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/3mp4fmqvpnc2kAt the Eastern Flank Summit in Gdańsk. With the latest drone incursions, Russia is bringing war to our doorstep. We are making the Eastern Flank Watch operational with SAFE. And developing it into an important pillar of Europe's security architecture.25 Jun 2026 12:11 +0000at://did:plc:wr6esgkuixhvsge3ueraz6yb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mp4fmqvpnc2khttps://blacksky.community/profile/vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu/post/3mp42xrczq22rThe 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/tdFJd325 Jun 2026 09:01 +0000at://did:plc:wr6esgkuixhvsge3ueraz6yb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mp42xrczq22rhttps://blacksky.community/profile/vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu/post/3mp3vvm2l3k2tIn Gdańsk, a city that helped change the course of Polish and European history. Here, people showed that freedom could prevail over oppression. And that solidarity is the road to freedom. This lesson guides Europe today as we stand in solidarity with Ukraine.25 Jun 2026 07:30 +0000at://did:plc:wr6esgkuixhvsge3ueraz6yb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mp3vvm2l3k2thttps://blacksky.community/profile/vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu/post/3mp3uivchc22tExpresamos nuestra solidaridad con todos los venezolanos tras los devastadores terremotos de anoche. Pienso de manera especial en las víctimas y sus familiares. Estamos con vosotros.25 Jun 2026 07:05 +0000at://did:plc:wr6esgkuixhvsge3ueraz6yb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mp3uivchc22thttps://blacksky.community/profile/vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu/post/3mp23papma226🇧🇯 Le Bénin est un partenaire clé de l’UE en Afrique de l’Ouest. C’est une relation fondée sur la confiance mutuelle et la volonté d’améliorer la qualité de vie pour tous. Et c’est toute l’essence de notre stratégie Global Gateway. Ensemble, nous investissons au Bénin ↓ link.europa.eu/w3qkYm24 Jun 2026 14:08 +0000at://did:plc:wr6esgkuixhvsge3ueraz6yb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mp23papma226https://blacksky.community/profile/vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu/post/3mozh5736qk27Cuando el desastre golpea un rincón de Europa, todos nos unimos. Hemos aprobado nuevos fondos para ayudar a reconstruir lo que las inundaciones de la DANA en Valencia destruyeron. En total, nuestra ayuda se eleva a cerca de 1000 millones de euros.24 Jun 2026 08:00 +0000at://did:plc:wr6esgkuixhvsge3ueraz6yb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mozh5736qk27https://blacksky.community/profile/vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu/post/3mozh3ws5ps27When disaster strikes one part of Europe, our whole Union rises in unity. We have just approved new funding to help rebuild what the terrible floods of Valencia destroyed. It brings our total support close to €1 billion.24 Jun 2026 08:00 +0000at://did:plc:wr6esgkuixhvsge3ueraz6yb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mozh3ws5ps27https://blacksky.community/profile/vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu/post/3moxuc4qwn22zDependence on imported fossil fuels leaves our economies exposed. And citizens are paying the price. Electrification turns dependence into resilience. We will soon table our proposal to boost electrification across Europe. And today's Leaders' Statement sets the course towards COP31.23 Jun 2026 16:50 +0000at://did:plc:wr6esgkuixhvsge3ueraz6yb/app.bsky.feed.post/3moxuc4qwn22zhttps://blacksky.community/profile/vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu/post/3mox6v7ypts2sWelcome 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.23 Jun 2026 10:27 +0000at://did:plc:wr6esgkuixhvsge3ueraz6yb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mox6v7ypts2shttps://blacksky.community/profile/vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu/post/3mov2do43yk2bOnly 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/VCh3DQ22 Jun 2026 14:01 +0000at://did:plc:wr6esgkuixhvsge3ueraz6yb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mov2do43yk2bhttps://blacksky.community/profile/vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu/post/3mouquigq6k2zMoldova 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.22 Jun 2026 11:11 +0000at://did:plc:wr6esgkuixhvsge3ueraz6yb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mouquigq6k2zhttps://blacksky.community/profile/vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu/post/3mouj2xq5cs2uIt can take many leaders years to grow into the statesman you became in just two years. European and Ukrainian security is stronger because of you. Thank you, dear Keir.22 Jun 2026 08:52 +0000at://did:plc:wr6esgkuixhvsge3ueraz6yb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mouj2xq5cs2uhttps://blacksky.community/profile/vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu/post/3monmjndfic2eWe had a productive European Council. We congratulated Ukraine on opening the first cluster. Our goal is to open more clusters before the summer. Statement: link.europa.eu/rXDD9819 Jun 2026 15:05 +0000at://did:plc:wr6esgkuixhvsge3ueraz6yb/app.bsky.feed.post/3monmjndfic2ehttps://blacksky.community/profile/vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu/post/3mokubbani22uWelcome to Brussels Andris Kulbergs! We are joining forces on an ambitious, much-needed European security & defence agenda. We also had a good discussion ahead the EUCO, particularly on the MFF. And we stressed the importance to advance on common 🇪🇺 projects like Rail Baltica.18 Jun 2026 12:45 +0000at://did:plc:wr6esgkuixhvsge3ueraz6yb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mokubbani22uhttps://blacksky.community/profile/vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu/post/3moiosz24yk2jWarm Welcome to all followers on W 👌 User friendly 🔓 Open source AT Protocol 🔒 Privacy preserving 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Humans only / No bots And 🇪🇺 European!17 Jun 2026 16:03 +0000at://did:plc:wr6esgkuixhvsge3ueraz6yb/app.bsky.feed.post/3moiosz24yk2jhttps://blacksky.community/profile/vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu/post/3moifginx622wImportant G7 session on AI. AI is developing exponentially. It is the most important technology of our time. It comes with immense potential, but also risks for free, democratic societies.17 Jun 2026 13:15 +0000at://did:plc:wr6esgkuixhvsge3ueraz6yb/app.bsky.feed.post/3moifginx622whttps://blacksky.community/profile/vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu/post/3moic4kwxus2wDear Narendra Modi, it is a pleasure to meet again so soon. Since we have concluded the mother of all trade deals, we have been moving fast to deliver on our commitments. We will sign the Free Trade Agreement by the end of the year. And accelerate work on an investment agreement.17 Jun 2026 12:15 +0000at://did:plc:wr6esgkuixhvsge3ueraz6yb/app.bsky.feed.post/3moic4kwxus2whttps://blacksky.community/profile/vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu/post/3moi5zywoms2zFew partners share our values and strategic interests as deeply as Japan, dear Sanae Takaichi. So we are working together to reduce strategic dependencies. Strengthen our joint cyber, space and maritime security. Because security in Europe and the Indo-Pacific is closely interlinked.17 Jun 2026 11:02 +0000at://did:plc:wr6esgkuixhvsge3ueraz6yb/app.bsky.feed.post/3moi5zywoms2zhttps://blacksky.community/profile/vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu/post/3moi32ip7mk2fToday our G7 discussion focuses on two closely linked challenges. First, structural imbalances in the global economy, including persistent overcapacities in strategic sectors. Second, the crises affecting us all: Russia's war against Ukraine, the conflict in the Middle East and health emergencies.17 Jun 2026 10:09 +0000at://did:plc:wr6esgkuixhvsge3ueraz6yb/app.bsky.feed.post/3moi32ip7mk2fhttps://blacksky.community/profile/vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu/post/3mohs4yvrvs2wDear William Ruto, Europe sees Kenya as a leader in addressing global challenges. And above all, as a reliable partner. Two years ago, our EU-Kenya Economic Partnership Agreement entered into force.17 Jun 2026 07:29 +0000at://did:plc:wr6esgkuixhvsge3ueraz6yb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mohs4yvrvs2whttps://blacksky.community/profile/vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu/post/3mogesc4pak2mThe EU is behind you, President Zelenskyy, today, tomorrow, as long as necessary. Yesterday, we made history by opening the first accession negotiation cluster on Fundamentals.16 Jun 2026 17:58 +0000at://did:plc:wr6esgkuixhvsge3ueraz6yb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mogesc4pak2mhttps://blacksky.community/profile/vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu/post/3mogd7b22us2tGood meeting with President Mohamed bin Zayed at the G7 in Évian. With the US-Iran agreement, it is time for Iran to end its unjustified attacks against its neighbours. This crisis heightened the need for Europe and the Gulf to deepen their partnership.16 Jun 2026 17:29 +0000at://did:plc:wr6esgkuixhvsge3ueraz6yb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mogd7b22us2thttps://blacksky.community/profile/vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu/post/3mog7jif2f22mUm prazer reunir com o Presidente Lula hoje em Evian. A Europa e o Brasil olham para o mundo com os mesmos olhos. We believe in openness and progress through cooperation. The EU-Mercosur agreement was not the finish line. It was the starting point.16 Jun 2026 16:24 +0000at://did:plc:wr6esgkuixhvsge3ueraz6yb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mog7jif2f22mhttps://blacksky.community/profile/vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu/post/3mofvdshlj22gA pleasure to see Keir Starmer in the margins of Évian. We discussed the latest developments in the Middle East. And our need to sustain our support to Ukraine, its armed forces, and its preparedness ahead of the winter.16 Jun 2026 13:21 +0000at://did:plc:wr6esgkuixhvsge3ueraz6yb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mofvdshlj22ghttps://blacksky.community/profile/vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu/post/3mofq4jomgs26In a session on the Middle East with regional partners. First, we need to ensure the full restoration of freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, without restrictions. Second, the events in the Strait have highlighted vulnerabilities that we need to adress.16 Jun 2026 11:48 +0000at://did:plc:wr6esgkuixhvsge3ueraz6yb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mofq4jomgs26https://blacksky.community/profile/vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu/post/3mofogmgyv22nI welcome today’s positive vote in the European Parliament on our EU-US trade agreement. A deal is a deal - and the EU is delivering its part. With this milestone, we are days away from fulfilling our commitment to remove tariffs on imports of US industrial goods.16 Jun 2026 11:18 +0000at://did:plc:wr6esgkuixhvsge3ueraz6yb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mofogmgyv22nhttps://blacksky.community/profile/vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu/post/3mofmhgvx3c2wEgypt is a central and stable partner for Europe in a region in turmoil. We are swiftly delivering on our 2024 partnership. With €1.5 billion to be issued this month to further support Egypt’s reform agenda. And some 8 billion in investments already mobilised.16 Jun 2026 10:42 +0000at://did:plc:wr6esgkuixhvsge3ueraz6yb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mofmhgvx3c2whttps://blacksky.community/profile/vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu/post/3mofktdf56k2wThe tide is turning for Ukraine. The situation in 2026 is very different from 2025. Ukraine is bravely holding the frontline. Russia’s fatigue is openly showing.16 Jun 2026 10:13 +0000at://did:plc:wr6esgkuixhvsge3ueraz6yb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mofktdf56k2whttps://blacksky.community/profile/vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu/post/3mofjmpkupk22In Évian, I congratulated President Trump on his agreement with Iran. We both agree that it should mean a definitive end to Iran's nuclear programme. The Strait will reopen. Oil prices are falling. And that's how diplomacy delivers.16 Jun 2026 09:52 +0000at://did:plc:wr6esgkuixhvsge3ueraz6yb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mofjmpkupk22https://blacksky.community/profile/vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu/post/3modrsizf5k2sGreat discussion with Mark Carney in Évian. Canada is truly the most European of the non-European countries. We are working together on digital trade, critical raw materials, and defence.15 Jun 2026 17:13 +0000at://did:plc:wr6esgkuixhvsge3ueraz6yb/app.bsky.feed.post/3modrsizf5k2s