Ursula von der Leyen

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Ursula von der Leyen

Ursula von der Leyen

@vonderleyen

President of the @EU_Commission. Mother of seven. Brussels-born. European by heart. 🇪🇺

Very good phone call with @KoretskyiUA. We will continue cooperating closely on reforms that move Ukraine’s EU accession process forward. Our Drone Deal will harness the EU’s industrial strength to produce Ukraine’s most innovative defence equipment at speed and scale. We also…
From lowering electricity prices. To adapting our carbon market to global realities. Our Electrification Action Plan is also our investment and independence plan. To decarbonise, innovate and lead by example.
Congratulations, Sergii Koretsky, on your confirmation as Prime Minister. We look forward to continuing our excellent cooperation with Ukraine. We are confident that you will place Ukraine's European integration at the heart of the country’s transformation effort. You can cou…
We will bring together the best of our drone ecosystems underpinned by a drone deal. Ukrainian ingenuity, tested every day on the battlefield. And EU industrial strength, able to produce at speed and at scale. We will reproduce the same with missiles.
Honoured to receive the Order of Europe. Ukraine's spirit is unique. And best described by the word 'Nezlamnist'. Unbreakable & indestructible. Stoic & unshakeable. It's the founding spirit of Europe. Because Ukraine is Europe.
Just arrived in Kyiv for my 11th visit to Ukraine in wartime. It’s a special moment. Ukraine has built a strong military momentum. The tide is turning. I will announce new initiatives to integrate our defence industries. So we can produce more, and faster. We will also discus…
I welcome the Council’s swift work in supporting the EU-Mexico interim Trade Agreement. Fast implementation means faster opportunities for trade and investment and tangible certainty for businesses, workers and citizens on both sides.
Congratulations on your confirmation as Prime Minister, dear @mindaugassink. A strong Lithuania means a strong Eastern flank for our Union. Our cooperation is crucial for Europe's security, competitiveness, and a budget matching these ambitions. I look forward to working close…
En ce 14 Juillet, j’ai une pensée particulière pour les victimes de l’attentat de Nice, il y a dix ans. Et pour leurs proches, dont le cœur reste lourd en cette date. Nous sommes avec vous aujourd’hui. Le temps peut apaiser certaines blessures. Il n’efface ni notre mémoire, n…
Aujourd’hui sur les Champs-Élysées, nous célébrons la liberté, héritage chéri de la France. Nous le savons ; il n’y pas de liberté sans défense. Pas de paix durable sans force de la préserver. Je remercie la France pour son engagement. Car l'armée française fait la force de…
Dear Nikos @Christodulides, it was good to see you in Paris. The EU is ready to do its utmost to support the UN’s efforts to solve the Cyprus issue, within the @UN framework and in line with the principles, values and legislation of the EU. Yesteday I designated EVP @RaffaeleFitto
🇪🇺 🇬🇧 Signed! The agreement that paves the way for the UK to join our €90 billion Ukraine Support Loan. This will give Ukraine access to a wider range of defence suppliers. So they can get what they need on the battlefield. Together, we are supporting Ukraine's brave resi…
In Paris for the meeting of the Coalition of the Willing. Ukraine has built strong military momentum. The tide is turning. The EU is fully playing its part with our €90 billion Loan. Today, we will also discuss how to protect Ukraine's skies from Russian drones and ballistic m…
Heartwarming to see the success of our 2nd Palestine Donor Group meeting today, with 65 participating countries and institutions. We have raised almost €900 million for early recovery in Gaza. The Team Gaza initiative is supported by 🇪🇺🇪🇸 🇩🇰 🇬🇧 🇩🇪 🇳🇴 🇫🇮 🇮🇹 🇳🇱…
We need age-appropriate restrictions on platforms. This is not about whether children can access social media. It is about when social media can access our children. For a safer start online for every child ↓
Good call with @antonioguterres. We can sense a renewed momentum to solve the Cyprus issue within the @UN framework and in line with the principles, values and legislation of the EU. The opportunity should be seized. We look forward to progress over the months to come. The Com…
Very sad news of the passing of His Highness the Father Emir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Than. My condolences go to his family and the people of Qatar. His vision and leadership helped shape modern Qatar. And it paved the way to the strong partnership that the EU and Qatar v…
My condolences to Senator Lindsey Graham’s family and loved ones. Senator Graham fought until the very end to support Ukraine’s fight for freedom and raise the cost of Russia’s war of aggression. He worked tirelessly to strengthen sanctions, in close coordination with the EU.…
Me entristecen las noticias que llegan de Almería y de otras regiones de España. Nuestros pensamientos están con las víctimas de estos incendios forestales y con sus familias. Todo nuestro apoyo a España y a los valientes bomberos y socorristas que están haciendo frente a esta…
Today, we are presenting a new sanctions regime against migrant smugglers and traffickers. We all have a common goal. To drive them out of business. And to save the lives of thousands of people who dream of a better life. We in Europe must be the ones to decide who comes to us…
Thank you, President @RTErdogan, for the warm welcome to Ankara. The EU and Türkiye are strategic partners, and we are committed to strengthening our relationship. In a more challenging world, our partnership matters more than ever. Türkiye has been an important partner in add…
Touchbase with @ZelenskyyUa at the NATO Summit. We are committed to helping protect the skies of Ukraine. More support is on the way for air defence and missile interception. Our teams are working closely to integrate our defence industries - to produce fast and “en masse”. W…
In a more dangerous world, the EU–NATO partnership is more important than ever. European states are investing heavily in their defence. Building stronger, combat-ready, interoperable forces. Strengthening Europe's defence industry. And delivering greater security, better jobs…
Finland stands strong. As we ramp up our collective capabilities, your country is leading the way, dear @alexstubb. From military strength to tech savviness. And preparedness across the board. From the Baltic to the Arctic, Finland makes Europe stronger.
Dear Volodymyr @ZelenskyyUa, it is good to see you in Ankara. Here, we are discussing the future of defence. And Ukraine has a great deal to contribute. This month, we have provided the first €4 billion of our drone package to further strengthen Ukraine's drone capabilities.…
What matters for Europe now: to accelerate the production of defence equipment. Here Europe and Ukraine will be stronger together by integrating our respective defence industries. Giving us speed, mass production and innovation ↓
In Ankara today with @NATO allies. We've entered a new era of European security. EU Member States are rearming to defend Europe and, at the same time, strengthen the Alliance. They are doubling down on their defence spending. Europe is re-energising its defence industrial bas…
Alors que des incendies ravagent le sud de la France, l'Europe se mobilise. Nous avons déployé quatre avions bombardiers d'eau de notre flotte RescEU. Ils arriveront aujourd'hui même depuis Chypre et la Suède pour renforcer les pompiers français autour de Perpignan. L'Europe s…
Last night, the Russian regime once again blindly attacked civilians from the air, with over 400 drones and missiles attacking the capital. Ukraine urgently needs more air defence. We will discuss it this week in Ankara at the @NATO Summit. Last week we provided the first €4 bi…
A Europa está com Portugal e os seus cidadāos que, uma vez mais, fazem face a devastadores incêndios florestais. 118 bombeiros e 45 veículos provenientes de 🇪🇸 chegaram ontem à noite. Hoje, aeronaves da #rescEU provenientes de 🇮🇹 e 🇪🇸 juntam-se à resposta. Isto é solida…
Today, we join our American friends in celebrating 250 years of independence. The Declaration of Independence gave birth to a new nation founded on the ideals of liberty and the pursuit of happiness. For 250 years, our transatlantic partnership has been shaped by our shared val…
Our list of priorities for the next EU budget keeps growing. We need the means to match our ambitions. We know it's a challenge. We also know Ireland has the pragmatic leadership skills to find a 🇪🇺 consensus ↓
At the innovation powerhouse that is @TyndallInstitut, Europe is closing a gap we have struggled with for too long. Moving from test to scale. From ideas to industry. That is how we strengthen Europe's competitiveness. The visit sets the tone for a great presidency.
Dia dhuit, Ireland 🇮🇪 Touchdown in Cork for the start of @Ireland2026eu Ireland has built one of the EU's most dynamic and innovative economies. You have a talent for breaking frontiers and brokering deals. Europe is lucky 🍀 to have Ireland leading at such a crucial momen…
We have a €52 million package to help strengthen your economy. And today, we table a proposal to make 80% of your exports to the EU tariff-free. This will help redirect products that today depend heavily on the Russian market towards the EU. It covers almost all of Armenia's f…
Armenia has made a sovereign choice. And for this you are facing significant economic pressure from Russia. When pressure mounts for our partners, we step up. We will strengthen and diversify Armenia’s trade and economy ↓
It is good to be back in Yerevan so soon. The recent elections have once again shown the strength of Armenia's democracy. Armenia is staying the course on reform and moving closer to Europe. So I'm here with a simple message: Armenia can count on us. Մենք ձեզ հետ ենք:
We support peace through connectivity. The EU will invest up to €200 million in transport, energy & digital links across the region. With this, we can leverage €2 billion in additional investment. To build bridges between countries and people ↓
📍Touchdown in Baku 🇦🇿 The EU believes in a bright future for the South Caucasus: connected, peaceful and prosperous. We want to help build that future. I'm also here to deepen the EU-Azerbaijan partnership. From trade to transport. From energy to the economy.
From today, customs duties apply to e-commerce parcels worth up to €150 entering the EU. 30 million Europeans work in retail; it's our our largest private-sector employer. And the surge in low-value online imports has put our retailers at an unfair disadvantage. Too many of th…
Today the EU eliminates tariffs on imports of US industrial products. This is good news for transatlantic trade. More predictability. More choice. Better prices for EU businesses and consumers. It's a commitment delivered under the EU-US Joint Statement. And a reminder that t…