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Paula Pinho @chiefspokesperson.ec.europa.eu · 5h

@vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu elnök az imént mondott beszédet az Országgyűlésben az 1956-os forradalom 70. évfordulója alkalmából. „Soha nem szabad hiábavalónak tekintenünk annak a több tízezer magyarnak az áldozatát, akik életüket vesztették vagy megsebesültek.” link.europa.eu/fQVnCw

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Paula Pinho @chiefspokesperson.ec.europa.eu · 6h

President @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu just pronounced a speech at the Hungarian National Assembly marking 70 years of the Revolution of 1956. As she said: “We must never take in vain the sacrifice of tens of thousands of Hungarians killed or wounded .” Read the speech here ➡️ link.europa.eu/W8JYgr

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Paula Pinho @chiefspokesperson.ec.europa.eu · 20/10/2026

The Arctic is one place where the tectonic plates of geopolitics are colliding. The new European Arctic Strategy will strengthen Europe's economic security while bringing prosperity to Arctic communities. Read the statement by President @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu here ▶️ link.europa.eu/88fkfg

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Paula Pinho @chiefspokesperson.ec.europa.eu · 12/10/2026

On 20/11, President @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu and President António Costa will welcome PM Andy Burnham for the 2nd EU-UK Summit. The leaders will continue strengthening our strategic partnership and focus on security, defence, energy, agrifood, climate, migration and people-to-people contacts. 🇪🇺🤝🇬🇧

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Paula Pinho @chiefspokesperson.ec.europa.eu · 01/10/2026

Following her visit to Pristina, President @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu is on her way to Podgorica, where she will meet President Jakov Milatović and Prime Minister Milojko Spajić. A press conference with PM Spajić is foreseen at 18:45 CEST. Follow live on EBS ▶️ link.europa.eu/Q6wD3H

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Paula Pinho @chiefspokesperson.ec.europa.eu · 18/09/2026

She will meet with world leaders including PM @mark-carney.bsky.social of Canada, PM @albomp.bsky.social of Australia, Secretary-General @antonioguterres.bsky.social, the Chairperson of the African Union Commission Mahamoud Ali Youssouf and others More info in our Daily News ▶️ link.europa.eu/DWrHTq

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Paula Pinho @chiefspokesperson.ec.europa.eu · 18/09/2026

Next week, President @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu will be in New York to participate in the UN General Assembly. She will join the opening session on Tuesday. Throughout the week she will also participate in high-level events on multilateralism, children and AI, climate action and OceanEye.

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Paula Pinho @chiefspokesperson.ec.europa.eu · 16/09/2026

A strong, independent Europe is emerging. That was the message of President @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu in today's State of the Union Address. Read the full speech ▶️ link.europa.eu/nv9Vvj Key quotes and initiatives ▶️ link.europa.eu/HmR9Mh And more info ▶️ link.europa.eu/xRM4FD

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Paula Pinho @chiefspokesperson.ec.europa.eu · 14/09/2026

This Wednesday, after her State of the Union speech in Strasbourg, President @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu will meet Prime Minister @mark-carney.bsky.social of Canada. The Prime Minister will also attend the President's speech in the morning.

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Paula Pinho @chiefspokesperson.ec.europa.eu · 11/09/2026

From boosting our competitiveness and concluding ambitious trade negotiations, to supporting our defence readiness and protecting our democracies. Ahead of next week's SOTEU address by President @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu, here's a recap of our work in the past year. link.europa.eu/v9vtvh

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Paula Pinho @chiefspokesperson.ec.europa.eu · 07/09/2026

The three leaders signed a new Joint Declaration on EU-Greenland relations and the President announced a Global Gateway package of €200 million for investments in Greenland. For more info: President's statement ▶️ link.europa.eu/tx6XDh Press release ▶️ link.europa.eu/QbGKr9

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Paula Pinho @chiefspokesperson.ec.europa.eu · 07/09/2026

President @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu is in Nuuk today with Greenlandic Premier Nielsen and Danish Prime Minister Frederiksen. Europe has made the choice to be more present and engaged in Greenland and in the Arctic. Two years after her first visit, we are delivering concrete results.

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Paula Pinho @chiefspokesperson.ec.europa.eu · 02/09/2026

A reminder to our journalists that President @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu will welcome NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte today at 12:45 and deliver press statements. In view of that, our daily press briefing will start at 11:45. Both events will be broadcast on EBS ▶️ link.europa.eu/YdX4JF

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Paula Pinho @chiefspokesperson.ec.europa.eu · 17/06/2026

President @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu held meetings with: 🇺🇦 Volodymyr Zelenskyy 🇬🇧 Keir Starmer 🇨🇦 @mark-carney.bsky.social 🇯🇵 Takaichi Sanae 🇮🇳 Narendra Modi 🇦🇪 Mohamed bin Zayed 🇪🇬 Abdel Fattah al-Sisi 🇰🇪 William Ruto 🇧🇷 @lulaoficialbluesky.bsky.social Now back to Brussels for the European Council.

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Paula Pinho @chiefspokesperson.ec.europa.eu · 17/06/2026

It’s a wrap up! Three intense days in Évian promoting strong partnerships. President @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu and G7 leaders discussed our support for Ukraine, the situation in the Middle East, structural imbalances in the global economy, AI and other current challenges.

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Paula Pinho @chiefspokesperson.ec.europa.eu · 17/06/2026

On Ukraine, G7 leaders: ☑️ Reiterated their unwavering support and reaffirmed solidarity with Ukraine and its people ☑️ Agreed to increase the delivery of military support ☑️ Committed to increase pressure on Russia's war economy More here ➡️ link.europa.eu/wfBdxm

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Paula Pinho @chiefspokesperson.ec.europa.eu · 17/06/2026

At the G7 summit in Évian, President @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu and the other leaders agreed on statements on geopolitical issues, including Ukraine and the Middle East, as well as on migrant smuggling, drug trafficking, the Ebola outbreak and cancer. Available here ➡️ link.europa.eu/Pmd6hN

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Paula Pinho @chiefspokesperson.ec.europa.eu · 04/06/2026

Today I met Nuur Mohamud Sheekh, my counterpart as spokesperson to the chairperson of the African Union Commission. This shows the depth of our European-African partnership. All the way to our press services! Thank you for the visit, Nuur.

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Paula Pinho @chiefspokesperson.ec.europa.eu · 24/04/2026

President @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu, President Christodoulides and @president.europarl.europa.eu, have signed the 'One Europe, One Market' Roadmap. These are concrete actions and targets to make the most of our Single Market and strengthen Europe's competitiveness. Roadmap ➡️ link.europa.eu/HkqDmD

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Paula Pinho @chiefspokesperson.ec.europa.eu · 19/04/2026

On 17 -18 April, a Commission high-level delegation held technical meetings in Budapest with senior representatives from the incoming Hungarian Government. This follows contacts this week between President @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu and Péter Magyar. Full statement ➡️https://link.europa.eu/PNmmQm

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Paula Pinho @chiefspokesperson.ec.europa.eu · 24/03/2026

Today President @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu became the first Commission President and one of only a few international leaders to address the Australian Parliament. With our new trade deal and Security and Defence Partnership, our partnership is stronger than ever.

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Paula Pinho @chiefspokesperson.ec.europa.eu · 18/03/2026

President @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu will travel to Australia between 23 and 25 March. She will visit Sydney and Canberra, where she will meet Prime Minister @albomp.bsky.social. In times like these, it is key to strengthen ties with trusted partners like Australia.

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Paula Pinho @chiefspokesperson.ec.europa.eu · 13/03/2026

Next week, President @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu receives the UN Secretary-General António Guterres and participates in the European Council summit, with a special focus on Ukraine, the situation in the Middle East and Europe's competitiveness. Full agenda ➡️ link.europa.eu/6rG3CV

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Paula Pinho @chiefspokesperson.ec.europa.eu · 17/01/2026

On the way, many friendships were forged for Life. Proud to have been part of this Journey! The best is yet to come.

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Paula Pinho @chiefspokesperson.ec.europa.eu · 23/12/2025

2025 also marked an important year of solidarity, both inside the EU and in the rest of the world

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Paula Pinho @chiefspokesperson.ec.europa.eu · 23/12/2025

The Commission made steady progress on its simplification agenda

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Paula Pinho @chiefspokesperson.ec.europa.eu · 19/11/2025

Full room for the presentation of our defence package today. Bringing the EU one step closer towards a 'Military Schengen' and boosting disruptive innovation in the military area. Our press release ↓ link.europa.eu/FFdWvC

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Paula Pinho @chiefspokesperson.ec.europa.eu · 07/11/2025

Interview with President von der Leyen at COP30 in Belém ↓ t.co/MCKS1cTzcT

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Paula Pinho @chiefspokesperson.ec.europa.eu · 06/11/2025

COP in Belém - Working together for the climate. Opportunity to exchange views with Leaders and key actors across the world.

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Paula Pinho @chiefspokesperson.ec.europa.eu · 26/09/2025

Productive background briefing with Brussels-based journalists today. Very good questions, engaging dialogue and a great opportunity to share the stories behind the story.

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Paula Pinho @chiefspokesperson.ec.europa.eu · 22/09/2025

"When the night is darkest, we must hold fast to our compass. And our compass is the two-State solution." Full speech by President von der Leyen ↓ link.europa.eu/DhptCK

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Paula Pinho @chiefspokesperson.ec.europa.eu · 17/09/2025

We have just presented a new strategy to reinforce prosperity and security with India. Our press release ↓ link.europa.eu/WvvDmV

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Paula Pinho @chiefspokesperson.ec.europa.eu · 16/09/2025

One year after the Draghi Report: what has been achieved and what has changed

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Paula Pinho @chiefspokesperson.ec.europa.eu · 15/09/2025

Today is #DemocracyDay. Democracy is under attack and cannot be taken for granted. We stand firm to defend free media, fair elections and freedom of speech. The EU calls on governments, organisations and citizens to stand together for free, inclusive and resilient societies.

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Paula Pinho @chiefspokesperson.ec.europa.eu · 29/07/2025

By resolving our differences on trade, we can focus on working together to address shared global economic and geopolitical challenges. EU-US trade deal explainer ↓ europa.eu/!vFrJwc

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Paula Pinho @chiefspokesperson.ec.europa.eu · 27/07/2025

Today's deal creates certainty in uncertain times. It delivers stability and predictability, for citizens and businesses on both sides of the Atlantic. Statement by President von der Leyen ↓ europa.eu/!gRXhqQ

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Paula Pinho @chiefspokesperson.ec.europa.eu · 23/07/2025

At Keio University. In its emblem pens replace swords - as it should be!

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Paula Pinho @chiefspokesperson.ec.europa.eu · 24/06/2025

Statement by President von der Leyen with President Zelenskyy, NATO Secretary-General Rutte and President Costa ↓ europa.eu/!XqnRXr

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Paula Pinho @chiefspokesperson.ec.europa.eu · 29/05/2025

This empathy, this solidarity, this culture. This is what makes us Europeans. And this is what makes me look to the future of our Union with resolve and optimism. This is the legacy we must pass on to our children. Full speech by @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu in Aachen ↓ europa.eu/!nqBnhD

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Paula Pinho @chiefspokesperson.ec.europa.eu · 19/05/2025

Statement by President von der Leyen at the joint press conference with President Costa and UK Prime Minister Starmer following the EU-UK Summit ↓ europa.eu/!VgjqKg

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Paula Pinho @chiefspokesperson.ec.europa.eu · 09/05/2025

Nous célébrons aujourd’hui la journée de l’Europe dans la maison où Robert Schuman a grandi. 🇪🇺

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Paula Pinho @chiefspokesperson.ec.europa.eu · 05/05/2025

Sorbonne - an inspiring temple of knowledge! Closing speech by President von der Leyen at the ‘Choose Europe for Science' event ↓ europa.eu/!TTbWbJ

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