Thomas Gnocchi

On #IDAHOBIT, EU Office gathers to show solidarity with #LGBTI persons. Celebrating HK's progress in the last months, we look forward to working with stakeholders in both 🇭🇰 and 🇲🇴 to advance inclusive laws & policies for a more equal world. #EU4LGBTIQ #StandUp4HumanRights

Very glad to celebrate the first Europe Day in 🇲🇴 after 5 years together with Secretary Raimundo Arrais do Rosário at Casa Garden. Amb @tgnocchi recalls the strong ties between 🇪🇺 and 🇲🇴 , highlights areas for further cooperation & urges 🇪🇺 citizens to vote in EP election.

On 9 May, EU Office celebrated #EuropeDay2024 in the presence of Deputy Chief Secretary Warner Cheuk. Very happy to showcase what 🇪🇺 can offer to 🇭🇰 and to celebrate the values underpinning our union: promotion of peace, freedom, democracy, equality, rule of law & human rights.

It is always a pleasure to visit the #FCC, particularly so on #WorldPressFreedomDay. Today, we honour the absolutely essential work of journalists. The EU Office will continue to monitor the state of press freedom and space for civil society in Hong Kong.

Greenway 2024 The Dialogue is happening on Monday 29 April! Chief Executive John Lee, Financial Secretary Paul Chan, Secretary for Housing Winnie Ho, will be joined by key industry leaders to discuss ways to accelerate the green transformation of our economies. #EUinHKandMO

Are you an EU citizen living in Hong Kong? Depending of your citizenship, you may need to register to cast your vote in the upcoming European elections. 🇪🇺🗳 Visit europa.eu/!bnhXDQ for more information about deadlines. #EUelections2024 #UseYourVote

HK is taking another step on the path to sustainability with the introduction of a single-use plastics ban. The EU fully supports initiatives that uphold our joint commitment to use our resources responsibly and protect our planet for future generations. #EUinHKandMO #EarthDay

Very excited to be taking up the post of Deputy Head of the EU Delegation in Tokyo on 1 September. Still some things to do in HK first though eeas.europa.eu/eeas/eeas-high…

Back in Beijing after more than 20 years. So much has changed!

@yehaoqin @nkvarnstrom @EUinHKandMO @aleksandraketal @RSF_inter Yes, of course

@nkvarnstrom @tgnocchi @EUinHKandMO I hope you discuss the case of @aleksandraketal, an EU citizen and civil society leader with @RSF_inter who was detained and deported by Hong Kong authorities when just trying to do her job. twitter.com/RSF_inter/stat…

Great to be back in Hong Kong 🇭🇰 for discussions with both officials and broad civil society. HK matters to the EU, and we work with determination for its openness and respect for fundamental freedoms. @tgnocchi @EUinHKandMO

We are deeply saddened by the terrible fire in Jordan Road. We express our condolences to the victims and their families, wish those injured a speedy recovery and applaud the bravery of fire fighters.

Join us at 4pm on 14 MAR for our next event ‘From Waste to Asset: Technological Opportunities in the Waste Management Industry!’ - part of the EU-Hong Kong Policy Discussion Series with #InvestHK. Register here: bit.ly/3InZebL #EUinHKandMO #TransformingWaste

Hong Kong: Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the adoption of new national security legislation consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press…

The EU Office received a petition from protestors today because we voiced concerns about Art. 23. Even though we do not share their opinion, we wholeheartedly support their right to peaceful protest. This is a fundamental freedom which the EU supports in Hong Kong and worldwide.

The EU Office marked the opening of ‘EU Street Art Meets Hong Kong’ 2024, a partnership between EUNIC's local cluster 🇨🇿🇫🇷🇩🇪🇮🇹 and street-art festival @hkwalls. Warm thanks to the seven European artists for leaving a lasting imprint in HK's landscape!

Today the EU Office and #InvestHK hosted the 6th event under the EU-HK Policy Discussion Series, discussing ways to transform waste into an asset. Prof WONG Kam-Sing explained the thoughts behind HK’s waste policies and how recycling rate is expected to rise to 55%. #EUinHKandMO

'Great pleasure to bring together CGs of Czechia, Ireland and France, with prominent HK female advocates on #InternationalWomensDay. Thanks for sharing your perspectives on the way forward for women's rights and gender equality.' - @tgnocchi Tom, Head of Office 🇪🇺 #EUinHKandMO

‘Pleasure to discuss the role of gov’t and academic institutions in promoting sustainable development goals at the “SDGs: Innovations for a Sustainable Future” organised by the CG of Czech Republic in HK and HK Baptist University.’ – @tgnocchi Tom, Head of Office 🇪🇺 #EUinHKandMO

‘@EUinHKandMO and Ukrainian Society of HK jointly hosted a gathering to mark the second year of the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine. The EU is committed to do whatever it takes for Ukraine to prevail.’ – @tgnocchi Tom, Head of Office #StandWithUkraine #EUinHKandMO