RT @EUCouncil: On Monday, EU leaders will meet to discuss European defence during an informal retreat at the Palais d’Egmont in Brussels.….

Today, I had a very good phone call with HRH Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. We’ve exchanged on the EU-Saudi Arabia bilateral relations, building on the successful EU-GCC Summit of last year. There are many areas of mutual interest and I look forward to deepen our bilateral.

Great meeting with @SecGenNATO Rutte to prepare the informal EU Leaders meeting on defence on Feb 3. Our mutually reinforcing strategic partnership is essential for the security of Europe. EU-@NATO are stronger working together. We will continue our unwavering support to #Ukraine

Honoured to receive HM @KingAbdullahII of #Jordan today. Following the signature of the EU-Jordan Strategic and Comprehensive Partnership Agreement, our relationship has reached a new level. Jordan is a beacon of stability in the region and we are grateful for its tremendous

Great to meet with @tsheringtobgay, PM of #Bhutan, a country that is an inspiring example as one of the rare carbon-neutral countries in the world. We highlighted great potential for expanding European Union 🇪🇺 - Bhutan🇧🇹 ties in our 40th anniversary year, including on trade and

Data protection is a fundamental right. The EU has raised the bar globally, proving that strong safeguards can build trust in the digital world.

As we commemorate International Holocaust Remembrance Day, we mark the 80th year since the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau. We remember the unprecedented horrors of the Holocaust and we condemn in the strongest possible terms the alarming rise of antisemitism in all its forms.

Had a good meeting with President @ZelenskyyUa and assured him of the EU's steadfast support. Today's decision on sanctions against Russia is a case in point. I encouraged him to continue working on #Ukraine's EU accession. Ukraine's progress so far has been remarkable. The EU

Today’s unanimous decision to extend the EU sanctions against Russia is crucial. Increasing pressure remains essential for as long as Russia continues its brutal war of aggression against Ukraine.

RT @EUCouncilPress: Statement by the members of the European Council on the occasion of International Holocaust Remembrance Day #NeverAgain….

Following with deep concern yet another incident affecting critical infrastructure in the Baltic Sea. Full solidarity with Sweden and Latvia.

Always inspiring to meet with young Europeans!.Thank you, dear @eucouncil trainees, for your support over the last couple of months. Now, more than ever, we need a generation of change-makers. Be active, make your voice heard.

In today's phone call with President Mirzizoyev, I thanked him for hosting the upcoming EU-Central Asia Summit in #Uzbekistan. This first-ever EU Summit with this key region will be an important opportunity to reinforce our ties and pursue new avenues of cooperation. I also hope.

Honoured to receive HM King Willem-Alexander in the @EUCouncil today. As a founding member of the EU, the Netherlands has played a very active role in shaping the Union into what it is today, upholding our shared values and contributing to the evolution of the EU’s policies.

Good to meet @UNLazzarini today. @UNRWA is playing a crucial role in supporting the civilian population in Gaza, the West Bank, and the wider region. During the implementation phase of the ceasefire, the humanitarian needs will be enormous. Obstructing UNRWA’s capacity to

Congratulations @MichealMartinTD on being appointed Taoiseach of Ireland. Wishing you every success as you guide Ireland forward with vision and determination. Welcome back to the European Council!. Go n-éirí an bóthar leat!

I congratulated Rosen Zhelyazkov on his election as PM of Bulgaria. I welcomed #Bulgaria becoming a full member of the #Schengen area and the country's commitment to join the euro area. Looking forward to working closely together and visiting him in Sofia in the near future.

We are looking forward to working closely with the new US Administration to advance a positive and fair economic cooperation and to work on our shared priorities for prosperity and security, while – naturally – protecting our own interests.

The EU remains committed to all our international engagements, to a comprehensive agenda to tackle climate change, inequality and the reform of the global financial institutions. We remain committed to the Sustainable Development Goals, the Pact for the Future and the Paris

I took away three main messages from leaders’ meetings in December:. • The EU will support Ukraine for as long as necessary, and whatever it takes. • We are fully committed to enlargement as the biggest geopolitical investment for peace and security, for our people and our.