SPDEuropa & TheProgressives MEP | NDS-Germany | Handelsausschuss (INTA) -Vorsitzender |Vorsitz CCC|Co-Vorsitz UK Contact Group EP | Tweets:Bernd Lange & Teamhttps://bsky.app/profile/bernd-lange.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/bernd-lange.bsky.social/post/3mldkrp6ick271/2 Zoll-Ultimatum&neues Gerichtsurteil aus New York 🇺🇸 Europa bleibt auf Kurs. Absolut richtig Drohkulisse aus Washington standzuhalten. EU Gesetzgebung richtet sich nicht nach Social Media Posts sondern demokratischen Verfahren08 May 2026 10:51 +0000at://did:plc:kq3eopbm6m7xtzb335pp7rf3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mldkrp6ick27https://bsky.app/profile/bernd-lange.bsky.social/post/3mldkp5b6hs271/2 Tariff Ultimatum & New Court Ruling from New York 🇺🇸 Europe remains on course. It is absolutely right to stand firm against threats from Washington. EU legislation is not guided by social media posts but by democratic procedures08 May 2026 10:50 +0000at://did:plc:kq3eopbm6m7xtzb335pp7rf3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mldkp5b6hs27https://bsky.app/profile/bernd-lange.bsky.social/post/3ml3nsdjdw22a🤝A very positive morning discussion with @carloscuerpo.bsky.social, First Vice President and Minister of Economy of the Government of Spain, regarding the current political and economic situation, relations with the US and China, and the promotion of industrial development in Europe.05 May 2026 07:24 +0000at://did:plc:kq3eopbm6m7xtzb335pp7rf3/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml3nsdjdw22ahttps://bsky.app/profile/bernd-lange.bsky.social/post/3mkugfu7km22dTrumps neue Zoll-Drohung PKW&LKW ist inakzeptabel. EU hält sich an Vereinbarungen&handelt demokratisch,nicht per Dekret. Vertrauen ist gut, aber gegen Willkür helfen nur klare Regeln. Müssen jetzt entschlossen reagieren, um Handel&Jobs zu schützen Meine Pressemitteilung 👇 shorturl.at/LYIXL https://shorturl.at/LYIXL02 May 2026 10:23 +0000at://did:plc:kq3eopbm6m7xtzb335pp7rf3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkugfu7km22dhttps://bsky.app/profile/bernd-lange.bsky.social/post/3mkslh6qsrk2y1/2 Trump’s plan to impose 25% tariffs on EU cars is unacceptable. EP is still honouring the Scotland deal, working to finalise legislation. While the EU delivers, the US side keeps breaking its commitments.01 May 2026 16:48 +0000at://did:plc:kq3eopbm6m7xtzb335pp7rf3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkslh6qsrk2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/bernd-lange.bsky.social/post/3mkpsnp5ubs22Vamos! From tomorrow, one of largest trading zones in the world, comprising of 700 million people, is open for business! #EU #Mercosur agreement is exactly the right remedy in economically challenging times. Strategic signal against isolationism, in favour of partnership and rules-based trade. 1/230 Apr 2026 14:19 +0000at://did:plc:kq3eopbm6m7xtzb335pp7rf3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkpsnp5ubs22https://bsky.app/profile/bernd-lange.bsky.social/post/3mkn56xtqfc2d✍️New Framework Agreement between @europarl.europa.eu & @ec.europa.eu Real step forward for EU democracy 🇪🇺: more transparency, stronger accountability, clear limits for crisis powers and stronger role for Parliament, including in international negotiations. This has real teeth. 💪29 Apr 2026 12:50 +0000at://did:plc:kq3eopbm6m7xtzb335pp7rf3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkn56xtqfc2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/bernd-lange.bsky.social/post/3mkmu756vec2qAlles Gute, @sabineweyand.bsky.social! Thank you for your tireless efforts in advancing fair partnerships worldwide and for the excellent cooperation @ec.europa.eu and @inta.europarl.europa.eu. Direct, reliable, principled and always clear - qualities we have valued a lot. You will be missed!29 Apr 2026 10:09 +0000at://did:plc:kq3eopbm6m7xtzb335pp7rf3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkmu756vec2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/bernd-lange.bsky.social/post/3mkkh6sfowc2lYou can't always get what you want, but sometimes you get a pretty good deal💪! After 4 years of negotiations, modernised #GSP finally here✅Trade is not an end in itself: it is a tool and we have made it even better! In a tense world, EU proves to be a reliable and credible partner. 🌍🤝28 Apr 2026 11:11 +0000at://did:plc:kq3eopbm6m7xtzb335pp7rf3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkkh6sfowc2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/bernd-lange.bsky.social/post/3mkattzamj22s🌎Positive Sign: EU&US are stepping up cooperation on critical raw materials. But this is just a starting point. Concrete steps must follow. Crucial: diversification rather than creating new dependencies. No exclusive partnerships. Access rights must not be tied to investments.24 Apr 2026 15:31 +0000at://did:plc:kq3eopbm6m7xtzb335pp7rf3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkattzamj22shttps://bsky.app/profile/bernd-lange.bsky.social/post/3mkattlpsvk2sPositives Signal: EU&USA verstärken Zusammenarbeit bei kritischen Rohstoffen. Ist ein Startpunkt. Was zählt? Konkrete Schritte. Entscheidend: Diversifizierung statt neuer Abhängigkeiten. Keine exklusiven Partnerschaften. Zugriffsrechte dürfen nicht an Investitionen gekoppelt sein24 Apr 2026 15:30 +0000at://did:plc:kq3eopbm6m7xtzb335pp7rf3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkattlpsvk2shttps://bsky.app/profile/bernd-lange.bsky.social/post/3mk3jizwub22qEnergiekrise ist Folge unserer Abhängigkeit – und sie wird durch den Nahostkonflikt weiter verschärft. #AccelerateEU geht in richtige Richtung, bleibt aber ohne neue, mutige Impulse. Was fehlt:👇 -EU-Rahmen für Übergewinnsteuern -Tempo bei Erneuerbaren shorturl.at/XS3QG https://shorturl.at/XS3QG22 Apr 2026 12:42 +0000at://did:plc:kq3eopbm6m7xtzb335pp7rf3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk3jizwub22qhttps://bsky.app/profile/bernd-lange.bsky.social/post/3mjwwuvingc22The upcoming provisional application of the #EU #Mercosur agreement on 1 May provides an excellent opportunity to celebrate a mutually beneficial partnership with a reliable partner, Brazil. A pleasure to exchange with Brazilian Minister Mauro Vieira at #HannoverMesse.20 Apr 2026 16:58 +0000at://did:plc:kq3eopbm6m7xtzb335pp7rf3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjwwuvingc22https://bsky.app/profile/bernd-lange.bsky.social/post/3mjwworhi7k2d🇪🇺🇧🇷Auf der Hannover Messe wird klar: Wenn Europa wettbewerbsfähig bleiben will, müssen wir jetzt handeln. Strompreise senken, Innovation stärken und die Energiewende beschleunigen – denn die Abhängigkeit von fossilen Energien ist wirklich bedrohlich 👇 https://www.phoenix.de/sendungen/gespraeche/phoenix-tagesgespraech/mit-bernd-lange-spd-a-5194139.html?ref=aktuelles20 Apr 2026 16:55 +0000at://did:plc:kq3eopbm6m7xtzb335pp7rf3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjwworhi7k2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/bernd-lange.bsky.social/post/3mjtp7qckw22b🇪🇺🇧🇷Heute startet die #HannoverMesse 2026! Im Fokus: starke Partnerschaften, resiliente Lieferketten und faire Handelsregeln. Ich bin vor Ort und freue mich auf den Austausch. 🇪🇺 👉Mehr dazu: https://bernd-lange.de/uploads/bernd_lange/EU_Mercosur_Factsheet_Hannover_Messe_de.pdf19 Apr 2026 10:03 +0000at://did:plc:kq3eopbm6m7xtzb335pp7rf3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjtp7qckw22bhttps://bsky.app/profile/bernd-lange.bsky.social/post/3mjjqd44de22xIt's really happening! #EU #Mercosur agreement will start provisional application on 1 May. We will celebrate this geopolitically smart and economically necessary agreement next week at the Hannover Messe, where #Brazil is the partner country. #HM26 #HannoverMesse15 Apr 2026 10:56 +0000at://did:plc:kq3eopbm6m7xtzb335pp7rf3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjjqd44de22xhttps://bsky.app/profile/bernd-lange.bsky.social/post/3mjftxxh5ts2d👏Wir haben uns soeben auf neue+strengere EU-Schutzmaßnahmen für Stahl geeinigt! Entscheidender Schritt um unsere Stahlindustrie vor unlauteren Handelspraktiken zu schützen, sie im globalen Wettbewerb &bei Übergang zur Klimaneutralität zu unterstützen👇 tinyurl.com/4bc46way https://tinyurl.com/4bc46way13 Apr 2026 21:51 +0000at://did:plc:kq3eopbm6m7xtzb335pp7rf3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjftxxh5ts2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/bernd-lange.bsky.social/post/3mjftl6zp6s2d👏We have a deal for stronger new safeguard measures for steel! Congratulations @KarinKarlsbro @EP_Trade @CY2026EU @MarosSefcovic A crucial step to protect 🇪🇺 steel Industry against unfair trade practices&support in global competition&in its transition to climate neutrality👍13 Apr 2026 21:44 +0000at://did:plc:kq3eopbm6m7xtzb335pp7rf3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjftl6zp6s2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/bernd-lange.bsky.social/post/3mjfbmtq6sc24Kick-Off Trilogue @inta.europarl.europa.eu on implementation of EU-US Deal with @cy2026eu.bsky.social @marossefcovic.bsky.social. My message: EP wants to adress shortcomings with multi-layered safety net, clear conditions, enforcement tools&possibility to suspend the deal if US fails to comply!13 Apr 2026 16:23 +0000at://did:plc:kq3eopbm6m7xtzb335pp7rf3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjfbmtq6sc24https://bsky.app/profile/bernd-lange.bsky.social/post/3millusnlas2x👏Endlich. Anpassungen der US-Zölle auf Stahl- und Aluminiumderivate aus EU sind erster Schritt, durch den viele Produkte wieder zu „normalen“ Zollsätzen zurückkehren könnten. Der Druck seitens des Europäischen Parlaments hat sich ausgezahlt. Ziel bleiben die vereinbarten 15 %!03 Apr 2026 11:17 +0000at://did:plc:kq3eopbm6m7xtzb335pp7rf3/app.bsky.feed.post/3millusnlas2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/bernd-lange.bsky.social/post/3millszu52c2x👏At last. Announced adjustments on US tariffs on steel &aluminum derivatives from EU are a first welcomed step, with many products hopefully returning to ‚normal‘ duty rates. Pressure from European Parliament paid off. But more needs to be done.The target remains the agreed 15%!03 Apr 2026 11:16 +0000at://did:plc:kq3eopbm6m7xtzb335pp7rf3/app.bsky.feed.post/3millszu52c2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/bernd-lange.bsky.social/post/3miglyfxgc22mEin Jahr nach dem „Tag der Befreiung“: Daraus ist der „Tag des Zollchaos“ geworden. Rechtsunsicherheit – die durch Urteil des Obersten Gerichtshofs unterstrichen wird – und Übergangsphase schaden Unternehmen&Vertrauen. Der Preis des Unilateralismus. Wir brauchen regelbasierten Handel.01 Apr 2026 11:35 +0000at://did:plc:kq3eopbm6m7xtzb335pp7rf3/app.bsky.feed.post/3miglyfxgc22mhttps://bsky.app/profile/bernd-lange.bsky.social/post/3miglwcrams2mOne year after so-called “Liberation Day”, it’s clear: this has turned into a “Tariff Chaos Day". Legal uncertainty-highlighted by the Supreme Court ruling-and current transition phase are hurting businesses&trust. This is the cost of unilateralism. We need rules-based trade.01 Apr 2026 11:34 +0000at://did:plc:kq3eopbm6m7xtzb335pp7rf3/app.bsky.feed.post/3miglwcrams2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/bernd-lange.bsky.social/post/3migd3jr5w22wIn Bern leading the INTA delegation Our message: Switzerland is a close&reliable partner. New agreements are a key opportunity to deepen trade and investment ties&bring more stability/predictability for citizens and businesses. 👉Now it’s time to move forward swiftly with ratification.01 Apr 2026 08:56 +0000at://did:plc:kq3eopbm6m7xtzb335pp7rf3/app.bsky.feed.post/3migd3jr5w22whttps://bsky.app/profile/bernd-lange.bsky.social/post/3miecqgwuqk25Members of the Committee on International Trade travel to Bern, Switzerland, from 31 March to 1 April 2026. Members meet Swiss authorities and stakeholders after the conclusion of EU-Swiss agreements earlier this year.👇 https://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/press-room/20260331IPR39802/delegation-to-visit-switzerland-to-discuss-eu-switzerland-agreements @inta.europarl.europa.eu31 Mar 2026 13:45 +0000at://did:plc:kq3eopbm6m7xtzb335pp7rf3/app.bsky.feed.post/3miecqgwuqk25https://bsky.app/profile/bernd-lange.bsky.social/post/3mibuarjpp224Looking forward to lead from 31 Mar–1.4 an @EP_Trade delegation to Bern 🇪🇺🇨🇭 to engage with Swiss authorities, parliamentarians & stakeholders following the conclusion of the EU–Switzerland agreements. We’ll focus on trade, investment & next steps for ratification on both sides!30 Mar 2026 14:20 +0000at://did:plc:kq3eopbm6m7xtzb335pp7rf3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mibuarjpp224