President of @Europarl_EN 🇪🇺.

Joined January 2017
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A larger Europe is a stronger and safer Europe. As @Europarl_EN has long called for, Member States have given the green light to start EU accession negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova. The opening of the first chapters on democracy, justice and the rule of law underlines both countries' reform efforts and their commitment to European values. All while pushing back against Russia's aggression, threats and intimidation. Enlargement is our strongest geopolitical tool, and Ukraine and Moldova belong in Europe 🇪🇺🇺🇦🇲🇩
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The automotive industry is one of Europe’s greatest industrial and economic strengths. It is strategic to our competitiveness, our prosperity and our role in the world. Volkswagen in Bratislava is a symbol of excellence and a powerful example of what Europe can achieve when innovation, talent and industry come together. This is Europe.
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Thank you to the President of Slovakia @PellegriniP_ for our meeting in Bratislava as Europe takes the next steps to make people’s lives better, easier and safer. Building a stronger Europe requires sustained investment and closer cooperation across Europe 🇪🇺🇸🇰
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At the beautiful Old Market Hall in Bratislava with hundreds of young Slovakians. Here for students to ask me anything, to listen, discuss, and explain what Europe stands for, and why our shared European project matters to the next generation more than ever 🇪🇺🇸🇰
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Good talks with Prime Minister @RobertFicoSVK in Bratislava today. As the world around us becomes more unpredictable, Europe must continue to unlock its full potential, by strengthening competitiveness and securing prosperity for people 🇪🇺🇸🇰
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Great to be back in Bratislava and to meet Speaker @Richard_Rasi at the Parliament. Close cooperation between our Parliaments helps us deliver better and faster for people and reinforces our commitment to protecting the European way of life 🇪🇺🇸🇰
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Timely to welcome @SecGenNATO Mark Rutte to @Europarl_EN on the day we agreed a critical legislation to strengthen cooperation and investment in European defence. Ahead of next month's @NATO Summit, with Parliament's group leaders, we discussed measures to boost defence capabilities and the next steps towards greater responsibility for our security. For a stronger Europe within a stronger transatlantic alliance.
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A strong and safe Europe is one that can respond effectively to growing security challenges. I welcome the agreements between @Europarl_EN and @EUCouncil & @CY2026EU on new measures to simplify procedures, boost investment in defence, strengthen cross-border cooperation, and scale up industrial capacities. Thanks to the Chairs of @EP_Defence @MAStrackZi, @EP_Industry @bbudka, @EP_Environment @PierMaran, and @EP_SingleMarket @anna_cavazzini, as well as the Rapporteurs @Lucia_Yar, @SociologenHD, @svenmikser, Aura Salla, @PToveri and @anna_maja for their work.
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Making the pitch for Europe at the @WSJ CEO Council Summit in London tonight. Our way of open markets and social safety nets offers stability and predictability to companies and families. @Europarl_EN will continue to work to unlock the full potential of our Single Market and continue to remove barriers holding us back 🇪🇺
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Two simplification deals in one day. Tonight’s agreement on product harmonisation legislation helps businesses bring products to market more quickly, and strengthens the Single Market for everyone. Congratulations to Rapporteur @RLanschot and @Europarl_EN team for successfully concluding negotiations with @EUCouncil & @CY2026EU.
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Their memory endures. And here, in the heart of Europe, it is protected and remembered. Today at @Europarl_EN, we honoured and remembered the more than 3 million people torn from their homelands by the Soviet regime, 85 years ago. Though attempts were made to erase their entire way of life, we continue to bring their stories and memory into the light. #RememberTheirNames
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More European companies will benefit from simpler rules and less red tape. @Europarl_EN and @EUCouncil have reached an agreement to introduce a new category of businesses: small mid-cap companies. This will help growing enterprises scale up, innovate, create new jobs and stay competitive. Thanks to the Chairs of @EP_Economics @AuroreLalucq, @EP_Environment @PierMaran and @EP_Justice @zarzalejosj, Rapporteurs @NielsFlemming01, Mariateresa Vivaldini, @lukasmandl & @vigenin, and all of @Europarl_EN team for securing this important deal with @CY2026EU.
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The agreement on simplifying EU economic governance is a step towards clearer, more efficient and coherent fiscal rules across the EU. Thanks to @EP_Economics Chair @AuroreLalucq, Rapporteurs @MarkusFerber and @carlatavares_ps, and our @Europarl_EN team for reaching this deal with @EUCouncil and @CY2026EU.
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Welcome to @Europarl_EN, President @WilliamsRuto 🇪🇺🇰🇪 Kenya is a key partner and trusted ally of the EU as we strengthen EU-Kenya cooperation, boost trade and investment, and create new opportunities for our citizens.
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Congratulations @NikolPashinyan on the victory in Armenia’s national elections. Let us continue building on this renewed momentum to strengthen EU-Armenia relations 🇪🇺🇦🇲
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This is Europe’s enlargement moment 🇪🇺
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Enlargement makes Europe stronger, fairer, safer and more united. In Tivat, the message is clear: it's time to make it happen.
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Thank you to the President of Montenegro @JakovMilatovic for the very warm welcome to the EU–Western Balkans Summit here in the beautiful town of Tivat 🇪🇺🇲🇪 The future of Europe and the Western Balkans must be one and the same.
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Today’s EU-Western Balkans Summit in Tivat, Montenegro, is different. We are no longer only talking about enlargement. We are doing it.
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EU membership for Montenegro must become a reality. Honoured to address its Parliament @SkupstinaCG 🇪🇺🇲🇪 x.com/i/broadcasts/1yKAPPqrv…
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