Emilia Valbum

DC expat❤ working with government affairs for 3M. (too) nerdily engaged trade, energy and commercial diplomacy and much more

[Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський @ZelenskyyUa]

In response to a question about expectations regarding support from the German Parliament.

At the beginning of the year, an important meeting of the Coalition of the Willing was held in Paris, during which a decision was made regarding security guarantees – specifically the part that depends on our European colleagues. The co-chairing countries – the United Kingdom and France – signed the corresponding declaration. This declaration is then forwarded to the parliaments of European countries that are ready to support it at their level. We hope that German parliamentarians will back Germany’s participation in security guarantees once the war is over.

Second, financial support. Germany is the largest supporter of our army. Such decisions depend on parliamentary approval. There is the PURL initiative, through which we have the ability to purchase missiles for the Patriot systems. These are ongoing funding allocations, with decisions made both at the government level and by parliamentarians. For us, this is very important.

Third, we are preparing an energy plan to protect Ukraine’s energy sector, particularly focusing on decentralizing the energy system to defend against Russia. Protection is needed in various forms: additional gas and electricity supplies, building interconnectors. There's also a need to technically increase import capacity from Europe in case of shortages. Beyond that, there are boiler plants, wind and solar generation, and much more. We are counting on Germany’s support in this area.

Equally important is the involvement of the European Union and Germany in the negotiation process. Because this track includes topics such as Ukraine’s recovery, Europe’s security infrastructure, and Ukraine’s EU membership. Each of these matters is significant, and we expect support on them. It depends on the parliaments, because this reflects the country’s position.

From a media briefing ahead of the meeting with the President of the German Bundestag, Julia Klöckner (1/3)

[Jürgen Nauditt 🇩🇪🇺🇦 @jurgen_nauditt]

The chaos in the world is a direct consequence of the Russian attack on Ukraine, said Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.

"The explosive situation in the Middle East and drones in the skies over Cyprus are not separate conflicts, but a direct result of the destruction of international law.

It all started in Ukraine, when Russia, a permanent member of the UN Security Council, cynically violated the borders of a neighboring country and signaled to the entire world that the rules no longer apply," Meloni remarked in an interview with Tg5.

The war in Europe is already underway, and to consider these events "distant" is a dangerous illusion. Without restoring the rule of law, which has been destroyed in Ukraine, the chaos will only worsen, she added.
Ukraine Now

[French Response @FrenchResponse]

Honouring defence agreements is not escalation. It’s called reliability.

[Luis Rosendo Gutiérrez @LuisRosendo_]

Carta que envían 69 asociaciones estadounidenses 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 al Embajador Jamieson Greer de la Oficina de Representación Comercial de Estados Unidos USTR en la que manifiestan su total apoyo a la extensión del TMEC. @Claudiashein @m_ebrard @SE_mx

[Donald Tusk @donaldtusk]

Dear Americans, dear Ukrainians, don’t waste this chance. The whole world is watching you in Jeddah today. Good luck!

[Stine Bosse / Christine @BosseStine]

- Hvis jeg ⁦bliver ramt af det her, så er der mange andre, der også bliver ramt. Uanset, om de er studerende, eller om de er i beskæftigelse, om de lige er kommet til Danmark, eller om de har boet her hele deres liv. ⁦@mohammad_rona⁩ #dkpol https://t.co/kYQxmo1sVN

[Emilia Valbum @emibava]

@Dulles_Airport Great to hear you take it serious. After overseas flights, waiting 3 hours is horrific. Plus, it’s impossible to know when you can join a meeting after landing in @Dulles_Airport

[Emilia Valbum @emibava]

Love my new country 💙❤️🤍. But we need help with the nation’s arguably most important airport. 3h waiting time in immigration! And yes, everyone is American or precleared @Dulles_Airport fix this 😳🙏🏾 #transport #FLY2024

[Margrete Auken @MargreteAuken]

JÆS! Naturgenopretningsloven lever videre 🌻🌹☘

Det har et flertal i EP lige sørget for.

Hvor er jeg glad for at ansvarligheden og vores natur og klima har sejret i dag.
Det samme er vores børn og børnebørn!

#NatureRestoration #eudk #dkpol #NoNatureNoFood

[Emilia Valbum @emibava]

@michllund 🙄og der er jo ikke større nyheder i verden

[Emilia Valbum @emibava]

Fortune identified their ranking based on product innovation, process innovation and innovation culture. I’m proud to work for an organization dedicated to reimagining what’s possible by unlocking the power of people, ideas and science. #3Mer https://t.co/d5JQf7SopX

[Kira M. Peter-Hansen @Kira_MPH]

I dag stemmer EP endeligt om #lønåbenhed 🙋‍♀️

2 års hårdt arbejde for politikere, rådgivere, organisationer og embedsfolk.
Det er en stor dag for mange, og især for de millioner af kvinder, der nu bliver sikret mere #ligestilling. 🙏

#dkpol #eudk

[Emilia Valbum @emibava]

KSTP TV recently profiled the work of the Twin Cities-based Center for Economic Inclusion and how @3M is using the Center's assessment tool to help deepen its equity work in the company and community. #proud3Mer https://t.co/DNSx9wOI9n

[Greens/EFA in the EU Parliament 🌍 @GreensEFA]

Imagine a Europe where repairing your devices is convenient & cheap.

The @EU_Commission can make it happen with a #RepairScore.

But spare parts prices must also be included in the proposal to truly benefit Europeans.

Join our call, sign the petition: https://t.co/qMSQSs6Tcw

[Mohammad Rona @mohammad_rona]

Var på talerstolen til første behandling vedr.udenlandsk arbejdskraft.
Udenlandsk arbejdskraft bidrager med 210 mia. til Danmarks BNP.
Danske virksomheder skal have de nødvendige kompetencer og hænder, så vi også i fremtiden har råd til et stærkt velfærdssamfund🇩🇰💪

[Emilia Valbum @emibava]

No more #combustioncars in the #EU from 2035 🤘🏽🇪🇺

[Kira M. Peter-Hansen @Kira_MPH]

Endelig! Hele EU skal udfase benzin- og dieselbiler fra 2035✊🏼

I dag stemte jeg og et flertal for en udfasning af fossilbiler. Så om 12 år kan der ikke længere sælges nye biler, der kører på benzin og diesel i hele EU.

MEN👇🏼 #eudk #dkpol #dkgreen 1/3

[Emilia Valbum @emibava]

Wuhuuuu. Fortune ranks 3M among the World’s Most Admired Companies of 2023. #Proud3mer https://t.co/nNyYmllqvD

[Emilia Valbum @emibava]

As I drive by new construction sites, I often see 3M products being used and I feel proud to see the positive impact our innovations have on the world around us. This really interesting video explains how material science is advancing building science!... https://t.co/EnOyRB2qqJ

[Emilia Valbum @emibava]

3M Science hits the big stage at CES - "most influential tech event in the world" - underway in Las Vegas through Jan. 8. 3M is highlighting its innovations for VR, medical wearables, electric vehicles, hybrid work and more. #3Mer https://t.co/EiDWdSF7n2

[Emilia Valbum @emibava]

I am proud to be a part of 3M's 120-year history! Check out how the Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company became 3M, one of the most influential global leaders in science and innovation today. Here’s to the next 120 years! 🎉 #Proud3Mer https://t.co/PNDJwMvSy1