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Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu · 4h

Timely meeting with Andrej Plenković ahead of the MED9 summit. We discussed our ongoing efforts to tackle current high energy prices.

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Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu · 11h

The situation in the Black Sea is increasingly concerning. Commercial ships – and innocent crews – are being targeted, with lives already lost at sea. Today, two commercial vessels were hit in Bulgaria’s economic zone in Black Sea.

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Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu · 14h

Once again, the Iran-backed Houthis have targeted infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, including a refinery and airports. These attacks keep destabilising the region, igniting further violence and undermining global energy security.

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Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu · 14h

Tackling high energy costs is our priority. To protect those most in need. Address structural problems. And make sure we come out of this crisis stronger than we entered it ↓ link.europa.eu/Bg6QPv

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Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu · 05/10/2026

Herzlichen Glückwunsch an Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel and their American colleague Karl Deisseroth for winning this year's Nobel Prize for medicine. Their research marks a breakthrough in our understanding of the human brain.

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Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu · 02/10/2026

Our citizens need and deserve affordable energy. As G7, we will closely coordinate towards to achieve this goal. We welcome the decision of G7 countries not to impose any export bans on allies and the continued solidarity between partners. link.europa.eu/kNHfJM

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Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu · 02/10/2026

North Macedonia has made the Growth Plan a real success. With more EU investments coming very soon. We are getting closer, also on AI, with our new AI Factory Antenna, called VEZILKA. This is gradual integration at its best ↓ link.europa.eu/CkMbM9

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Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu · 02/10/2026

🇲🇰 North Macedonia belongs with us in the EU. There is one key step you need to take to move forward. The enlargement momentum is real. And North Macedonia should seize it.

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Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu · 02/10/2026

With this disbursement, we are helping safeguard Ukraine’s financial stability today. We’re also building the foundations for its recovery tomorrow. Because Europe stands by Ukraine’s side. And will do so for as long as it takes. link.europa.eu/pdHPyb

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Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu · 02/10/2026

The inauguration of the new National Coordination Centre is truly a milestone towards your EU future. We are preparing for Montenegro’s borders to become European Union borders.

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Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu · 01/10/2026

The work is now advancing to prepare your Accession Treaty. Next week, the @ec.europa.eu will present its pre-enlargement policy reviews. To make sure the EU is ready to welcome new members. You are getting ready. So are we ↓ link.europa.eu/NXr9qm

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Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu · 01/10/2026

🇲🇪 We believe in Montenegro ’28 by 28’. And we will support you all the way. The finish line is in sight. And crossing it would send a powerful signal across the Western Balkans: Reforms deliver. And EU membership is within reach.

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Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu · 01/10/2026

Institutional stability is crucial for Kosovo. It's the foundation for everything else. Reforms. Growth. And progress on the European path. We have seen recently that dialogue between political parties is possible. And you should build on it ↓ link.europa.eu/cxTfKW

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Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu · 01/10/2026

Following up on our productive meeting in New York, our teams have made good progress today. link.europa.eu/JrHkpF

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Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu · 01/10/2026

When the devastating 2019 earthquake struck, Europe stood by Albania. And we stand by you to this day. EU4Schools is a moving example of this solidarity. It rebuilt 63 schools. Schools like Emin Duraku, which I have the pleasure of visiting today.

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Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu · 30/09/2026

Albania is among the frontrunners in our accession process. And for all frontrunners we are preparing accession roadmaps. These roadmaps will turn the path to membership into concrete steps ↓ link.europa.eu/JHkpDc

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Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu · 30/09/2026

Glad to start my tour of the Western Balkans in Albania. Dear Edi Rama, you are working hard to turn Albania’s European dream into reality.

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Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu · 29/09/2026

Our infrastructure must adapt to a changing climate. A more volatile world. And a Union that is growing larger. We need to build the transport system for the decades ahead. We need to build a true Transport Union ↓ link.europa.eu/dPtH3y

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Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu · 28/09/2026

Good meeting with Mindaugas Sinkevičius ahead of the 🇱🇹 Presidency of the Council in January. We have busy months ahead of us.

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Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu · 28/09/2026

Today, science became a target for Russia. My heart goes out to the heroes searching for people trapped inside Ukraine’s National Academy of Sciences. As well as to the families and loved ones of the victims of horrific attacks across the country.

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Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu · 28/09/2026

Europe is stepping up massively on defence. Today, we are moving forward with five major joint projects: drones, air defence, space, maritime security and our Eastern Flank. Five areas that are crucial to European security. And where we need to move fast.

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Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu · 26/09/2026

Conflict. Extreme weather. Rising living costs. Millions of people are affected across the globe. Europe is stepping up to support them ↓

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Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu · 25/09/2026

The agreement to release €6.6 billion from the European Peace Facility for Ukraine is excellent news. It means more support, from training to equipment. It complements what we are doing through our Ukraine support packages – for the state and for defence. More is coming from our side. Very soon.

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Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu · 24/09/2026

Dear President Kast, thank you for Chile’s contribution to our OceanEye Alliance this morning. The 🇪🇺🇨🇱 partnership is growing stronger and stronger. Trade has surged by 160% over the past two decades.

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Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu · 24/09/2026

Dear Nikol Pashinyan, it is good to see you as always. We are bringing Armenia closer to the EU and working on a peaceful and prosperous South Caucasus. We are building roads and bridges with our €200 million connectivity package. And bridges between people, with our peace-fostering investments.

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Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu · 23/09/2026

This summer was the summer of truth. The past months were the hottest on record. But they also may be the coolest for the years to come. Europe remains firmly on course. Driving both emissions and energy prices down, for a sustainable future ↓ link.europa.eu/KWVnw9

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Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu · 23/09/2026

Very good meeting with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at #UNGA. The EU values its partnership with Pakistan. Our Strategic Engagement Plan reflects both the breadth of this partnership and the shared commitment to democracy, the rule of law, human rights and civic space.

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Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu · 23/09/2026

A good meeting with President Al-Sharaa in the margins of #UNGA. The EU remains a reliable partner for a peaceful, stable and inclusive transition in Syria, free from harmful foreign interference.

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Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu · 23/09/2026

Our Ocean changes rapidly. And it impacts our planet, our economies, and our communities. Today, @mark-carney.bsky.social and I are rallying the world in support of ocean observation. Which gives us eyes and ears beneath the waves ↓ link.europa.eu/r4XPwy

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Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu · 23/09/2026

Hungary has taken important steps to strengthen the rule of law and protect the Union’s financial interests. And reforms deliver results. Today, we are proposing to unlock €4.2 billion and reopen the doors of Erasmus+ and Horizon Europe to Hungarian students and researchers.

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Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu · 22/09/2026

Congratulations once again, Prime Minister @andyburnham.bsky.social – this time, in person! Let us work closely together to ensure the security and defence of our continent. To help Ukraine prevail. To address illegal migration. And guarantee trustworthy AI.

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Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu · 22/09/2026

Good to see you again, dear José Raúl Mulino. Panama is an important partner for Europe in Central America. And Global Gateway is delivering on your priorities. Like faster railways. Clean electricity for all. And soon, a new @eib.org regional office in Panama. It's a partnership built to last!

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Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu · 22/09/2026

Dear Volodymyr, Europe is working harder than ever to strengthen Ukraine’s defence. Our new EU-Ukraine anti-ballistic programme can help rapidly scale up production. More defence support is coming.

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Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu · 22/09/2026

I welcome today’s agreement on strengthening security in the Arctic and North Atlantic. My visit to Greenland earlier this month underscored the strategic importance of the region and the scale of the challenges.

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Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu · 22/09/2026

The 81st United Nations General Assembly opens against the backdrop of a new reality. A multipolar, more transactional world, where the temptation to turn inward can be strong. But it also opens with one certainty for Europe.

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Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu · 22/09/2026

Spoke to President Marcos of the Philippines. We just agreed on a EU-Philippines free trade deal! This comes just 3 years after my visit to Manila to relaunch the negotiations. I want to thank Maroš Šefčovič for yet another trade success. link.europa.eu/66H8yF

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Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu · 22/09/2026

Good discussion with Tim Cook in the margins of UNGA. We discussed the EU Kids Act, and agreed on the importance of privacy, safety and security for children.

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Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu · 22/09/2026

Spoke to President Marcos of the Philippines. We just agreed on a 🇪🇺🇵🇭 free trade deal! This comes just 3 years after my visit to Manila to relaunch the negotiations. I want to thank Maroš Šefčovič for yet another trade success. link.europa.eu/66H8yF

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Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu · 22/09/2026

Good discussion with Tim Cook. We discussed the EU Kids Act, and agreed on the importance of privacy, safety and security for children. Tech companies innovate and bring huge benefits to our society. They must do so in a way that empowers parents and provides robust protections for young users.

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Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu · 21/09/2026

Europe and Australia see the world in the same way. And this joint vision translates into concrete actions. Our Security & Defence partnership is fully at work. Our Free Trade Agreement: about to be signed next year.

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Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu · 20/09/2026

The EU will always remain a supporter of multilateralism and of a rules-based international order with a reformed UN at its heart. We thanked Secretary-General Guterres for our close cooperation throughout his term, from Ukraine to the Middle East, and on climate.

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Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu · 20/09/2026

Africa’s global leadership is growing. And Europe stands firmly behind it. We championed the AfricanUnion’s permanent membership of the G20 and support a stronger African voice on the global stage. The EU is Africa’s leading trade and investment partner.

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Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu · 20/09/2026

Back in New York for the UN General Assembly. New geopolitical realities. New troubled waters. But the same urgent priorities for Europe and our partners.

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Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu · 17/09/2026

In yesterday’s SOTEU speech, I made clear that the EU must continue applying pressure on Russia, taking every possible step to weaken its war machine. The adoption of the Graham Bill by the US House of Representatives sends a clear message.

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Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu · 17/09/2026

Every day our children are engaging with some of the most sophisticated technology ever created. Technology that was not created with their wellbeing in mind. We need to set clear boundaries in the digital world. This is what our KIDS Act will do ↓

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Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu · 16/09/2026

Europe is the home of innovation. And can re-ignite Europe’s entrepreneurial spirit. With European funding. They allow European success stories like ICEYE to emerge ↓

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Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu · 16/09/2026

Ukrainians have proven countless times that their spirit cannot be broken. And this summer, Sasha has shown the whole world the true essence of this ↓

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Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu · 16/09/2026

Our emergency crews have saved countless lives and homes from the wildfires this summer. And I wanted to tell the story of a Danish pilot, Rune Kyndal. Rune gave his life to save others. Today, all of Europe owes him ↓

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Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu · 16/09/2026

Europe needs its own playbook to counter hybrid attacks. An Emergency Security Protocol. When triggered by one Member State, all Member States would coordinate a European response.

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