Ursula von der Leyen
@vonderleyen
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President of the @EU_Commission. Mother of seven. Brussels-born. European by heart. 🇪🇺
Joined July 2019
Russia is using cold as a weapon of war. But Ukraine's resistance is remarkable. And Europe's solidarity remains as strong as ever. We are rebuilding Ukraine's energy grid and improving its protection. We are supporting Ukraine through this winter.
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From hybrid threats to demographic pressure and economic impact. Our Eastern regions bordering Russia, Belarus and Ukraine are facing a multitude of challenges. We must support these regions and show our solidarity. Because our security lies in their strength, resilience and
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Good meeting with @LindseyGrahamSC and a bipartisan delegation of US Senators. Now is the time to raise the costs of Russia’s war higher than ever. To bring Putin to the negotiating table with genuine intent. Sanctions work. And they work best when coordinated. Europe’s
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Five European nations have determined that Russia poisoned Alexei Navalny. This was a cowardly act from a frightened leader. Russia has long acted as a terrorist state, relying on terrorist methods. 
Poisoning political opponents.
Silencing journalists.
Invading peaceful
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Always great to meet @jonasgahrstore Challenging times are faced by partners together. This is why we need the EU-Norway partnership to grow stronger than ever. We are now deepening our cooperation on the Arctic and Arctic security, both bilaterally and as partners in NATO.
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We value our longstanding good cooperation with the Iraqi Kurdistan Region, I told @IKRPresident in the margins of MSC. We welcome your efforts on de-escalation in Northeast Syria, dialogue and humanitarian passage.
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Very good meeting with Dr. Sultan Al Jaber. We appreciate the United Arab Emirates’ engagement in hosting peace talks and supporting the reconstruction of Ukraine. We also discussed our bilateral relationship, which we are ready to take to the next level, especially by
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Good meeting with @Keir_Starmer in Munich. Europe and the UK share similar challenges - from intense geoconomic rivalries to threats to our security. it is natural that we work closer to protect our people and common interests. We had a successful summit last year - let's keep
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Europe and the UK should come closer together – on security, on economy or on defending our democracies. Ten years on from Brexit, our futures are as bound as ever. So, it is in our common interest to be ambitious about our partnership.
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A strong Europe steps up, takes on its responsibility. And brings its mutual defence clause to life. This is Europe’s meaning. But this commitment only carries weight if it is built on trust and capability. This is why we must be collectively ready.
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The Berlin format remains steadfast in their commitment to a free and sovereign Ukraine. We reaffirmed our readiness to provide strong security guarantees after the fighting ends, with a crucial US backstop and monitoring role. At the same time, European, US, and Ukrainian
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Europa stark machen: Seine enorme industrielle Kraft nutzen. Gezielt und gemeinsam in Rüstung investieren. Eng in und mit der @NATO und weltweiten Partnern zusammenarbeiten. So schaffen wir Sicherheit für Europa ↓
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We are living through a time of upheaval. So the @MunSecConf has never been more relevant. 2025 was the year old certainties fell away. 2026 is the year we confront reality. I’m here to talk about Europe’s independence moment. We are ready to take more responsibility for our
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At the next European Council, I will come with a ‘One Europe, One Market’ roadmap, across these five blocks. With concrete targets, with precise timelines. And with very concrete proposals that we can deliver on, and fast, in 2026. https://t.co/DSktubFnn8
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2026 is the year we shift gear. Across 5 blocks of work. 1) Simplification 2) One single market 3) Lower energy prices 4) AI-driven transformation 5) Strong Trade The direction of travel is clear ↓
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Congratulations, dear @miaamormottley, on your election to a third term as Barbados’ Prime Minister. You keep showing what it means to stand up for your people. From pushing on climate resilience and working to reform the global financial architecture. It's truly inspiring.
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We must also accelerate the uptake of industrial clean products made in Europe. This will be a central focus of the upcoming Industrial Accelerator Act. We will introduce specific EU content requirements for strategic sectors. This also includes low-carbon requirements in
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