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UK Ambassador to the EU 🇬🇧 🇪🇺 @UKMisBrussels Former Deputy Chief Negotiator in Taskforce Europe Like ≠ endorsement, usual caveats apply

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@LindsayCAppleby
Lindsay Appleby
3 years
Today I was delighted to present my credentials to @vonderleyen as the 🇬🇧UK’s Ambassador to the European Union.   @UKMisBrussels and I look forward to continuing to work with our 🇪🇺 friends across our many areas of shared interest.
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@LindsayCAppleby
Lindsay Appleby
2 years
I offer my sincere gratitude to our 🇪🇺 friends for the many messages of condolence and support we have received since the death of Her Majesty The Queen. The tributes that have been paid are deeply moving and very much appreciated.
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UK Mission to the EU 🇬🇧🇪🇺
2 years
The European Union pays tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, honouring her life and legacy. 🇬🇧🇪🇺
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@LindsayCAppleby
Lindsay Appleby
3 years
The UK shares its condolences on the tragic news of @EP_President Sassoli’s passing. He was a strong supporter of our shared values and we valued our strong and positive relationship with him. Our thoughts are with his family and all the staff of the EP at this difficult time.
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@LindsayCAppleby
Lindsay Appleby
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. @martin_shearman and I are extremely grateful to @RoyalFamily HRH The Countess of Wessex for her visit to raise awareness of the fight against child sexual abuse. We are committed to working with other nations & the EU to ensure the utmost safety of every child. @NSPCC
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Lindsay Appleby
3 years
Delighted to be back in Gibraltar discussing EU negotiations with Chief Minister @FabianPicardo and his team 🇬🇧🇬🇮.
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@LindsayCAppleby
Lindsay Appleby
2 months
Great to see this early engagement between Prime Minister @Keir_Starmer and President @vonderleyen 🇬🇧🤝🇪🇺 The Prime Minister and President emphasised the importance of the unique relationship between the UK and EU in addressing current global challenges.
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@LindsayCAppleby
Lindsay Appleby
2 years
Fantastic start to the Christmas festivities with a glass of mulled wine, mince pies and carols round the tree. Thank you to our friends across the EU who came tonight to the 🇬🇧 Residence to celebrate. 🎄🎅
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@LindsayCAppleby
Lindsay Appleby
2 years
Delighted to see the 🇬🇧 Residence in Brussels decked out in Pride colours as part of today’s #BelgianPride celebrations. A very happy Pride to everyone who is participating. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️
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@LindsayCAppleby
Lindsay Appleby
2 years
My heartfelt thanks to @EP_President Roberta Metsola for visiting the UK Residence to sign the condolence book for Her Majesty The Queen on behalf of the @Europarl_EN . Your kind words are deeply appreciated.🇬🇧🇪🇺
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Roberta Metsola
2 years
For decades people everywhere looked to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II as an example of stability & service. Her influence stretched far beyond the shores of the United Kingdom, as will her legacy. On behalf of @Europarl_EN I extended our condolences to His Majesty Charles III.
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Lindsay Appleby
3 years
Delighted to welcome Special Envoy Sir Stuart Peach to Brussels to reaffirm importance of 🇬🇧 and 🇪🇺 working together with our partners in the #WesternBalkans to ensure the stability and security of the region and a brighter future for all its citizens.
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Lindsay Appleby
2 years
Good to discuss 🇬🇧-🇪🇺 cooperation in support of Ukraine with the @Europarl_EN UK Delegation yesterday. We stand united in the face of the Kremlin's aggression.
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Lindsay Appleby
2 months
Great to have Minister @NickTorfaen in Brussels today to meet the team at the UK Mission and set out his vision for the EU-UK relationship going forward.
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Cabinet Office
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Constitution and European Relations Minister @NickTorfaen started his role by visiting Ambassador @LindsayCAppleby & the 🇬🇧 @UKMisBrussels team in Brussels today. The Minister will work to reset the 🇬🇧🤝🇪🇺relationship, strengthening ties with our neighbours and allies
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Lindsay Appleby
1 year
🇬🇧🇪🇺Great news that the UK is joining #HorizonEurope and #Copernicus ! A positive outcome for the scientific community at home and across Europe, enabling collaboration in the world's largest research programme. Proud this agreement will transform people's lives for the better.
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Lindsay Appleby
3 years
Concerned by China's actions against Lithuania. 🇬🇧 is a champion of the rules-based trading system, and its framework for free & fair trade. We stand with 🇪🇺, 🇱🇹 and our allies in rejecting coercive trade practices. @FCDOGovUK @VDombrovskis
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Simon Manley
3 years
UK 🇬🇧 shares EU concern at Chinese actions vs Lithuanian goods and notes the EU request for @wto consultations We stand with our allies against economic coercion
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Lindsay Appleby
2 years
A productive first meeting with @EP_President @RobertaMetsola to discuss the 🇬🇧-🇪🇺 relationship, including our responses to Russia's attack on Ukraine and the upcoming inaugural session of the UK-EU Parliamentary Partnership Assembly.
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Roberta Metsola
2 years
🇬🇧 has been strong & well-coordinated with 🇪🇺 in response to Russia's war against 🇺🇦. With Amb @LindsayCAppleby , discussed importance of solid & united message between democratic partners. Today, more than ever, it is important to defend & protect our rules-based world order.
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Lindsay Appleby
3 years
Congratulations @ValedeAlmeidaEU on presenting your credentials as EU Ambassador to the UK. Looking forward to our joint work and partnership on 🇬🇧-🇪🇺
@ValedeAlmeidaEU
ValedeAlmeidaEU
3 years
Grateful to my wonderful team @EUdelegationUK for their support and friendship. Presenting my credentials to Her Majesty the Queen was an important milestone in the young life of our diplomatic mission in London
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Lindsay Appleby
2 years
I am very grateful to President @vonderleyen for her visit to the UK Residence today to sign the condolence book for Her Majesty The Queen on behalf the @EU_Commission , and for her warm words to the people of the United Kingdom. 🇬🇧🇪🇺
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@vonderleyen
Ursula von der Leyen
2 years
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will be deeply missed. To the people of Great Britain, she embodied the spirit of the nation. To all Europeans, she was an anchor of certainty throughout the tumults of history. To me, she was an example of true leadership.
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Lindsay Appleby
2 years
Thrilled to celebrate honours recognising the distinguished service of colleagues and friends.   🏅Debbie Chilcott 🏅Anne Ford 🏅Luc George 🏅Dimitrios Mavridis 🏅Frank Moeschler 🏅Charlotte Nixon 🏅Elizabeth Simpson 🏅Sarah Wheeler   Congratulations and many thanks!
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@LindsayCAppleby
Lindsay Appleby
2 years
Today 🇬🇧 welcomes 🇺🇦 President @ZelenskyyUa to meet @RishiSunak , @RoyalFamily and visit Ukrainian troops.
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@LindsayCAppleby
Lindsay Appleby
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On behalf of the entire UK Mission to the EU, I offer my deepest condolences to the families of the victims following the cowardly attack in Brussels last night. We stand in solidarity with our Belgian 🇧🇪 and Swedish 🇸🇪 friends. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
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Lindsay Appleby
3 years
Pleasure to host excellent and frank discussions with Special Envoy Sir Stuart Peach and Ambassadors from 🇦🇱🇧🇦🇽🇰🇲🇪🇲🇰and 🇷🇸 Deputy Head of Mission on a wide range of Western Balkans developments. 🇬🇧 remains committed to supporting the Euro-Atlantic integration of the #WB6
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Lindsay Appleby
1 year
Wishing a happy, safe and enjoyable day to everyone celebrating #BrusselsPride today. We’re very happy to be flying the Pride flag over the UK Residence to show our support.
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Lindsay Appleby
3 years
Welcome the result by @Europarl_EN in support of the TCA. Huge thanks to the UK and EU negotiating teams who worked tirelessly last year on the deal, that brings significant benefits to both sides. Now is the time to look forward to a new relationship with our European friends.
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Lindsay Appleby
10 months
Pleased to see the @EUCouncil adopting a decision on UK participation in #Horizon and Copernicus programmes today. The agreement allows us to collaborate on research, science and technology, building solutions for the shared challenges we face.
@EUCouncilPress
EU Council Press
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EU-UK relations: @EUCouncil today gave its green light to UK participation in the Horizon Europe and Copernicus programmes Read more 👇
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Lindsay Appleby
3 years
The UK and our international partners stand shoulder to shoulder with Ukraine. @Ailish_Campbell and I met @VVChentsov to express the 🇬🇧 and 🇨🇦’s solidarity earlier today, and the Ukrainian flag is flying outside @UKMisBrussels . #StandWithUkraine
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Lindsay Appleby
2 years
I, and everyone at @UKMisBrussels , offer our deepest condolences following the passing of Mauro Petriccione, Director General of @EUClimateAction This sad news has shocked us all, and our thoughts go out to Mauro’s family, friends and colleagues.
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Ursula von der Leyen
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It is with deep sorrow that I learnt of the passing of Mauro Petriccione, our Director General for Climate Action.   Mauro was a dear, respected colleague. His work earned him respect and friendships in Europe & beyond My thoughts are with his family & friends in these sad times
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Lindsay Appleby
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🎄Merry Christmas to all in Brussels and across the EU. 2023 has been a great year for the 🇬🇧🇪🇺 relationship: the Windsor Framework, Financial Services MoU, and UK association to Horizon and Copernicus. I look forward to further collaboration in 2024.
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@LindsayCAppleby
Lindsay Appleby
3 years
A pleasure to meet @eucopresident Charles Michel. As we take forward the 🇬🇧🇪🇺 relationship and cooperation on shared values it is important to remember what brings us together as partners.
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Lindsay Appleby
2 months
Congratulations @RobertaMetsola on your re-election as @EP_President . We look forward to working closely together as we further strengthen cooperation as friends, neighbours and allies.
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Lindsay Appleby
2 months
On happy coincidences. Stumbling upon @teambelgium on your way to cheer for @TeamGB . Ouvrons Grand Les Jeux and best wishes to all! #Olympics
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Lindsay Appleby
2 years
Today I reaffirmed to Ambassador @VVChentsov the UK’s steadfast support for Ukraine. As @trussliz has said at #UNGA this week, together with our friends & allies, we will continue to champion freedom, sovereignty & democracy. The UK will always #StandWithUkraine @UA_EUMission
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Lindsay Appleby
3 years
I’m proud of our cooperation on @G7 , promoting human rights from Belarus to Afghanistan, as well as ongoing work to protect our planet and build back better together to end the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Lindsay Appleby
2 years
My thoughts are with the Royal Family at this moment of great sadness for the United Kingdom, for the Commonwealth and for millions around Europe and the world. Her Majesty The Queen’s duty, devotion and global contribution will never be forgotten.
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Lindsay Appleby
2 months
Met my favourite 🇧🇪 today, Monsieur Hercule Poirot. His meticulous attention to detail might equip him for a role in one of the EU legal services. We discussed matters of international intrigue such as the different forms of comitology decision-making. 🕵️‍♂️
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Lindsay Appleby
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Today I spent the afternoon at the  @Collegeofeurope  🎓 It was great to meet with @FedericaMog and to talk with the @EUDiploAcademy  about current priorities in the 🇬🇧-🇪🇺 relationship
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Lindsay Appleby
10 months
❌Manels ✅Panels I am proud to commit to the @UKMisBrussels Diversity Pledge. As an event host, guest or speaker, it’s so important that we create more inclusive spaces in Brussels for diverse expert voices to be heard.
@UKMisBrussels
UK Mission to the EU 🇬🇧🇪🇺
10 months
Have you heard about our Diversity Pledge? ✅ We pledge to host inclusive events with experts from diverse backgrounds. ✅ We will aim for our panels to have: 👉 50% representation of women 👉 20% representation of people from Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic communities
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Lindsay Appleby
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Proud to be one of 70 Ambassadors in Brussels to sign the @EqualRightsC joint statement to mark #IDAHOBIT , alongside my 🇬🇧 colleagues @DavidQuarrey & @martin_shearman . We stand with LGBT people around the world against discrimination of any kind. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ 📜:
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Lindsay Appleby
2 years
Good to accompany @LeoDochertyUK to a discussion on the Partnership Council with @MarosSefcovic at the 2nd UK-EU Parliamentary Partnership Assembly in Westminster. These exchanges between parliamentarians are a useful means by which to further develop the 🇬🇧-🇪🇺 relationship.
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Lindsay Appleby
2 years
Honoured to be invited by @MonarchieBe King Philippe of the Belgians to celebrate the beginning of the year with Brussels’ vibrant diplomatic community.
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Lindsay Appleby
11 months
Pleased to welcome 🇬🇧 Minister for Development @AndrewmitchMP to Brussels for the Global Gateway Forum and meetings with a range of 🇪🇺 stakeholders.
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Lindsay Appleby
2 years
Delighted to host members of the @Europarl_EN Delegation to the UK, ahead of the 2nd UK/EU Parliamentary Partnership Assembly in 📍London on 7-8 November.
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Lindsay Appleby
2 months
Delighted to welcome so many friends and colleagues from across the EU to the UK Residence for our summer event this evening 🇬🇧 🇪🇺 Thank you for joining us in celebrating literature and the arts from across the UK as well as European links.
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Lindsay Appleby
2 years
A pleasure to welcome guests to a 📽️ screening of the Oscar-winning @BelfastMovie at @BozarBrussels last night. Thank you to our co-hosts @BrusselsNI and all who attended. @TerryBradleyart
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Lindsay Appleby
2 years
Our #PlatinumJubilee celebrations continued today with a Big Jubilee Lunch for members of the 🇬🇧 community here in Brussels. It's great to see people coming together to celebrate Her Majesty The Queen's extraordinary reign. #TheBigJubileeLunch
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Lindsay Appleby
3 years
Very useful British Irish Association meeting in Oxford today, so important to hear Northern Irish perspectives first hand.
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Lindsay Appleby
2 years
Good to join @JamesCleverly & @chhcalling for further constructive talks with @MarosSefcovic in London today. Pleased a way forward has been found on the 🇪🇺's access to 🇬🇧 IT systems, and that technical teams on both sides will rapidly scope solutions in other areas.
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James Cleverly🇬🇧
2 years
Thank you @MarosSefcovic for meeting @chhcalling and me in London. We share the same focus – finding the best outcome for Northern Ireland. Today's progress on data sharing marks a positive step in discussions on the NI Protocol.
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Lindsay Appleby
2 years
A valuable visit to Belfast over the last two days. A useful opportunity to discuss the Northern Ireland Protocol with people who have first-hand experience of its impact on their lives and livelihoods.
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Lindsay Appleby
2 years
Delighted to have been part of the UK team in Brussels who joined @JamesCleverly at the British Residence yesterday to plant a Jubilee Magnolia tree as part of the @QGCanopy
@UKMisBrussels
UK Mission to the EU 🇬🇧🇪🇺
2 years
This week, to commemorate Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee this year,🇬🇧 Minister for Europe @JamesCleverly planted a Magnolia🌳at the British Residence in Brussels as part of the Queen’s Green Canopy.
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Lindsay Appleby
2 years
Congratulations on taking up your new role @PedroSerranoEU . I look forward to working closely together as we further develop the 🇬🇧🇪🇺UK-EU relationship.
@PedroSerranoEU
Pedro Serrano
2 years
It is an honour to take over as the European Union’s new Ambassador to the United Kingdom. Building on our common interests and shared values we will strengthen the relationship between the U.K. and the EU
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Lindsay Appleby
1 year
Prime Minister @RishiSunak & President @vonderleyen confirmed the beginning of a new chapter in the 🇬🇧🇪🇺relationship, with the announcement of the Windsor Framework. Pleased to have joined @chhcalling in Strasbourg to discuss the situation in NI and the Framework with MEPs.
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Chris Heaton-Harris
1 year
The Windsor Framework is a good deal for Northern Ireland, protects the Belfast (Good Friday) Agreement and delivers for both 🇬🇧 🇪🇺 Great to be in Strasbourg today to discuss the Framework with MEPs and see @MarosSefcovic again.
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Lindsay Appleby
3 years
Delighted the 🇬🇧 has appointed Sir Stuart Peach as the Special Envoy to the Western Balkans. Sir Stuart will work with #WesternBalkans leaders, others across the region and our allies in 🇪🇺Europe and the 🇺🇸US to support and strengthen regional stability.
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Liz Truss
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NEW: We are appointing Sir Stuart Peach as our new 🇬🇧 Special Envoy for the Western Balkans. He will defend and promote freedom and democracy in the region and build ties as part of our ongoing commitment to peace and stability.
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Lindsay Appleby
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Good to welcome the Foreign Secretary @David_Cameron to Brussels and accompany him to a meeting with @MarosSefcovic . We look forward to building on 🇬🇧-🇪🇺 cooperation on key issues, such as trade, energy and support for Ukraine.
@David_Cameron
David Cameron
9 months
Good to speak with @MarosSefcovic in Brussels. I look forward to working together on the issues that matter to us both, including support for Ukraine, the Withdrawal Agreement and maximising the opportunities of the Trade and Cooperation Agreement.
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Lindsay Appleby
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Delighted to celebrate our association to #Horizon at @imperialcollege yesterday. Looking forward to the many exciting opportunities to deepen our collaboration as researchers & innovators from the 🇬🇧, 🇪🇺 & the world work together to tackle some of our greatest shared challenges.
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Lindsay Appleby
7 months
Honoured to attend Jacques Delors’ memorial with European friends and partners.
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Ursula von der Leyen
7 months
Jacques Delors a accompli l’exploit de relancer l’Europe en s’appuyant sur l’économie. Il était aussi convaincu que l’Europe devait jouer pleinement son rôle dans le monde. Avec liberté et solidarité comme valeurs humanistes à promouvoir face aux bouleversements du monde.
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Lindsay Appleby
4 years
Today @UKMisBrussels joined @JudithMGough , @RichWoodUK and @burn_richard to discuss how we can join up our missions in Europe to become an even more inclusive employer and work advancing #LGBT + rights. #LGBTHM2021 #SafeToBeMe @FCDO_FLAG 👉
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Lindsay Appleby
1 year
Welcome to the team, @CarolineARead ! Very much looking forward to working with you.
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Caroline Read
1 year
Delighted to start my new role as the UK's Deputy Ambassador to the EU at @UKMisBrussels ! It’s an honour & a privilege to be working on all things 🇬🇧🇪🇺. I look forward to close collaboration with old and new European friends & partners as we continue to develop the relationship.
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Lindsay Appleby
1 year
It was great to welcome so many Brussels-based journalists to the UK Residence last night for our Spring Media Reception. A good opportunity to discuss current affairs and celebrate the importance of free and independent journalism. 📰📷📺
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Lindsay Appleby
1 year
The UK stands up for equality for all. Very proud to add my name to this #EqualRightsCoalition statement on International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia, alongside so many Brussels-based friends and colleagues: #IDAHOBIT
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Lindsay Appleby
1 year
Pleased to welcome @durham_uni Prof Karen O’Brien in Brussels today to discuss 🇬🇧🇪🇺 research collaboration and to host Prof Robin Coningham for an insightful lecture on urban infrastructure, climate change, disaster and risk in partnership with @UNESCOEU @UKMisBrussels
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Lindsay Appleby
2 years
I was delighted to talk to members of UK and EU civil society on the eve of the first 🇬🇧🇪🇺 Civil Society Forum. I look forward to hearing their views and experiences of the EU Trade Agreement.
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Lindsay Appleby
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Delighted to have signed the funding agreement for PEACE PLUS on behalf of the UK Government, with Ireland and the European Commission. The programme will support peace and reconciliation projects vital in contributing to protecting the Belfast (Good Friday) Agreement.
@NIOgov
Northern Ireland Office
1 year
With a UK majority contribution of over £730 million, & total budget of almost £1bn, the Government is committed to helping Northern Ireland reach its full potential. PEACE PLUS will ✅ promote stability ✅ foster cohesion ✅ build prosperity ✅ support levelling up
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Lindsay Appleby
3 months
Did you know an estimated 85% women globally have witnessed or experienced gender-based cyber violence?    Today, we hosted @bxlbinder and subject matter experts to better understand the issue and ways to address it.
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Lindsay Appleby
2 years
Today, on Ukraine’s Independence Day, we celebrate the incredible strength and spirit of the Ukrainian people. 🇺🇦 #StandforFreedom #StandWithUkraine
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Lindsay Appleby
10 months
Many congratulations @PedroSerranoEU on your first year as EU Ambassador to the UK, indeed a year in which we've made great strides on UK-EU cooperation. I look forward to more close collaboration as we continue to develop the 🇬🇧🇪🇺 relationship.
@PedroSerranoEU
Pedro Serrano
10 months
1 year since I started my mandate as #EU Ambassador to the #UK @eudelegationUK . A remarkable year for our bilateral ties: the Windsor Framework, financial services MoU & UK association to #Horizon & #Copernicus . We share values, face common challenges and need to stand together.
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Lindsay Appleby
7 months
My counterpart in Moscow @NigelCaseyHMA pays our respects to Alexei Navalny
@NigelCaseyHMA
Nigel Casey
7 months
In memory of Alexei Navalny @FCDOGovUK
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Lindsay Appleby
2 years
Today marks one year since Russia’s illegal and brutal invasion in Ukraine. #StandWithUkraine
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Lindsay Appleby
2 years
The 🇬🇧 stands in solidarity with @EP_President following the recent cyberattacks that took place during the @Europarl_EN 🇪🇺 plenary session yesterday. We continue close cooperation with our international partners in the fight against cybercrime and defence of democratic values.
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Roberta Metsola
2 years
The @Europarl_EN is under a sophisticated cyberattack. A pro-Kremlin group has claimed responsibility. Our IT experts are pushing back against it & protecting our systems. This, after we proclaimed Russia as a State-sponsor of terrorism. My response: #SlavaUkraini
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Very saddened to hear of the passing of Lord Plumb, former President of the European Parliament. He was a passionate advocate of the agricultural sector in both the UK and the EU. My thoughts are with his family.
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Lindsay Appleby
3 years
Great to see the excellent @UKMisBrussels team together this week. Lots of work to look forward to after the summer, with @COP26 just around the corner.
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Lindsay Appleby
4 years
We welcome today’s @EU_Commission draft adequacy decisions. No other country has been assessed from a position of such closely shared standards, and so we hope the process can be completed swiftly to provide certainty for 🇬🇧 & 🇪🇺 businesses and law enforcement.
@DCMS
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
4 years
We welcome the European Commission’s draft data adequacy decisions which recognise the UK’s high data protection standards. Find out more:
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@LindsayCAppleby
Lindsay Appleby
9 months
It was a pleasure to welcome so many friends and colleagues to the UK Residence for our Christmas reception last night 🎄 Thank you for joining us to spread some festive cheer and celebrate a successful year in 🇬🇧-🇪🇺 relations.
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Lindsay Appleby
2 months
🇬🇧🇺🇸 Delighted to meet with @USAmbEU today. We had a productive chat on transatlantic ties and security cooperation. Grateful for having me at your 4th July celebration yesterday at the beautiful @fineartsbelgium .
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Lindsay Appleby
2 years
Good to have @JamesCleverly back in Brussels today for further productive talks with @MarosSefcovic . Intensive work continues between the 🇬🇧 and 🇪🇺 to find solutions to the full range of challenges on the Northern Ireland Protocol.
@JamesCleverly
James Cleverly🇬🇧
2 years
Just spoken to @marossefcovic again with @chhcalling . I reiterated our determination to find solutions to the full range of challenges on the NI Protocol, working together with the EU. We will speak again soon. Teams continue to work hard on finding a way forward.
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Lindsay Appleby
1 year
Yesterday I reiterated 🇬🇧🇺🇦 support at a valuable meeting with @UA_EUMission @VVChentsov 🇬🇧 is accelerating its efforts and will co-host the Ukraine Recovery Conference in June. @UKMisBrussels is working with European partners to support 🇺🇦 defend itself from Putin's invasion.
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Lindsay Appleby
3 years
Today the #UK has coordinated with our partners in the EU, as well as the US and Canada, to sanction those responsible for the suppression of democracy and human rights in 🇧🇾 Belarus. 🇬🇧🇪🇺🇺🇸🇨🇦 @FCDOGovUK @eu_eeas @FCDOHumanRights ➡️
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Lindsay Appleby
7 months
Good discussion with 🇭🇺 @odor_balint about issues of shared 🇬🇧-🇪🇺 interest including Western Balkans, Ukraine and plans for Hungary’s EU Presidency.
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Lindsay Appleby
3 months
Great to catch up with my 🇭🇺 counterpart @odor_balint ahead of the upcoming Hungarian Presidency of the Council of the EU. We discussed areas of mutual interest, including priorities for their Presidency, as well as preparations for the #EPCSummit in July.
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Lindsay Appleby
2 years
Many congratulations, @PedroSerranoEU . I look forward to more close collaboration as we continue to develop the UK-EU relationship. 🇬🇧🇪🇺
@PedroSerranoEU
Pedro Serrano
2 years
Honoured to present my credentials to His Majesty King Charles III. I look forward to helping further strengthen EU-UK ties. Key goal of my mission in the UK. 🇪🇺🇬🇧
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Lindsay Appleby
2 years
Last night I was delighted to introduce Professor @DapoAkandeLaw . He gave a fascinating speech on international law and the war in Ukraine at the 🇬🇧Residence. Many thanks to him and guests from the Brussels legal community who came.
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Lindsay Appleby
11 months
Great to celebrate the launch of Peace Plus in Brussels, a programme to support peace & prosperity in Northern Ireland. The 🇬🇧 Government with the Northern Ireland Executive is providing more than £730m to it. Combined with funding from the 🇪🇺 and 🇮🇪, this amounts to almost £1bn.
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Lindsay Appleby
3 years
Delighted to receive this goodie-bag of Northern Ireland produce as part of the @BrusselsNI traditional brunch last Friday. It’s always a pleasure to celebrate the work of local producers from all parts of the UK - I can’t wait to tuck into this black currant jam 🍴
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Lindsay Appleby
3 years
Had a great time speaking with @collegeofeurope students on the future of the 🇬🇧-🇪🇺 relationship at the event: “The Next Steps and Beyond for the UK-EU Relationship”. Thank you for the interesting questions and fruitful discussion.
@collegeofeurope
College of Europe
3 years
Yesterday evening, the students of the Bruges Forum hosted their final panel discussion of this academic year with @LindsayCAppleby , Head of the UK Delegation to the EU. Event topic 💻: "The Next Steps and Beyond for the UK-EU Relationship". 🇬🇧 🇪🇺 #soarespromotion #coe #coebruges
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Lindsay Appleby
3 years
Today is #WorldPressFreedomDay . To counter threats to media freedom, a global effort is needed to take urgent action. The 🇬🇧 UK is working hard to deliver on its commitments as part of the Media Freedom Coalition – 47 likeminded countries from Europe and across the globe.
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Lindsay Appleby
2 years
Delighted to join @FriendsofEurope ’s #EYL40 seminar last night. An inspiring evening hearing from European young leaders, who shared their stories of change, resilience and transformative leadership.
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Lindsay Appleby
1 year
Many congratulations to Their Majesties The King and Queen on their #Coronation 📷. Wonderful to see so many global leaders in the UK for the celebrations, including @vonderleyen , @CharlesMichel and @EP_President .
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Lindsay Appleby
11 months
On International Day of the Girl, we pay tribute to inspirational girls around the world. @EllieSimmonds1 , a role model for aspiring British athletes, inspires me with her clear and honest communication. Every girl deserves to realise her full #RightsFreedomPotential #IDG2023
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Lindsay Appleby
2 years
We are very grateful for all the kind, thoughtful and moving messages from our friends across the EU.
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Lindsay Appleby
2 years
⬇️ Joint 🇬🇧-🇪🇺 statement following meeting between @JamesCleverly , @MarosSefcovic & @chhcalling . Officials remain in touch as constructive, collaborative scoping work for potential solutions continues.
@JamesCleverly
James Cleverly🇬🇧
2 years
@MarosSefcovic @chhcalling @EU_Commission @EUdelegationUK @PedroSerranoEU @eurireland @MichealMartinTD @UEFrance @EUinDE @EUinNL @EU4BE @ZEKvSR Thank you @MarosSefcovic for further talks with @chhcalling and I on the Northern Ireland Protocol. Scoping talks will continue, so we can find a solution that works for the people of Northern Ireland and protects the Belfast (Good Friday) Agreement.
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Lindsay Appleby
3 years
A great opportunity to join the @EUUKForum today for an event on the future 🇬🇧UK-EU🇪🇺 relations. Looking forward to speaking with @BBCkatyaadler this afternoon.
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Lindsay Appleby
2 years
Great to accompany @Michael_Ellis1 yesterday for the inaugural 🇪🇺🇬🇧 Parliamentary Partnership Assembly. It will be a valuable forum for exchanging views and perspectives on this vitally important bilateral relationship.
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Lindsay Appleby
8 months
A pleasure to discuss UK-EU issues with @PedroSerranoEU , @CSBarnard24 and @anandMenon1 . We agreed that 2023 was a good year for 🇬🇧-🇪🇺 relations, which we can build on into 2024.
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Lindsay Appleby
4 months
It was a pleasure to welcome journalists from across Brussels to our Spring Media Reception at the UK Residence last night. We really appreciate the values, courage and commitment journalists bring to their work here and around the world. 📸🗞️🌍
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Lindsay Appleby
1 year
Great to welcome European partners to the 🇬🇧 Residence in Brussels yesterday to meet @SKavanaghLyon as his candidacy for @INTERPOL_HQ Secretary General gets underway. His wealth of operational experience and strategic leadership would be of huge value to Interpol and its members.
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Lindsay Appleby
11 months
A useful panel discussion at the 🇬🇧 Residence today on steps the international community need to take to maintain Sustainable Development Goal momentum through to 2030, including a keynote speech by @AndrewmitchMP . Many thanks to all who attended.
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Lindsay Appleby
2 years
Wonderful to welcome so many guests to celebrate Her Majesty The Queen's #PlatinumJubilee at the UK Residence. The Queen is a hugely important figurehead for the UK and the Commonwealth. Her sense of duty and her devotion to a life of service is truly inspiring.
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Lindsay Appleby
1 year
A pleasure to attend the Ukrainian Independence Day events in Brussels today. A demonstration of the enduring international support for Ukraine, and a tribute to the strength and resilience of the Ukrainian people in the face of Russian aggression.
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Lindsay Appleby
4 years
I am delighted to welcome @AlokSharma_RDG to Brussels. 🇬🇧 🇪🇺 As the UK prepares to host #COP26 in November, UK and EU collaboration will be essential to achieve shared goals of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. 🌍 #TogetherForOurPlanet @COP26
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Lindsay Appleby
7 months
Delighted to welcome @JonathanCamrose 🇬🇧 @SciTechgovuk Minister for AI & Intellectual Property to Brussels, for important conversations with 🇪🇺 EU counterparts on #research , #innovation and #AI regulation.
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