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In Washington. Good first meetings with European business and industry giants who also operate in the United States.

On this sombre day marking 3 years from Russia's invasion, I joined Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and international leaders to send a powerful message of support. We are united towards our shared objective: Freedom for Ukraine, and lasting peace for Europe & the world 🇪🇺🇺🇦

We stand firm with Ukraine. Because Ukraine is part of our European family. Peace, security, and justice will prevail. Joint statement with @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu and @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu: europa.eu/!kv8FTM

Three years of inspiration, resistance and defying the odds. #SlavaUkraini 🇪🇺🇺🇦

Lights up! A symbol of solidarity with our Ukrainian friends. A sign of our support for peace with dignity, justice and freedom. A testimony of the bravery and courage of the people of Ukraine.

When three years ago, the people of Ukraine woke up to the grim reality of war, we promised them our unwavering support. We kept our word. Because that’s what friends do. Because this is not only about Ukraine. This is about democracy, Europe and everything we stand for.

Choquée par l'attentat de Mulhouse. Mes condoléances à la famille de la victime innocente de cette attaque tragique. Je souhaite un prompt rétablissement aux policiers courageux blessés dans l'exercice de leurs fonctions. L'Europe déterminée dans la lutte contre le terrorisme.

This afternoon our building that represents European democracy in Sofia has been targeted and vandalised. Disgraceful. Unacceptable. We are the first to defend the right to peaceful protests & demonstrations in Europe. But that should never translate to violence & aggression.

It has been seven years since the murder of Slovak journalist Ján Kuciak and his fiancée Martina Kušnírová. The fight for truth and justice is Europe's fight. We remember them. We honour them. And we reiterate our commitment to protecting journalists.

With heavy hearts, the world witnessed the grotesque spectacle of Hamas parading the coffins of two babies & 85 year old peace activist, killed after brutally dragged from their homes & taken hostage. We now learn that the other body returned is not that of Shiri Bibas, the mother of the children.

We will ensure that the story of Holocaust survivor Marian Turski lives on. The world lost a man who lived through the horror and evil of concentration camps. Just last month in Auschwitz, we bore witness to his testimony. His story is of courage and strength. May his memory be a blessing.

With Europeans expecting concrete actions on security, the European Parliament stands ready to work together with @poland25eu.bsky.social to deliver results. Swiftly. This was the focus of my talks with the Marshals of the Polish Sejm Szymon Hołownia and the Polish Senate Małgorzata Kidawa-Błońska.

Enjoyed my discussion with @gzeromedia.com’s @ianbremmer.com & @microsoft.com’s Brad Smith at @munsecconf.bsky.social. When we talk about geopolitical instability, we must also address digital security challenges. Europe will keep investing in faster detection to counter cyber attacks.

Honoured to share the stage with Edmundo González Urrutia at @munsecconf.bsky.social. The people of Venezuela know too well what it means to fight for democracy and freedom. They will continue to find us side-by-side.

Bring them home now. Heartbreaking to listen to relatives of hostages held by Hamas speak about what they are still enduring after almost 500 days.  In Tel Aviv, I met with families still waiting for news and listened to the raw testimony of survivors who were kidnapped and rescued or released.

Constructive meeting in Ramallah with Palestinian representatives & Secretary General of the Executive Committee of the PLO Hussein al-Sheikh. We’ll keep engaging & keep dialogue going as we work towards lasting peace & stability in the region that offers hope to Palestinians & security to Israelis

Starting the day in the West Bank with a very inspiring conversation with the Director of Women of the Sun, Reem Al Hajajra. Thank you for your relentless determination and unwavering commitment in building peace. A truly deserving nominee of the European Parliament’s Sakharov Prize.

Thank you to the President of Israel Isaac Herzog for our meeting in Jerusalem tonight and for our discussions on the need for the completion of the hostage release and ceasefire deal.

A poignant moment on my return to Re'im, the site of horror and the terrible massacre of 7 October 2023. Here, where the hearts remain heavy & the memories remain painful. At the site of the Nova festival, I paid homage to the victims. All remaining hostages must be released.

Incredibly proud of the work our EUBAM Rafah station is doing in Gaza. Grateful for their service.

Crossing into Gaza as humanitarian aid enters. Europe will continue to do its part. Our EUBAM Rafah station is now up and running in Gaza, playing a critical role.

Thank you to the Speaker of the Knesset Amir Ohana and Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar for the open discussions in Jerusalem this morning. The immediate priority for the European Parliament is to ensure that all the hostages are released, that the ceasefire holds and humanitarian aid increases.

First meetings in Jerusalem. Over the next days I will represent the European Parliament in discussions in Israel and the Palestinian territories at a critical moment in time for the Middle East and the world.

Alexei Navalny: a beacon of hope, a fighter against corruption, who continues to inspire people around the world. Ahead of the one year anniversary from his murder, today the European Parliament remembers him and what he stood for.

Good call with United States Speaker Mike Johnson 🇪🇺🇺🇸 Such discussions are important, as is our duty as allies to keep facing shared challenges together: Middle East, Ukraine, security, prosperity. At a time of geopolitical shifts, EU-US relations must be reinforced.

Delighted to welcome Verkhovna Rada Speaker Ruslan Stefanchuk to the European Parliament. It's an honour to have you with us today. I'm proud that we stood with Ukraine since day one of the aggression. We'll keep pushing for just & dignified peace. And deepen our ties towards EU membership.

Very happy to catch up with @ecb.europa.eu President Christine Lagarde. Ready to work together at a defining moment for Europe's competitiveness, economic growth and prosperity. @president.ecb.europa.eu

Great to welcome back Taoiseach Micheál Martin to the European Parliament 🇪🇺🇮🇪 Fresh from his election, we had our first discussion on Ireland’s planned priorities for next year’s Presidency of the EU Council. Our talks also focused on Europe’s competitiveness and our support to Ukraine.

The people of Belarus’ unyielding determination for democracy & freedom is personified in the brave & inspiring Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya. Good to get back together today following the sham election in Belarus and renew the European Parliament’s strong commitment to the democratic forces of Belarus.

The cornerstone of a more competitive economy must be quality jobs, less red tape, free & fair trade, sustainable growth, higher productivity and a more integrated Single Market. In Malta, it was great to discuss with stakeholders & industry how Europe can innovate & get ready for the future.

Honoured that the Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Ruslan Stefanchuk accepted my invitation to speak to Europe and the world from @europarl.europa.eu in Strasbourg next Tuesday, three years from Russia's invasion. 🇪🇺🇺🇦

Good exchange with @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu António Costa to follow up after the EU leaders' meeting on security & defence. In this more uncertain global reality, Europe must be responsible for its own security. Now is the time to move forward with closer cooperation & concrete action.

🇪🇺🇸🇪 On this sad day of mourning, the European Parliament joins the Swedish Riksdag in flying our flag at half mast. Europa delar svenska folkets sorg. Keep strong Örebro!

Shocked by the horrific attack that killed & injured innocent people at the Risbergska campus in Örebro, Sweden. On this sad day for Sweden & Europe, our hearts and thoughts are with the victims & their loved ones, and all students & teachers on campus. Europe must never tolerate violence & hate.

When people look to Europe, they must see leadership. As Europe's face & voice across the world, EU Ambassadors play a paramount role in achieving results globally. Thank you for today's open dialogue & for speaking for Europe. Together - lawmakers & diplomats - we can amplify Europe's influence.

It's time for Europe to take giant leaps. On security, defence, trade. We must respond effectively and robustly. My message to EU leaders today: I know that difficult decisions are needed, but easy has never been a criteria for action. Small steps are no longer an option.

Europe must be able to keep people safe and secure. That means more investment in our collective defence and security. It means ramping up production and deeper cooperation between us all. We're not at a crossroads anymore. This is the path we must take. - at EU leaders' meeting today

Beste wensen aan Bart De Wever met zijn benoeming tot nieuwe premier van België 🇪🇺🇧🇪 En ces temps d’incertitudes mondiales, la seule certitude pour l’avenir doit être une Europe unie. Looking forward to our first meeting today at the EU leaders' retreat in Brussels.

Zutiefst betrübt über den Tod des ehemaligen Bundespräsidenten Horst Köhler. Er war eine starke Stimme der Vernunft und setzte sich stets für ein starkes Deutschland in einem geeinteren Europa ein. Mein aufrichtiges Beileid gilt seinen Angehörigen und dem deutschen Volk 🇪🇺🇩🇪

Our dialogue with industry and business leaders continues in Luxembourg tonight. Good to join Prime Minister Luc Frieden at Deloitte conference to discuss with stakeholders Europe's actions to help companies innovate, grow and thrive. Europe will be proactive, think big, act bold.

Shocked to learn of the tragic crash between an airplane and a helicopter in Washington DC. My heart goes out to the victims, their families and loved ones. Europe stands with the American people at this sad moment 🇪🇺🇺🇸

We will always remember. We will always speak up. We will always stand for dignity, equality and hope. We will always ensure that the words #NeverAgain are not just spoken, but lived. #HolocaustRemembrance

Good to welcome back King Abdullah II to @europarl.europa.eu 🇪🇺🇯🇴 Thanked him for Jordan's efforts towards lasting peace in Middle East. Momentum must be upheld following ceasefire-hostages release agreement. Also discussed the European Parliament’s next steps on EU financial assistance to Jordan.

Delighted to address the Welt Economic Summit in Berlin. In this changing world, Europe's future will be determined by our ability to adapt. That is where our strength lies: in our unity of purpose and resolve. Europe will not just find the answer. Europe will be the answer.