At the beginning of my mandate, I set 🎯 to increase
@EU_Partnerships
funding for education from 7% to 10%.
This was 🇪🇺 pledge at
#TransformingEducation
Summit.
🤩 to say that we have surpassed the target. In 2021–2023, we committed 13% of our budget!
💶 That’s €3 billion.
Thank you
@SlovakiaMFA
Blanár for receiving me.
In parallel to supporting 🇺🇦, it’s vital to ensure continued engagement with the Global South. With
#GlobalGateway
, we can address burning global challenges with win-win cooperation.
We also exchanged on the proposed 🇸🇰 NGO law.
I want to ensure that also small 🇪🇺 Member States and SMEs can seize
#GlobalGateway
opportunities.
I had a good chat with 🇸🇰 private sector about investing in emerging markets.
Together with Eximbanka, we will co-organise an event for the companies in Bratislava in June.
Today is a truly historic day for the
@EBRD
! We can now welcome
#Benin
to the EBRD family as our 75th shareholder.
The country is our first member from sub-Saharan Africa and we hope to be able to begin investing there in the near future.
I thank 🇸🇰 NGOs, including
@Ambrela_org
, as well as international students from Ukraine and Afghanistan for today’s exchange.
Civil society and youth are vital actors of democracy.
They are essential partners in defining and implementing 🇪🇺 global role and engagement.
With Deputy Prime Minister Saková, we had a constructive discussion on introducing
#GlobalGateway
to investors for the mutual benefit of 🇸🇰 and partner countries.
Slovakia is part of 9
#TeamEurope
Initiatives and has potential for more.
We also exchanged on solidarity with 🇺🇦.
We work for Europe that cares, prepares and protects.
🇪🇺 model is unique.
High social standards are also what make
#GlobalGateway
stand out as a global offer.
Ahead of
#EuropeDay
, I spoke at
@ZEKvSR
event with Trade Union Confederations.
Speech 👉
Sun is shining in Bratislava! 🇸🇰☀️
This week, Slovakia celebrates 2️⃣0️⃣ years of 🇪🇺 membership.
This anniversary reminds us that we are stronger together.
In the shifting geopolitical context, I look forward to discussing the country’s role in
#TeamEurope
.
👋 Bucharest, thanks for receiving me
@CiolacuMarcel
.
Romania does a lot to support sustainable development in 🇪🇺 neighbourhood and to develop regional connectivity.
We discussed
#GlobalGateway
, mobilising the private sector and opportunities for 🇷🇴 to contribute and benefit.
Last
#EPlenary
before elections!
@EUparliament
is central to 🇪🇺 legitimacy. Together, in this parliamentary mandate, we have strengthened international partnerships, addressed inequalities and made 🇪🇺 and partners more resilient.
Sincere 🙏 to all the MEPs I have worked with.
Viimeinen kokoontuminen tällä kokoonpanolla. Hyvä porukka!
Kiitos vaalikauden mepeille rakentavasta otteessa ja molemminpuolisesta sparrailusta. 🙏 Luopuville onnea uusiin seikkailuihin ja
#eurovaalit
ehdolla oleville tasapuolisesti tsemppiä vaalikentille.
🍫 La Reine inaugure la 5ème
@WorldCocoaConf
à Bruxelles, en tant que Défenseure des Objectifs de développement durable des
@UN
. Dans son allocution, elle met l’accent sur la nécessité de garantir un revenu décent aux cacaoculteurs : .
#MondayMotivation
: Everyone, everywhere deserves a thriving planet. 🌏
Today, at the
@WorldCocoaConf
, Commissioner
@juttaurpilainen
emphasised the 🇪🇺's commitment to:
🍫 make cocoa production more sustainable
🌡️ climate change
🪵 tackle deforestation
✊🏽 fight against poverty
How can
#WeTheWomen
contribute to a more feminist
@UN
that empowers women and closes gender gaps?
Thank you for this inspiring brainstorming meeting in Washington DC preparing for the
#SummitOfTheFuture
in New York in September.
🇪🇺-
@WorldBank
-
@UN
axis is crucial for development. Our roles are complementary and objectives aligned.
With my friends
@bjerde_anna
and
@AminaJMohammed
, we have identified pilot countries where our institutions can enhance cooperation.
Stay tuned! 🙏
At the World Bank’s Development Committee discussing the importance of trade for growth, job creation, poverty reduction and debt sustainability. With
@JuttaUrpilainen
, DSG
@AminaJMohammed
, Minister Wale Edun
@FinMinNigeria
, Minister Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa -of Bahrain, and…