London Defence Secretary Healey and Foreign Secretary Cooper for the first EU-UK Foreign and Security Policy Dialogue.
We are deepening our cooperation to support Ukraine and address geopolitical threats together.
October 22, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Close friends stick together.
And face challenges side by side.
I’m meeting in London Defence Secretary Healey and Foreign Secretary Cooper for the first EU-UK Foreign and Security Policy Dialogue.
We are deepening our cooperation to support Ukraine and address geopolitical threats together.
And face challenges side by side.
I’m meeting in London Defence Secretary Healey and Foreign Secretary Cooper for the first EU-UK Foreign and Security Policy Dialogue.
We are deepening our cooperation to support Ukraine and address geopolitical threats together.
Glad to meet President El-Sisi ahead of the first ever EU–Egypt Summit.
Together, we’re advancing our Strategic Partnership for more investment and economic opportunities.
The EU is ready to work with Egypt on all international issues, including Ukraine, Middle East, Sudan and Libya.
Together, we’re advancing our Strategic Partnership for more investment and economic opportunities.
The EU is ready to work with Egypt on all international issues, including Ukraine, Middle East, Sudan and Libya.
October 22, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Glad to meet President El-Sisi ahead of the first ever EU–Egypt Summit.
Together, we’re advancing our Strategic Partnership for more investment and economic opportunities.
The EU is ready to work with Egypt on all international issues, including Ukraine, Middle East, Sudan and Libya.
Together, we’re advancing our Strategic Partnership for more investment and economic opportunities.
The EU is ready to work with Egypt on all international issues, including Ukraine, Middle East, Sudan and Libya.
Moscow's shadow fleet funds Russia's war.
It also acts as a launchpad for hybrid attacks.
Today, we discussed a more robust European response and better coordination.
Extract from my press remarks following the Foreign Affairs Council ↓
It also acts as a launchpad for hybrid attacks.
Today, we discussed a more robust European response and better coordination.
Extract from my press remarks following the Foreign Affairs Council ↓
October 20, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Moscow's shadow fleet funds Russia's war.
It also acts as a launchpad for hybrid attacks.
Today, we discussed a more robust European response and better coordination.
Extract from my press remarks following the Foreign Affairs Council ↓
It also acts as a launchpad for hybrid attacks.
Today, we discussed a more robust European response and better coordination.
Extract from my press remarks following the Foreign Affairs Council ↓
Russia only understands strength.
It only negotiates when put under pressure.
That’s why we are working towards adopting our 19th package of sanctions this week.
My doorstep ahead of the Foreign Affairs Council ↓
It only negotiates when put under pressure.
That’s why we are working towards adopting our 19th package of sanctions this week.
My doorstep ahead of the Foreign Affairs Council ↓
October 20, 2025 at 6:41 AM
Russia only understands strength.
It only negotiates when put under pressure.
That’s why we are working towards adopting our 19th package of sanctions this week.
My doorstep ahead of the Foreign Affairs Council ↓
It only negotiates when put under pressure.
That’s why we are working towards adopting our 19th package of sanctions this week.
My doorstep ahead of the Foreign Affairs Council ↓
Iraq is a valued partner in promoting stability in the Middle East.
With FM Hussein in Luxembourg today, we discussed our close cooperation on energy, security, and migration.
Iraq’s upcoming election marks an important moment and the EU will be on the ground with observers.
With FM Hussein in Luxembourg today, we discussed our close cooperation on energy, security, and migration.
Iraq’s upcoming election marks an important moment and the EU will be on the ground with observers.
October 19, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Iraq is a valued partner in promoting stability in the Middle East.
With FM Hussein in Luxembourg today, we discussed our close cooperation on energy, security, and migration.
Iraq’s upcoming election marks an important moment and the EU will be on the ground with observers.
With FM Hussein in Luxembourg today, we discussed our close cooperation on energy, security, and migration.
Iraq’s upcoming election marks an important moment and the EU will be on the ground with observers.
I called Ishaq Dar of Pakistan to condemn all acts of terrorism unequivocally.
Clashes with Afghanistan are taking lives on both sides and risk pushing the region into new instability.
It is vital that the ceasefire is extended and that all parties deescalate.
Clashes with Afghanistan are taking lives on both sides and risk pushing the region into new instability.
It is vital that the ceasefire is extended and that all parties deescalate.
October 17, 2025 at 1:01 PM
I called Ishaq Dar of Pakistan to condemn all acts of terrorism unequivocally.
Clashes with Afghanistan are taking lives on both sides and risk pushing the region into new instability.
It is vital that the ceasefire is extended and that all parties deescalate.
Clashes with Afghanistan are taking lives on both sides and risk pushing the region into new instability.
It is vital that the ceasefire is extended and that all parties deescalate.
Danger will not disappear even when the war in Ukraine ends.
We need to toughen our defences against Russia.
The Defence Readiness Roadmap outlines our plan to fill capability gaps with clear goals and timelines.
Extract of my press remarks ↓
We need to toughen our defences against Russia.
The Defence Readiness Roadmap outlines our plan to fill capability gaps with clear goals and timelines.
Extract of my press remarks ↓
October 16, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Danger will not disappear even when the war in Ukraine ends.
We need to toughen our defences against Russia.
The Defence Readiness Roadmap outlines our plan to fill capability gaps with clear goals and timelines.
Extract of my press remarks ↓
We need to toughen our defences against Russia.
The Defence Readiness Roadmap outlines our plan to fill capability gaps with clear goals and timelines.
Extract of my press remarks ↓
Drones are redefining warfare.
Having drone defences is no longer optional.
Our target is to have functional anti-drone defences by the end of 2027.
My doorstep ahead of the Foreign Affairs Council on Defence ↓
Having drone defences is no longer optional.
Our target is to have functional anti-drone defences by the end of 2027.
My doorstep ahead of the Foreign Affairs Council on Defence ↓
October 15, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Drones are redefining warfare.
Having drone defences is no longer optional.
Our target is to have functional anti-drone defences by the end of 2027.
My doorstep ahead of the Foreign Affairs Council on Defence ↓
Having drone defences is no longer optional.
Our target is to have functional anti-drone defences by the end of 2027.
My doorstep ahead of the Foreign Affairs Council on Defence ↓
Ukraine’s fight for freedom continues.
And so does our support.
In Kyiv, I was glad to hand over equipment worth €6.5 million to Ukrainian services.
This includes drone jamming systems, minibuses and four-wheel drive vehicles to reach remote and inaccessible locations.
And so does our support.
In Kyiv, I was glad to hand over equipment worth €6.5 million to Ukrainian services.
This includes drone jamming systems, minibuses and four-wheel drive vehicles to reach remote and inaccessible locations.
October 14, 2025 at 7:52 AM
Ukraine’s fight for freedom continues.
And so does our support.
In Kyiv, I was glad to hand over equipment worth €6.5 million to Ukrainian services.
This includes drone jamming systems, minibuses and four-wheel drive vehicles to reach remote and inaccessible locations.
And so does our support.
In Kyiv, I was glad to hand over equipment worth €6.5 million to Ukrainian services.
This includes drone jamming systems, minibuses and four-wheel drive vehicles to reach remote and inaccessible locations.
Russia is intensifying its attacks on civilian infrastructure.
Putin aims to inflict maximum suffering on Ukrainians as winter approaches.
Europe is ready to support Ukraine further – new measures are in the works.
Extract of my press remarks with President Zelenskyy ↓
Putin aims to inflict maximum suffering on Ukrainians as winter approaches.
Europe is ready to support Ukraine further – new measures are in the works.
Extract of my press remarks with President Zelenskyy ↓
October 13, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Russia is intensifying its attacks on civilian infrastructure.
Putin aims to inflict maximum suffering on Ukrainians as winter approaches.
Europe is ready to support Ukraine further – new measures are in the works.
Extract of my press remarks with President Zelenskyy ↓
Putin aims to inflict maximum suffering on Ukrainians as winter approaches.
Europe is ready to support Ukraine further – new measures are in the works.
Extract of my press remarks with President Zelenskyy ↓