Ursula von der Leyen
@vonderleyen
President of the @EU_Commission. Mother of seven. Brussels-born. European by heart. 🇪🇺
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The images coming from Ceuta are unacceptable.
We cannot allow anyone to come to our Union without abiding by our rules.
Dangerous crossings must stop immediately. Smuggling networks must be dismantled. And returns must be swift, as our rules allow.
I tasked two Commissioners to support to control the situation.
@magnusbrunner is already working closely with Spain and is ready to travel to critical points.
He will work on additional operational support to Spain, including through Frontex.
@dubravkasuica is in contact with her Moroccan counterpart.
I am confident that our close partnership with Morocco will help deliver concrete results.
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AI is the most important technology of our time.
Europe wants to become the first AI Continent.
For advanced healthcare, for the transport sector and so much more.
European AI Gigafactories will provide the necessary computing power to make this possible.
Together with our Member States, we are funding their construction with up to €10 billion, which are set to unlock at least €20 billion in private investements across the EU.
Together, we are building our technological sovereignty.
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I want to offer my condolences to the families and loved ones of the victims of Russia’s latest attacks in the Kyiv region and in Sloviansk.
During the strikes, Russia has also destroyed Latvia’s Honorary Consulate.
Once again proving its complete disregard for diplomacy.
Europe stands in full solidarity with Latvia and Ukraine.
Russia is losing the war it started, and is increasingly targeting civilians in a desperate attempt to crush Ukraine’s spirit.
But Ukraine’s spirit is unbreakable.
And so is Europe’s resolve to support Ukraine’s defence.
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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 these products also fail to meet EU safety standards, putting consumers at risk.
Today's change is about restoring fairness for European businesses and better protecting our consumers.
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Welcome to Brussels @AndrisKulbergs!
We are joining forces on an ambitious, much-needed European security & defence agenda.
We also had a good discussion ahead the EUCO, particularly on the MFF.
And we stressed the importance to advance on common 🇪🇺 projects like Rail Baltica.
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The tide is turning for Ukraine.
The situation in 2026 is very different from 2025.
Ukraine is bravely holding the frontline.
Russia’s fatigue is openly showing.
That’s the time to double down on our support.
With the first disbursement of the €90 billion EU loan.
With a winter package to support Ukraine later in the year.
The G7 stands in support of a strong and sovereign Ukraine.
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Good exchange with European industry leaders at the ERT spring plenary this morning.
From strengthening our energy independence and completing our Single Market and trade - it’s clear that we are on the right track.
And we have the right preconditions for AI leadership.
Now, we need to accelerate and continue to deliver these benefits for our economy.
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Happy to join @SwedishPM & @narendramodi in Gothenburg.
Our 🇪🇺🇮🇳 agreement - the mother of all deals! - heralds a new era in our relations.
We're working hard to have it applied this year.
To fast-forward its benefits for our people & businesses ↓
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Today on #IDAHOT#, I want to send a strong message of support to the LGBTIQ+ community.
The EU stands with you.
For every person’s right to live and love openly.
And to be true to its authentic self.
Your journey and safety matter.
I will always be your ally.
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The @EU_Commission is PROUD🌈
Pride week is a celebration of love, identity, courage and community.
And every day of the year, we work hard to make Europe a space where everyone can live freely, openly, authentically.
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Excellent call with @LawrenceWongST.
Europe and Singapore are strong, reliable partners at a time when trusted partnerships matter more than ever.
Our trade relationship is thriving, and we explored ways to deepen it further.
- Stronger participation by Singapore in Horizon Europe.
- Closer cooperation on AI and semiconductors.
- Stronger ties between the EU and the CPTPP, including through a potential Digital Trade Agreement.
- Stronger ASEAN-EU ties as we approach the 50th anniversary of our relations in 2027.
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Congratulations Romania!
Your reform efforts are rewarded.
Let’s keep the momentum and make the best of #NextGenEU# in your country 🇷🇴
Today, we've endorsed a positive preliminary assessment of Romania's fourth payment request for €2.62 billion under the Recovery and Resilience Facility.
Romania has satisfactorily completed its 38 milestones and 24 targets.
#NextGenerationEU#
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Last night, Russia launched one of its longest and most relentless drone attacks against Ukraine.
Another night of death and destruction.
And the indiscriminate targeting of civilians.
While Russia openly mocks diplomatic efforts, we continue to strengthen Ukraine.
We are finalising a €6 billion drone support package.
And we keep the pressure on Russia’s war economy with ever tougher sanctions.
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As of now, already 5 people have been reported killed in Kyiv as a result of last night’s Russian attack. My condolences to their families and loved ones. Around 40 people have been injured in the capital, and another 7 in the Kyiv region. There are already 28 injured in Kharkiv. And two people have been injured in the Odesa region. In total, 180 sites have been damaged across the country, including more than 50 ordinary residential buildings.
A search and rescue operation is still ongoing in Kyiv’s Darnytskyi district. Efforts continue to find people under the rubble. More than 10 people are reported missing. All necessary services are also operating in the Obolonskyi district. And recovery efforts are underway after Russian strikes in the Poltava region. Overall, more than 750 personnel of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine and nearly 750 police officers have already been engaged across the country to eliminate the consequences of the attack. I am grateful to all who help the rescuers and the police
Also, earlier today, during a humanitarian mission in Kherson, the Russians twice attacked a vehicle of the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs with FPV drones, and the Russians could not have been unaware of which vehicle they were targeting. The Head of the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs and eight other staff members were inside. Fortunately, no one was injured. The mission personnel have been evacuated.
Even so, a significant number of missiles and drones were shot down during these attacks – the overall interception rate is over 93%. Of course, it needs to be higher. And of course, the most difficult challenge is defending against ballistic missiles. I thank everyone who is helping us with this. There must be a just response to all these strikes. And pressure on Moscow must be such that they feel the consequences of their terror there. It is important that global sanctions against Russia remain in place. Russia’s accountability for this war, and our sanctions pressure, must work at full strength. And it is also very important that the world does not stay silent about this terror and stands with Ukraine.
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Congratulations on receiving the Charlemagne Prize, dear Mario.
Well deserved, Mr Euro.
From Berlin to Barcelona by train.
Today cross-country journeys mean several bookings and risks if you miss a connection.
Let's change that.
With one ticket and full passenger rights all along your journey.
That‘s our new passenger package.
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The @EU_Commission is PROUD🌈
Pride week is a celebration of love, identity, courage and community.
And every day of the year, we work hard to make Europe a space where everyone can live freely, openly, authentically.
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Good meeting with @EESC_President Séamus Boland.
The EESC is the voice of civil society in Europe.
Together, we’ll work to defend democracy and deliver EU policies for people, especially the young and the most vulnerable.
From affordable housing to the fight against poverty.
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Tens of thousands of Ukrainian children taken by Russia remain separated from their country and loved ones.
We will not rest until every single one of them is reunited with their families.
With €50 million, we're putting concrete support behind our commitment.
Strengthening protection systems, providing education and ensuring justice for the stolen children.
The return of each child must be part of any peace agreement.
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Very grateful for the swift and efficient disembarkation of the Hondius ship in Tenerife.
My thanks to the Spanish government and all the authorities involved on the ground.
We are working hand in hand with Spain, @WHO and @ECDC_EU, organising evacuation flights.
We will spare no efforts in the EU and beyond.
Health comes first!
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Congratulations to @magyarpeterMP on becoming Prime Minister of Hungary.
This Europe Day, our hearts are in Budapest.
The hope and promise of renewal is a powerful signal in these challenging times.
We have important work ahead of us.
For Hungary and for Europe, we are moving forward together.
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It's Europe Day!
Today, we celebrate all that Europe stands for.
And we celebrate all of us, the citizens of Europe.
Because all together, we are Europe.
Happy Europe Day!
