Benoit Chapas 🇪🇺🇫🇷⭐⭐

"L'Europe c'est la paix" 🇪🇺🇪🇺

Even wars have rules. The Geneva Conventions protect civilians in conflict and help ensure assistance reaches those in need, without discrimination. ohchr.org/en/instruments…

Cécile Kohler et Jacques Paris sont libres et en chemin vers le territoire français, après trois ans et demi de détention en Iran. C’est un soulagement pour nous tous et évidemment pour leurs familles. Merci aux autorités omanaises pour leurs efforts de médiation, aux services de l’État et aux citoyens qui se sont mobilisés sans relâche et ont ainsi contribué à leur retour.

BREAKING: Pope Leo XIV on Trump’s warning to Iran of “civilization” destruction — “This is truly not acceptable. Here there are certainly questions of international law, but even more than this a question of morality for the good of people.” He adds the war is “continuing to escalate and is not resolving anything… is only provoking more hatred throughout the world.” “attacks on civilian infrastructure are against international law, but it is also against sign of the hatred and division that we are capable of.” Video @Reuters

Today, we honour the victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda. Remembrance matters. It is our responsibility to keep the memory alive and stand firmly against hatred and division. We support Rwanda in its journey towards unity and reconciliation, showing how a country can rebuild, reconcile and move forward together. #Kwibuka32

I am extremely alarmed by statements expressing intent to attack civilian infrastructure. Under #InternationalHumanitarianLaw there are strict requirements for an object to lose its protection. Part 2 on IHL ⬇️

Strong global health architecture is a strategic investment. And while it is under pressure, Europe leads on global efforts to make it more resilient. Today at the One Health Summit in Lyon, we announced three new Team Europe commitments worth nearly €800 million.

The Global Fund has saved 65 million lives since 2002. We cannot afford to let that system weaken. Team Europe’s total contribution to the Global Fund exceeds €3 billion.

After five weeks of war in the Middle East, it is clear that only a diplomatic solution will settle its root causes. Any targeting of civilian infrastructure, namely energy facilities, is illegal and unacceptable. This applies to Russia’s war in Ukraine and it applies everywhere. The Iranian civilian population is the main victim of the Iranian regime. It would also be the main victim of a widening of the military campaign. As I stressed in my recent call with the President of Iran, @DrPezeshkian, the European Union urges Iran to immediately put an end to its attacks against countries in the region and to allow for the reestablishment of full freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. Escalation will not achieve a ceasefire and peace. Only negotiations will, namely the ongoing efforts led by regional partners.

For Europe, strong global health systems are a strategic investment. Because a weak health system in one country can become global emergency. That is why I am travelling to Lyon, where I will represent the EU at the One Health Summit and support stronger cooperation on health.

Putin’s Christianity for Easter.

Happy Easter everyone! 💙

عيد فصح سعيد لجميع الكاثوليك والبروتستانت في المغرب وأوروبا وحول العالم! Joyeuses #Pâques à tous les catholiques et protestants au Maroc, en Europe et à travers le monde!

Since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022, the EU and its Member States have mobilised over €360 million for demining efforts. We are the largest donor in Ukraine, supporting specialist equipment, detection dogs and the clearance and restoration of land contaminated by explosive remnants of war. On the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action, the EU honours deminers and humanitarian personnel who work every day to protect lives. The EU remains firmly committed to the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention and its universal application.  Read the full statement: link.europa.eu/nQ6rx3

A true story. After 10 years on the run, a Russian drug trafficker was finally arrested thanks to the Schengen Information System (SIS). SIS helps keep Europe safe every day. Learn more ↓

On April 1 @MAERomania commemorated 85 years since the mass murder of peaceful Romanians in Fântână Albă Northern Bucovina by Soviet NKVD. May this be a reminder of the crimes perpetrated by the stalinist regime who killed millions and who's cherissed today in certain countries

My time @NATO_ACT & @JFCNorfolk has never been more relevant. The EU& @NATO are working together to close critical capability gaps. Both HQs provided greater understanding of how NATO&EU can complement each other & accelerate EU defence priorities. EU facilitates - NATO fights!

At our last European Council, we agreed on a clear course of action to strengthen Europe’s competitiveness and help our Union become more resilient and autonomous in a rapidly changing world. Now the focus is on delivery. In the months ahead, we will turn our commitments into real progress with clear steps and ambitious timelines. #EUCO More information on the work underway: link.europa.eu/6FkxMC

On 2 April 2009, the European Parliament decided that 23 August (the anniversary of the 1939 Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact) would thereafter mark the European Day of Remembrance for Victims of All Totalitarian and Authoritarian Regimes. #EUhistory #EUtrivia #EU #EuropeanUnion 🇪🇺🕊️

Il est des moments où l’Histoire reprend son souffle et montre à l’Humanité l’horizon de sa grandeur. Avec Artemis II, plus de cinquante ans après Apollo 17, la Lune redevient ce rendez-vous des peuples qui mettent en commun et qui osent. Français, Européens, nous pouvons être fiers de participer à cette aventure extraordinaire en ayant un rôle clé grâce au module de service européen développé par l’ESA. Félicitations aux équipes de la NASA et de l’ESA pour ce lancement réussi. Nous allons suivre de près toute la suite. Dans l’espace aussi, notre destin s’écrit par l’ambition, la souveraineté et l’unité.

Good call yesterday with @Keir_Starmer. We discussed the situation in the Middle East and the Strait of Hormuz. Iran’s actions are putting global economic stability at risk. We will work with our partners to ensure freedom of navigation can resume as soon as possible. We also discussed the upcoming EU-UK Summit. A key moment to deliver on last year’s commitments and further strengthen our partnership.