Kinga Kuchta

Policy Officer @EU_Commission || Formerly @eu_eeas, @UNDPEurasia & @PolishEmbassyUK || @UCL & @JagiellonskiUni alumna || Foreign policy & security

[Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen]

It can take many leaders years to grow into the statesman you became in just two years.

European and Ukrainian security is stronger because of you.

Thank you, dear Keir.

[Marta Kos @MartaKosEU]

Ireland’s own EU story shows what Europe can do for peace when it brings countries closer together.

Great meeting with Taoiseach @MichealMartinTD in Dublin.

At a time when EU accession negotiations with our frontrunners are accelerating, I welcome Ireland’s strong support for EU enlargement.

With the Irish Presidency ahead, we will work together to help our candidates move forward with reforms and take the next steps on their EU path in order to make Europe stronger.

[Marta Kos @MartaKosEU]

The Irish Presidency will come at a crucial moment for EU enlargement.

In Dublin, I met Minister of State @ThomasByrneTD and Minister @HMcEntee to discuss how the Irish Presidency can help move the accession process forward.

Together with @Ireland2026eu, we will support our candidates to achieve their objectives.

[Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen]

Dear @NikolPashinyan, congratulations on your electoral victory.

The spirit of the Velvet Revolution you led in 2018 is alive and well.

We deeply value our partnership with a democratic Armenia that is drawing ever closer to Europe.

Armenia can count on us.

[Marta Kos @MartaKosEU]

Glad to meet with UK Minister of State for Europe @SDoughtyMP in London today.

The EU and the UK share the same determination to bring an end to Russia’s illegal war of aggression in Ukraine, to support its EU path and to prepare for Ukraine's reconstruction.

I thanked the UK for its budgetary support and cooperation under the Ukraine Facility.

We agreed to strengthen our joint efforts on countering foreign information interference and hybrid threats in our candidate countries.

[Marta Kos @MartaKosEU]

There is a once in a generation opportunity to build peace in the South Caucasus.

Stability in the region is key to diversify our trade.

We are intensifying our support to Armenia to develop new trade & energy links, strengthen its security, and counter disinformation.

[Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen]

Just spoke with President @ZelenskyyUa, then @POTUS Donald Trump, following the massive strike on Kyiv which also hit our EU offices.

Putin must come to the negotiating table.

We must secure a just and lasting peace for Ukraine with firm and credible security guarantees that will turn the country into a steel porcupine.

Europe will fully play its part.

Our defence instrument SAFE, for example, will be important to strengthening the brave Ukrainian armed forces.

[Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen]

We're also stepping up our cooperation on fighting illegal migration.

Crime doesn’t stop at borders, and neither should our response.

We are joining forces to crack down on smugglers and traffickers.

Our goal is clear: protect our borders and prevent further tragedies.

[Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen]

So glad that we’ve agreed to have Erasmus+ for our young people.

And to work towards a youth experience scheme.

This will allow the next generation to once again live and study in each other’s countries.

From my own experience, this will build friendships that last a lifetime.

[Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen]

This is a new chapter in our 🇪🇺🇬🇧 partnership.

Starting with our Security & Defence Partnership.

It’s first step towards the UK’s participation in our defence industrial readiness SAFE ↓ https://t.co/pexS79xQAO

[EU Council Press @EUCouncilPress]

NOW ONLINE: EU-UK Summit outcome documents.

#EUUKSummit ↓

[Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen]

📍 in London for the first-ever EU–UK Summit.

We’ve got a real chance to turn the page and write a new chapter in our relationship.

Working together to deliver on the security of our shared continent and the prosperity of people on both sides of the Channel.

[EU Council @EUCouncil]

EU and UK leaders are meeting in London on Monday 19 May.

The summit will be an opportunity to demonstrate a common stance in working together for peace and security in Europe and to establish a new strategic partnership.

#EUUKsummit

[Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen]

I welcome the agreement on our 17th sanctions package against Russia.

We are further restricting access to battlefield technology.

And we have listed an additional 189 shadow fleet vessels to target Russia's energy exports.

This war has to end. We will keep the pressure high on the Kremlin.

[Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen]

Ваша гідність вшановує хоробрість українського народу.

Будьте сильним, будьте сміливим, будьте безстрашним.
Ви ніколи не будете самотнім, дорогий Президенте @ZelenskyyUa

Ми продовжимо працювати з Вами заради справедливого і сталого миру.

[Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen]

Your dignity honors the bravery of the Ukrainian people.

Be strong, be brave, be fearless.
You are never alone, dear President @ZelenskyyUa.

We will continue working with you for a just and lasting peace.

[Marta Kos @MartaKosEU]

Energy blackmail, cyber-attacks, disinformation—hybrid threats aim to keep the candidates apart from the EU.

Today, 🇵🇱Minister @adamSzlapka brought together all current and future EU members in Warsaw to strengthen cooperation against those who seek to weaken Europe.

[Josep Borrell Fontelles @JosepBorrellF]

Returning from Ukraine, I debriefed in Warsaw @radeksikorski on my impressions & developments

Sustainable financing & continued military support is essential - for Ukrainian & European security. We will discuss options for more EU actions in support of Ukraine at FAC next Monday

[Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen]

Europe will always be at Ukraine’s side, because Ukraine is Europe.

Your freedom is our freedom.
Your security is our security.

We've been standing with you since day one. And we'll continue to do so, for as long as it takes.

I'm wishing our friends a proud Independence Day.

[Josep Borrell Fontelles @JosepBorrellF]

European elections are nearing. We must be vigilant against foreign interference by malign actors, particularly Russia, and fight back to protect our democracies.

Read my blogpost:

https://t.co/8mles79RXT