Raquel

Trade & Investment @aicep • Dep. Director SecDef @YPFPBrussels | SecDef, Trade, East Asia • 🎓 @LSEIRDept • rt/likes/quotes ≠ endorsements | views my own

[Portugal na UE 🇵🇹🇪🇺 @RPPortugalUE]

Calçado português apresenta em Bruxelas um modelo para reindustrializar a Europa.

O setor português do calçado está hoje em Bruxelas para afirmar uma convicção clara: a Europa só será mais competitiva, resiliente e sustentável se voltar a produzir.

Numa iniciativa promovida pela APICCAPS e pelo Centro Tecnológico do Calçado de Portugal, que conta com o apoio da REPER e a CEC (Confederação da Industria Europeia de Calçado), a indústria nacional apresenta a decisores políticos europeus um modelo de reindustrialização assente na inovação, na sustentabilidade e na produção de proximidade.

A sessão decorre na Representação Permanente de Portugal junto da União Europeia (REPER) e reúne eurodeputados, responsáveis institucionais, empresários e parceiros europeus para debater o futuro da indústria europeia num contexto marcado por profundas transformações geopolíticas, económicas e ambientais.

[Portugal na NATO @DelPortugalNATO]

Today, at the first 🇵🇹 Defence Industry Day @NATO, over 40 PT companies from sectors ranging from AI to UAVs, and from health to ammo, have shown the innovation ecosystem that is emerging and accelerating in our country. Putting excellence at the service of Deterrence&Defence

[Costas Kadis @CostasKadis]

One year after launching the #EUOceanPact, we’re turning ambition into action with #OceanEye: a game-changer for how Europe understands and protects our oceans. 🔬🌊

#OceanEye positions the EU at the forefront of ocean observation and as the world’s leading provider of ocean intelligence.

Why does this matter? With better understanding of the ocean we will be in a better position
🔹to protect and restore ocean health,
🔹to boost the competitiveness of our blue economy,
🔹to strengthen the resilience and preparedness of coastal communities,
🔹and to contribute to maritime security, safety and defence.

With @EZaharievaEU, we’re bridging science, innovation, and people, because the ocean’s future is our future.

[AICEP - Portuguese Trade & Investment Agency @aicep]

AICEP, acting on behalf of the Portuguese State, and US company SRAMPORT signed an Investment Contract this Friday, 29 May, for the establishment of a new industrial facility in Coimbra dedicated to the production of a wide range of bicycle components.

The investment contract was signed by AICEP President Madalena Oliveira e Silva, in the presence of the Minister for Economy and Territorial Cohesion, Castro Almeida.

This project represents a total investment of approximately €57.5 million and is expected to create 527 new jobs, making a significant contribution to the region's economic development and to the strengthening of the two-wheel value chain, in which Portugal is already Europe's leading bicycle producer.

This will be SRAMPORT's second industrial facility in Portugal, demonstrating the company’s strengthened commitment to the country. Under this Investment Contract, financial support from the Portuguese State amounts to approximately €16.9 million, granted by AICEP under the Contractual Investment Regime and financed through national funds.

Earlier today, the “SRAM Portugal Supplier Conference” took place, bringing together suppliers and industry stakeholders. AICEP Board Member Philomène Dias, responsible for Investment, participated in the event to highlight AICEP's role in supporting investment and developing Portugal’s industrial ecosystem.

The “SRAM Portugal Supplier Conference” took place, bringing together suppliers and industry stakeholders. AICEP Board Member Philomène Dias, responsible for Investment, participated in the event to highlight AICEP's role in supporting investment and developing Portugal’s industrial ecosystem.

[Jornal Económico @ojeconomico]

Portugal recebeu 2,1 mil milhões de euros em investimento direto estrangeiro no primeiro trimestre https://t.co/Ktx8xCAWWX

[EU Institute for Security Studies @EU_ISS]

Europe was never just collateral damage in the US-China trade war.

Beijing's critical mineral squeeze deepens dependence on China while advancing its core interests, including 'reunification' with Taiwan.

📺 @joristeer explains
Read the analysis ➡️ https://t.co/uAZsAI8gwP

[Crisis Group @CrisisGroup]

The status quo in the Taiwan Strait is looking precarious, with Beijing flexing its muscles, Taipei mired in political discord and Washington sending mixed signals about its policy.
https://t.co/5ezC1Qy442

[The Telegraph @Telegraph]

China has deployed more than 100 navy and coast guard vessels in regional waters, Taiwan has warned.

The deployment began before Donald Trump’s meeting with Xi Jinping in Beijing, and increased to more than 100 after the summit ended.

🔗: https://t.co/aoZ0GpSULq

[Joseph Wu @josephwutw]

Our ISR/intel shows that the #PRC has deployed over 100 vessels around the #1stIslandChain over the past few days, so soon after the #Beijing summit. In this part of the world, #China is the one & only PROBLEM wrecking the #StatusQuo & threatening regional peace & stability.

[Carnegie Europe @Carnegie_Europe]

Achieving EU enlargement is significantly more challenging today than it has been in the past.

One challenge is the tension between the urgency of bringing in Ukraine and the time it will take for Kyiv to make necessary reforms, argues @StefanLehne.
https://t.co/Uu6qjy2Vu9

[The Economist @TheEconomist]

Backchannels that once helped ease tensions between China and Japan are bunged up. And growing warmth between America and China bodes ill for chances of a rapprochement https://t.co/lcbuJG74WS

[Horizon Europe 🇪🇺 @HorizonEU]

Last December, we adopted the #HorizonEU work programme 2026-27.

It’s simpler & more accessible with:

- Shorter & less prescriptive topics
- Extended use of lump sums
- Shorter proposals in two-stage call topics

Explore & apply here 👉 https://t.co/iGA5ArQCBy

[Portugal na UE 🇵🇹🇪🇺 @RPPortugalUE]

A missão empresarial, a maior de sempre a Bruxelas, visou aproximar empresas e entidades nacionais às instituições da 🇪🇺 e potenciar a participação nos instrumentos de financiamento e processos de aquisição europeus.

[Portugal na UE 🇵🇹🇪🇺 @RPPortugalUE]

#PortugalConnectEU| A Representante Permanente Adjunta @ManuelaTPinto encerrou a missão empresarial às Instituições Europeias promovida pela @aicep, em parceria com a @RPPortugalUE
e a Embaixada de Portugal na Bélgica.

[IISS News @IISS_org]

The international supply chain for critical materials, as it has developed in recent decades, contains inherent vulnerabilities. Read the latest report to learn more about the importance of critical raw materials to modern defence equipment, including modern guided weapons.

➡ https://t.co/9os1oqmotW

[European Commission @EU_Commission]

Europe can no longer afford to be a bystander in its own security.

Today, we take decisive steps to ensure our defence is in our hands.

We are unveiling the ReARM Europe Plan / Readiness 2030 and the White Paper on the Future of European Defence / Readiness 2030 ↓

[Young Professionals in Foreign Policy Brussels @YPFPBrussels]

🌍 Ongoing war at Europe’s borders, shifting tides in US politics… Europe’s security dilemma has never been more complex.

💡 Join us for our Security Talks discussion on the looming threats and way forward in this new geopolitical landscape.

👉 https://t.co/ejDRKw8L10

[Raquel @ravaseq]

Looking forward to seeing you all on the 25th for some great discussions on European Security!🙂

[Young Professionals in Foreign Policy Brussels @YPFPBrussels]

📢 Join us for the return of our Security Talks on 25 March at 18:45 CET at the Radisson RED Hotel!

💬 You will get the chance to explore Europe’s evolving security dilemma and dive into key topics in an informal setting.

👉 https://t.co/ejDRKw8L10

[EU Maritime & Fish @EU_MARE]

Huge congratulations to the winners of pitching battle #BlueInvestDay 2025! 🎉

👏 Seamoretech
👏 Goa Ventures
👏 Marine Weather Intelligence
👏 Universal Plastic

[Raquel @ravaseq]

“Innovation and Investment is essential for the success of the Oceans Pact” - keynote speech by EU Commissioner @CostasKadis at #BlueInvestDay

#EUOceanDays @EU_MARE