Dit alles na de wedstrijd België tegen de VS Tout cela après le match Belgique-États-Unis All after the Belgium vs. USA match

Happy Independence Day to the United States. We have been important partners for many years, and my wish is to continue and strengthen our partnership for the benefit of our societies.

Additionally, we have supported BiH Armed Forces with €35 million to boost domestic defence capacity. And we are exploring ways to provide even more. (2/2) Read my full speech here ↓ link.europa.eu/HP8gJ9

The EU will always support the security of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the stability of the region. Here at EUFOR Althea, we help strengthen the country’s defence capabilities. (1/2) Extract of my address to troops at EUFOR Althea ↓

It is good to be back in Yerevan so soon. The recent elections have once again shown the strength of Armenia's democracy. Armenia is staying the course on reform and moving closer to Europe. So I'm here with a simple message: Armenia can count on us. Մենք ձեզ հետ ենք:

We have a €52 million package to help strengthen your economy. And today, we table a proposal to make 80% of your exports to the EU tariff-free.

This will help redirect products that today depend heavily on the Russian market towards the EU. It covers almost all of Armenia's fresh fruit, vegetables and plants currently exported to Russia. link.europa.eu/vhGjNg

📍Touchdown in Baku 🇦🇿 The EU believes in a bright future for the South Caucasus: connected, peaceful and prosperous. We want to help build that future. I'm also here to deepen the EU-Azerbaijan partnership. From trade to transport. From energy to the economy.

We support peace through connectivity. The EU will invest up to €200 million in transport, energy & digital links across the region. With this, we can leverage €2 billion in additional investment. To build bridges between countries and people ↓ link.europa.eu/KXwymC

In addition, we're launching a €20 million peace-fostering programme, dedicated to border communities. Together, we can turn peace on paper into peace into practice. This is within reach.

The stability, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Bosnia and Herzegovina are of strategic importance to the EU. In Sarajevo today, I met with the Presidency and political leaders to discuss the situation ahead of the elections and the appointment of the next High Representative (1/2)

We also discussed the country’s broader EU ties, including economic cooperation. Support for EU accession remains at a near all-time high and continues to unite people across the country. Sustained reforms are the fastest and most effective way to advance the accession process. (2/2)

The EU's message to Bosnia and Herzegovina is clear. The EU will stand side by side with Bosnia and Herzegovina on its European path, supporting reforms, political stability, territorial integrity, and security. 🇪🇺🇧🇦

🇲🇪➡️🇪🇺 Today, we proposed how Montenegro will participate in the EU budget - contributing to it and benefiting from EU funding - once it joins our Union. Another milestone towards a stronger Europe.

We also addressed Russia’s war against Ukraine, the conflicts in the Middle East, and preparations for the NATO Summit in Ankara. Türkiye is making a significant contribution to protecting NATO’s Eastern Flank. (2/2)

Türkiye is a key partner on security, migration, and energy, as well as an EU candidate country. It was good to speak with President Erdoğan today about further strengthening EU–Türkiye relations and the importance of good neighbourly relations. (1/2)

This is a landmark moment for NextGenerationEU! Today’s approval of the final payment will bring the total of funds disbursed to €1.63 billion. Denmark is showing that the clean transition delivers real results for citizens and for Europe. link.europa.eu/YGN6xw

Denmark has delivered! More than 250,000 zero-emission cars are on the road, and thousands of homes have switched to clean heating and improved energy efficiency.

Ukraine's ingenuity lies at the heart of its success in resisting Russia's full-scale invasion. It is this ingenuity that we want to support. Today, we are providing a first €3.9 billion for advanced drone technology to strengthen Ukraine's defence. More will follow.

Today we’re celebrating Commissioner @martakos.ec.europa.eu! 🎉 Cheers to another year of your inspiring commitment and tireless work in shaping the future of our Union 🇪🇺✨

Europe’s support to Ukraine exceeds €211 billion.   At the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Gdańsk, we've released €3.2 billion under the new €90 billion loan and signed €1.1 billion in new financing for tech, defence, and infrastructure.   A stable 🇺🇦 is key to our security ↓ link.europa.eu/BDYyTp

Nearly 4.4 million Ukrainians fled a war they didn't start.   Today, we are proposing to extend temporary protection for Ukrainians staying in the EU until 4 March 2028.   We will #StandWithUkraine for as long as it takes.   link.europa.eu/hh7C8d

A sovereign Ukraine in the EU is Russia's worst-case scenario. New report with Ukraine's CCD: 244,000 publications. 1.39 billion views. 80 EU incidents. Official voices set the narrative. Anonymous channels amplify it. Local accounts make it feel homegrown link.europa.eu/x7MKDk

Since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion, the EU and its Member States have provided unprecedented economic, financial and military support. Today, we are transferring the first tranche under the €90 billion Ukraine Support Loan. This is European solidarity in action.

Over the past year, we have strengthened Ukraine’s economic foundations. We have advanced its European path. And we have created new opportunities for growth. Now is the time to invest in Ukraine. A future member of a single market worth €20 trillion.

The courage of Ukraine's armed forces has shifted the momentum on the battlefield. The tide is turning. And the resolve of the Ukrainian people has shown to the world that their European choice cannot be broken. Ukraine will prevail, grow, prosper ↓ link.europa.eu/tdFJd3

Her leadership will be a great asset in tackling the challenges ahead of us. I look forward to working together.

Kajsa brings with her 30 years of experience in public service, diplomacy and management of organisations, including as Dutch Minister of Defence, Minister of Interior and Secretary General of the Dutch Ministry of General Affairs.

I am pleased to announce that Kajsa Ollongren will be the new Secretary General of the EU External Action Service.

The first tranche of €3.2 billion of the €90 billion loan for Ukraine has been allocated and will be used to cover budget needs. We stands with Ukraine 🇪🇺🇺🇦

I also reviewed the deepening bilateral relations and positive trajectory of EU-Algeria cooperation with Algeria’s Foreign Minister @AhmedAttaf_Dz. (6/6)

With Syria’s Foreign Minister @AsaadHShaibani, I exchanged views on regional security and the country’s path towards an inclusive political transition, building on the exchanges at our recent first ministerial dialogue. (5/6)

It was good to be back in Amman for talks with League of Arab States counterparts. (1/6)🧵

Great news, Moldova is set to join DiscoverEU 🎉   We have proposed that from 2027, young travellers from Moldova can participate in the programme offering European 18-year-olds the chance to win a FREE 30-day train pass to explore Europe.

✈️ Agreement between Air Astana and Airbus for up to 50 aircraft 🔬 MoU on an internationally accredited research lab for critical raw materials in Astana

Today we signed 4 major agreements on connectivity, innovation and 🇪🇺🇰🇿 economic ties. 🛫 Horizontal Aviation Agreement on alignment of air traffic rights 🚆 A €150 million framework loan to upgrade key road links along the Trans-Caspian Transport Corridor

Welcome to Brussels, dear President Tokayev. Kazakhstan, and Central Asia as a whole, is a natural global gateway. Today, we will discuss how Global Gateway can bring our regions closer together. Turning a gateway into a pathway for jobs, opportunities and prosperity.

We want to extend DiscoverEU to Moldova in 2027. So that young Moldovans can travel across Europe, meet other Europeans, and feel part of our shared future. And we are working towards Moldova’s full participation in Erasmus+ as early as 2028.

Only last week, we opened the first negotiation cluster with Moldova. A historic milestone on your European journey. Today, the EU and Moldova are taking another step forward together ↓ link.europa.eu/VCh3DQ

Moldova has made its choice clear. In one election after another. With implementing sweeping reforms. And despite constant pressure from Russia. Your future is in our Union.

The second #EUMoldova summit will take place tomorrow in Brussels. The summit, which comes one week after the opening of the first cluster for accession negotiations, will be key to highlighting the strategic importance of 🇲🇩's future within the 🇪🇺. → link.europa.eu/KKjFR6

Happy birthday to Commissioner @hadjalahbib.bsky.social! 🥳 Today we celebrate your commitment to our liberal values, human rights and European solidarity 💪

The EU and its member states are advancing on many fronts to strengthen Europe's defence readiness: ➡️ new EU-funded programmes ➡️ €150 billion loan instrument to boost investments ➡️ enhanced military mobility ➡️ measures to cut red tape More: link.europa.eu/3FKWFN

Our next steps to drive European competitiveness and innovation: 🔹 We are cutting red tape and pushing Single Market reforms to back businesses. 🔹 Affordable energy remains a priority, with an Emissions Trading System proposal due by mid-July 2026. More: link.europa.eu/rXDD98

Our next steps to support Ukraine and protect our citizens: 🔹 Ukraine will receive the first payout from our €90 billion loan before the end of June. 🔹 A new sanctions package against Russia is on its way. 🔹 We are preparing new sanctions to tackle transnational drug networks.

Following the Brussels summit, the momentum for a stronger Europe is growing. We have taken decisive steps to reinforce our security and boost economic competitiveness across all EU countries. Building a safer, simpler Europe is a team effort ↓

🇲🇪🤝🇪🇺 Montenegro's path towards EU membership was in focus this week at the European Parliament. President Jakov Milatović addressed MEPs in Strasbourg, reaffirming the country's commitment to a common European future.

Today, 18 June, EU leaders are meeting in Brussels for #EUCO to discuss Ukraine, competitiveness and global economic challenges, the multiannual financial framework (MFF) 2028-2034 and the situation in the Middle East.

World War I ended after 1,568 days. Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine has now lasted longer. The line was crossed. The war continues. The time for a just and lasting peace is now.

Kaja Kallas: “We have also now verified reports that the Chinese military has been training Russian military personnel to fight in Ukraine. We are carefully assessing the implications."