As the ice retreats, the Arctic is moving ever closer to the centre of global geopolitics. Europe must be more proactive and more invested in the region. We are reviewing our Arctic policy to make it fit for our time. And we will keep partnering with like-minded nations with

We’ve entered an age of competitive geopolitics and geoeconomics. The global order is fraying. The Nordics stand right at the frontier of it. As Europe takes more security into its own hands, your role is central ↓

Security is about strengthening our defence capabilities. And not only. It’s also about building our energy independence. Accessing raw materials to power our economy. Our goal is preparedness - across the board. We have much to learn from you ↓

Thank you, dear @SwedishPM, for inviting me to the Nordic Leaders Meeting. I see the Nordic countries as the Polaris of Europe. You often show us the way forward. As we take greater responsibility for our common defence, your experience will guide all of Europe.

Europe stands in full solidarity with Lithuania in the face of the persistent incursions of helium smuggling balloons into its airspace. This is destabilisation. This is provocation. We call it by its name: a hybrid threat. We will not tolerate it. This is yet another reason

Touchdown in Stockholm and working dinner with @SwedishPM and Swedish companies. Europe is working hard on making more private capital available, so entrepreneurs can scale up in Europe. We are building a Savings and Investment Union learning from the positive experience of

Critical raw materials are the lifeblood of our industries. With RESourceEU, we will ensure our access to them. It’s our new plan for boosting our domestic production, joint purchasing, stockpiling, recycling and expanding our partnerships. We are taking decisive action.

This is an era of geoeconomics. And we must use our geoeconomic weight to protect our strategic sectors and supply chains. It’s a matter of national security. And Europe has what it takes to thrive in this new confrontational world ↓

The United Nations serves humanity. Today marks 80 years in this noble mission. The EU remains on your side, as the UN's largest collective supporter. Together, for a more peaceful and prosperous world.

We had a focused, productive meeting of the Coalition of the Willing. Pressure remains the only language Russia understands, and coordinated sanctions with our allies and friends are key to bringing Putin to the negotiating table. We discussed urgent energy support as winter

Our partnership opens new avenues for deeper cooperation in trade, investment & critical raw materials. We'll continue investing in transport & digital connectivity across your beautiful region. And work even more closely together to uphold regional stability and the

Welcome to Brussels, President Mirziyoyev! Uzbekistan is a partner of choice for Europe. We can rely on each other. In today’s world, this matters more than ever. We’re making good on our Samarkand Central Asia summit commitment. And launching a new, stronger 🇪🇺🇺🇿 partnership

What we do today will shape Europe’s security for the next decade. So we move forward on our Defence Readiness roadmap to 2030. With a 360° degree, pan-European approach. And fully aligned with NATO. We propose to come back every year with an Annual Defence Readiness Report.

Good discussions at EUCO, starting with Ukraine. Europe & its partners will keep the pressure high on Russia. And stand by Ukraine for as long as it takes. The Commission will present options for the Reparations Loan and take the work forward ↓

EU Member States have approved our 19th package of sanctions against Russia. We’re keeping the pressure high on the aggressor. For the first time we are hitting Russia’s gas sector - the heart of its war economy. We will not relent until the people of Ukraine have a just and

Appreciated this evening’s call with @SecScottBessent and the Treasury decision to sanction major Russian oil companies in the face of Russia’s lack of commitment to the peace process. With the imminent adoption of the EU’s 19th package, this is a clear signal from both sides

Just last week, the eyes of the world were on Sharm-El-Sheikh. President @AlsisiOfficial, I commend your crucial role in the agreement to end the Gaza conflict. Europe and Egypt both have a clear stake in stability, security and prosperity across the Mediterranean.

The partnership between the EU and Egypt is stronger than ever. And growing. From trade to skills, we’re investing in key pillars that shape our shared future. Step by step, we’re building a more prosperous, secure and connected Mediterranean home ↓