Ecaterina Casinge

[International Democracy Union @idualliance]

The 2026 Berlin Campaign Conference once again brought together campaign managers and strategists from across the centre-right world for two days of substantive political discussion. The IDU panel addressed one of the defining questions in centre-right politics today – “Holding the Front: How Centre-Right Parties Can Win Against Populist Challengers.” We are grateful to our panellists for their contributions: @stewharper, Vice President of the National Conservative Convention, Conservative Party of the UK; @ecasinge, Founder of Foresight Advisory; @BeaBovary, Berlin Bureau Editor at the Neue Zürcher Zeitung; and @andreavodanovic, Deputy Spokesperson of the Croatian Government.

[EPP @EPP]

There is no democracy without freedom.
Democracy can never be taken for granted.

European and Ibero-American participants spoke about how disinformation is one of the greatest threats to our democracies and how democratic societies can address this challenge.

[Emmanuel Macron @EmmanuelMacron]

Astăzi, la Chișinău, sărbătorim Ziua Independenței Republicii Moldova, moment care marchează intrarea țării în epoca suveranității și a libertății regăsite.

Un orizont comun ne unește: Europa, prietenia, solidaritatea și încrederea în viitor.

[Bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz @bundeskanzler]

Moldau ist Teil der europäischen Familie.

Liebe Frau Präsidentin, liebe @sandumaiamd - Deutschland, Frankreich und Polen stehen an der Seite eines freien und europäischen Moldau.

Wir stehen Ihnen bei, Ihre Freiheit und Souveränität zu bewahren.

[Emmanuel Macron @EmmanuelMacron]

Datorită vouă, în această seară, inima Europei bate mai puternic ca niciodată, la Chișinău !

[Nicușor Dan @NicusorDanRO]

A fost o mobilizare fără precedent și, de aceea, victoria este a fiecăruia dintre voi. A fiecărui român care a ieșit la vot, și-a făcut vocea auzită și a luptat astfel pentru ceea ce crede, pentru țara pe care o vrea și în care își dorește să trăiască. De mâine, începem reconstrucția României, o Românie unită, ONESTĂ, bazată pe respect față de lege și de toți oamenii.

#NicusorDan #alegeriromania #vot #comunitate #viitor #emotii

[Charles Michel @CharlesMichel]

Chairing the European Council has been the honour of my life.

I would like to thank everyone at @eucouncil for your dedication and hard work.

Dear António, I wish you all the best.

Vive l'Europe!

[Maria Tomasik @maria_tomasik]

Ecaterina, it was a real pleasure working with you. Thanks for the seamless transition and all the very best for your future!

[Beatriz Navarro @beanavarro]

Gracias a ti, Ecaterina, por tu profesionalidad, disponibilidad y buen humor, bon vent!

[Belgium in the EU @BelgiuminEU]

Thank you to President @CharlesMichel and his team for the achievements over the past 5 years, keeping Europe united and strong.

We wish all the best to @antoniocostapm, taking over as President of the European Council. You can count on #Belgium's constructive role !

[Ecaterina Casinge @ecasinge]

Thank you, Brussels #presscorps for your tireless dedication and always insightful coverage. Keep up the great work!

As of today, passing on the baton to the excellent new @eucopresident Spox @maria_tomasik and the deputy-Spox @beanavarro.

Best of luck, dear Maria & Beatriz!

[Ecaterina Casinge @ecasinge]

Handover done ✅

It’s been an extraordinary ride.

Thank you @eucopresident @CharlesMichel for the trust & the opportunity to serve 🇪🇺Europe together with a dream team.

#PECcab
@EUCouncilPress
@EUCouncilTVNews

[EU Council @EUCouncil]

🔴 Follow live: Presidential handover ceremony.

@eucopresident Charles Michel passes the reins to @antoniolscosta.

➡️ https://t.co/SDNU0nfesr

[Charles Michel @CharlesMichel]

The ceasefire in Lebanon is a necessary step toward de-escalating tensions in the Middle East.

Swift implementation must ensure the safety of Lebanese and Israeli citizens.

Comprehensive enforcement of UNSCR 1701 is essential.

[Charles Michel @CharlesMichel]

Global challenges require global solutions.

Working together at #G20

[Charles Michel @CharlesMichel]

1000 days of aggression against Ukraine.

1000 days of sacrifice and suffering.

But also 1000 days of bravery and courage.

Dear Ukrainian friends, the EU is on your side.
We are determined to support you as long as it takes. @ZelenskyyUa

[Charles Michel @CharlesMichel]

Statement at the UN Climate Change Conference #COP29 ↓

[Charles Michel @CharlesMichel]

Our collective fight for the climate is existential.

We must choose the survival instinct over collective suicide. And take action for a fair and inclusive transition.

The EU is up to the challenge.

@UN @antonioguterres #COP29

[Charles Michel @CharlesMichel]

Congratulated President Aliyev @presidentaz on hosting the #COP29, an important moment to advance the pressing climate agenda. The EU is committed to delivering on financial solidarity and on our climate goals.

We also touched upon all aspects of bilateral relations. And following my exchange with PM @NikolPashinyan in Budapest last week, we discussed the state of play of Armenia Azerbaijan normalisation process.

The EU remains ready to support all efforts for a stable, peaceful and prosperous Caucasus.

[Charles Michel @CharlesMichel]

We want to make Europe stronger, more resilient, and more influential.

And we want to better defend the legitimate interests of our people and businesses.

We reaffirmed these common priorities in Budapest at the #EPC & Informal #EUCO.

We know what to do. Now let’s get it done.