Timely and highly constructive exchange with the EEAS Staff Committee today. We discussed the key political challenges following yesterday’s EUCO, including the wars in the Middle East and Ukraine and their impact on Europe’s economy.
I just spoke with my colleagues in @EUDelegationUA in Kyiv, after our building was damaged by a Russian strike.
Your resolve to keep supporting Ukraine gives us strength. No diplomatic mission should ever be a target.
In response, we are summoning the Russian envoy in Brussels.
This International Women's Day, we celebrate women and young voices driving climate action. Though disproportionately affected, they are key to building a sustainable, climate-resilient future and leading the #GreenTransition.
#IWD2025#ForAllWomenAndGirls
2025 marks 30 years since Beijing—a milestone for women’s rights. The 🇪🇺EU has made strides with women in key leadership roles, but more must be done to achieve parity.
At #CSW69, we’ll work with UN members to fulfill the promise of gender equality #ForAllWomenAndGirls
~@EUAmbUN
That’s a wrap on the Youth Policy Dialogue!
Over 3 days, 25 young voices from around the world met with the HR/VP @kajakallas & EU policymakers. They shared key insights to strengthen youth perspectives in EU foreign policy.
Stay tuned for the conclusions!
#YouthPolicyDialogues
Today, tomorrow, always.
I want to honour the courage of women around the world fighting for their most fundamental rights in the face of adversity.
The EU stands with you, and will continue to so, until equality becomes an enduring reality.
At the EU Ambassadors Conference, HR/VP @kajakallas set out the EU’s diplomatic priorities, addressing global challenges and the EU’s response to geopolitical tensions.
Watch the full speech here: https://t.co/4jKfFtXNLT
We are pleased to extend a warm welcome to the Secretary General of the EEAS, Belén Martínez Carbonell (@EEAS_SecGen) together with HR/VP @kajakallas and her team, will advocate for the construction of a stronger Europe. We wish you the utmost success in this important endeavor.
Très triste et ému après la brutale disparition de ma collègue et amie du Seae, Raffaella Iodice. Une grande professionnelle, une femme engagée et courageuse, comme elle l'a montré notamment en Afghanistan. Toutes mes pensées à sa famille et à ses proches.
Her courage was unbreakable, her humanity without limits.
She leaves an enormous void in those who have had the chance to know her. But she leaves also an incredible professional example to follow.
Ciao Raffaella: il tuo sguardo resterà sempre con chi ti ha voluto bene. 2/2
My last message as SG of the @eu_eeas is to express all my sadness for the loss of Raffaella Iodice.
Raffaella has been an amazing colleague that fought all her life for the respect and the dignity of all persons. Her work in Afghanistan has been invaluable. 1/2
Deeply saddened by the passing of Raffaella Iodice, dear colleague to so many, an exceptional diplomat, extraordinary human being. She brought support and hope to women and children in Afghanistan, where she did extraordinary work, like all she undertook. Her memory will live on.
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our former Head of Delegation, @RaffaellaIodic2.
She was a true friend of Afghanistan, a champion of women & girls, and a beloved colleague to many.
Our delegation is in deep shock & mourning
May her memory be a blessing
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our former Head of Delegation, @RaffaellaIodic2.
She was a true friend of Afghanistan, a champion of women & girls, and a beloved colleague to many.
Our delegation is in deep shock & mourning
May her memory be a blessing
Our 145 EU Delegations are the frontline of our relationships with partners globally and a key asset for the EU and its Member States.
Building trust with the @Europarl_EN on the budget of the @eu_eeas.
We need a solid and efficient budget to match our geopolitical ambitions.
I am particularly proud of the establishment of the first ever @EUDiploAcademy.
W/ its training, EUDA builds a true EU diplomatic esprit du corps. In challenging times, EU diplomats are key in promoting & defending our values & interests in the world.
https://t.co/xg6p3K6FPU
Extremely happy and proud of the establishment of the first ever @EUDiploAcademy.
Its graduates will be best placed to promote and defend EU values and interests in our complex world.
https://t.co/s7p2QuyFCU
Regrettably not in Brussels today for the Pride, or I would have been there. I am very proud of working for the @eu_eeas where we defend values and the right of everyone to be who they are, love who they love, and where we defend #equality and #diversity 🏳️🌈🇪🇺
About last week…so happy to attend 9 May #EuropeDay celebrations in Mauritius while on private break. Super event, exhibition on cooperation EU-Mauritius. Great to meet EU Delegation colleagues and Mauritian partners! Thank you to the EU Del for the invite! 🇲🇺🇪🇺 #EUinMauritius