„Trade has been a major driver of our prosperity. While we should continue to protect our workers, businesses & consumers, trade wars with higher tariffs and counter tariffs benefit nobody. There is a way for us all to win.“

europa.eu/!3xqG34

@president.europarl.europa.eu #75Karlspreis

„The same parallel tracks that pushed Europe forward 75 years ago are the ones that must drive us today: peace, security, and the everlasting promise of a better life for our people. Europe is a shared responsibility. The onus is on us to deliver.“

@president.europarl.europa.eu #75Karlspreis

@president.europarl.europa.eu: "June European elections were clear: People want us to invest more in defence and security.

If Europe cannot defend itself, nobody will defend Europe.

Cost of inaction is loss in sovereignty, loss in security, and ultimately loss in lives."

Informal #EUCO

@president.europarl.europa.eu in Davos: “𝑁𝑜𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑎𝑏𝑜𝑢𝑡 𝑈𝑘𝑟𝑎𝑖𝑛𝑒 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ𝑜𝑢𝑡 𝑈𝑘𝑟𝑎𝑖𝑛𝑒 has never been more important. EU demonstrated unprecedented unity. Not in EU's or US' interest for Russia to control Kyiv. Cannot divest our security from what it means to live in 🇪🇺."

Full remarks below.

@president.europarl.europa.eu “@europarl.europa.eu extends our best wishes to the 🇺🇸 people as they begin a new chapter. The transatlantic bond has been a cornerstone of peace, security & prosperity. It will not be without its challenges,but Europe will be ready to work for a win-win outcome for all"

@president.europarl.europa.eu on 🇪🇺🇺🇸 relations:

“Trade wars, with higher tariffs and counter tariffs, benefit nobody - but that does not mean that we should not be ready and prepared for any eventuality.”

Full speech: europa.eu/!TQv9Tc

Moving day at the commemoration of the Battle of the Bulge. Remembering the fallen and why we need Europe 🕊️

As European Parliament President Metsola said “American bravery and sacrifice brought us liberty then. I am confident the 🇺🇸 will continue to work with 🇪🇺 to bring peace back to our continent.”