Today marks a 1000 days since Russia's large-scale invasion of #Ukraine. A brutal attack without justification. Despite the horrors of war, Ukraine is standing strong, its spirit unbroken. The Netherlands fully supports their courageous fight, for as long as it takes.
Nederland en de VS verstoren een Russische digitale beïnvloedingscampagne en delen de resultaten van het gezamenlijke onderzoek om weerbaarheid te verhogen https://t.co/Mih2Ih3djO
Warmest congratulations to @MinPres Mark Rutte, the next NATO Secretary General. With your experience and dedication to strengthen collective security and partnerships, NATO will remain strong and efficent as ever.
Ambassador @AmbJDrofenik was delighted to address the Slovene Dutch Business Forum in Rotterdam, encouraging further synergies and collaboration among 🇸🇮 &🇳🇱 companies and institutions in the field of sustainability.
#SDBP#SPIRIT
Vandaag, op 4 mei, herdenken we slachtoffers van de Tweede Wereldoorlog en andere oorlogssituaties en vredesoperaties: de vele Joden, Roma en Sinti die bruut werden vermoord, onze militairen en verzetshelden, en alle andere getroffenen. Wij moeten hun verhalen blijven vertellen.
On May 4th, the Netherlands commemorates World War II victims and people who died during wars and peace operations. Tonight, we observe 2 minutes of silence at 8pm CEST in honour of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom and peace.
Today we pay tribute to all journalists who inform us, sometimes at the risk of their lives.
It’s the duty of democracies to protect them.
We passed unprecedented laws, #MediaFreedomAct & anti-#SLAPP Directive. 🇪🇺 States should implement asap.
#WorldPressFreedomDay
Together, these flags symbolise our joint commitment to democracy, human rights and the rule of law. Unity is our strength! Let’s continue building a safe and prosperous future for our continent. 🌍💪2/2
🇪🇺✨Today, we celebrate a special milestone: 20 years ago, the EU grew with the addition of 10 member states. As a tribute, we raise the flags of Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovakia and Slovenia, alongside the Dutch flag. 1/2
Historic vote today at @Europarl_EN on Directive combating #ViolenceAgainstWomen
For the 1st time ever, we criminalize #gender-based cyber-violence, such as non-consensual sharing of intimate images, incl. #deepfakes
Such violence is often the reason why women leave public life.
On the 1st May 2004, ten more countries joined our Union.
It wasn’t just the birth of a larger Union, it was the birth of a new era.
🔴LIVE: President @vonderleyen marking #20YearsTogether
https://t.co/9sQB0z51NX
Together, we stand united for our planet threatened by climate change, pollution, and biodiversity loss. The Netherlands is committed to climate action with partners. From supporting solar projects to enhancing flood defenses, let's continue our efforts for a sustainable future.
Netherlands' Embassy is proud partner of Slovenian Government in "#Bike to Work Campaign".
Fantastic orange #Gazelle 🚴♀️🚴♀️🚴♀️ are awaiting the winners😃
#PolniZagona
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https://t.co/CeT4MGQoAS
🚲 It reduces pollution, eases urban congestion, and promotes healthier lifestyles.
This week we've adopted the European Declaration to boost cycling across Europe, including clear commitments to improve cycling infrastructure and to attract more people to cycling.
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Marking 75 years of @NATO and having Sweden with us as full member for the first time, it was a special #ForMin Meeting. I look back on two fruitful days in Brussels. The NATO is the gatekeeper of our stability, security, and our values. 1/5
Next, I emphasised the importance of close coordination between #NATO and the #EU, for example on strengthening the European defence industry. I also welcomed deepening our strategic partnership with our Indo-Pacific partners Australia, New Zealand, Japan & Republic of Korea. 4/5