Electra Tsakalidou

A 🇬🇷🇫🇷🇪🇺 nomad. Opinionated. I’m in for the fact-based punditry. Middle East at @EU4MENAGulf. Usual disclaimers apply.

[Stefano Sannino @SanninoEU]

First working day at the newly created @EU4MENAGulf.
Honoured and delighted to be in charge of fantastic team under the guidance of Commissioner @dubravkasuica.

[Tim Shipman @ShippersUnbound]

Three great books for 2025 I've been lucky enough to read in proof
* Tim Bouverie's The Allies at War, on the politics of 1939-45
* A Spy at War by Charles Beaumont, the most exciting new spy writer in Britain
* The 7th Floor, David McCloskey's new CIA mole hunt thriller

[AFET Committee Press @EP_ForeignAff]

The EU must make clear that it is Mediterranean region’s first partner of choice, said Croatian candidate for the Mediterranean portfolio @dubravkasuica during her hearing.
https://t.co/b9frwQrTLX

[Dubravka Šuica @dubravkasuica]

Thrilled to be nominated as Commissioner for the Mediterranean!

Covering #demography #skills #environment #sustainabletourism #education #investments & more! I look forward to the hearing & bringing these political priorities to life!

[Electra Tsakalidou @doudou_electra]

A Mediterrenean @dubravkasuica to support a prosperous “mare nostrum”.

[Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen]

Every member of my team will bring in their own experience and perspectives on Europe.  

Together, we will be one team, working towards one common goal.

To make Europe stronger.

[Electra Tsakalidou @doudou_electra]

Coming out of X listening mode to say that I’m pleased of the announcement of a Commissioner for the #Mediterranean by @vonderleyen. Whatever happens in the Southern shore has impact on the EU, incl the domestic political discourse, & vice versa. @eu_near https://t.co/ZdU4Fm91BP

[European Commission @EU_Commission]

Today, the #IstanbulConvention enters into force for our Union.

It aims to protect women from violence, and to prevent, prosecute, and eliminate it.

We will only live in a truly fair and equal Union when women and girls no longer live in fear of violence.

#UnionOfEquality

[Electra Tsakalidou @doudou_electra]

🆒The power of commitment/civic engagement/#climateaction 💡

Very proud of @ecogeniaorg work in 🇬🇷 in the Dorida & Hania regions & @sperrika @liapapaz’s drive✌🏼. https://t.co/r5PEYV9NAW

[EU Enlargement & Eastern Neighbourhood 🇪🇺 @eu_enlargement_]

“We will be driven by the belief that completing our Union is the best investment in peace, security and prosperity for our Continent.”

Read President von der Leyen’s full 🇪🇺#SOTEU 2023 speech �“We will be driven by the belief that completing our Union is the best investment in peace, security and prosperity for our Continent.”

Read President von der Leyen’s full 🇪🇺#SOTEU 2023 speech �“We will be driven by the belief that completing our Union is the best investment in peace, security and prosperity for our Continent.”

Read President von der Leyen’s full 🇪🇺#SOTEU 2023 speech �“We will be driven by the belief that completing our Union is the best investment in peace, security and prosperity for our Continent.”

Read President von der Leyen’s full 🇪🇺#SOTEU 2023 speech �“We will be driven by the belief that completing our Union is the best investment in peace, security and prosperity for our Continent.”

Read President von der Leyen’s full 🇪🇺#SOTEU 2023 speech 👇

[Electra Tsakalidou @doudou_electra]

More from #SOTEU2023 @vonderleyen reiterates that the 🇪🇺 stands ready to support 🇲🇦 & 🇱🇾 in any way we can to overcome the impact of latest natural disasters on people & nature.

🆕 India-Middle East-Europe economic corridor including 🚅connection/hydrogen/high speed data cable

[Henrike Trautmann @H_Trautmann1]

🔝Achievements include 👉🏼 support to 🇹🇷 after the devastating earthquakes; the 🌱 partnership with 🇲🇦 ; the comprehensive agreement with 🇹🇳 ; clean energy cooperation with 🇪🇬, signing the #Medusa submarine cable & more 📑 https://t.co/fKslZXPwuJ

[European Commission @EU_Commission]

"No, means no.

I would like that we cast into law this basic principle on combating violence against women.

There can be no true equality without freedom from violence."

— President @vonderleyen #SOTEU 2023

[European Commission @EU_Commission]

With the unity and strength of 27 countries, we once again achieved great things together.

And the future holds even more.

📌 Tune in here on 13 September for President @vonderleyen’s live speech for #SOTEU to find out the political agenda for the year ahead.

[Electra Tsakalidou @doudou_electra]

From 🇬🇷 to 🇲🇦 over the past weeks we feel the devastating impact of climate events on people & nature. This should be a wake up call to: ▫️help in any way we can (there are organisations for support) ▫️for policymakers - prevent, anticipate, and mitigate. #Climatechange is real.

[Henrike Trautmann @H_Trautmann1]

On the #InternationalLiteracyDay, girls like Qamar remind us that #education opens doors to unlimited opportunities.

✔️Supporting education is at the ♥️ of our work in the Southern Neighbourhood, including through #EUTFSyria

[Electra Tsakalidou @doudou_electra]

@DanStoenescuEU @EUinSyria @eu_eeas Wonderful & experience colleague! All the best!

[Gert Jan Koopman @GertJanEU]

This investment spreads across the 🇪🇺#EU's neighbouring regions and countries with 🇪🇬#Egypt, 🇷🇸#Serbia and 🇺🇦#Ukraine being the countries with the most investment expected to be mobilised. 🧵5/9

[Gert Jan Koopman @GertJanEU]

The 🇪🇺#EU makes guarantees & grants available through our partner IFIs:
🔹Guarantees reduce the risk for investors.
🔹Grants complement loans to make projects affordable & viable.
🔹Investments make partner countries’ economies resilient, and encourage & reassure investors. 🧵3/9

[Gert Jan Koopman @GertJanEU]

Finally, 🇪🇺 support also helps to empower female entrepreneurs like Bara’a from 🇯🇴#Jordan!

By facilitating much-needed access to financing, #EU support enabled her to access the tools she needed to successfully expand production and hire additional staff for her company! 🧵9/9

[European Commission @EU_Commission]

The biggest #rescEU aerial firefighting operation to date is happening right now in Greece, thanks to 🇨🇾🇸🇪🇩🇪🇨🇿🇭🇷🇫🇷🇪🇸.

In unity, our response against wildfires is stronger.

#EUSolidarity #EUCivilProtection

[Maciej Popowski @MPopowskiEU]

A few years ago, #rescEU was just a proposal on paper. Today, 7 planes and 1 helicopter from the EU’s joint firefighting reserves are operating in Greece.

An uplifting realisation, even amid these tragic events.

A big thank you to all who continue to make #rescEU reality.