President of the @ec.europa.eu Mother of seven. Brussels-born. European by heart. 🇪🇺https://blacksky.community/profile/vonderleyen.ec.europa.euhttps://blacksky.community/profile/vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu/post/3mtj5jeousk2mToday, Romania destroyed a naval drone carrying explosives near its Neptun Deep platform in the Black Sea. An escalating campaign of threats is underway, unsettling our citizens and seeking to divide our Union. This is hybrid warfare.20 Aug 2026 11:32 +0000at://did:plc:wr6esgkuixhvsge3ueraz6yb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtj5jeousk2mhttps://blacksky.community/profile/vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu/post/3mtivyhpavk2lRussia is losing the war it started. And it is retaliating by targeting civilians and civilian infrastructure. We are working with Member States and our partners to support Ukraine’s anti-ballistic capabilities. So that Ukraine has the means to prevent the loss of lives. The most urgent priority20 Aug 2026 09:17 +0000at://did:plc:wr6esgkuixhvsge3ueraz6yb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtivyhpavk2lhttps://blacksky.community/profile/vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu/post/3mtgskqnvys2uOn World Humanitarian Day, we pay tribute to the humanitarian workers who dedicate their lives to helping others. As conflicts and disasters leave millions in need, the EU steps up as the world’s largest and most reliable donor.19 Aug 2026 13:10 +0000at://did:plc:wr6esgkuixhvsge3ueraz6yb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtgskqnvys2uhttps://blacksky.community/profile/vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu/post/3mtglzphis22i@eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu and I stand firmly with the International Criminal Court, President Tomoko Akane and the officials who uphold its mission. The ICC helps deliver justice to the victims of some of the world’s most horrific crimes.19 Aug 2026 11:13 +0000at://did:plc:wr6esgkuixhvsge3ueraz6yb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtglzphis22ihttps://blacksky.community/profile/vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu/post/3mtby7bbtks27Our support for the people of Colombia continues following the terrible earthquake. 🇩🇪🇱🇺🇸🇪 are sending hundreds of tents, blankets and emergency equipment. €2 million in EU funds are at work to provide healthcare, shelter, clean water and food to the communities.17 Aug 2026 15:08 +0000at://did:plc:wr6esgkuixhvsge3ueraz6yb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtby7bbtks27https://blacksky.community/profile/vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu/post/3mtbhv6ymck2sWildfires are still raging in 🇪🇸 🇧🇪 🇩🇪 🇮🇹 🇬🇷 🇵🇹 🇭🇷 🇲🇪 🇦🇱 🇷🇸. And Europe’s solidarity is in full flight. French teams are deployed to Spain. Sweden and the Netherlands are fighting the blaze in Belgium. Norway and Germany are sending helicopters there.17 Aug 2026 10:16 +0000at://did:plc:wr6esgkuixhvsge3ueraz6yb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtbhv6ymck2shttps://blacksky.community/profile/vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu/post/3mt4ddekvcc23Terrible news from Indonesia today. My thoughts are with the families who have lost loved ones in this devastating earthquake. From solidarity to action, Europe stands ready to deploy Copernicus, our eyes in the sky, to support search and rescue efforts. Indonesia, we stand with you.15 Aug 2026 09:11 +0000at://did:plc:wr6esgkuixhvsge3ueraz6yb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mt4ddekvcc23https://blacksky.community/profile/vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu/post/3msufyupdv22gAs search and rescue operations continue, the EU is supporting Colombia wherever possible. We are making €2 million available to support communities in the most affected areas.12 Aug 2026 05:38 +0000at://did:plc:wr6esgkuixhvsge3ueraz6yb/app.bsky.feed.post/3msufyupdv22ghttps://blacksky.community/profile/vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu/post/3msqrgmyrmc2lTonight, Europe’s heart is with the people of Colombia after the terrible earthquake in the Chocó region. We have already mobilised Copernicus, our satellite service, to help with rescue operations. And we are ready to provide more support. Estamos con ustedes. 🇪🇺🇨🇴10 Aug 2026 18:51 +0000at://did:plc:wr6esgkuixhvsge3ueraz6yb/app.bsky.feed.post/3msqrgmyrmc2lhttps://blacksky.community/profile/vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu/post/3msj6cuycdc2uComing on the back of the EU’s 21st package, I welcome the US Senate’s adoption of the Graham Bill. It honours a fierce believer in the power of coordinated sanctions to weaken Russia's war machine.07 Aug 2026 18:21 +0000at://did:plc:wr6esgkuixhvsge3ueraz6yb/app.bsky.feed.post/3msj6cuycdc2uhttps://blacksky.community/profile/vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu/post/3msichrynp22uEurope always chooses science and partnership. Japan too. Japan is now officially associated with Horizon Europe. This means Japanese researchers and organisations can take part in the world's largest public research and innovation programme. Let's break new frontiers together.07 Aug 2026 10:02 +0000at://did:plc:wr6esgkuixhvsge3ueraz6yb/app.bsky.feed.post/3msichrynp22uhttps://blacksky.community/profile/vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu/post/3msd3mweyek2uOnce again we wake up to the news of horrible atrocities by Russia through its aerial attacks on Ukraine. Russia must pay for the destruction it has caused. And we are using the proceeds from the immobilised Russian assets to make sure it does.05 Aug 2026 08:17 +0000at://did:plc:wr6esgkuixhvsge3ueraz6yb/app.bsky.feed.post/3msd3mweyek2uhttps://blacksky.community/profile/vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu/post/3msajnxlmtc2uWhen Europe invests in its innovators, Europe invests in its future. This is the goal of our Scaleup Europe Fund.04 Aug 2026 07:50 +0000at://did:plc:wr6esgkuixhvsge3ueraz6yb/app.bsky.feed.post/3msajnxlmtc2uhttps://blacksky.community/profile/vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu/post/3ms4opiiyxs2uMy thoughts are with the friends and families of the Greek and Danish wildfire pilots who tragically died earlier today in a collision with another helicopter while on duty in Greece. I wish a full recovery to those injured.02 Aug 2026 19:09 +0000at://did:plc:wr6esgkuixhvsge3ueraz6yb/app.bsky.feed.post/3ms4opiiyxs2uhttps://blacksky.community/profile/vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu/post/3mrzf3lhdok2eThis. This is solidarity at its very best. The EU is grateful to every country that is participating in the Civil Protection Mechanism this month to help France and Spain battle the wildfires.01 Aug 2026 11:39 +0000at://did:plc:wr6esgkuixhvsge3ueraz6yb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrzf3lhdok2ehttps://blacksky.community/profile/vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu/post/3mrzewxwcgs2eFor the first time ever, Ukraine is joining the 🇪🇺 Civil Protection Mechanism as a provider of assistance. A 70-member Ukrainian firefighting team is on its way to France to help battle the wildfires.01 Aug 2026 11:37 +0000at://did:plc:wr6esgkuixhvsge3ueraz6yb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrzewxwcgs2ehttps://blacksky.community/profile/vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu/post/3mrzd7nsfx22eI held a conference call with Commissioners @magnusbrunner.bsky.social and Dubravka Šuica for an update on the situation in Ceuta. The good news is that the vast majority of those who arrived illegally have returned to Morocco, due to the effective work of Spanish and Moroccan law enforcement.01 Aug 2026 11:06 +0000at://did:plc:wr6esgkuixhvsge3ueraz6yb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrzd7nsfx22ehttps://blacksky.community/profile/vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu/post/3mrwrztp2fs2bThe images coming from Ceuta are unacceptable. We cannot allow anyone to come to our Union without abiding by our rules. Dangerous crossings must stop immediately. Smuggling networks must be dismantled. And returns must be swift, as our rules allow.31 Jul 2026 10:53 +0000at://did:plc:wr6esgkuixhvsge3ueraz6yb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrwrztp2fs2bhttps://blacksky.community/profile/vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu/post/3mrumsphu4k2t🇬🇷 Τα βαθύτερά μου συλλυπητήριά στην Ελλάδα και στον ελληνικό λαό για την απώλεια τριών πυροσβεστών που έδωσαν τη ζωή τους εν ώρα καθήκοντος. Η γενναιότητά τους θα μείνει στην ιστορία. Η Ευρώπη στέκεται στο πλευρό της Ελλάδας.30 Jul 2026 14:14 +0000at://did:plc:wr6esgkuixhvsge3ueraz6yb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrumsphu4k2thttps://blacksky.community/profile/vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu/post/3mruihmuzrk2tAI is the most important technology of our time. Europe wants to become the first AI Continent. For advanced healthcare, for the transport sector and so much more. European AI Gigafactories will provide the necessary computing power to make this possible.30 Jul 2026 12:56 +0000at://did:plc:wr6esgkuixhvsge3ueraz6yb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mruihmuzrk2thttps://blacksky.community/profile/vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu/post/3mrucyb3p622hAnother unacceptable violation of our EU airspace caused by Russia’s latest strikes on Ukraine, this time over Poland. The Polish people are famously unafraid dear Donald Tusk, and our thoughts are with them.30 Jul 2026 11:18 +0000at://did:plc:wr6esgkuixhvsge3ueraz6yb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrucyb3p622hhttps://blacksky.community/profile/vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu/post/3mru6sjfyk22vWith this disbursement, we are helping Ukraine protect its skies and defend its people. At the same time, we are combining Europe's industrial scale with Ukraine's unmatched innovation. Our drone deal is taking shape. link.europa.eu/XjWjvH30 Jul 2026 10:04 +0000at://did:plc:wr6esgkuixhvsge3ueraz6yb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mru6sjfyk22vhttps://blacksky.community/profile/vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu/post/3mrrn6axnkc2uMy thoughts are with the people of Japan after the devastating earthquake that has already claimed so many lives. We also think of the rescuers that are working tirelessly through the rubble to save those still trapped.29 Jul 2026 09:43 +0000at://did:plc:wr6esgkuixhvsge3ueraz6yb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrrn6axnkc2uhttps://blacksky.community/profile/vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu/post/3mrq4razm7k2zFrom the bottom of my heart, I want to thank the brave 🇵🇹 🇨🇿 🇮🇹 🇬🇷 🇸🇪 🇭🇷 🇩🇪 🇸🇰 🇹🇷 teams deployed to France and Spain to fight the blaze. This is solidarity at its best, from the EU and beyond. The courage and dedication of these firefighters is a reminder that when we stand together, we are stronger.28 Jul 2026 19:16 +0000at://did:plc:wr6esgkuixhvsge3ueraz6yb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrq4razm7k2zhttps://blacksky.community/profile/vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu/post/3mrjv2dlrz22nMein tiefes Mitgefühl gilt den Opfern des Angriffs auf die Berliner Christopher Street Day-Parade und ihren Angehörigen und Freunden. Der CSD steht für Freiheit, Würde und Gleichberechtigung - die grundlegenden Werte der EU.26 Jul 2026 07:42 +0000at://did:plc:wr6esgkuixhvsge3ueraz6yb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrjv2dlrz22nhttps://blacksky.community/profile/vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu/post/3mrhtdcosr22fEurope stands with France and Spain as they face devastating wildfires. 5 planes and 2 helicopters from the rescEU fleet are now deployed to France. And 4 planes are arriving in Spain today.25 Jul 2026 12:06 +0000at://did:plc:wr6esgkuixhvsge3ueraz6yb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrhtdcosr22fhttps://blacksky.community/profile/vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu/post/3mrhtcijvj22fEuropa está junto a Francia y España frente a los devastadores incendios que las asolan.
 5 aviones y 2 helicópteros de la flota rescEU están ahora desplegados en Francia.
 Y 4 aviones llegan a España hoy.25 Jul 2026 12:06 +0000at://did:plc:wr6esgkuixhvsge3ueraz6yb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrhtcijvj22fhttps://blacksky.community/profile/vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu/post/3mrhtb6agxk2fL'Europe se tient aux côtés de la France et de l'Espagne face aux incendies dévastateurs qui les frappent.
 5 avions et 2 hélicoptères de la flotte rescEU sont désormais déployés en France.
 Et 4 avions arrivent aujourd'hui en Espagne.25 Jul 2026 12:05 +0000at://did:plc:wr6esgkuixhvsge3ueraz6yb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrhtb6agxk2fhttps://blacksky.community/profile/vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu/post/3mrflwk5jkc2yI want to offer my condolences to the families and loved ones of the victims of Russia’s latest attacks in the Kyiv region and in Sloviansk. During the strikes, Russia has also destroyed Latvia’s Honorary Consulate. Once again proving its complete disregard for diplomacy.24 Jul 2026 14:48 +0000at://did:plc:wr6esgkuixhvsge3ueraz6yb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrflwk5jkc2yhttps://blacksky.community/profile/vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu/post/3mrfg2adezk2eEuropean airspace has once again been violated by a drone incursion. I commend the Romanian military for their swift and effective response, safeguarding our shared security. Strengthening defence and deterrence along our Eastern border remains a top priority.24 Jul 2026 13:03 +0000at://did:plc:wr6esgkuixhvsge3ueraz6yb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrfg2adezk2e