Tommaso Colombo
@tomcolombo.bsky.social
Maths and Engineering - European Politics Enthusiast - Waterpolo Player 🤽🏻♂️
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A few quick thoughts about this morning's decision. Don't believe the spin from various Russians & others: it's a big deal. The EU has now unambiguously demonstrated that it is able and willing to provide the external financial support Ukraine needs, for as long and as much as it takes. (1/N)
December 19, 2025 at 10:31 AM
A few quick thoughts about this morning's decision. Don't believe the spin from various Russians & others: it's a big deal. The EU has now unambiguously demonstrated that it is able and willing to provide the external financial support Ukraine needs, for as long and as much as it takes. (1/N)
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We need to build up European military capabilities swiftly.
Strengthening European defence and supporting Ukraine are not separate tracks.
They are mutually reinforcing priorities.
Today’s call with E5 defence colleagues underscored our shared determination to move forward on both.
Strengthening European defence and supporting Ukraine are not separate tracks.
They are mutually reinforcing priorities.
Today’s call with E5 defence colleagues underscored our shared determination to move forward on both.
December 11, 2025 at 12:13 PM
We need to build up European military capabilities swiftly.
Strengthening European defence and supporting Ukraine are not separate tracks.
They are mutually reinforcing priorities.
Today’s call with E5 defence colleagues underscored our shared determination to move forward on both.
Strengthening European defence and supporting Ukraine are not separate tracks.
They are mutually reinforcing priorities.
Today’s call with E5 defence colleagues underscored our shared determination to move forward on both.
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Asking the right questions is the most important part in finding the right solutions to the problems.
Here’s my 9 strategic questions on the future of European Defence for us to think about⬇️
ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
@sede.europarl.europa.eu #EUDefence
Here’s my 9 strategic questions on the future of European Defence for us to think about⬇️
ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
@sede.europarl.europa.eu #EUDefence
December 7, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Asking the right questions is the most important part in finding the right solutions to the problems.
Here’s my 9 strategic questions on the future of European Defence for us to think about⬇️
ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
@sede.europarl.europa.eu #EUDefence
Here’s my 9 strategic questions on the future of European Defence for us to think about⬇️
ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
@sede.europarl.europa.eu #EUDefence
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This week could be pivotal for diplomacy.
It is clear that Russia does not want peace, and therefore we need to make Ukraine as strong as possible.
My doorstep ahead of today’s Foreign Affairs Council on Defence ↓
It is clear that Russia does not want peace, and therefore we need to make Ukraine as strong as possible.
My doorstep ahead of today’s Foreign Affairs Council on Defence ↓
December 1, 2025 at 9:20 AM
This week could be pivotal for diplomacy.
It is clear that Russia does not want peace, and therefore we need to make Ukraine as strong as possible.
My doorstep ahead of today’s Foreign Affairs Council on Defence ↓
It is clear that Russia does not want peace, and therefore we need to make Ukraine as strong as possible.
My doorstep ahead of today’s Foreign Affairs Council on Defence ↓
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Steve Witkoff helped Russia derail Ukraine’s access to Tomahawk missiles. He tipped off the Kremlin about Zelensky’s U.S. visit, giving Moscow time to arrange a call that convinced Trump to block the deal. Witkoff actively works against Ukraine’s defense, in coordination with Putin’s regime.
November 26, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Steve Witkoff helped Russia derail Ukraine’s access to Tomahawk missiles. He tipped off the Kremlin about Zelensky’s U.S. visit, giving Moscow time to arrange a call that convinced Trump to block the deal. Witkoff actively works against Ukraine’s defense, in coordination with Putin’s regime.
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To those who say defence investment isn’t what our workers need:
Do you want to be occupied without resistance? Is it the future you want for workers?
To those who do not want to support Ukraine:
Are you for a Europe where the big have the right to occupy the smaller?
Do you want to be occupied without resistance? Is it the future you want for workers?
To those who do not want to support Ukraine:
Are you for a Europe where the big have the right to occupy the smaller?
November 25, 2025 at 11:09 PM
To those who say defence investment isn’t what our workers need:
Do you want to be occupied without resistance? Is it the future you want for workers?
To those who do not want to support Ukraine:
Are you for a Europe where the big have the right to occupy the smaller?
Do you want to be occupied without resistance? Is it the future you want for workers?
To those who do not want to support Ukraine:
Are you for a Europe where the big have the right to occupy the smaller?
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Putin wants Ukraine defeated, not peace
Europe must wake up and act.
Do more for 🇺🇦
Defend Europe’s security, now!
Europe must wake up and act.
Do more for 🇺🇦
Defend Europe’s security, now!
November 22, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Putin wants Ukraine defeated, not peace
Europe must wake up and act.
Do more for 🇺🇦
Defend Europe’s security, now!
Europe must wake up and act.
Do more for 🇺🇦
Defend Europe’s security, now!
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Following years of talks, Brussels is almost ready to drop a long-awaited telecommunication blueprint designed to upgrade networks and support the industry.
But it’s likely to upset players from national governments to tech firms in the process.
But it’s likely to upset players from national governments to tech firms in the process.
3 big fights brewing for Europe’s telecom rescue plan
The Digital Networks Act is already under fire and it’s barely off the ground.
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August 21, 2025 at 6:50 AM
Following years of talks, Brussels is almost ready to drop a long-awaited telecommunication blueprint designed to upgrade networks and support the industry.
But it’s likely to upset players from national governments to tech firms in the process.
But it’s likely to upset players from national governments to tech firms in the process.
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The EU has the largest network of trade agreements in the world. While the United States is - and will remain - an important trading partner, Europe should deepen its trade ties with other regions.
Read my panel remarks www.ecb.europa.eu/press/key/da...
Read my panel remarks www.ecb.europa.eu/press/key/da...
August 20, 2025 at 7:33 AM
The EU has the largest network of trade agreements in the world. While the United States is - and will remain - an important trading partner, Europe should deepen its trade ties with other regions.
Read my panel remarks www.ecb.europa.eu/press/key/da...
Read my panel remarks www.ecb.europa.eu/press/key/da...
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The unity among EU leaders in today’s virtual Summit was palpable.
Everyone is committed to a lasting peace that protects both Ukraine’s and Europe’s vital security interests.
Everyone is committed to a lasting peace that protects both Ukraine’s and Europe’s vital security interests.
August 19, 2025 at 3:36 PM
The unity among EU leaders in today’s virtual Summit was palpable.
Everyone is committed to a lasting peace that protects both Ukraine’s and Europe’s vital security interests.
Everyone is committed to a lasting peace that protects both Ukraine’s and Europe’s vital security interests.
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The new long-term EU budget is a historic answer to the challenges we face.
The new #MFF will lay the foundation for a true European Defence Union 🇪🇺
Statement 🔗 ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
The new #MFF will lay the foundation for a true European Defence Union 🇪🇺
Statement 🔗 ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
July 17, 2025 at 6:26 PM
The new long-term EU budget is a historic answer to the challenges we face.
The new #MFF will lay the foundation for a true European Defence Union 🇪🇺
Statement 🔗 ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
The new #MFF will lay the foundation for a true European Defence Union 🇪🇺
Statement 🔗 ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
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🇧🇪🇩🇰🇪🇪🇫🇮🇩🇪🇬🇷🇭🇺🇱🇻🇱🇹🇵🇱🇵🇹🇸🇰🇸🇮
These are the first 13 EU countries to request the activation of the national escape clause under the ReArm Europe Plan/Readiness 2030.
It will give them more budget space for defence spending within EU fiscal rules ↓
europa.eu/!fXYQwj
These are the first 13 EU countries to request the activation of the national escape clause under the ReArm Europe Plan/Readiness 2030.
It will give them more budget space for defence spending within EU fiscal rules ↓
europa.eu/!fXYQwj
May 2, 2025 at 10:35 AM
🇧🇪🇩🇰🇪🇪🇫🇮🇩🇪🇬🇷🇭🇺🇱🇻🇱🇹🇵🇱🇵🇹🇸🇰🇸🇮
These are the first 13 EU countries to request the activation of the national escape clause under the ReArm Europe Plan/Readiness 2030.
It will give them more budget space for defence spending within EU fiscal rules ↓
europa.eu/!fXYQwj
These are the first 13 EU countries to request the activation of the national escape clause under the ReArm Europe Plan/Readiness 2030.
It will give them more budget space for defence spending within EU fiscal rules ↓
europa.eu/!fXYQwj
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Zelensky: China officially knew about its citizens’ participation in the war against Ukraine on Russia’s side.
“We are recording that China, at the level of official representatives, was aware of their deployment. Their motivation is still unknown, but we will find out.”
www.rbc.ua/rus/news/zel...
“We are recording that China, at the level of official representatives, was aware of their deployment. Their motivation is still unknown, but we will find out.”
www.rbc.ua/rus/news/zel...
April 9, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Zelensky: China officially knew about its citizens’ participation in the war against Ukraine on Russia’s side.
“We are recording that China, at the level of official representatives, was aware of their deployment. Their motivation is still unknown, but we will find out.”
www.rbc.ua/rus/news/zel...
“We are recording that China, at the level of official representatives, was aware of their deployment. Their motivation is still unknown, but we will find out.”
www.rbc.ua/rus/news/zel...
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Today we paid €1 billion in macro-financial assistance to Ukraine.
We are working across the board to strengthen the country and support a just and lasting peace on Ukraine's terms.
Ми з вами. We are with you.
europa.eu/!7kdfMx
We are working across the board to strengthen the country and support a just and lasting peace on Ukraine's terms.
Ми з вами. We are with you.
europa.eu/!7kdfMx
April 9, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Today we paid €1 billion in macro-financial assistance to Ukraine.
We are working across the board to strengthen the country and support a just and lasting peace on Ukraine's terms.
Ми з вами. We are with you.
europa.eu/!7kdfMx
We are working across the board to strengthen the country and support a just and lasting peace on Ukraine's terms.
Ми з вами. We are with you.
europa.eu/!7kdfMx
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Europe is open for trade and investment, I told the American Chamber of Commerce to the EU.
We negotiate, not escalate, to keep EU-US supply chains smooth and strong.
We're also stepping up as a competitive powerhouse: simplifying rules, deepening our Single Market.
Invest here, benefit here.
We negotiate, not escalate, to keep EU-US supply chains smooth and strong.
We're also stepping up as a competitive powerhouse: simplifying rules, deepening our Single Market.
Invest here, benefit here.
April 9, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Europe is open for trade and investment, I told the American Chamber of Commerce to the EU.
We negotiate, not escalate, to keep EU-US supply chains smooth and strong.
We're also stepping up as a competitive powerhouse: simplifying rules, deepening our Single Market.
Invest here, benefit here.
We negotiate, not escalate, to keep EU-US supply chains smooth and strong.
We're also stepping up as a competitive powerhouse: simplifying rules, deepening our Single Market.
Invest here, benefit here.
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Glad to announce that today, alongside #VsevolodChentsov, I signed the EU-Ukraine Agreement on participation of #Ukraine 🇺🇦 in @CopernicusEU, Space Weather Events and Near-Earth Objects.
A crucial first step in deepening our collaboration on 🇪🇺EU Space programme! 🛰️ #EUSpace
A crucial first step in deepening our collaboration on 🇪🇺EU Space programme! 🛰️ #EUSpace
April 9, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Glad to announce that today, alongside #VsevolodChentsov, I signed the EU-Ukraine Agreement on participation of #Ukraine 🇺🇦 in @CopernicusEU, Space Weather Events and Near-Earth Objects.
A crucial first step in deepening our collaboration on 🇪🇺EU Space programme! 🛰️ #EUSpace
A crucial first step in deepening our collaboration on 🇪🇺EU Space programme! 🛰️ #EUSpace
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The bond between the EU and Ukraine keeps getting stronger.
Today, I was happy to witness the signature of five new agreements with Ukraine.
These cover important areas, from rebuilding Ukraine’s energy infrastructure to the participation in our Copernicus satellite programme.
Today, I was happy to witness the signature of five new agreements with Ukraine.
These cover important areas, from rebuilding Ukraine’s energy infrastructure to the participation in our Copernicus satellite programme.
April 9, 2025 at 12:16 PM
The bond between the EU and Ukraine keeps getting stronger.
Today, I was happy to witness the signature of five new agreements with Ukraine.
These cover important areas, from rebuilding Ukraine’s energy infrastructure to the participation in our Copernicus satellite programme.
Today, I was happy to witness the signature of five new agreements with Ukraine.
These cover important areas, from rebuilding Ukraine’s energy infrastructure to the participation in our Copernicus satellite programme.
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The White Paper has been published.
Now we move into the implementation phase.
Sharing these brief notes that will allow those interested to better understand where we are at the moment, and where we are going ⬇️
andriuskubilius.lt/en/wp-basic-...
Now we move into the implementation phase.
Sharing these brief notes that will allow those interested to better understand where we are at the moment, and where we are going ⬇️
andriuskubilius.lt/en/wp-basic-...
White Paper: Basic Principles And Implementation
After publication of the White Paper on the Future of European Defence, the EU has presented the whole comprehensive package of ideas and programs, which needs to be developed and implemented before 2...
andriuskubilius.lt
April 8, 2025 at 8:15 AM
The White Paper has been published.
Now we move into the implementation phase.
Sharing these brief notes that will allow those interested to better understand where we are at the moment, and where we are going ⬇️
andriuskubilius.lt/en/wp-basic-...
Now we move into the implementation phase.
Sharing these brief notes that will allow those interested to better understand where we are at the moment, and where we are going ⬇️
andriuskubilius.lt/en/wp-basic-...
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To make this happen, EU is working on:
🔷A European framework for automatic recognition;
🔷European VET Diploma;
🔷European Degree;
🔷Stronger Europass;
🔷Digital tools to match skills with jobs.
#CommissionerOfThePeople
🔷A European framework for automatic recognition;
🔷European VET Diploma;
🔷European Degree;
🔷Stronger Europass;
🔷Digital tools to match skills with jobs.
#CommissionerOfThePeople
April 5, 2025 at 12:04 PM
To make this happen, EU is working on:
🔷A European framework for automatic recognition;
🔷European VET Diploma;
🔷European Degree;
🔷Stronger Europass;
🔷Digital tools to match skills with jobs.
#CommissionerOfThePeople
🔷A European framework for automatic recognition;
🔷European VET Diploma;
🔷European Degree;
🔷Stronger Europass;
🔷Digital tools to match skills with jobs.
#CommissionerOfThePeople
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Citizens want to be more protected by the EU.
According to a recent Eurobarometer survey, 66% of EU citizens want the EU to take a more important role in protecting them against global crises and security risks.
This view is particularly strong amongst younger Europeans.
According to a recent Eurobarometer survey, 66% of EU citizens want the EU to take a more important role in protecting them against global crises and security risks.
This view is particularly strong amongst younger Europeans.
April 5, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Citizens want to be more protected by the EU.
According to a recent Eurobarometer survey, 66% of EU citizens want the EU to take a more important role in protecting them against global crises and security risks.
This view is particularly strong amongst younger Europeans.
According to a recent Eurobarometer survey, 66% of EU citizens want the EU to take a more important role in protecting them against global crises and security risks.
This view is particularly strong amongst younger Europeans.
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Human rights and democracy are deteriorating worldwide. Parliament urges the EU to act.
MEPs call for stricter human rights clauses in trade, cutting funds for rights violators and enforcing sanctions. The EU has the tools, they say - time to use them!
📖 Read more about it: europa.eu/!vPBqDT
MEPs call for stricter human rights clauses in trade, cutting funds for rights violators and enforcing sanctions. The EU has the tools, they say - time to use them!
📖 Read more about it: europa.eu/!vPBqDT
April 4, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Human rights and democracy are deteriorating worldwide. Parliament urges the EU to act.
MEPs call for stricter human rights clauses in trade, cutting funds for rights violators and enforcing sanctions. The EU has the tools, they say - time to use them!
📖 Read more about it: europa.eu/!vPBqDT
MEPs call for stricter human rights clauses in trade, cutting funds for rights violators and enforcing sanctions. The EU has the tools, they say - time to use them!
📖 Read more about it: europa.eu/!vPBqDT
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We must be ready to defend all EU borders: land, air, maritime.
The Eastern Border Shield project is an example of a defence Project of Common European interest, which would strengthen the EU's external land border with Russia and Belarus against military and hybrid threats
The Eastern Border Shield project is an example of a defence Project of Common European interest, which would strengthen the EU's external land border with Russia and Belarus against military and hybrid threats
April 3, 2025 at 5:22 PM
We must be ready to defend all EU borders: land, air, maritime.
The Eastern Border Shield project is an example of a defence Project of Common European interest, which would strengthen the EU's external land border with Russia and Belarus against military and hybrid threats
The Eastern Border Shield project is an example of a defence Project of Common European interest, which would strengthen the EU's external land border with Russia and Belarus against military and hybrid threats
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Parliament has adopted its guidelines for the 2026 EU budget, with resilience and preparedness on top of the agenda.
🔗 Learn more ➡️ europa.eu/!wMTqMq
🔗 Learn more ➡️ europa.eu/!wMTqMq
April 3, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Parliament has adopted its guidelines for the 2026 EU budget, with resilience and preparedness on top of the agenda.
🔗 Learn more ➡️ europa.eu/!wMTqMq
🔗 Learn more ➡️ europa.eu/!wMTqMq
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“Unjustified, illegal and disproportionate.”
In light of US President Donald Trump's newly announced 20% tariffs on products from the EU, Bernd Lange, chair of the EP’s international trade committee, has said that the EU will react with a united front and with the tools it has at its disposal.
In light of US President Donald Trump's newly announced 20% tariffs on products from the EU, Bernd Lange, chair of the EP’s international trade committee, has said that the EU will react with a united front and with the tools it has at its disposal.
April 3, 2025 at 11:00 AM
“Unjustified, illegal and disproportionate.”
In light of US President Donald Trump's newly announced 20% tariffs on products from the EU, Bernd Lange, chair of the EP’s international trade committee, has said that the EU will react with a united front and with the tools it has at its disposal.
In light of US President Donald Trump's newly announced 20% tariffs on products from the EU, Bernd Lange, chair of the EP’s international trade committee, has said that the EU will react with a united front and with the tools it has at its disposal.