@ElmarBrok_MEP 🗨️@Fedbindi: The EU needs to be able to stand on its feet to defend itself and define its foreign policy. In reality, we often seek the American 'pat on the back' - we need to end this inferiority complex.
#CFSP#CSDP#CoFoE#TheFutureIsYours
After working in sub-groups this morning, the participants in the fourth European Citizens’ Panels are exchanging with a diversity of experts on EU in the World in plenary setting. Conference #FutureofEurope#TheFutureIsYours
🗨️@Fedbindi: "The #unanimity rule in the @EUCouncil is the reason for blocking a lot of initiatives. Historically, in every area where we switched from unanimity to qualified majority, we were able to move forward".
#CoFoE#TheFutureIsYours
After @MaduroPoiares who provided expertise for the 2nd panel, great to see @EUI_EU Alumna @Fedbindi engaging with the citizens in the 4th #CoFoE panel.
Southern European countries can produce so much solar energy that they could even export to northern Europe. And still very lukewarm reference is made to solar as compared to wind energy in the European Green Deal. I wonder why……
Fruitful meeting with my friend @SecBlinken today following #AUKUS announcement. The EU and the US are unique partners in addressing global challenges.
Our closer cooperation, based on shared values, will contribute to international peace and security.
This is a terrible time for the US to be driving a wedge between the Anglo-Saxon Five Eyes and the Continent. This is where Biden's realist streak directly contradicts his values-based "coalition of the democracies" claims. If all is fair as long as it counters China, cont'd
Ambassador Elena Molaroni of San Marino @AffariEsteriSMR, who has been head of delegation to many OSCE Ministerial Councils, presented her credentials yesterday - welcome in your new role!