John G.L.J. Jacobs

We don’t yet know what motivated the person who shot and killed Charlie Kirk, but this kind of despicable violence has no place in our democracy. Michelle and I will be praying for Charlie’s family tonight, especially his wife Erika and their two young children.

NATO Allies stand in solidarity with Poland & denounce Russia’s reckless behaviour after the violation of Polish airspace by Russian drones. Allies are resolved to defend every inch of Allied territory. We'll closely monitor the situation, our air defences continually at the ready

From the online dictionary: Independence is the right of a nation to choose its own path, free from coercion and aggression. Today, we seize the occasion of the #UkraineIndependenceDay to honor - once again - the courage of Ukraine’s soldiers and people who fight every day to defend that right — a right violated, but never surrendered. Their heroism inspires us all. We look forward to the day when Ukraine will celebrate again, in peace, not only independence but the full and unconditional sovereignty it so courageously defends. #SlavaUkraini #СлаваУкраїні #StandWithUkraine #StrongerTogether

Een zeer indrukwekkend werkbezoek aan onze troepen in Litouwen. Samen met @UlysseEllian sprak ik met de vrouwen en mannen die het NAVO gebied verdedigen tegen Russische agressie. Wij zullen als VVD volop blijven investeren in onze veiligheid en in het beste materieel voor onze mensen.

📆 Just a few days to go until the #NATOsummit Allied leaders will come together in 🇳🇱 The Hague to address the challenges facing the Alliance and further strengthen NATO’s deterrence and defence

A new rotation of our #MNBGLTU has begun. The command changed from LTC Schillemans of the @landmacht to LTC Bolanz of the #Bundeswehr. The 17th rotation is ready to fight at the side our Lithuanian allies. We also rebranded from eFP to MNBG to stand #StrongerTogether!

Through struggle and discipline, persistence and faith, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. helped move this country forward. As we honor his legacy today, let’s remember the lesson he taught us: that even in the face of impossible odds, people who love this country can help change it. In honor of #MLKDay, I hope you’ll do what you can in your community to create a better future for us all.

Season’s greetings from all of us at NATO 🎄 #WeAreNATO

#Highlight of the week: 1⃣ Mark Rutte @SecGenNATO took office as NATO Secretary General. He outlined his three priorities for the Alliance: ✅Keeping @NATO strong ✅Stepping up support for Ukraine ✅Strengthening partnerships Learn more: act.nato.int/article/mark-r… #WeAreNATO

To all the initiators and patrons of Nord Stream 1 and 2. The only thing you should do today about it is apologise and keep quiet.

Joe Biden has been one of America’s most consequential presidents, as well as a dear friend and partner to me. Today, we’ve also been reminded – again – that he’s a patriot of the highest order. Here’s my full statement: barackobama.medium.com/my-statement-o…

En zo kan ik nog wel even doorgaan. Een langere lijst staat hier: chrisklomp.nl/willem-engel-e…

Secretary General @jensstoltenberg announces new head of the NATO Representation in Ukraine 🇺🇦 Mr Patrick Turner will coordinate NATO’s efforts and provide the Alliance with assessments and advice on the situation in Ukraine

Supporting Ukraine’s right of self-defence against Russia’s aggression was one of the key priorities at the Washington Summit. Through NATO’s Comprehensive Assistance Package for Ukraine, Allies continue to provide assistance #NATOSummit | #StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦

Deze week herdenken we de gitzwarte dag van 17 juli 2014. De #MH17-ramp schokte de wereld en kostte 298 levens, waaronder 196 Nederlanders. Voor velen van onze collega’s blijft het een pijnlijke en ingrijpende herinnering. ⬇️ rijksoverheid.nl/ministeries/mi…

New horizons ahead: joining the @NLinUK team in London this summer as deputy ambassador. Looking forward to further expand the excellent relationship between the United Kingdom and the Netherlands.

#NATOPA Acting President @GerryConnolly: “#Russia’s barbarism knows no boundaries. I am horrified by the missile attack against #Kyiv’s children hospital. This week in Washington #NATO parliamentarians & leaders will reaffirm our unwavering commitment to #StandwithUkraine until victory & defeat of #Putin’s criminal war.”

Kicking off a critical #NATO week in Washington, DC, #NATOPA Acting President @GerryConnolly urged @NATO to rise up to authoritarian challenge to democracy by establishing a Centre for Democratic Resilience at its HQ in discussion hosted by @cepa & @NEDemocracy. Read more about the NATO PA’s recommendation for this centre 👉url.nato-pa.int/DRC

#Highlights of the week: 1⃣ 32 Allied Leaders concluded the #NATOSummit in 🇺🇸 Washington. Major decisions are to: 🇺🇦 Increase support to Ukraine 🛡️ Keep our people safe 🤝 Deepen global partnerships More on the Summit declaration here: act.nato.int/article/nato-s… #WeAreNATO

#Highlights of the week: 2⃣ At the inaugural Model #NATOSummit, young leaders discussed transatlantic unity, deterrence & defence & support to Ukraine. Youth presented their declaration, highlighting their position on pressing security topics: act.nato.int/article/first-… #WeAreNATO