Maciej Popowski

Director-General, EU Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations at @eu_echo at @EU_Commission.

[Maciej Popowski @MPopowskiEU]

Wildfire season is here. In 2025, over 1 million hectares of land burned across the EU.

Every second counts when fire strikes. That's why @eu_echo prepares in advance.

🚒 Firefighters pre-positioned
✈️ Aircraft on standby
📞 24/7 coordination

More: https://t.co/C2e4pYq56H

[EU Civil Protection & Humanitarian Aid 🇪🇺 @eu_echo]

🔥 Wildfires strike Europe every year - and they’re getting worse.

But the EU is preparing:
🚒 Planes & teams on standby
👨‍🚒 Firefighters prepositioned in high-risk areas
📍 Experts monitoring risks 24/7

🎥 Watch the video to see how we prepare to protect lives.

[EU Civil Protection & Humanitarian Aid 🇪🇺 @eu_echo]

In 🇱🇧 #EUSolidarity continues.
Medical items & personal protective equipment from 🇵🇱 just reached Beirut through the #EUCivilProtection Mechanism.
This follows a 🇩🇪 delivery of 220,000 surgical masks also via the Mechanism.

[Maciej Popowski @MPopowskiEU]

The humanitarian system is under pressure like never before. Funding cuts. More crises. Fewer people reached.

Today we published the new Joint Communication on Humanitarian Aid.

Protect. Perform. Partner.

Because the EU doesn't look away. 👉 https://t.co/l1cBwlZuRy

[Hadja Lahbib @hadjalahbib]

Today, we’re presenting our new Joint Communication on Humanitarian action.

It is about a Europe that stands for dignity, solidarity, and collective action for people in need.

This new approach is built on 3 priorities: protect, perform, partner.🧵

[Maciej Popowski @MPopowskiEU]

Citizens spoke, now it's our turn.

150 Europeans, 3 months of deliberation, one clear message.
The EU Citizens' Panel on Preparedness has delivered its final recommendations, and their input will shape how we implement the Preparedness Union Strategy.

➡️https://t.co/bjBfraS0s8

[Maciej Popowski @MPopowskiEU]

On #WorldVyshyvankaDay, I am reminded of the depth of Ukraine’s cultural heritage and resilience. The vyshyvanka is often described as the cultural DNA and symbolic “genetic code” of Ukraine – a living expression of identity, continuity, and pride.

💙💛We stand with Ukraine.

[Hadja Lahbib @hadjalahbib]

More than 1,500 Russian drones and dozens of missiles launched against Ukrainian cities since yesterday.

Civilian homes, a school and critical infrastructure struck. Innocent people killed and wounded.

Ukrainians need protection, support and solidarity more than ever.

[Anna Bjerde @bjerde_anna]

Great to see @MPopowskiEU again. The EU–WBG partnership in fragile and conflict-affected contexts is moving forward, based on shared goals of fostering economic prosperity through peace and stability, strong institutions, foundational investments, and job creation for people.

[Atlantic Council Europe Center @ACEurope]

It was a pleasure to host @MPopowskiEU yesterday for a discussion on Europe’s evolving humanitarian aid capabilities and the growing need for collaborative emergency preparedness.

[Maciej Popowski @MPopowskiEU]

Always great to celebrate #EuropeDay! 🇪🇺

Well done to the colleagues at @eu_echo for showcasing how the EU supports people in need around the world.

Pass by the stand today - there are also some four-legged rescue friends waiting to meet you 🐾

[Maciej Popowski @MPopowskiEU]

Udane spotkanie z młodszymi kolegami - dyskusja o dyplomacji 🇵🇱 i 🇪🇺 ze słuchaczami Akademii Dyplomatycznej @MSZ_RP w @PLintheEU

[Maciej Popowski @MPopowskiEU]

For over 30 years, we’ve provided life-saving aid to people caught in emergencies and crises.

At @eu_echo, solidarity is at the heart of everything we do. On #EuropeDay, like every day, we continue to support and stand by those who need it most. 🇪🇺💙

[Maciej Popowski @MPopowskiEU]

Jestem ogromnie zasmucony śmiercią polskiego pilota straży pożarnej który zginął podczas walk z pożarem lasu we wschodniej Polsce.

Wyrazy współczucia dla jego rodziny, kolegów oraz wszystkich służb ratowniczych,które ryzykują życie, aby chronić innych.
@KGPSP

[Maciej Popowski @MPopowskiEU]

This #FirefightersDay, I want to express my gratitude to the brave men and women who risk their lives to protect others.

From wildfires to war zones, often far from home, you embody the spirit of European solidarity - courage, compassion, and service.

Thank you!

[EU Civil Protection & Humanitarian Aid 🇪🇺 @eu_echo]

Today we tell the story of 5 remarkable women of @SESU_UA:

Anastasiia Kuchynska, Inna Safronova, Maryna Averina, Olena Brovun an Olena Kotok.

What is it like to do this work every day?

Read their full story: https://t.co/LWIC5XOJUi 💛💙

[Maciej Popowski @MPopowskiEU]

Just concluded my first series of classes on defence, security and resilience @coenatolin , to be continued in the next semester!

[駐日欧州連合代表部🇪🇺 @EUinJapan]

【#EUMAG】新着記事🖋ラビブ欧州委員と共に訪日したDG ECHOのポポフスキ総局長は、黒帯有段者として念願だった合気道本部道場を訪問。総局長は合気道を通じ仕事にも通じる胆力や心の整え方を学んだと語った。
「合気道の精神に学ぶ協力と危機管理―ポポフスキ総局長に聞く」
https://t.co/VB44fGcmG2

[Maciej Popowski @MPopowskiEU]

Over 5,000 patients transferred, 22 countries mobilised.

Through the #EUCivilProtection Mechanism, Europe’s solidarity is saving lives - ensuring urgent care beyond Ukraine’s borders.

My sincere thanks to all participating countries and partners stepping up support.

🇪🇺🤝🇺🇦

[Maciej Popowski @MPopowskiEU]

Honoured to have practiced with Dojo-cho Mitsuteru Ueshiba at the Hombu Dojo in Tokyo. Arigato gozaimasu! 🙇

[Hadja Lahbib @hadjalahbib]

Fukushima is the defining case study in cascading crises: one earthquake triggered a tsunami, which triggered a nuclear crisis, which triggered massive displacement, environmental, economic and long-term societal consequences still felt in Japan today.