Thank you Prime Minister @MarkJCarney for our insightful exchanges today w/27 Heads of Mission of #EU Member States in #Ottawa. Thanks also to my generous co-host Nikolaj @DKambCanada representing @eu2025dk 🇨🇦🇪🇺#trade #CETA #defence #security #AI #Ukraine #partners #friends

Great discussion with @MarkJCarney in Evian. Canada is truly the most European of the non-European countries. We are working together on digital trade, critical raw materials, and defence. We are also stepping up our cooperation on energy. Our next Summit, on 29–30 October in Canada, will be a major milestone in a partnership that continues to grow deeper and broader.

🇪🇺🇨🇦 The Council has concluded the EU-Canada agreement on the participation of Canadian companies in procurement under the Security Action for Europe (SAFE) instrument . Canada is the first non-European country to participate in the SAFE instrument. 🔗 link.europa.eu/fkrQ3M

This has to end. 65 countries still criminalise consensual same-sex relations. Words are not enough. In 2024, the EU supported 10,500 human rights defenders worldwide. 21% were LGBTIQ . Reliable. And that's the whole point. Read more: link.europa.eu/BjHcb3

Had a wonderful time attending the @EUinCanada Cultural Festival and meeting with @EUAmbCanada & @AurelieBonal! Canadian & EU ties are strong, especially between us cats! 😸🇨🇦🇪🇺

Another strong milestone for #SAFE🇪🇺 and European security — we just signed SAFE agreement with Greece. It will help 🇬🇷 enhance its defence capabilities in the Mediterranean region through investments in strategic surveillance, secure communications & counter-drone technologies.

Today, the European Union took a major step forward. All Member States agreed to open the first accession negotiations cluster with Ukraine and Moldova. At the first Intergovernmental Conference on Monday, we will open the cluster on fundamentals; the backbone of the accession process. It covers the core values and principles on which the EU is built, from the rule of law to strong democratic institutions. This is a recognition of the determination, courage and hard work shown by both countries in advancing reforms, even in the face of immense challenges. And a signal that the EU’s offer of peace, stability and opportunity is unmatchable. Enlargement is a strategic choice. By bringing our nations closer together, we strengthen peace, security and prosperity across our continent. In a world marked by growing uncertainty, a larger European Union is in our common interest. Enlargement remains one of the EU’s greatest success stories and our best investment in our shared future.

🇪🇺🖋️🇰🇷 Proud to have signed the EU-South Korea Digital Trade Agreement - opening new doors for businesses and people on both sides. A partnership built for the digital age. 👉 ec.europa.eu/commission/pres…

5 days, 6 Western Balkan partners, one shared European future

The Council approved a framework to implement the EU drugs strategy, alongside a new EU action plan against drug trafficking. Read more ⬇️ link.europa.eu/98J7dw

Ottawa ce soir. Festa della Repubblica. Viva Italia! 🇮🇹🇪🇺🇨🇦

We are investing in ambitious and transformative research in Europe. The call for proposals for European Research Council Plus Grants worth €210 million is open. More: link.europa.eu/6FQXD4

The remarks by President @vonderleyen at her press conference with @magyarpeterMP are now available here: link.europa.eu/9PH3Dh

Final Day of the EU Ambassadors’ visit to BC 🇨🇦 🔹 Rich exchanges with Premier @Dave_Eby 🔹 Visits of cleantech 🇪🇺🇨🇦 businesses Cellcentric Fuel Cell Canada (hydrogen) and Svante (carbon capture) 🔹 Discussions with @AsiaPacificFdn on 🇨🇦🇪🇺approaches on Indo- Pacific

Day 2 of the EU Ambassadors’ visit to BC 🇨🇦 Key moments: 🔹 Canada’s largest port - @PortofVan 🔹 @UBCBioProducts Institute on Research & Sustainability 🔹 @UBC Museum of Anthropology on First Nations cultures 🔹 Meeting with EU Consuls hosted by @IrlCGVancouver

Day 1 of the EU Ambassadors’ visit to BC 🇨🇦 Excellent meetings on: 🔹 Blue tech & indigenous Hub at COAST 🔹 Academic cooperation with students & profs at @uvic 🔹 Defence & security at Naval Base CFB Esquimalt 🔹 Reception at BC Governor House. Discussions with Navy officers

In Victoria, BC @yyjnow on a #TeamEurope mission to learn more about the province & explore opportunities for cooperation in business, research & innovation. Program included visits to @SIProsperity, @IndigProsperity, @uvic and the Canadian Pacific naval base @CFBBFCEsquimalt.

An incredible morning with fellow women heads of mission talking leadership, impact and diplomacy with former 🇨🇦 PM Chief of Staff @telfordk Thank you @EUAmbCanada for co-hosting this event with us 🇨🇦🇪🇺🇦🇺❤️

Collective effort. Strong result. Meaningful impact. After >5h of negotiations, I welcome a successful trilogue fully aligned with the 🇪🇺🇺🇸 Joint Statement. The EU walks the talk, while defending our interests. Once approved, it'll boost transatlantic stability and cooperation.