Barometer: Europeans believe >outcomes in trade negotiations, economic partnerships =result working together at EU level rather than acting alone (79%); EU should diversify trade relations w/all countries to strengthen economic independence & support EU businesses (83%) ec.europa.eu/commission/p...

On 24-25 Nov, the European Union and the African Union will celebrate the 25th anniversary of a Partnership of equals, in Luanda, Angola. The EU is a top trading & foreign investment partner of African countries. EU MS FDI in 2022 was at Euro 279 billion - while only 46 b for the US, 41 b for China.

And here’s a deeper dive with the former NATO SG by @eurdraaitdoor.bsky.social (in EN). Stoltenberg explains why diplomacy (opening up, more trade etc) with Russia - unfortunately - did not work. Fall 2021 showed a strong military built up & an invasion was being prepared -> capacity + intention.

In Egypt, when I am asked why is there no Dialogue with Putin, I reply for a meaningful Dialogue you need trust. The Dutch @vpro.nl show a documentary ‘Facing War’ about former NATO SG Jens Stoltenberg and the challenges of the Alliance since February 2022 when Russia’s war on Ukraine started -1

Bij NL verkiezingen zijn 65 vrouwen verkozen, volgens een ‘Stichting Stem op een Vrouw’ analyse van de proces verbalen van stembureaus. Met 43,3 procent lijkt het ‘t hoogste percentage vrouwen in de Tweede Kamer sinds 1918, toen vrouwen voor het eerst mochten worden verkozen. Dankzij voorkeurstemmen

Sincere congratulations to all in Egypt who work hard on macro-economic stability and structural reforms to attract more and more investments. The EU partners with Egypt. Together we are stronger. x.com/raniaalmasha...

EU Sharm el Sheikh : transitional governance, recovery. reconstruction, making sure the ‘day after’ is a success, EU support to Palestinian Authority, long term stability, two-State solution, Israel & State of Palestine living side-by-side in peace & security www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/pre...

EU on Gaza : A real chance to end devastating war & the human suffering, forge a credible political path based on the two-state solution, Conference for the Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine and Implementation of the Two-State Solution r.newsletter.consilium.europa.eu/mk/mr/sh/1t6...

What a moment…when the 2025 @nobelprize.bsky.social Nobel Prize winner receives ‘the call’, a few minutes before the official announcement. Sincere congratulations dear Maria Corina Machado and all people you represent and fight for. x.com/nobelprize/s...

Felicitaciones, María Corina Machado, por recibir el Premio Nobel de la Paz. This award honours not only your courage and conviction. But every voice that refuses to be silenced. In Venezuela and across the world.

Local Sudanese organisers provide humanitarian support to committees affected by the war, showing the critical importance of access to lifesaving assistance in times of conflict and the power of everyday citizens to serve humanity in most difficult times. For Sudan, Gaza, Ukraine and beyond.

Egypt, Qatar, Jordan, Saudi Arabia a.o. have taken the lead in the region to get the Gaza peace plan 1st phase going. Many colleagues here in Cairo share sense of relief for people of Palestine & Israel. EU will do all we can to sustain efforts, end devastating war, work towards a political horizon

Important decision : Egypt to join the @wto.org Investment Facilitation for Development Agreement #WTOIFD. This is mutually supportive of our EU-Egypt work to improve the business climate, attract more #FDI, enhance our relations as Strategic Partners. www.facebook.com/share/p/1H2h...

EU on Gaza: ‘Transitional arrangements should pave the way for lasting, sustainable peace through credible pathway towards political horizon for Palestinian statehood & the 2-state solution, based on the principles endorsed by large majority UN Member States’ www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/pre...

SOTEU @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu : ‘Commission will do all it can on its own’ -> pause bilat support (not Yad Vashem & Israeli cs) propose sanctions violent settlers, partial suspension trade aspects EU-Israel Association Agreement. Gaza reconstruction, support Pal Authority, viable Palestinian State

Just spoke with IAEA Rafael Grossi, Iran FM Araghchi and Egypt FM Abdelatty. Today’s framework deal for resuming inspections of Iran’s nuclear facilities could mark a crucial step for nuclear diplomacy, provided there is rapid implementation by Iran. I thank Egypt for facilitating the process.

Next Multiannual Financial Framework : A budget focused on EU priorities: competitiveness, defence, security, decarbonisation, sustainability, economic, social, territorial cohesion; More flexibility; Simpler, more streamlined and harmonised EU financial programmes; tailored to local need ->

The mandate of United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon UNIFIL established in 1978, has been renewed unanimously, one final time. The complete end to all violations of Lebanese sovereignty are essential conditions for the country’s security and prosperity. This goes for all countries in the region.

On behalf of the EU Delegation to Egypt & LAS @euinegypt.bsky.social I extended today my best wishes to Mykola Nahornyi, Ambassador of Ukraine to Egypt, to mark the country's Independence Day. With the greatest and deepest admiration for the unbreakable courage and spirit of all Ukrainian people.

Yes - just listened to BBC Weekend’s item on how Denmark is protecting + stimulating the Art of Reading - for all books or only Danish reading? - though language does not really matter - its important to Read, its abt developing critical thinking, learning languages. Look at Iceland, Italy, Ukraine

@tomfletcherun.bsky.social @unocha.org @wfp @who @unicef : The UN has now officially declared famine in Gaza, the first in the Middle East. Half a million people are in a catastrophic condition. 500 000 people.

What a joy when reconnecting w/ @maryfitzger.bsky.social last week & the first author & book coming to our minds was ‘Chronicles of a #Cairo Bookseller’ by Nadia Wassef, which I happened to have in my bag as this year’s re-reading ‘annual leave companion’ #enlightening #bookstore #Diwan #fascinating

I met Sonallah Ibrahim in 1985 during a student trip & an exchange in Café Riche with novelists, glued to our chairs listening to Egypt’s intellectuals. Also met Ra’ouf Mus’ad, now settled in The Netherlands. I always kept following SI’s path. And was hoping we would meet in 2025. RIP dear Sonallah

I met Sonallah Ibrahim in 1985 during a student trip & an exchange in Café Riche with novelists, glued to our chairs listening to Egypt’s intellectuals. Also met Ra’ouf Mus’ad, now settled in The Netherlands. I always kept following SI’s path. And was hoping we would meet in 2025. RIP dear Sonallah

In Egypt, many love to spend summer time on the North Coast or Sahel. It is considered that time and place of the year for recharge, being amongst friends, enjoying the exceptional sea water and pleasant weather. We took our time to go back to history and read up on the military campaigns in the -1

‘The heroes who made me’ @financialtimes.com columnist @simonkuper.bsky.social in the Dutch @vprozomergasten.bsky.social : Nelson Mandela as president of South Africa in 1995, visiting the self-anointed white Afrikaner homeland Orania, which wanted autonomy within the newly Black-ruled country -1

On 28 July Cssr Dubravka Šuica represented the EU at the New York Conference www.un.org/unispal/high... A 7-page Declaration called for an end to the war, offering a comprehensive framework, addressing urgent humanitarian needs, solutions for security &governance in Gaza ec.europa.eu/commission/p...

1 August 1975 : I was almost 10, remembering my father clustered to our prehistoric TV watching and commenting on leaders signing up to the Helsinki Final Act -closing three years of negotiations between hostile blocs which in fact started in 1956 -with indeed the help of neutral and non-aligned -1

Diplomacy is the only way to get to peace and security to the Middle East region. The EU will continue engaging with the parties and our partners to find a peaceful solution at the negotiating table.

The EU stands in full solidarity with the people of Belarus and remains steadfast in supporting their pursuit of democracy and freedom

EU has for long engaged diplomatically 2 find a negotiated solution 2 the Iran nuclear issue, incl. as coordinator 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action negotiations. EU key security priority= to ensure through diplomacy that Iran doesn’t acquire a nuclear weapon www.eeas.europa.eu/delegations/...

On behalf of @euinegypt.bsky.social wishing all who observe a blessed and peaceful Eid Adha Mubarak 🇪🇺🇪🇬

A fantastic election for Latvia and for the EU with a special thanks to Minister @baibabraze.bsky.social - counting on #LatviaUNSC pivotal work on peace and security

‘Trust in the EU’ by EU citizens has grown over the past 4 consecutive years. At it highest point ever. Also 81 percent support a common defense and security policy, the highest proportion backing EU-wide defense measures since 2004. #Eurobarometer

For our Arabic speaking audience : our @euinegypt.bsky.social spokesperson/press officer Rasha Serry explains in detail the European Union role in migration management in Egypt -to clarify previous information discussed in the same #MBCMASR programme by TV presenter Amr Adib youtu.be/t4tLpZYIkyw?...

When will all the urgent calls, by the United Nations, the European Union, and again today at the Arab League Summit in Bagdad, all appeals for an urgent and permanent ceasefire in Gaza be heeded? Let us in. Let us work.

One important part of my Alexandria visit and talks with our many colleagues, contractors and partners is indeed the Abu Qir metro line. Follow our engagement on our website and different EU Delegation social media outlets @euinegypt.bsky.social

#Tirana #EPC : ‘Europe is wide awake, we know we must leap forward: close the innovation gap, boost our competitiveness, build our resilience, widen and deepen the network of partnerships around the world… This is why the European Political Community was created, to preserve peace on the continent’

Such an inspiring Open Day 2025 at the EEAS celebrating 75 years of Europe Day. See for our celebrations in Cairo yesterday evening, an event of joy and hope : www.eeas.europa.eu/delegations/...

An important 'moment of peace' in the region and a big day in Turkiye. The Kurdistan Workers’ Party PKK decided to dissolve and lay down arms, ending 40 years of conflict.

9 May - Europe Day 👇

Millions of Europeans draw inspiration from the Church's enduring commitment to peace, human dignity, mutual understanding among nations…We are confident Pope Leo XIV will use his voice on the global stage to promote shared values & encourage unity in the pursuit of a more just & compassionate world

@kajakallas.bsky.social & @hadjalahbib.bsky.social Our message is clear: humanitarian aid must never b politicised/militarised. Using aid as tool of war = prohibited under International Humanitarian Law. Aid must reach civilians in need. Israel to act on basis of UN 2720 ec.europa.eu/commission/p...

Europe Day, 9 May is approaching. We will celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Schuman Declaration with Friends of the EU in Egypt & listen to our Anthem ‘Ode to Joy’ - watch how Beethoven’s masterpiece Symphony no. 9 inspired people in Chile, China, Japan, East Germany youtube.com/watch?v=QFRo...

At the opening of today’s NewSpace Africa Conference in Cairo, I shared most profound condolences with all mourning the passing of Pope Francis “There can be no peace without freedom of religion, freedom of thought, freedom of expression and respect for the views of others (4-20-25)." #PopeFrancis

‘The truly civilised man is marked by empathy’ Malcolm Kerr - AUB President - www.cnn.com/2025/03/05/p...

Watched together with youngsters the 1981 high school experiment ‘The Wave’ answering the question ‘how could one sit back and say ‘we did not know about it’ (Nazi Germany) Key phrase: ‘You traded your freedom for the luxury of feeling superior’ en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Thi... youtu.be/D55LkspO5ZU

When I was w/friends in Ain Sokhna I explained Operation Aspides, Greek for “shield”, we launched Febr 2024 in response to Houthi attacks on shipping Gulf of Aden, Red Sea, Suez Canal; it provides close protection commercial ships, intercepts strikes on them, monitors & assesses potential threats 👇

EU working together with the Council of Europe on media freedom. Below important @bsky.app accounts to follow 👇

Today an important vote took place at the EP, adopting macro-financial assistance MFA for Egypt in the form of loans worth €5 billion; a short-term loan - €1 billion and a regular loan - €4 billion disbursed in three instalments. Negotiations between Council & Parliament are expected to start soon.