Thank you for Finland's tireless support to Ukraine, dear @alexstubb.
We agree on the need for robust financial & military backing for Ukraine, going into this crucial winter.
And strengthening Europe’s own defence readiness.
For a strong Europe, side by side a strong Ukraine.
I welcome the announcement of an agreement to secure a ceasefire and the release of hostages in Gaza, based on the proposal put forward by @POTUS.
I commend the diplomatic efforts of the United States, Qatar, Egypt, and Türkiye in achieving this breakthrough. Am also encouraged by the support of the Government of Israel and the Palestinian Authority.
Now, all parties must fully uphold the terms of the agreement. All hostages must be released safely. A permanent ceasefire must be established. The suffering must end.
The EU will continue to support the swift and safe delivery of humanitarian aid into Gaza. And when the time comes, we will be ready to help with recovery and reconstruction.
Today’s opportunity should be seized.
It’s the opportunity to forge a credible political path toward lasting peace and security. A path firmly anchored in the two-state solution.
The #BorealisExercise in Oulu 🇫🇮 brings together 🇫🇮 🇸🇪🇳🇴🇩🇪 to strengthen crisis response.
Preparedness for chemical, biological, radiological & nuclear risks is part of protecting our citizens.
🇪🇺 must be ready. This is preparedness : learning, practicing & standing together.
Russia is showing the full extent of its contempt for diplomacy and international law.
So we're increasing the pressure.
With our 19th package of sanctions covering energy, financial services and trade restrictions ↓ https://t.co/uW7HuZp3br
At the invitation of Minister Mari Rantanen, I visited Finland’s eastern border with Russia today. Thank you to the Finnish authorities for your efforts to protect over 1,300 km of our common EU external border. The Commission is supporting Finland with operational and financial aid, and we are exploring additional funding in light of recent threats to Poland.
We must enhance surveillance on land, in the air, and from space through the Eastern Flank Watch. Under the next long-term EU budget for Finland, we propose a tripling of funding for border security, strengthening our collective protection.
Eurooppa taistelee.
Se taistelee vapauden puolesta ja sen puolesta, että voimme määrittää kohtalomme itse.
Tämä on Euroopan itsenäistymisen hetki.
Hetki, johon voimme tarttua, jos olemme yhtenäisiä ↓
Europe is in a fight.
A fight for our liberty and our ability to determine our destiny for ourselves.
This must be Europe’s Independence Moment.
A moment we can seize if we're united ↓ https://t.co/EcrY5Mi7kU
Ilmastonmuutos tekee kesistä yhä lämpimämpiä, vaikeampia ja vaarallisempia.
Meidän on parannettava kykyämme sopeutua ilmastonmuutokseen ja reagoida katastrofeihin.
Ehdotammekin, että EU:hun perustetaan uusi palontorjuntakeskus. Yhteistyöllä saamme aikaan tuloksia.
#SOTEU
Gazan tapahtumat ovat ravistelleet maailman omaatuntoa.
Ihmisen aiheuttamaa nälänhätää ei saa käyttää sodankäynnin välineenä. Tämän on loputtava.
EU on auttanut Gazaa paljon enemmän kuin muut kumppanit.
Euroopan on kuitenkin tehtävä enemmän.
Näin voimme edetä ↓
#SOTEU
What is happening in Gaza has shaken the conscience of the world.
Man-made famine can never be a weapon of war. This must stop.
EU aid to Gaza far outweighs that of any other partner.
But of course, Europe needs to do more.
Here are measures for a way forward ↓
Today, we have seen a reckless and unprecedented violation of Poland and Europe's airpace by more than 10 Russian Shahed drones.
Europe stands in full solidarity with Poland.
Europa jest w pełni solidarna z Polską.
⏰ Just 1 hour left until #SOTEU!
Tune in right here to follow President @vonderleyen's address to the @Europarl_EN.
🔴 We’ll be streaming LIVE from 9:00 CEST on our profile - with international sign interpretation included.
Komission puheenjohtaja Ursula von der Leyen 10. syyskuuta klo 10 pitää puheen unionin tilasta. Siinä hän luo katsauksen edelliseen vuoteen, esittelee EU:n painopisteet sekä ilmoittaa uusista aloitteista.
Seuraa puhetta: https://t.co/NiYV4rOC0w
#SOTEU
Komission puheenjohtaja Ursula von der Leyen 10. syyskuuta klo 10 pitää puheen unionin tilasta. Siinä hän luo katsauksen edelliseen vuoteen, esittelee EU:n painopisteet sekä ilmoittaa uusista aloitteista.
Seuraa puhetta: https://t.co/NiYV4rOC0w #SOTEU
Komission puheenjohtaja Ursula von der Leyen vierailee EU:n etulinjan valtioissa ja tänään on vuorossa ollut Suomi.
Lausunto pääministeri Orpon tapaamisessa: https://t.co/wqJqDeM7RD
In a dangerous world, Europe can count on a strong Finland.
For decades, you have bravely guarded Europe’s borders.
Today you teach us the art of preparedness.
Not only through military strength, but through societal readiness.