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[Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen]

It began with coal and steel. But from the very start, our Union was always meant to be much more.

75 years ago, in Paris, with the signing of the Treaty of Paris, Europe chose a different path.

One of unity over division, of Peace over war.

The European Coal and Steel Community was never just an industrial project.

It was a project for peace in Europe.

A project for shared prosperity.

A project for strength and independence in a world of great power competition.

The very same purpose that still drives our Union today.

[Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen]

Today with @SecGenNATO we took stock of our common work to bolster European defence and continue support to Ukraine.

We discussed the upcoming NATO Summit and how we can upscale defence industrial output in Europe. We need to invest more, to produce more and to do both faster.

With the rise in global security threats, we agreed to work closely together in the next weeks to strengthen the EU-NATO relationship and prepare a successful Summit in Ankara.

[Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen]

I welcome the announced 10 day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, mediated by President Trump.

This is a relief, as this conflict has already claimed far too many lives.

Now, we need not just a temporary pause, but a path to permanent peace.

Europe will continue to call for the full respect of Lebanon’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.

And we will keep supporting the Lebanese people through substantial humanitarian aid.

[Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen]

Thank you @emmanuelmacron for organising this discussion on the safety of our children online.

With the DSA, we have EU-wide rules.

And now we have an EU-wide app.

It’s piloted in 🇫🇷 🇩🇰 🇬🇷 🇮🇹 🇪🇸 🇨🇾 🇮🇪

And soon available to all.

Online platforms are held accountable.

Parents are reassured.

[Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen]

It is for parents to raise their children. Not platforms.

The European Age Verification App is ready ↓ https://t.co/EumEPEJOI7

[NATO Spokesperson @NATOpress]

In Berlin, @SecGenNATO Mark Rutte participated in a meeting of the Ukraine Defence Contact Group (UDCG).
Stressing the need for continued support, SG said, "we cannot lose focus on Ukraine, even with the many security challenges we face.”

He also welcomed new contributions by #Germany, the #UK and the #Netherlands and further announcements of support to PURL and the Czech ammunition initiative.

https://t.co/sCChJ3AmQN

[Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen]

Today, Europe is Hungarian.

We are stronger. More united.

To the people of Hungary - you've done it again.

You have spoken.

You have chosen Europe.

It's a victory for fundamental freedoms.

[Υπουργείο Εξωτερικών @GreeceMFA]

📌 Ανακοίνωση Υπουργείου Εξωτερικών σχετικά με σημερινή δήλωση Υπουργού Εξωτερικών της Τουρκικής Δημοκρατίας

🔗 https://t.co/dI7vNTkE5S

[The Spectator Index @spectatorindex]

President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, says that Hungary has 'chosen Europe' and returned to 'its European path' after defeat of Viktor Orban at today's election.

[António Costa @eucopresident]

Congratulations to Nizar Amedi for his election as President of the Republic of Iraq.

This step should pave the way to government formation. Strong, stable state institutions are essential to addressing the serious challenges ahead and to preserving the progress achieved in recent years.

The EU remains a firm supporter of Iraq’s stability, sovereignty, and territorial integrity.

[António Costa @eucopresident]

Standing together with @antonioguterres – for multilateralism, the rule of law and the principles of the @UN Charter.

[Georghy Zhukov @GeorghyZhukov]

Η Ελβετία μόλις ανακοίνωσε ότι παγώνει όλα τα περιουσιακά στοιχεία του Μαδούρο που βρίσκονται στο έδαφος της και δηλώνει ότι εφόσον αποδειχθεί ότι προέρχονται από εγκληματικές ενέργειες, θα φροντίσει να αποδοθούν υπέρ του λαού της Βενεζουέλας.

[Apostolos Tzitzikostas @tzitzikostas]

Από σήμερα, η Κύπρος αναλαμβάνει την Προεδρία του Συμβουλίου της Ευρωπαϊκής Ένωσης. Πρόκειται για μια κρίσιμη περίοδο τόσο σε ευρωπαϊκό όσο και σε διεθνές επίπεδο.

Σε στενή συνεργασία με την Κυπριακή Προεδρία, θα παρουσιάσουμε τους επόμενους μήνες τρεις κρίσιμες στρατηγικές:

⚓️ για τα Ευρωπαϊκά Λιμάνια,

🛳️ τη Ναυτιλία και τα Ναυπηγεία

🧳 και τον Τουρισμό —

τομείς στους οποίους η Κύπρος διαδραματίζει κεντρικό ρόλο.

@Christodulides @CY2026EU 🇨🇾🇪🇺

[Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen]

Καλωσόρισες, @CY2026EU!

Cyprus’ EU Council Presidency begins at a pivotal moment for Europe.

And so its focus on strengthening Europe’s autonomy couldn’t be more important.

I look forward to working together to boost Europe’s preparedness and competitiveness.

[European Central Bank @ecb]

Welcome to the euro family, Bulgaria 🇧🇬🤝🇪🇺

Today we celebrate the 21st member adopting our single currency 💶

Здравей, България!

[EU Council @EUCouncil]

👋 Welcome to Cyprus, which has just taken over the Council presidency.

A new chapter starts today and we look forward to the next six months. 🇨🇾

Stay tuned!
@CY2026EU #CY2026EU

[António Costa @eucopresident]

Dear Nikos @Christodulides and @CY2026EU, I wish you a fruitful and successful presidency of the Council of the EU. 🇨🇾

I look forward to our close collaboration and to working together in the upcoming six months for a resilient and stronger Europe.

[António Costa @eucopresident]

Happy New Year to all Europeans!

2026 is here, with challenges ahead and the strength to face them together. United and determined.

Let’s build a Europe grounded in peace and security , globally competitive and internally cohesive, providing shared prosperity to our citizens.

And let us work for a more humane and more peaceful world.

[Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen]

As we start the New Year 2026, you can count on me and my team to continue working relentlessly to make Europe stronger.

Stronger at home, by fully mobilising Europe’s extraordinary potential for competitiveness and innovation in a world that is changing faster than ever.

Stronger on the global stage, by forging new partnerships and standing up for the values our friends and allies count on us to defend: openness, good faith and democracy.

Speaking from the bottom of my heart, my wish for 2026 is peace. A just and lasting peace for Ukraine.

For nearly four years, the Ukrainian people have shown extraordinary courage under the fire of an unprovoked war.

We wish them and all people across the world peace, well-deserved peace, in 2026.

[EU Council @EUCouncil]

After six busy and productive months, the Council presidency baton passes from Denmark 🇩🇰 ➡️ to Cyprus 🇨🇾

Tak (thank you), @eu2025dk, for your leadership over the past six months.

On 1 January, we say 👋 Καλωσόρισες (welcome), @CY2026EU!

More to come 🔜
#eu2025dk #CY2026EU