President of the European Councilhttps://bsky.app/profile/eucopresident.consilium.europa.euhttps://bsky.app/profile/eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu/post/3mkaq2fehe22eUnited in solidarity and dialogue, we stand with our regional partners in the Middle East. The European Union is not part of the conflict, but we will be part of the solution.24 Apr 2026 14:23 +0000at://did:plc:fw7xt52fifjxrmre5yfmbdfk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkaq2fehe22ehttps://bsky.app/profile/eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu/post/3mk7ygzk34c2fDay 2 of the Informal #EUCO has just started. Thank you, dear Níkos Christodulides, for hosting the European Council in beautiful Cyprus, for your hospitality, and for providing such wonderful settings for our meeting.24 Apr 2026 07:20 +0000at://did:plc:fw7xt52fifjxrmre5yfmbdfk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk7ygzk34c2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu/post/3mk6pchi3jc2kThe conflict in the Middle East is having a dire economic impact. We must deal with the real-life consequences of this crisis, supporting the most vulnerable citizens and companies as they face rising energy prices.23 Apr 2026 19:04 +0000at://did:plc:fw7xt52fifjxrmre5yfmbdfk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk6pchi3jc2khttps://bsky.app/profile/eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu/post/3mk6kxj3abs26Together, in Cyprus, at the crossroads of Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Sending a clear message of European unity and solidarity amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.23 Apr 2026 17:46 +0000at://did:plc:fw7xt52fifjxrmre5yfmbdfk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk6kxj3abs26https://bsky.app/profile/eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu/post/3mk6dbgksdc2fWe had an excellent meeting with President Zelenskyy in Cyprus today. Ukraine's brave resistance against Russia is unwavering. So is Europe's support. In light of Ukraine's sustained reform effort, accession talks should start without delay. Our joint statement: link.europa.eu/JqfxMc https://link.europa.eu/JqfxMc23 Apr 2026 15:29 +0000at://did:plc:fw7xt52fifjxrmre5yfmbdfk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk6dbgksdc2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu/post/3mk5wqlduyk27Promised, delivered, implemented. The EU’s strategy to achieve a just and lasting peace in Ukraine rests on two pillars: strengthening Ukraine; increasing pressure on Russia.23 Apr 2026 11:44 +0000at://did:plc:fw7xt52fifjxrmre5yfmbdfk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk5wqlduyk27https://bsky.app/profile/eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu/post/3mk45fn4l6c25Europe has proven that it has the capacity to support Ukraine not only last year. With the €90 billion loan that we will approve tomorrow, we will support Ukraine in 2026 and 2027. And we will continue as long as necessary and whatever it takes. #DelphiEconomicForum22 Apr 2026 18:38 +0000at://did:plc:fw7xt52fifjxrmre5yfmbdfk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk45fn4l6c25https://bsky.app/profile/eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu/post/3mk3w5lspkc2zDelighted to be in Delphi to exchange with Kyriakos Mitsotakis about Europe’s response to the challenging international environment and its impact on European citizens. Watch our live panel discussion at the #DelphiEconomicForum here: https://x.com/eucopresident/status/2046986815161475504?s=46&t=WqnOzsjEMyhx04Q6ifw8Mw22 Apr 2026 16:28 +0000at://did:plc:fw7xt52fifjxrmre5yfmbdfk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk3w5lspkc2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu/post/3mk3tmqjmnc2zCongratulations to Montenegro - today we took a big step towards your accession to the European Union. The decision to establish the Working Party to draft the new Accession Treaty is a key milestone.22 Apr 2026 15:43 +0000at://did:plc:fw7xt52fifjxrmre5yfmbdfk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk3tmqjmnc2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu/post/3mjymexxxw224In my phone call with Lawrence Wong, we reaffirmed the strength of the EU-Singapore relations and the importance of like-minded partners working together to strengthen multilateralism and the rules-based international order.21 Apr 2026 08:56 +0000at://did:plc:fw7xt52fifjxrmre5yfmbdfk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjymexxxw224https://bsky.app/profile/eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu/post/3mjwqpsucck2pIt was a pleasure to speak with the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Shehbaz Sharif. I expressed my sincere gratitude to Pakistan for its tireless efforts and extended my best wishes for the upcoming crucial period.20 Apr 2026 15:08 +0000at://did:plc:fw7xt52fifjxrmre5yfmbdfk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjwqpsucck2phttps://bsky.app/profile/eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu/post/3mjwczbh6fc2nPeace and stability in the Middle East are a priority for the EU, working closely with our key partners in the region such as Jordan.20 Apr 2026 11:03 +0000at://did:plc:fw7xt52fifjxrmre5yfmbdfk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjwczbh6fc2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu/post/3mjwazcmhfs2nCongratulations to Rumen Radev on your outright victory in yesterday’s legislative elections in Bulgaria. It is a pleasure to welcome you back to the European Council.20 Apr 2026 10:27 +0000at://did:plc:fw7xt52fifjxrmre5yfmbdfk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjwazcmhfs2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu/post/3mjn27ygwhs2uThe 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon is excellent news. It must now be implemented and verified on the ground. It is essential that Israel and Lebanon engage in meaningful negotiations that deliver concrete results - for the sake of their peoples and the prospect of a sustainable peace.16 Apr 2026 18:31 +0000at://did:plc:fw7xt52fifjxrmre5yfmbdfk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjn27ygwhs2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu/post/3mjlwkrzuuc2oLast night, Russia launched yet another horrendous attack against civilian targets in Ukraine. As people slept in their homes, the cities of Kyiv, Dnipro, Odesa, and Kharkiv were struck by dozens of ballistic missiles and hundreds of drones.16 Apr 2026 07:53 +0000at://did:plc:fw7xt52fifjxrmre5yfmbdfk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjlwkrzuuc2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu/post/3mjkd52al6k2dThe EU is committed to securing sustainable peace in the Middle East and free passage in the Strait of Hormuz.15 Apr 2026 16:33 +0000at://did:plc:fw7xt52fifjxrmre5yfmbdfk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjkd52al6k2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu/post/3mjjrasuz722rPleased to meet the Amir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani in Doha.15 Apr 2026 11:13 +0000at://did:plc:fw7xt52fifjxrmre5yfmbdfk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjjrasuz722rhttps://bsky.app/profile/eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu/post/3mji6tvhjnc2bPleased to make my first visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and meet Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, in the shadow of the unjustifiable attacks the country recently suffered.14 Apr 2026 20:11 +0000at://did:plc:fw7xt52fifjxrmre5yfmbdfk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mji6tvhjnc2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu/post/3mjhvznuoxk2dMy messages to our Gulf partners ↓14 Apr 2026 17:33 +0000at://did:plc:fw7xt52fifjxrmre5yfmbdfk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjhvznuoxk2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu/post/3mjhi3b53oc2qMy invite to EU Leaders for an informal EUCO hosted by President Christodulides in Cyprus on 23-24 April. Our focus: ▫️Europe’s response to a challenging geopolitical environment. ▫️Preparing the ground for an agreement by the end of the year on the EU’s next long-term budget. link.europa.eu/NF4byR https://link.europa.eu/NF4byR14 Apr 2026 13:23 +0000at://did:plc:fw7xt52fifjxrmre5yfmbdfk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjhi3b53oc2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu/post/3mjh64dngrk2bIn my meeting with President of the UAE, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, I expressed my gratitude for the assistance and attention given to the safety of the 200 000 EU citizens living in the UAE.14 Apr 2026 10:25 +0000at://did:plc:fw7xt52fifjxrmre5yfmbdfk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjh64dngrk2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu/post/3mjgqq23lks2qI am in Abu Dhabi ahead of a two-day tour of the UAE, KSA, and Qatar, today and tomorrow. I come with three messages for our Gulf partners: ▫️ We stand in full solidarity in the face of Iran’s indiscriminate, unjustifiable, and unlawful attacks.14 Apr 2026 06:25 +0000at://did:plc:fw7xt52fifjxrmre5yfmbdfk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjgqq23lks2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu/post/3mjd753xexk2xRecord turnout shows the democratic spirit of the Hungarian people. They have spoken—and their will is clear. I look forward to working closely with Péter Magyar to make Europe stronger and more prosperous.12 Apr 2026 20:33 +0000at://did:plc:fw7xt52fifjxrmre5yfmbdfk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjd753xexk2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu/post/3mjc2ovs6522eCongratulations to Nizar Amedi for his election as President of the Republic of Iraq. This step should pave the way to government formation. Strong, stable state institutions are essential to addressing the serious challenges ahead and to preserving the progress achieved in recent years.12 Apr 2026 09:40 +0000at://did:plc:fw7xt52fifjxrmre5yfmbdfk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjc2ovs6522ehttps://bsky.app/profile/eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu/post/3mixseqitrc2gI welcome the announcement by the United States and Iran of a two-week ceasefire. I urge all parties to uphold its terms in order to achieve sustainable peace in the region. The EU stands ready to support ongoing efforts and remains in close contact with its partners in the region.08 Apr 2026 07:45 +0000at://did:plc:fw7xt52fifjxrmre5yfmbdfk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mixseqitrc2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu/post/3mit5fvoczk2eAfter five weeks of war in the Middle East, it is clear that only a diplomatic solution will settle its root causes.06 Apr 2026 11:19 +0000at://did:plc:fw7xt52fifjxrmre5yfmbdfk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mit5fvoczk2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu/post/3mil3wbfhls24At 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. 👇03 Apr 2026 06:31 +0000at://did:plc:fw7xt52fifjxrmre5yfmbdfk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mil3wbfhls24https://bsky.app/profile/eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu/post/3mie3ba43z22qThe current situation in the Middle East is extremely dangerous. Today, in my phone call with President Pezeshkian of Iran, I urged for de-escalation and restraint, the protection of civilians and civilian infrastructure, and the need for all parties to fully respect international law.31 Mar 2026 11:31 +0000at://did:plc:fw7xt52fifjxrmre5yfmbdfk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mie3ba43z22qhttps://bsky.app/profile/eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu/post/3mibhzw3cs224Good call today with the Prime Minister of Pakistan Shehbaz Sharif to hear his assessment on the Iran war, as well as the outcome of the recent consultations between the Foreign Ministers of Egypt, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Türkiye held in Islamabad.30 Mar 2026 10:41 +0000at://did:plc:fw7xt52fifjxrmre5yfmbdfk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mibhzw3cs224