🇪🇺🤝🇬🇧 Where there is a will, there is a
#deal
- we have one! It’s a fair and balanced agreement for the EU and the UK and it is testament to our commitment to find solutions. I recommend that
#EUCO
endorses this deal.
I take note with regret of the outcome of the vote in the
@HouseofCommons
this evening. I urge the
#UK
to clarify its intentions as soon as possible. Time is almost up
#Brexit
I am not one for farewells, so it is not goodbye but ‘au revoir’. Je suis amoureux de l'Europe et lui resterait fidèle. I will never cease to lend my voice and my heart to Europe.
@vonderleyen
, I wish you all the best. Passen Sie auf Europa auf. 🇪🇺
Muy triste por la muerte de mi amigo Manuel Marín, ex comisario español y padre del programa Erasmus. Un referente de la vocación europea de España. Un honor para mi haber compartido con él el honoris causa de la universidad de Salamanca. Mi más sentido pésame a su familia.
I will meet
@theresa_may
this evening in Brussels. I remain convinced that the
#Brexit
deal we have is the best - and only - deal possible. There is no room for renegotiation, but further clarifications are possible.
#Mercosur
#trade
deal done! A historical moment. In the midst of international trade tensions, we are sending a strong signal that we stand for rules-based trade. Largest trade agreement 🇪🇺 has ever concluded. Positive outcome for environment & consumers.
Je suis minute par minute l'incendie dont Notre-Dame de Paris est la proie. Notre-Dame de Paris appartient à l'humanité toute entière.
Quelle triste spectacle. Quelle horreur. Je partage l'émotion de la nation française qui est aussi la nôtre.
Our agreement provides meaningful clarifications & legal guarantees to the Withdrawal Agreement &
#backstop
. The choice is clear: it is this deal, or
#Brexit
may not happen at all. Let’s bring the UK’s withdrawal to an orderly end. We owe it to history.
It’s a bad day for world trade. US leaves us no choice but to proceed with a WTO dispute settlement case and the imposition of additional duties on a number of US imports. We will defend the EU’s interests, in full compliance with international trade law.
Mes pensées sont avec les victimes de la fusillade de Strasbourg que je condamne avec grande fermeté. Strasbourg est par excellence une ville symbole de la paix & de la démocratie européennes. Des valeurs que nous défendrons toujours. La Commission se tient aux côtés de la France
España celebra hoy los 40 años de su Constitución. 40 años de democracia, libertad y concordia. Y el principio del fuerte compromiso español con el proyecto europeo. ¡Felicidades!
#Constituci
ónEspañola
#40A
ñosDeConstitución
Midnight in Tokyo, 16:00 in Brussels. The
#EUJapan
agreement now applies to European products reaching Japan. And in a few more hours, to Japanese products reaching Europe.
#EUTrade
With the signature of the Economic Partnership Agreement with Japan we are making a statement about the future of free and fair trade. The agreement puts fairness and values at its core. There is no protection in protectionism – and there is no unity where there is unilateralism.
15 years ago on this day 10 countries took their rightful place in the heart of our Union. We seized the unique moment and reconciled Europe’s history with our geography. I remain an ardent fan of
#EUenlargement
🇪🇺.
🇨🇿 🇨🇾 🇱🇹 🇸🇰 🇸🇮 🇭🇺 🇪🇪 🇲🇹 🇵🇱 🇱🇻
Félicitations
@vonderleyen
! Endlich steht die erste Frau an der Spitze der
@EU_Commission
. This job is a huge responsibility and a challenge. I am sure you will make a great President. Willkommen zu Hause! 🇪🇺
Erinnern für die Zukunft. Today I am reminded how grateful I am to live on a peaceful continent. As we mark 80 years since the start of
#WW2
, we must remember that living up to Europe’s rallying cry - never again war - remains our eternal duty. L’Europe, c’est la paix.
It was with horror and profound sadness that I learnt of the terrorist attack on the
#ChristchurchMosque
. The European Union will always stand with
#NewZealand
and against those who heinously want to destroy our societies and our way of life.
Ce
#11Novembre2018
, nous marchons unis pour commémorer nos morts. La paix n’est jamais une évidence, il faut y travailler jour après jour. Cette ardente obligation est la raison d’être de l’Union européenne.
#Armistice100
It's done.
@EU_Commission
and
#Japan
finalised negotiations of the Economic Partnership Agreement between the
#EU
and Japan today - a powerful political signal to the world, keeping the flag of free and fair trade high:
It was with horror and sadness that I heard of the bombings in
#SriLanka
costing the lives of so many people. I offer my heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims who had gathered to worship peacefully or come to visit this beautiful country. We stand ready to support.
I am shocked by the brutal attacks in
#Halle
– on this day, Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the year in Judaism. My thoughts and prayers are with the families and friends of the victims. On this day we stand in solidarity with the
#Jewish
community.
I just spoke to the President of the Hellenic Republic P. Pavlopoulos and Prime Minister
@tsipras_eu
. I am deeply saddened for the loss of so many lives in this horrible tragedy. The
@EU_Commission
will spare no effort to help Greece and the Greek people.
I am moved beyond words at this memorial to tragedy. It serves as a bleak warning of the worst humanity is capable of. But through the darkest of days, I remain in awe at the power of regeneration, of this country, and of humankind.
#Kwibuka25
We will continue to defend an international rules-based multilateral system.
#EU
will always be at the heart of the global agenda for jobs and growth, fair and open trade, climate and the environment, gender equality and development aid.
#G7Charlevoix
On the 50th anniversary of the
#PragueSpring
, we pay tribute to the courage of those who stood defiant in the face of tanks and weapons. Freedom and the respect for human rights can never be taken for granted and need to be fought for every single day.
100 years on from the birth of an independent Czechoslovakia we celebrate today with all Czechs and Slovaks, friends united at the heart of Europe. Gratuluji k výročí! Gratulujem k výročiu! A century on the map of Europe may have changed but its spirit lives on. Congratulations.
In creating the
#euro
, we turned an improbable aspiration into a daily reality for millions of Europeans. The banknotes in our pockets are worth far more than the numbers written on them. They are the tangible symbol of a united Europe.
#ECBForum
Proclamation of European Pillar of
#SocialRights
is a landmark moment for Europe. Our Union has always been a social project at heart. It's more than just a single market and more than money. It's about our values and the way we want to live.
I have always fought for
#Greece
to remain at the heart of
#Europe
. With the conclusion of the stability support programme the Greek people begin a new chapter in their storied history. They will always find in me an ally, a partner and a friend.
Today's Europe has a lot to be proud of but we must never forget our past. On the 80th anniversary of
#Kristallnacht
we have a duty to remember what happened. Attacks on Jews are attacks on all of us– against our way of living, against tolerance & against our identity.
#9November
Following the tragic events in
#Genoa
, I express my deepest sympathy and sincere condolences to the families and friends of those who have died and to the Italian people.
My best wishes of strength and courage go to those involved in the rescue operations.
It was with deep sadness that I learnt of the passing of my old friend and inspiration,
#KoffiAnnan
. The world mourns a great leader and humanitarian. The greatest recognition we can give him is to keep his legacy and his spirit alive.
The 27th of January is a date marked in history by sorrow and grief. This day should remind us to be vigilant in the face of hatred, discrimination and dehumanisation.
#WeRemember
#notOnMyWatch
I have just spoken with
@markrutte
to get an update of the situation in
#Utrecht
. The
#EU
stands side by side with the
#Netherlands
and its people during these difficult times. My thoughts are with the wounded and their families.
Delighted to welcome
@vonderleyen
with open arms to the
@EU_Commission
today. A true European, we are on the same page when it comes to speaking up for 🇪🇺 interests.
Ich freue mich, Hand in Hand mit ihr zusammenarbeiten. Je lui souhaite le meilleur au l’
@Europarl_EN
.
Congratulations
@vonderleyen
! With today’s vote, the
@Europarl_EN
reaffirmed its unwavering trust in you & your team
#VdLCommission
. A new journey starts for you today. I know that under your leadership, we will see a stronger, greener and more digital 🇪🇺 I wish you all the best.
With
@mauriciomacri
,
#EU
and
#Mercosur
leaders we stand as proud co-owners of the
#trade
agreement between the 🇪🇺 and Mercosur. United, we delivered for our people and our businesses - 20 years to the day after negotiations began. Un dia historico.
Congratulations on your re-election, President
#Putin
. I have always argued that positive relations between the
#EU
and
#Russia
are crucial to the
#security
of our continent. Our objective should be to re-establish a cooperative pan-European security order.
With today’s
@Europarl_EN
strong backing for the EU-Japan 🇪🇺 🇯🇵 Economic Partnership agreement, the biggest trade agreement in the world will enter into force in February 2019. Good for European and Japanese companies and citizens. Good for multilateral rules-based
#trade
.
🇬🇷🇪🇺
@kmitsotakis
, I would like to congratulate you on your clear victory in the legislative elections. You know my personal attachment to Greece and its people who have endured so much over the last decade. The dignity, resilience & European commitment of Greeks commend respect.
Η δικιά μου Ευρώπη είναι αυτή που συμβόλιζε ο Διονύσης Αρβανιτάκης.
Καλό σου ταξίδι, φούρναρη της Κω που κάθε μέρα έδινες ψωμί στις πεινασμένες και ταλαιπωρημένες ψυχές.
The use of chemical weapons is unacceptable in any circumstances and must be condemned in the strongest terms. The international community has the responsibility to identify and hold accountable those responsible of any attack with chemical weapons.
#Syria
With PM
@AbeShinzo
, we have just concluded negotiations on reciprocal
#data
adequacy. The
#EU
and
#Japan
will create the world’s largest area of safe data flows. We are shaping global standards and upholding the fundamental right of
#dataProtection
.”
My sincerest congratulations
@MichaelDHiggins
. Your understanding of the power of words to hurt or heal, to empower or divide, is the mark of a true statesman. I wish you every success for the years ahead.
Happy anniversary Finland! 🇫🇮 Your nation can be proud of its top of the class achievements. Wishing you all the best for today's festivities.
@juhasipila
It is with great sadness that I learnt of the tragic death of Paweł Adamowicz. On behalf of
@EU_Commission
, I extend our deepest condolences.
Z wielkim smutkiem dowiedziałem się o tragicznej śmierci Pawła Adamowicza. W imieniu Komisji Europejskiej przekazuję wyrazy współczucia.
She is awake, the Sleeping Beauty of the Lisbon Treaty: Permanent Structured Cooperation is happening. I welcome the operational steps taken today by Member States to lay the foundations of a European
#DefenceUnion
. Our security cannot be outsourced.
Europe ranks among the safest and most equal places for
#women
in the world. The number of women in employment is at a historical high.
#Europe
is making progress but we must speed up change!
#InternationalWomensDay
The signature of the EU-Singapore agreements is a strong message by like-minded partners to defend and promote an international system based on rules, cooperation and multilateralism. The trade agreement will open up new opportunities for European workers, farmers and consumers.
Danke, merci, thank you to the excellent Directors-General of the
@EU_Commission
! Alleine sind wir nichts, zusammen sind wir alles. You did not cease to inspire me. Les institutions ne sont rien sans les hommes et les femmes qui les font vivre. 🇪🇺
I am deeply saddened by the passing away of Peter Sutherland. His contribution internationally to business, politics, migration and human rights will not be forgotten. He was a giant of Irish, European and international public life.
#EUTrade
: The
#EU
is now set to begin trade negotiations with
#Australia
and
#NewZealand
. The message is clear: Europe is open for business - we know that closing ourselves off to the world is neither good for business, nor good for the global economy.
With
#multilateralism
increasingly challenged, the European Union will continue to invest in the strength of an international rules-based order with a reformed
@UN
at its heart. This year's
#UNGA
a tangible proof of our commitment.
Felicidades
@sanchezcastejon
por su elección como Presidente del Gobierno de España. Confío en que el Gobierno español continuará contribuyendo de manera constructiva a una Europa más fuerte, unida y justa. España desempeña un papel muy importante en el proyecto europeo.
I have just sent a letter to
@eucopresident
recommending to the
#EUCO
#Article50
to find that decisive progress has been made in the negotiations on the orderly withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union.
#Brexit
Congratulations,
@KGeorgieva
on your nomination as Europe’s candidate for Managing Director of the
#IMF
. You have all of the qualities needed to make an effective contribution to the IMF’s mission. Честито!
Cyber operations by Russian military intelligence services undermine international law and the integrity of international organisations. The EU deplores these activities and will continue to strengthen its resilience in the digital domain.
The fall of the Berlin Wall was a milestone for world politics and the start of a new chapter, both for the continent of Europe and for me.
#MauerFall30
Delighted by the news of the imminent release of the 2 Greek soldiers detained in Turkey. As I said in Varna,Turkey has nothing to fear from its European neighbours. The EU will remain engaged in this strategic partnership. We want to see a democratic, stable & prosperous Turkey.
Delighted and honoured to be in
#Vilnius
to celebrate 100 years of Lithuanian independence. I am inspired by the strength of your nation and the courage of your people. And I am proud of your leading role in our
#Union
– long may it continue. Šimtmečio linkėjimai LIETUVAI!
#LT100
My sincere condolences to the families & friends of the victims and the Danish people. Lives were sadly cut short when people travelled back from the festive season. I commend the rescue services for their work & wish for a speedy recovery of the injured passengers.
@larsloekke
When I stand in Sibiu with 27 European leaders on Europe Day, the anniversary of the Schuman Declaration, I will do so proud of our past, but even more determined and hopeful for our future.
#FutureofEurope
Our contribution to the
#SibiuSummit
here:
On my way for 20th EU-China 🇨🇳 Summit in
#Beijing
, and 25th EU-Japan 🇯🇵 Summit in
#Tokyo
. EU🇪🇺 will expand strategic relationship with China and sign a landmark trade agreement with Japan.
#GlobalEU
#FutureofEurope