Renato Giacon

The victory of the opposition in Hungary yesterday, like the Polish election in 2023, is a victory for democracy, not just in Europe but around the world. Most of all, it’s a testament to the resilience and determination of the Hungarian people – and a reminder to all of us to keep striving for fairness, equality and the rule of law.

Uruguay generates nearly 43% of its electricity from wind and solar. In 2010, the share was less than 1%. Most of the rest if hydro. Today, Uruguay produces nearly 99% of its electricity from renewable sources. More here forbes.com/sites/kensilve…

The European liberal political family is urging EU leaders to form a pact with Japan, Canada, and South Korea to deter Donald Trump and China from exerting undue pressure on trade partners, according to a paper seen by POLITICO. politico.eu/article/eu-lib…

Noi italiani siamo maestri nell’auto-sabotaggio: ci definiamo inadeguati, poco adatti, inaffidabili, pasticcioni. Lo facciamo in autonomia prima ancora che ce lo dicano gli altri. Ci viene automatico perché - diciamolo - il più delle volte è davvero così. Ma questa volta no. Bellezza, organizzazione, passione, accoglienza… Questa volta siamo stati bravi per davvero. Nel mare di medaglie azzurre questa era la meno prevedibile e, forse, quella di cui possiamo andare più orgogliosi: abbiamo regalato al mondo una grande Olimpiade. #MilanoCortinaOlympics2026

Abbiamo fatto una gran bella figura: brava Italia 🇮🇹 #MilanoCortina2026

A thunderous, roaring, warm applause today for the #EUflag at the 🇪🇺 Jacques Delors Conference in Paris with @eucopresident. @DelorsInstitute

On this day in 1955 the flag was adopted. The circle symbolises the unification of Europe. The number twelve represents entirety and perfection. The five-pointed stars symbolise aspiration and education while the golden color is that of the sun; enlightenment and renewal!

Excellente nouvelle des Pays-Bas où notre parti @RenewEurope D66 arrive en tête des élections, devant l’extrême droite. Félicitations à @RobJetten pour sa très belle campagne ! L’autre belle surprise de ce scrutin vient de notre autre parti VVD. Bravo à @DilanYesilgoz. Les forces démocrates, libérales et pro-européennes remportent ces législatives.

Delivery on material defence readiness is needed by 2030 Institutional defence readiness is also essential What does a European Defence Union entail, and how can 🇺🇦🇬🇧🇳🇴 be integrated into the European defence architecture? My speaking points @Euractiv ec.europa.eu/commission/pre…

Ho ricevuto oggi a Palazzo Chigi la Presidente della Repubblica di Moldova, @sandumaiamd. Al centro del colloquio, le prospettive europee della Moldova e i più recenti sviluppi dell’aggressione russa dell’Ucraina, la condanna dei massicci attacchi degli ultimi giorni che hanno violato la scorsa notte anche lo spazio aereo polacco. Ho confermato il pieno sostegno italiano a Chișinău così come dimostrato, da ultimo, dalla recente conclusione degli Accordi bilaterali in tema di sicurezza sociale e riconoscimento delle patenti di guida.

📃Proposed Connecting Europe Facility and its €29.9 billion allocated to cross-border Energy projects is now online #MFF ec.europa.eu/transparency/d…

This is good from VDL.

Big news from today’s European Alliance for Apprenticeships! Proud to announce that, starting next year, the @EU_Commission will open 100 traineeship positions for VET graduates as part of the Commission #BlueBookTraineeship programme. We need more talent with vocational training in EU institutions – and we’re making it happen! 💪 #EAfA #VET #SkillsEU #ApprenEU

Continuing exchanges with 🇪🇺 defence & space companies. Building on previous dialogues & roundtables I consulted emerging actors for an agile and impactful #EuropeanDefenceFund in the next #MFF, we also explored 🇪🇺🇺🇦 industrial cooperation for disruptive innovation. #EUDefence

"We can no longer keep letting ourselves be blackmailed," EU Energy Commissioner @DanJoergensen told me of the bloc's new plan to ban Russian gas imports by the end of 2027. He says "legal steps will be taken" against states that don't comply, once the draft laws are approved.

Greek PM opens door to a shift on nuclear power on.ft.com/3HO290i

1/ @salondubourget visit today was a good opportunity to meet again with leading European defence & space companies 🇪🇺 Europe has the technologies, the talents, and the innovative capacity to deliver on what we need to protect our citizens and our freedom #EUDefence #EUSpace

We finally understood that we are hit by a crisis and that we need to invest in 🇪🇺 independent capabilities - as Commission President @vonderleyen said, we need to create independent Europe. But independent, doesn’t mean alone. Independent and strong together. #BrusselsForum

Good discussion with 🇨🇿Czech defence and space industry on how to best utilise 🇪🇺 EU programs to ramp up production. As we are preparing revision of EU legislation for defence industry, always good to hear experiences from companies, how we can do better. #Readiness2030

I received a letter of hope, courage, and clarity. The President of the Palestinian Authority, Mahmoud Abbas, charts a course toward a horizon of peace. A condemnation of terrorism, the release of hostages, the demilitarization of Hamas, an end to the war in Gaza, reforms, elections — a just and lasting peace for all in the region. He reaffirms the Palestinian people’s commitment to the two-state solution. Two peoples, two states. Security and peace. Concrete and unprecedented commitments that demonstrate a genuine willingness to move forward. This is a decisive moment.