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Africa’s first hydrogen-powered iron plant in Namibia. The world’s tallest dam doubling clean electricity production in Tajikistan. An electric train project transforming daily transport for people in Costa Rica.  These are just a few projects that we deliver with Global Gateway. Discover the projects shaping our strategic partnerships in our new brochure. op.europa.eu/o/opportal-ser…

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I welcome the strong support from Members of the DEVE Committee to back our international partnerships with the resources needed to deliver. Today’s debate in the European Parliament confirmed that investing in stability in fragile countries or global health is important for Europe’s own security.

Today, I met with Mozambique’s President Daniel Chapo. We discussed the EU’s support to the country after the recent devastating floods, as well as our Global Gateway investments in clean energy and digital connectivity. I also emphasized that attracting more European investment requires a good business environment, political stability and continued reforms. This is how we can create new jobs and economic opportunities for people in Mozambique.

Actually, the guy who was the point person for Iran at the White House and was fired by the Trump Administration after being Loomered wrote EXACTLY that warning 4 days before the war started. The article was titled “Why Iran Will Escalate.” But who needs experts… foreignaffairs.com/middle-east/wh…

@RiouxRemy @AFD_France Quel beau parcours, cher Rémy, et quel plaisir d’avoir pu partager une partie du chemin avec toi et d’avoir inventé ensemble “Equipe Europe” lors d’une conversation en soirée au début de la crise COVID. A poursuivre!!

1/ Après 10 ans d’ambition & de renouveau, le moment est venu pour moi de quitter la direction du groupe @AFD_France, au début du mois de mai, fier du travail accompli 👉bit.ly/3P1ihPK Je félicite Christophe Lecourtier & lui souhaite plein succès face aux défis du moment

Europe needs homegrown, low-carbon energy sources. Nuclear & renewables together have a key role to play Nuclear energy is available around the clock, providing electricity all year. Europe has been a pioneer in nuclear technology. And can lead again ↓ twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…

The nuclear tech race is on. Europe has everything it needs to lead. We have half a million highly-skilled workers in nuclear. We have the ambition to move at speed and scale. For Europe to be a global hub of next-generation nuclear energy.

Today we are presenting a new European strategy for Small Modular Reactors. Our goal is simple. We want this new technology to be operational in Europe by the early 2030s. And to back this we will create a €200M guarantee, to support private investment in innovative nuclear technologies.

Whether in Berlaymont, Dakar or anywhere else, with Global Gateway we ensure that Europe’s external investments reinforce our internal priorities. Security is a key part of that. My mission to Senegal showed this in practice. This is what we do 👇

I’m lucky in my role as Commissioner for International Partnerships to rely on hundreds of great colleagues in Brussels and in EU Delegations across the world. Today at our INTPA Days, I met many of them to take stock of our results and to align on the next priorities for Europe’s international partnerships. Because with Global Gateway, we must ensure that our external action reinforces Europe’s internal goals: strengthening our security, building reliable supply chains, supporting the competitiveness of European companies, and advancing sustainable development together with our partners.

My mission to Senegal starts today. A country of ambition and strong potential. Through Global Gateway, we invest in jobs, infrastructure and long-term stability to turn that potential into opportunities. Looking forward to taking our strategic partnership to the next level.

Over the past few hours, our armed forces, with the support of the French Defence, have boarded an oil tanker belonging to the Russian shadow fleet. The vessel is currently being escorted to the port of Zeebrugge, where it will be seized. Operation Blue Intruder was carried out by a team of exceptionally brave service members. Excellent work. More information tomorrow morning. Thanks for the excellent cooperation @AnneliesVl @jeanluccrucke @BernardQuintin_ @prevotmaxime @CaVautrin .

After Luxembourg, Hungary, Poland, Switzerland, and now Denmark, it's enheartening to see the European family growing in Kigali. 🇷🇼🇪🇺🇨🇭🇷🇼

🇩🇰🇷🇼 Photo highlights: Opening of the Danish Embassy in Kigali A milestone for Danish-Rwandan relations! Last night, the Ambassador’s Residence hosted a vibrant reception to officially mark the opening of the Danish Embassy in Rwanda.

As a former banker, I know very well the importance of the private sector for long-term prosperity. What the private sector needs is predictability, stability and transparent conditions. With Global Gateway, we have the right tools to create these conditions for private investors.

I understand that even ignorant and morons must be represented in a Parliament, but do they need to be Deputy Prime Minister?

Thank you, @sikorskiradek, for having the patience to debunk anti-EU disinformation nonsense, even when it’s spread by other EU ministers.

My focus is clear: ✅ Promote Global Gateway’s win-win partnership model ✅ Engage with the private sector to accelerate concrete Global Gateway projects ✅ Strengthen EU partnerships with key international partners Stay tuned to find out more about my agenda.