Mattijs Kempynck

Official at European Commission DG TRADE / here to stay posted on everything Trade/WTO-related / usual disclaimers

[Maxime PREVOT @prevotmaxime]

🇮🇱 The images circulating of the treatment of the Flotilla activists are deeply disturbing. People held captive, bound, forced face down, and a government minister broadcasting their humiliation on social media. Belgian citizens are among those detained. This situation is unacceptable. It violates the most basic standards of human dignity. All detainees must be treated with dignity and released without delay.

I have asked that the Ambassador of Israel to Belgium be summoned to express our indignation and ask for explanations. I have also instructed our diplomats to secure consular access to our nationals as a matter of urgency. Their rights must be guaranteed.

The humanitarian situation in Gaza remains catastrophic and demands the full attention of the international community. Belgium is and will remain active in raising this attention through every diplomatic channel.

@BelgiumMFA

[Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen]

Hungary has chosen Europe.

Europe has always chosen Hungary.

A country reclaims its European path.

The Union grows stronger.

Magyarország Európát választotta.

Európa mindig Magyarországot választotta.

Egy ország visszatér az európai útjára.

Az Unió erősebbé válik.

[Team Visma | Lease a Bike @vismaleaseabike]

🇫🇷 #ParisRoubaix

You deserved this so much, Wout. 🥺

[Peter Stefanovic @PeterStefanovi2]

BREAKING: “It is increasingly clear that as the world continues down this volatile path our long term national interest requires closer partnership with our allies in Europe and with the European Union.. Brexit did deep damage to our economy”
Prime minister Keir Starmer 👏

[Donald Tusk @donaldtusk]

Orban’s Foreign Minister has confirmed that he systematically informed Moscow what EU leaders talked about behind closed doors. What a disgrace.

[Maroš Šefčovič🇪🇺 @MarosSefcovic]

Proud to see the EU-@mercosur agreement moving into provisional application.

Key for 🇪🇺 businesses to seize new opportunities.
Key for the strength of rules-based trade.
Key for our credibility as a reliable partner.

We continue to work closely with @EUCouncil and @Europarl_EN.

[Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen]

Yesterday, Uruguay and Argentina became the first Mercosur countries to ratify the Agreement.

When they are ready, we are ready ↓ https://t.co/pJlaknyXDk

[Olof Gill @olofgill]

Statement by @EU_Commission on the recent judgment of the Supreme Court of the United States.

https://t.co/64R6vZ2dAl

[Financial Times @FT]

Opinion: US businesses and consumers are shouldering the bulk of the costs of Donald Trump’s tariffs, according to a New York Fed report. That may be unsurprising, but it appears to have shocked Kevin Hassett to his core. https://t.co/Btps9ZyoIG

[Maroš Šefčovič🇪🇺 @MarosSefcovic]

🇪🇺🇸🇬 Joint agreement. Joint vision. The EU-Singapore Digital Trade Agreement is now in force - setting the course for the future of digital trade. With Minister Grace Fu, we set out how.

@straits_times @Trade_EU @EUinSingapore

[Kiel Institut @kielinstitute]

The long-awaited EU–India FTA could boost bilateral trade by 41–65%, raise real incomes on both sides, & reduce reliance on riskier markets - linking economies that represent 21.1% of global GDP. A major win amid global trade fragmentation 👉 https://t.co/IgGCOAzJFM

[Maroš Šefčovič🇪🇺 @MarosSefcovic]

🤝 After a year of tireless engagement and more than a decade in the making, we've delivered the biggest FTA ever. High tariffs down, opportunity unleashed. Proof that win-win trade is real and that genuine partnership, like with Minister @PiyushGoyal, is always worth the effort.

[Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen]

Europe and India are making history today.

We have concluded the mother of all deals.

We have created a free trade zone of two billion people, with both sides set to benefit.

This is only the beginning.

We will grow our strategic relationship to be even stronger.

[Maria Tadeo @mariatad]

From a European diplo - this speech is not gonna go down well. Europeans just approved a 90 billion euro package - fresh cash, not Russian assets - certainly not insignificant. Denmark under massive pressure in national crisis over Greenland this week. “Gotta read the room.”

[Maroš Šefčovič🇪🇺 @MarosSefcovic]

As 🇪🇺 exporters need certainty, predictability and access to new markets, the @Europarl_EN has chosen to reopen questions already settled. The @EU_Commission regrets this choice on the strategic EU-Mercosur deal. Our objective: the EU must remain a reliable trading partner.

[EU Trade 🇪🇺 @Trade_EU]

Tomorrow marks a historic moment: the EU & Mercosur will sign their agreement.

It will:
🔶Help us navigate the current geopolitical landscape
🔶Strengthen our presence in Latin America
🔶Diversify trade
🔶Reinforce economic security

🔗https://t.co/8xkCSYcxe3

#EUTrade #Mercosur

[Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen]

A strong display of unity for Ukraine today in Paris at the Coalition of the Willing leaders meeting from EU Member States, NATO allies and friends of Ukraine.

Our joint statement sends a clear message.

We collectively stand by Ukraine and a safe, secure prosperous future lies ahead.

https://t.co/PyOqXThNp7

[Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen]

2025 was another big year for EU trade.

Forging new partnerships that strengthen our economy.

And bring certainty in uncertain times.

We secure the interests of 🇪🇺 industry, farmers and consumers while delivering real benefits for our partners.

That’s Europe’s way of doing business.

[European Commission @EU_Commission]

We strongly condemn the U.S. decision to impose travel restrictions on five European individuals, including former Commissioner Thierry Breton.

Link to full statement: https://t.co/d8zwBd2sL8

[Maroš Šefčovič🇪🇺 @MarosSefcovic]

🆕 Mercosur safeguard trilogue concluded in record time, delivering strong protection for EU agriculture and enabling swift approval of the EU-@mercosur deal.

Excellent for 🇪🇺 farmers! Thanks to @eu2025dk, @GabrielMatoA, @berndlange.

Next: meeting @COPACOGECA with @CHansenEU.