Good call yesterday with Keir Starmer. We discussed the situation in the Middle East and the Strait of Hormuz. Iran’s actions are putting global economic stability at risk. We will work with our partners to ensure freedom of navigation can resume as soon as possible.

Today President @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu became the first Commission President and one of only a few international leaders to address the Australian Parliament. With our new trade deal and Security and Defence Partnership, our partnership is stronger than ever.

A momentous day in the EU-Australia mateship. President @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu and PM @albomp.bsky.social have agreed: ▶️An ambitious free trade agreement ▶️A Security and Defence Partnership ▶️Launch of negotiations to associate Australia to Horizon Europe More info ➡️ link.europa.eu/8cFfNW

And even though we live in different hemispheres, we are ready to join forces to defend them. In a time of global turbulence, I’m here to take our partnership to the next level. We need to. And we want to.

We believe in the power of openness and partnership. We believe that prosperity is driven by free and fair trade. We believe that peace is built on rules, and that our security is interconnected.

🇦🇺 Dear PM Albanese, thank you for your warm welcome to Canberra today. Europe and Australia share the same vision of the world – even though worlds apart.

President @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu will travel to Australia between 23 and 25 March. She will visit Sydney and Canberra, where she will meet Prime Minister @albomp.bsky.social. In times like these, it is key to strengthen ties with trusted partners like Australia.

Our priority is to ensure energy security for all European citizens. In this sense, we will continue to work with the concerned parties on alternative routes for the transit of non-Russian crude oil to the countries of Central and Eastern Europe.

The EU has offered Ukraine technical support and funding. The Ukrainians have welcomed and accepted this offer. European experts are available immediately.

Following the renewed Russian strikes on January 27 on the Druzhba pipeline, leading to the interruption of crude oil supplies to Hungary and Slovakia, we have engaged in intense discussions with Member States and Ukraine at all levels to restore the flow of oil to Hungary and Slovakia.

Statement with @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu on the Druzhba pipeline ↓

Next week, President @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu receives the UN Secretary-General António Guterres and participates in the European Council summit, with a special focus on Ukraine, the situation in the Middle East and Europe's competitiveness. Full agenda ➡️ link.europa.eu/6rG3CV

We agreed to work closely with partners in the region to prevent broadening of the conflict and restore stability.

Enforcing the oil price cap will help stabilise markets and limit Russia’s revenues. This is not the moment to relax sanctions on Russia. We both welcomed today’s decision by the IEA to make 400 million barrels of emergency reserve oil available to ease tensions in global energy supply.

Thank you Emmanuel Macron for organising a call with G7 partners to discuss a coordinated response to the concerning situation in Iran and the Middle East. We are focused on minimising the impact on security and the global energy market.

Speech by President von der Leyen at the EP Plenary debate on the conclusions of the European Council meeting of 18 December 2025 and a stronger and more sovereign Europe amid rising geopolitical tensions and continuous threats to the rules-based order

Geopolitical shocks can - and must - be an opportunity for Europe. The seismic shift underway makes it both possible & necessary to build a new European independence. From security to the economy. From defence to democracy. Europe is gathering speed. → link.europa.eu/6qt6hC

Today is truly a historic day with the signature of a landmark agreement - EU-Mercosur!

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Statement by President von der Leyen with Brazilian President Lula da Silva ↓ link.europa.eu/3nqkNk

We all want peace for Ukraine. For this, Ukraine must be in a position of strength. Today we table our proposal for a €90 billion loan for 2026 and 2027. For a strong Ukraine on the battlefield and at the negotiating table. → link.europa.eu/QrBXHy

Today’s Council decision to support the EU-Mercosur deal is historic. Europe is sending a strong signal. We are serious about creating growth, jobs and securing the interests of Europeans consumers and businesses.

Today, we made history with the first-ever EU-Jordan Summit. You can find our Joint Statement here → link.europa.eu/JD6kJj

Cyprus captures what is best about Europe. Our ability to combine tradition with innovation. Drawing strength from history as we shape the future. Together with @cy2026eu.bsky.social, we will work to boost Europe’s autonomy, preparedness and competitiveness. → link.europa.eu/9bchdD

Europe is ready to keep working with Ukraine and our US partners to consolidate this progress. Paramount to this effort is to have ironclad security guarantees from day one.

We had a good, one-hour-long call with President Trump, President Zelenskyy and several European leaders to discuss their meeting today on peace negotiations. There was good progress, which we welcomed.

We have just touched base with several leaders ahead of tomorrow’s meeting between President Trump and President Zelenskyy on peace talks.

A look back at 2025: Competitiveness and solidarity have been the guiding priorities for the European Commission

We gathered today with a clear objective: to address Ukraine’s pressing financing needs. We delivered. 90 billion euro for the next two years through EU borrowing on the capital markets ↓ link.europa.eu/6qdC4G

Speech by President von der Leyen at the European Parliament plenary debate in preparation of the European Council meeting of 18-19 December 2025, in particular the need to support Ukraine, transatlantic relations and the EU's strategic autonomy ↓ link.europa.eu/c3v4XG

Good meeting in Berlin tonight. We are seeing real progress thanks to the alignment between Ukraine, Europe and the US. Ukrainians are bravely defending their independence every day. They deserve a peace worthy of their courage ↓ link.europa.eu/b9QprF

It's Europe that must decide who comes to us and in what circumstances. Not the traffickers. So we're working with partners. To prevent illegal journeys Break the smugglers business model And better inform and warn those targeted by the smugglers. link.europa.eu/ypR7TW

Statement by President von der Leyen on the provisional agreement on the phasing out of Russian fossil fuels under REPowerEU ↓ link.europa.eu/tykVJf Our press release ↓ link.europa.eu/PhgHqQ

Festvortrag von Präsidentin von der Leyen beim Gedenksymposium für Professor Schwartz ↓ link.europa.eu/yKdNgX

With the work done in Geneva as Europeans, and with Ukraine and the US, we now have a starting point. I will outline some of the core priorities of Europe going forward ↓ link.europa.eu/jj4cqH

Statement by President von der Leyen following the Call of the Coalition of the Willing ec.europa.eu/commission/p...

Statement by President @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu following the EU leaders' meeting on Ukraine ↓ link.europa.eu/Hky37c

Working very hard to secure a positive outcome of COP30 in Brazil. In the margins of G20, we work to cross the finish line with a successful result. One that matches the scale of the challenges facing our planet. We want to make Bélem a success. We are with you, @lulaoficialbluesky.bsky.social.

We welcome the continued US efforts to bring peace to Ukraine. The initial draft of the 28-point plan includes important elements that will be essential for a just and lasting peace. We believe therefore that the draft is a basis which will require additional work. link.europa.eu/FCPdy6

Press statement by President von der Leyen at the EU-South Africa leaders' meeting ↓ link.europa.eu/RhvtvH

Full room for the presentation of our defence package today. Bringing the EU one step closer towards a 'Military Schengen' and boosting disruptive innovation in the military area. Our press release ↓ link.europa.eu/FFdWvC

Speech by President von der Leyen at the European Parliament plenary debate on the conclusions of the European Council meeting of 23 October 2025 ↓ link.europa.eu/b4jbrF

Se souvenir, pour que la mémoire vive.

We all want a budget that ensures Europe’s agency in a fast-changing world. As priorities evolve, we are introducing a mechanism for the Parliament and Council to decide on them together. Boosting Europe’s ability to act and react. And our democracy. → link.europa.eu/rxc33h

Two years ago, the world made a bold commitment. To triple renewable energy capacity and double energy efficiency by 2030. We have good news. 95% of new energy capacity worldwide comes from renewables. We are moving ever faster towards these goals ↓ link.europa.eu/h4RVrW

Interview with President von der Leyen at COP30 in Belém ↓ t.co/MCKS1cTzcT

Belém must be the COP that delivers. Delivers on tripling renewables & doubling energy efficiency by 2030. Delivers for the countries vulnerable to climate change. Delivers robust climate finance and carbon pricing. Europe will play its part ↓ link.europa.eu/Wv479K

COP in Belém - Working together for the climate. Opportunity to exchange views with Leaders and key actors across the world.

Good discussions at EUCO, starting with Ukraine. Europe and its partners will keep the pressure high on Russia. And stand by Ukraine for as long as it takes. The Commission will present options for the Reparations Loan and take the work forward. link.europa.eu/NFDFdb

Speech by President von der Leyen in the European Parliament plenary debate on the Commission Work Programme 2026 ↓ link.europa.eu/wNGnwX Press release on the 2026 Work Programme ↓ link.europa.eu/tBj4wR