Together, we support the region in addressing its major challenges through humanitarian engagement, development cooperation, and stabilization measures. Combating the structural causes of crises and creating sustainable stability is also in our interest. 3/3

Political dialogue and human security are key to promote long-term resilience and peace. As the largest bilateral donor, Germany deploys its country-specific programs where they have the greatest impact. 2/3

🇩🇪 and 🇪🇺 stand by the people of the Sahel. Together with 🇪🇺 and member states, we want to provide continuous and consistent support to the people, @aussenminister.diplo.de agreed today with EU Special Representative for the Sahel @joaocravinho.bsky.social 1/3

Lots of very interesting discussions and bilateral meetings in Dakar, at the retreat for Regional Economic Communities and Special Envoys. Thank you to @internationalidea.bsky.social for the invitation and excellent organisation.

Very pleased to be in Monrovia, Liberia 🇱🇷 Excellent meetings with Minister of Foreign Affairs Sara Nyanti, Justice Minister Oswald Tweh, members of the National Security Council and Senators from the Security Committee. Much common analysis and commitment to working together on regional challenges.

Another night of Russia’s relentless bombings struck civilian infrastructure and killed innocents. It also hit our EU Delegation in Kyiv. Our Delegation staff is safe.

Niger: L'UE appelle de nouveau a la libération de Mohamed Bazoum et des autres détenus pour des raisons politiques. La démocratie, les DH et l'État de droit sont des priorités dans l'action extérieure de l'UE. Déclaration appuyée par les 27 EM. europa.eu/!BQBQVk

Humanitarian, development, and dialogue efforts are fundamental to the security and well-being of Sahelian populations. Very insightful exchanges with @wfp.org Deputy Executive Director Carl Skau and members of Community of Sant’Egidio on how to work together in and for the Sahel.

Good discussions in Rome - the magnificent Eternal City, even in the middle of the summer heat - with Defence Minister Crosetto, Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs Maria Tripodi, and Prefetto Claudio Galzerano. Thank you for the excellent interaction.

Breve história da educação sexual em Portugal

España es una voz muy activa en la UE, comprometida con la paz, estabilidad, seguridad y la prosperidad del Sahel. Conversaciones muy productivas con los Ministros José Manuel Albares y Margarida Robles hoy en Madrid. @jmalbares.bsky.social @defensagob.bsky.social‬ @exterioresgob.bsky.social‬

➡️ La estabilidad del Sahel, clave para la seguridad de España y Europa. Robles se reúne con el Representante especial de la #UE para el Sahel, @joaocravinho.bsky.social, destacando la importancia de mantener el foco de atención sobre esta zona de África y de colaborar con países como Mali.

Me he reunido en Madrid con el Representante Especial de la UE para el Sahel @joaocravinho.bsky.social. Hemos hablado de la situación en el Sahel y en África Occidental, regiones prioritarias para la política exterior de España y la UE. Trabajamos juntos por su estabilidad y prosperidad.

Free and fair trade drives prosperity, creates jobs and strengthens supply chains. Tariffs are taxes. They fuel inflation, create uncertainty and hinder economic growth. We will continue to build strong trade partnerships worldwide.

A very good day in Addis Abeba. Meeting with AU Commission Chairperson M. Youssouf, together with my colleagues Annette Weber and Javier Niño Perez, with Deputy Chairperson Selma Haddadi, with Commissioner Bankole, and with EU heads of mission. Many convergences and useful interactions!

Heureux d’être à Nouakchott. Merci Ministre Merzoug pour l’aimable accueil et l’excellente discussion sur les enjeux et les dilemmes du #Sahel.

Very good exchange of views this morning on the elements of a renewed EU approach to the Sahel with MEPs from the AFET, SEDE, and DEVE Committees at the European Parliament @europarl.europa.eu. Looking forward to continuing this dialogue.

Pleased to meet today with President Julius Bio of Sierra Leone, who has just been appointed Chair of ECOWAS. Excellent conversation on the challenges of the Sahel. @ecowas.bsky.social

Não irei votar em Luís Marques Mendes para Presidente, mas ele prestou um importante serviço à democracia ao ser claro e concreto sobre a posição que Portugal deve assumir para promover a paz no Médio Oriente: reconhecimento da Palestina e suspensão da parte comercial do acordo da UE com Israel.

Lídia Jorge, 10.06.2025

The European Union strongly supports the International Criminal Court, a cornerstone of international justice. The ICC does not stand against nations—it stands against impunity. We must protect its independence and integrity. The rule of law must prevail over the rule of power.

Just concluding an excellent visit to Vienna, including a meeting with Minister @beate.neos.eu, discussions in the Foreign Ministry, a lecture at the Bruno Kreisky Forum and a meeting at @unodc.bsky.social. As always, I leave Vienna looking forward to next visit.

Thank you very much Minister @beate.neos.eu for very useful discussions and for Austria’s commitment. They are very much appreciated.

Riche et forte interessante échange à Rabat avec le Ministre Nasser Bourita sur les dynamiques et perspectives du Sahel.

To mark the launch of my Facebook page (facebook.com/share/192Wif9fJd), I have started a video series - “60 Seconds with the EU Special Representative for the Sahel” - to share my work, missions, and ideas for the EU and the Sahel. See the first episode! #AUEU25

The EU-Mercosur agreement is a game-changer for our economies. But beyond that, it sends a powerful message to the world: trade should be used to build bridges and prosperity—not walls and poverty.

Israel/Palestine — Read the statement by HR/VP @kajakallas.bsky.social on the occupied Palestinian territory: europa.eu/!4nXrtT

Just wrapped up 2 enriching days in Warsaw with the EU and Like-minded’s Special Envoys for the Sahel. Productive discussions and contributions towards a renewed EU approach to the region. Thank you @polandmfa.bsky.social for hosting! Photos by The Chancellery of the Prime Minister/PAP S.A.

Many thanks @radek-sikorski.bsky.social for a very useful meeting, and for hosting Special Envoys for the Sahel in the context of the Polish Presidency of the EU.

A torrente de notícias diárias de atrocidades e crimes de guerra israelitas em Gaza é absolutamente intolerável. O novo governo português deve avançar imediatamente com o reconhecimento da Palestina, algo que já devia ter ocorrido em maio de 2024. É única forma possível de criar uma dinâmica nova.

Uma bela história, de vez em quando surgem boas notícias. Há que apreciá-las, são uma boa fonte de meditação. www.tsf.pt/7045253611/p...

In Prague for the Africa Day of the Czech Foreign Ministry. Excellent initiative, good discussion. And who doesn’t like coming to Prague? Thank you to Minister Jan Lipavsky and all his team.

Dialogue with our African partners is key - and the Sahel is a region of strategic importance to both continents. Great discussions today with many Ministers from African countries #AUEU25

Africa and Europe came together today in Brussels at a time of profound transformation in both continents on how to chart our joint future, including on peace and security, prosperity, and mobility.

Ministerial Europa-África hoje em Bruxelas, a preparar a Cimeira que terá lugar ainda este ano. São tempos de mudança, há que reinventar e mudar de paradigma se quisermos dar nova força a esta relação imprescindível para ambos os lados. www.dn.pt/internaciona...

Excelentes notícias da noite eleitoral na Roménia, e boas perspetivas para a segunda volta das presidenciais na Polónia. Nem tudo vai mal na Europa! Mas em Portugal não há que mascarar a realidade: temos a mesma configuração de instabilidade governativa que em França. Há quem festeje sem perceber.

De Bruxelas para o Mundo, na @pt.rfi.fr, falei sobre a minha missão de contribuir para a definição de uma abordagem 🇪🇺 renovada para o Sahel e o passado, presente e futuro das relações UE-África, em vésperas de nova Ministerial UA-UE #AUEU25 rfi.my/BedL

Ma deuxième visite au Burkina Faso: bonnes réunions avec le Premier Ministre Jean-Emmanuel Ouédraogo et le Ministre de l’économie et des finances Abdoulaye Nacanabo.

People are being starved. Govt of Israel, lift your blockade now. The proposed plan violates humanitarian principles. It’s rejected by UN agencies & humanitarian partners. Humanitarian aid must never be politicised or militarised. A political solution is the only way forward.

Une très bonne visite à Dakar avec d’excellentes discussions avec la Haute Représentante du Président Aminata Touré, le ministre des forces armées, le SG du Ministère Affaires Étrangères, et l’envoyé spécial pour le #Sahel. C’est toujours un plaisir de visiter le Sénégal 🇸🇳🇪🇺

A day of dialogue in Brussels, in the morning with EU Member States, in the afternoon with the ambassadors of West African countries. In both cases, the discussions were rich and fruitful. #Sahel

Une journée de dialogue à Bruxelles, Le matin avec les États membres de l’UE, l’après-midi avec les ambassadeurs des pays de l’Afrique occidentale. Discussions riches et fructueuses, dans les deux cas.

Há anos que falamos disto. Criar e melhorar as interligações elétricas e de gasodutos com Marrocos e França é essencial para a segurança energética de Portugal e de Espanha. Ontem tivemos a demonstração prática. É fundamental acelerar o gasoduto #Barmed. Autonomia estratégica europeia também é isto.

Warm congratulations to Mark Carney for winning the elections in #Canada. The EU and Canada have a long and close partnership. We are allies and strong trade partners. We share the same values, and attachment to the #UN Charter and the rules-based international order.

Constructive discussions between EUSR @joaocravinho.bsky.social and Foreign Minister @baibabraze.bsky.social in Riga on 🇪🇺 engagement in the Sahel. Perspectives and experiences from the Baltic States are integral to our collective approach.

EUSR @joaocravinho.bsky.social met with Latvia’s President @edgarsrinkevics.bsky.social in Riga 🇱🇻 to exchange views on 🇪🇺 policy for Africa, especially the Sahel. Adapting to complex geopolitical realities requires a new approach, drawing on the diverse history and experiences of the European Union.

@harvard.edu, and in Portugal @istecnico.bsky.social, have done their duty as self-respecting academic institutions, attached to the values of truthful and rigorous scholarship. All universities share this perspective in theory, but now we shall see which are prepared to stand up for their beliefs.

Interesting discussion on food security in the Sahel and West Africa, a major driver of instability. Important to avoid both the « cavalier seul » approach and dependence on aid. Consensus about the need to rethink policies. Thank you to @oecd-swac.bsky.social for organizing this stimulating event.

El objetivo del nuevo enfoque de la UE para el Sahel que prepara @joaocravinho.bsky.social: encontrar intereses compartidos que permitan cooperar. Además de dialogar con las juntas militares, apuesta por buscar nuevos instrumentos de cooperación para el desarrollo www.europapress.es/nacional/not...