The very best of wishes to the extraordinary Nancy Pelosi upon her retirement!

Excellent round of discussions on the Sahel in Stockholm. Thank you to the Swedish Ministry of Foreign Affairs for all the arrangements and hospitality. And I still had a little time for a beautiful walk around central Stockholm.

At the Manama Dialogues discussing the challenges of the Sahel.

Com o PM Braima Camará e o Ministro de Negócios Estrangeiros Carlos Pinto Pereira em Bissau. Matéria de conversa nunca falta. Obrigado pela hospitalidade ! 🇬🇼 🇪🇺

Conversa de grande interesse e utilidade com o Presidente Umaro Sissoco Embaló sobre as complicadas dinâmicas do Sahel. A Guiné-Bissau é um parceiro muito relevante para a UE na África Ocidental, que por sua vez é uma região de importância geoestratégica para a UE.

On this day in 1956, as Soviet tanks took the streets of Budapest, the brave people of Hungary rose up in defiance of oppression and foreign domination. As Hungary remembers the heroes of the 1956 Revolution, let us also commemorate those who fight today for their freedom and their independence.🇭🇺

Desmascarando a burqa: certeiro e lúcido artigo de @amilcarcorreia.bsky.social no @publico.pt de hoje. Estamos a entrar por péssimos caminhos. www.publico.pt/2025/10/20/o...

Many thanks to our Egyptian hosts at the Aswan Forum, for creating excellent conditions for constructive dialogue with many relevant interlocutors on the Sahel. Among them, Ministers Abdelatty (Egypt), Diop (Mali) and Traore (Burkina Faso)

We also contribute to Africa’s efforts to achieve sustainable food & water security in the face of climate change.🇪🇺🇿🇦 @aneichhorst.bsky.social @joaocravinho.bsky.social

Very encouraging discussions on regional and international efforts regarding the Sahel. Great to exchange with 🇸🇱 Sierra Leone and ECOWAS President, Julius Maada Bio, 🇹🇬 Togo’s President Faure Gnassingbé, 🇨🇮 Ivory Coast Foreign Minister, Kacou Adom and 🇬🇭 Ghana Special Envoy for the Sahel Larry Lartey.

Honored to have taken part in the Aqaba Process meeting today in Rome, which had West Africa and the Sahel on the spotlight. Celebrating 10 years in 2025, this initiative of King Abdullah II of Jordan continues to mobilize the international community around the hard questions of our time. 🇯🇴🇮🇹🇪🇺

The Holy See 🇻🇦 plays a role in the Sahel - and it will continue to do so. Enriching exchange with Archbishop Paul Gallagher on the importance of staying engaged in the region through active dialogue and concrete support to the local populations.

The informational space in the Sahel is a major element of crisis but also of hope. Glad to have joined and contributed to such a great discussion on the topic, organized by the Danish Presidency of the EU @eu2025dk.bsky.social 🇩🇰, Fondation Hirondelle, and International Media Support.

Enhorabuena, María Corina Machado, por el Premio Nobel de la Paz. This recognition is a testament to your tireless work for justice. For your steadfast commitment to democracy, human rights, and your fight for freedom in Venezuela.

Excellent meeting of Special Envoys for the Sahel in Dakar 🇸🇳, co-organized with the Danish 🇩🇰 Presidency of the 🇪🇺. Productive discussions with the participation of international, regional and local actors, about how to contribute to peace, stability, security and development in the Sahel.

Excellente réunion des Envoyés Spéciaux pour le Sahel à Dakar 🇸🇳 , organisée avec la Présidence danoise 🇩🇰 de l’🇪🇺. Discussions productives, avec la présence des acteurs internationaux, régionaux et locaux, sur comment contribuer à la paix, stabilité, sécurité et développement du Sahel.

Enormously sad to learn of the death of Catarina Albuquerque. She was a rare and luminous person who used all her energies to give us a better world, defending human rights and above all as world leader for the right to water and sanitation. She made all the difference. Thank you Catarina.

Imensamente triste pelo falecimento de Catarina Albuquerque. Era uma pessoa rara e luminosa, que usou todas as suas energias para melhorar o mundo, na defesa dos direitos humanos e, sobretudo, na liderança mundial pelo direito à água. Foi uma mulher que fez toda a diferença. Obrigado Catarina.

In beautiful Budapest for very useful meetings on the Sahel with Minister of Defence Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky, National Security Advisor Marcell Biró and State Secretary for Foreign Affairs Tristan Azbej. And a very stimulating discussion with future diplomats at the Diplomatic Academy.

Yesterday we discussed #Africa's role in the global competition for #CRMs at the #WSF2025. With Kayode Fayemi, @joaocravinho.bsky.social, and James Kenny, we examined steps towards more strategic collaboration between European and African stakeholders. @ecfr.eu 🎥 Watch here: buff.ly/7INfNKf

We are at the @warsawforum.bsky.social today, hosting a discussion on Africa’s role in the global security and economic landscape. #WSF2025 @ecfr.eu 🗣️ Vera Songwe, Kayode Fayemi, @joaocravinho.bsky.social, and James Kenny 🎤 Moderation by Maddalena Procopio Join the livestream at 12:00 👇

Starting the day at the @warsawforum.bsky.social with great news from Moldova 🇲🇩 which has very very decisively chosen the European path, despite blatant and massive attempts to falsify the elections, destabilize the country and turn it against Europe. 🇲🇩 🤝 🇪🇺

Join the livestream of our panel discussion @warsawforum.bsky.social next week. We will explore Africa's role in the global geoeconomic power play. 📌 Mon, 29 Sep, 12:00 CEST 🎤 Vera Songwe, Kayode Fayemi, @joaocravinho.bsky.social, James Kenny, Maddalena Procopio #WSF2025 @ecfr.eu

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