It's absolutely clear WHY we need to strengthen Europe.
What clarity we need today is HOW to make Europe stronger.
Keynote at #NewEconomyForum event “Ideas to Strengthen the Union” ↓
ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
#EUDefence
#DefenceReadiness
What clarity we need today is HOW to make Europe stronger.
Keynote at #NewEconomyForum event “Ideas to Strengthen the Union” ↓
ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
#EUDefence
#DefenceReadiness
March 16, 2026 at 10:03 AM
It's absolutely clear WHY we need to strengthen Europe.
What clarity we need today is HOW to make Europe stronger.
Keynote at #NewEconomyForum event “Ideas to Strengthen the Union” ↓
ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
#EUDefence
#DefenceReadiness
What clarity we need today is HOW to make Europe stronger.
Keynote at #NewEconomyForum event “Ideas to Strengthen the Union” ↓
ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
#EUDefence
#DefenceReadiness
Russia is escalating its military provocations.
We shall “escalate” the strengthening of our #DefenceReadiness and deterrence capabilities.
We shall “escalate” the strengthening of our #DefenceReadiness and deterrence capabilities.
Europe stands with Estonia in the face of Russia’s latest violation of our airspace.
We will respond to every provocation with determination while investing in a stronger Eastern flank.
We will respond to every provocation with determination while investing in a stronger Eastern flank.
September 19, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Russia is escalating its military provocations.
We shall “escalate” the strengthening of our #DefenceReadiness and deterrence capabilities.
We shall “escalate” the strengthening of our #DefenceReadiness and deterrence capabilities.
US National Security Strategy: clear evidence & plenty of arguments why Europe needs to build fast its own Defence Independence & its own Geopolitical Independence.
We have #DefenceReadiness Roadmap for our Defence Independence. We need the same for our Geopolitical Independence.
We have #DefenceReadiness Roadmap for our Defence Independence. We need the same for our Geopolitical Independence.
December 6, 2025 at 2:32 PM
US National Security Strategy: clear evidence & plenty of arguments why Europe needs to build fast its own Defence Independence & its own Geopolitical Independence.
We have #DefenceReadiness Roadmap for our Defence Independence. We need the same for our Geopolitical Independence.
We have #DefenceReadiness Roadmap for our Defence Independence. We need the same for our Geopolitical Independence.
Starting my mission to the Netherlands w/meeting 🇳🇱 National Defence Committee.
Politicians are the driving force behind key decisions on national & EU #DefenceReadiness.
I welcome 🇳🇱 commitment to 🇺🇦, ramp-up of 🇪🇺 defence industry & more resilience.
Politicians are the driving force behind key decisions on national & EU #DefenceReadiness.
I welcome 🇳🇱 commitment to 🇺🇦, ramp-up of 🇪🇺 defence industry & more resilience.
September 24, 2026 at 9:45 AM
Starting my mission to the Netherlands w/meeting 🇳🇱 National Defence Committee.
Politicians are the driving force behind key decisions on national & EU #DefenceReadiness.
I welcome 🇳🇱 commitment to 🇺🇦, ramp-up of 🇪🇺 defence industry & more resilience.
Politicians are the driving force behind key decisions on national & EU #DefenceReadiness.
I welcome 🇳🇱 commitment to 🇺🇦, ramp-up of 🇪🇺 defence industry & more resilience.
In the face of today’s challenges, EU military cooperation is crucial.
Pleased to receive the Chair of the EU Military Committee General Seán Clancy and his team to discuss 🇪🇺 #DefenceReadiness
Pleased to receive the Chair of the EU Military Committee General Seán Clancy and his team to discuss 🇪🇺 #DefenceReadiness
January 13, 2026 at 8:43 PM
In the face of today’s challenges, EU military cooperation is crucial.
Pleased to receive the Chair of the EU Military Committee General Seán Clancy and his team to discuss 🇪🇺 #DefenceReadiness
Pleased to receive the Chair of the EU Military Committee General Seán Clancy and his team to discuss 🇪🇺 #DefenceReadiness
No time to wait! We are moving ahead with 🇪🇺defence funding for #DefenceReadiness
After detailed analysis, today @ec.europa.eu approved 8 MSs #SAFE national plans for €38 bln of funding.
Next steps: other 11 MSs plans, Council decisions, loan agreements & 15% funding release!
After detailed analysis, today @ec.europa.eu approved 8 MSs #SAFE national plans for €38 bln of funding.
Next steps: other 11 MSs plans, Council decisions, loan agreements & 15% funding release!
January 15, 2026 at 4:13 PM
No time to wait! We are moving ahead with 🇪🇺defence funding for #DefenceReadiness
After detailed analysis, today @ec.europa.eu approved 8 MSs #SAFE national plans for €38 bln of funding.
Next steps: other 11 MSs plans, Council decisions, loan agreements & 15% funding release!
After detailed analysis, today @ec.europa.eu approved 8 MSs #SAFE national plans for €38 bln of funding.
Next steps: other 11 MSs plans, Council decisions, loan agreements & 15% funding release!
We live through a century of major tectonic geopolitical shifts in the world.
These shifts demand holistic approach to our defence readiness, which has three equally important pillars: material, institutional & political #DefenceReadiness.
#EUDefenseNight
These shifts demand holistic approach to our defence readiness, which has three equally important pillars: material, institutional & political #DefenceReadiness.
#EUDefenseNight
July 26, 2026 at 11:46 AM
We live through a century of major tectonic geopolitical shifts in the world.
These shifts demand holistic approach to our defence readiness, which has three equally important pillars: material, institutional & political #DefenceReadiness.
#EUDefenseNight
These shifts demand holistic approach to our defence readiness, which has three equally important pillars: material, institutional & political #DefenceReadiness.
#EUDefenseNight
Europe🇪🇺 must be ready for all possible contingencies!
Great discussion with 🇩🇪 Defence Minister Boris Pistorius on our efforts preparing the Roadmap for achieving #DefenceReadiness 2030.
Great discussion with 🇩🇪 Defence Minister Boris Pistorius on our efforts preparing the Roadmap for achieving #DefenceReadiness 2030.
September 4, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Europe🇪🇺 must be ready for all possible contingencies!
Great discussion with 🇩🇪 Defence Minister Boris Pistorius on our efforts preparing the Roadmap for achieving #DefenceReadiness 2030.
Great discussion with 🇩🇪 Defence Minister Boris Pistorius on our efforts preparing the Roadmap for achieving #DefenceReadiness 2030.
EP is our key partner in building 🇪🇺#defencereadiness . Today with SEDE members discussed our progress in making 🇪🇺safer:
🛡️institutional&material defence readiness
🛡️support to 🇺🇦Ukraine
🛡️EDPCIs, security of supply& production ramp-up
🛡️space🛰️
My opening statement:
ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
🛡️institutional&material defence readiness
🛡️support to 🇺🇦Ukraine
🛡️EDPCIs, security of supply& production ramp-up
🛡️space🛰️
My opening statement:
ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
October 1, 2026 at 9:57 AM
EP is our key partner in building 🇪🇺#defencereadiness . Today with SEDE members discussed our progress in making 🇪🇺safer:
🛡️institutional&material defence readiness
🛡️support to 🇺🇦Ukraine
🛡️EDPCIs, security of supply& production ramp-up
🛡️space🛰️
My opening statement:
ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
🛡️institutional&material defence readiness
🛡️support to 🇺🇦Ukraine
🛡️EDPCIs, security of supply& production ramp-up
🛡️space🛰️
My opening statement:
ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
Today I signed one more #SAFE agreement to strengthen defence in Europe - with Bulgaria 🇧🇬.
The EU 🇪🇺 support of €3,3 bln through SAFE instrument will boost Bulgarian defence capabilities and defence industry, necessary for achieving national and European #DefenceReadiness.
The EU 🇪🇺 support of €3,3 bln through SAFE instrument will boost Bulgarian defence capabilities and defence industry, necessary for achieving national and European #DefenceReadiness.
July 4, 2026 at 8:04 AM
Today I signed one more #SAFE agreement to strengthen defence in Europe - with Bulgaria 🇧🇬.
The EU 🇪🇺 support of €3,3 bln through SAFE instrument will boost Bulgarian defence capabilities and defence industry, necessary for achieving national and European #DefenceReadiness.
The EU 🇪🇺 support of €3,3 bln through SAFE instrument will boost Bulgarian defence capabilities and defence industry, necessary for achieving national and European #DefenceReadiness.
A busy day in Vilnius, Lithuania 🇱🇹:
✔️with national media on #defencereadiness
✔️with minister of Economy Edvinas Grikšas and stakeholders on disruptive technologies in #defence
✔️with national media on #defencereadiness
✔️with minister of Economy Edvinas Grikšas and stakeholders on disruptive technologies in #defence
January 30, 2026 at 3:51 PM
A busy day in Vilnius, Lithuania 🇱🇹:
✔️with national media on #defencereadiness
✔️with minister of Economy Edvinas Grikšas and stakeholders on disruptive technologies in #defence
✔️with national media on #defencereadiness
✔️with minister of Economy Edvinas Grikšas and stakeholders on disruptive technologies in #defence
Timely exchange with Minister-President Daniel Günther and the Government of Schleswig-Holstein.
We discussed strengthening Europe’s defence readiness, boosting industrial capacity and the Baltic Sea region.
Regional leadership matters for #DefenceReadiness.
We discussed strengthening Europe’s defence readiness, boosting industrial capacity and the Baltic Sea region.
Regional leadership matters for #DefenceReadiness.
June 10, 2026 at 5:01 AM
Timely exchange with Minister-President Daniel Günther and the Government of Schleswig-Holstein.
We discussed strengthening Europe’s defence readiness, boosting industrial capacity and the Baltic Sea region.
Regional leadership matters for #DefenceReadiness.
We discussed strengthening Europe’s defence readiness, boosting industrial capacity and the Baltic Sea region.
Regional leadership matters for #DefenceReadiness.
Sometimes, to achieve more we need less - less complication, less red tape.
Our deterrence depends on speed.
With #DefenceReadiness omnibus we are beginning Big Bang of simplification.
My speech at the @Europarl_EN⬇️
ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
Our deterrence depends on speed.
With #DefenceReadiness omnibus we are beginning Big Bang of simplification.
My speech at the @Europarl_EN⬇️
ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
September 15, 2026 at 5:27 PM
Sometimes, to achieve more we need less - less complication, less red tape.
Our deterrence depends on speed.
With #DefenceReadiness omnibus we are beginning Big Bang of simplification.
My speech at the @Europarl_EN⬇️
ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
Our deterrence depends on speed.
With #DefenceReadiness omnibus we are beginning Big Bang of simplification.
My speech at the @Europarl_EN⬇️
ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
Great to have Sweden 🇸🇪 among enthusiasts of European #DefenceReadiness 🇪🇺
With Defence Minister Pål Jonson: how to #ReArm our armies faster through #SAFE, #EDPCI’s & joint procurement, to ensure that our support to Ukraine 🇺🇦 leads to a sustainable peace.
With Defence Minister Pål Jonson: how to #ReArm our armies faster through #SAFE, #EDPCI’s & joint procurement, to ensure that our support to Ukraine 🇺🇦 leads to a sustainable peace.
January 12, 2026 at 11:57 AM
Great to have Sweden 🇸🇪 among enthusiasts of European #DefenceReadiness 🇪🇺
With Defence Minister Pål Jonson: how to #ReArm our armies faster through #SAFE, #EDPCI’s & joint procurement, to ensure that our support to Ukraine 🇺🇦 leads to a sustainable peace.
With Defence Minister Pål Jonson: how to #ReArm our armies faster through #SAFE, #EDPCI’s & joint procurement, to ensure that our support to Ukraine 🇺🇦 leads to a sustainable peace.
We must unite for European defence.
We need defragmentation, consolidation, and scale.
And we need to have more experience of success in developing pan-European defence projects.
#DefenceReadiness 🇪🇺
@europarl.europa.eu debate ⬇️
ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
We need defragmentation, consolidation, and scale.
And we need to have more experience of success in developing pan-European defence projects.
#DefenceReadiness 🇪🇺
@europarl.europa.eu debate ⬇️
ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
March 11, 2026 at 7:55 AM
We must unite for European defence.
We need defragmentation, consolidation, and scale.
And we need to have more experience of success in developing pan-European defence projects.
#DefenceReadiness 🇪🇺
@europarl.europa.eu debate ⬇️
ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
We need defragmentation, consolidation, and scale.
And we need to have more experience of success in developing pan-European defence projects.
#DefenceReadiness 🇪🇺
@europarl.europa.eu debate ⬇️
ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
Europe is not at war, but not at peace either.
It is a time of #DefenceReadiness for Europe.
With our actions & investments we prepare for one goal - to become ready to defend peace on our territories.
Interview @tvpworld.bsky.social ⬇️
🔗https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=KkhDvHz9ia0
It is a time of #DefenceReadiness for Europe.
With our actions & investments we prepare for one goal - to become ready to defend peace on our territories.
Interview @tvpworld.bsky.social ⬇️
🔗https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=KkhDvHz9ia0
September 28, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Europe is not at war, but not at peace either.
It is a time of #DefenceReadiness for Europe.
With our actions & investments we prepare for one goal - to become ready to defend peace on our territories.
Interview @tvpworld.bsky.social ⬇️
🔗https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=KkhDvHz9ia0
It is a time of #DefenceReadiness for Europe.
With our actions & investments we prepare for one goal - to become ready to defend peace on our territories.
Interview @tvpworld.bsky.social ⬇️
🔗https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=KkhDvHz9ia0
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European #DefenceReadiness begins with political defence readiness.
This is how it looks!
Time to transform political will into even stronger actions!
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European #DefenceReadiness begins with political defence readiness.
This is how it looks!
Time to transform political will into even stronger actions!
x
June 19, 2026 at 9:13 PM
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European #DefenceReadiness begins with political defence readiness.
This is how it looks!
Time to transform political will into even stronger actions!
x
European #DefenceReadiness begins with political defence readiness.
This is how it looks!
Time to transform political will into even stronger actions!
x
Moments from #MissileTour in Germany 🇩🇪 centered around 🇪🇺 #DefenceReadiness & ramping up defence production in the domain of missiles & air defence.
Good discussions w #BMVg, #DiehlDefence & #MBDADeutschland how @ec.europa.eu can support industry’s efforts.
Good discussions w #BMVg, #DiehlDefence & #MBDADeutschland how @ec.europa.eu can support industry’s efforts.
March 22, 2026 at 1:31 PM
Moments from #MissileTour in Germany 🇩🇪 centered around 🇪🇺 #DefenceReadiness & ramping up defence production in the domain of missiles & air defence.
Good discussions w #BMVg, #DiehlDefence & #MBDADeutschland how @ec.europa.eu can support industry’s efforts.
Good discussions w #BMVg, #DiehlDefence & #MBDADeutschland how @ec.europa.eu can support industry’s efforts.
Today in Germany 🇩🇪 engaging in detailed discussions with #BMVg_Bundeswehr & 🇪🇺 missiles producers - Diehl Defence and MBDA Deutschland
Our immeadte & longterm goal - 🇪🇺 #DefenceReadiness & support for Ukraine 🇺🇦
Ramp-up is possible & is happening, but more efforts needed at the EU & national level
Our immeadte & longterm goal - 🇪🇺 #DefenceReadiness & support for Ukraine 🇺🇦
Ramp-up is possible & is happening, but more efforts needed at the EU & national level
March 19, 2026 at 8:42 PM
Today in Germany 🇩🇪 engaging in detailed discussions with #BMVg_Bundeswehr & 🇪🇺 missiles producers - Diehl Defence and MBDA Deutschland
Our immeadte & longterm goal - 🇪🇺 #DefenceReadiness & support for Ukraine 🇺🇦
Ramp-up is possible & is happening, but more efforts needed at the EU & national level
Our immeadte & longterm goal - 🇪🇺 #DefenceReadiness & support for Ukraine 🇺🇦
Ramp-up is possible & is happening, but more efforts needed at the EU & national level
Military mobility and logistics are crucial for our #defencereadiness and deterrence.
I hope 🇪🇺Member States and MEPs will support proposed ambitious Military Mobility package.
📺Full panel discussion: audiovisual.ec.europa.eu/en/media/vid...
I hope 🇪🇺Member States and MEPs will support proposed ambitious Military Mobility package.
📺Full panel discussion: audiovisual.ec.europa.eu/en/media/vid...
Audiovisual Service - Connecting Europe Days 2026
Plenary 1: Prepared, secure and connected: transport networks responding to military needs and emerging threats Master of Ceremony: Katrina SICHEL Moderator: Magda KOPCZYŃSKA, Director-General, Direct...
audiovisual.ec.europa.eu
September 29, 2026 at 5:09 PM
Military mobility and logistics are crucial for our #defencereadiness and deterrence.
I hope 🇪🇺Member States and MEPs will support proposed ambitious Military Mobility package.
📺Full panel discussion: audiovisual.ec.europa.eu/en/media/vid...
I hope 🇪🇺Member States and MEPs will support proposed ambitious Military Mobility package.
📺Full panel discussion: audiovisual.ec.europa.eu/en/media/vid...
The 🇪🇺 EU co-legislators launching a 1st trilogue on #DefenceReadiness Omnibus.
The EU needs to move fast on the simplification of regulations to help the European defence industry ramp up.
We will support @europarl.europa.eu & #EUCouncil @cy2026eu.bsky.social to reach the agreement!
The EU needs to move fast on the simplification of regulations to help the European defence industry ramp up.
We will support @europarl.europa.eu & #EUCouncil @cy2026eu.bsky.social to reach the agreement!
January 26, 2026 at 8:37 PM
The 🇪🇺 EU co-legislators launching a 1st trilogue on #DefenceReadiness Omnibus.
The EU needs to move fast on the simplification of regulations to help the European defence industry ramp up.
We will support @europarl.europa.eu & #EUCouncil @cy2026eu.bsky.social to reach the agreement!
The EU needs to move fast on the simplification of regulations to help the European defence industry ramp up.
We will support @europarl.europa.eu & #EUCouncil @cy2026eu.bsky.social to reach the agreement!
Thank you, President Alexander Stubb, for supporting @ec.europa.eu on #DefenceReadiness, defence flagships & Ukraine.
Peace talks in Berlin show Europe's commitment & leadership to support 🇺🇦 & investing in our defence.
We need to be ready as we are neither at peace, nor at war.
Peace talks in Berlin show Europe's commitment & leadership to support 🇺🇦 & investing in our defence.
We need to be ready as we are neither at peace, nor at war.
December 16, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Thank you, President Alexander Stubb, for supporting @ec.europa.eu on #DefenceReadiness, defence flagships & Ukraine.
Peace talks in Berlin show Europe's commitment & leadership to support 🇺🇦 & investing in our defence.
We need to be ready as we are neither at peace, nor at war.
Peace talks in Berlin show Europe's commitment & leadership to support 🇺🇦 & investing in our defence.
We need to be ready as we are neither at peace, nor at war.
Great meeting with @president.europarl.europa.eu Roberta Metsola in Strasbourg.
As Commissioner and former MEP, I am committed to working closely with the European Parliament.
Much has been achieved, and significant work lies ahead as we pave the way for European #DefenceReadiness 🇪🇺
As Commissioner and former MEP, I am committed to working closely with the European Parliament.
Much has been achieved, and significant work lies ahead as we pave the way for European #DefenceReadiness 🇪🇺
February 10, 2026 at 7:56 PM
Great meeting with @president.europarl.europa.eu Roberta Metsola in Strasbourg.
As Commissioner and former MEP, I am committed to working closely with the European Parliament.
Much has been achieved, and significant work lies ahead as we pave the way for European #DefenceReadiness 🇪🇺
As Commissioner and former MEP, I am committed to working closely with the European Parliament.
Much has been achieved, and significant work lies ahead as we pave the way for European #DefenceReadiness 🇪🇺
Important VTC with 🇫🇷🇩🇪🇮🇹🇵🇱🇬🇧 Defence Ministers,🇪🇺@KajaKallas, on achieving European #DefenceReadiness quickly. The geopolitical moment is here for European defence industry and capabilities.
Swift implementation of #Roadmap, SAFE, EDIP and decision on 🇺🇦Reparations loan is essential.
Swift implementation of #Roadmap, SAFE, EDIP and decision on 🇺🇦Reparations loan is essential.
December 11, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Important VTC with 🇫🇷🇩🇪🇮🇹🇵🇱🇬🇧 Defence Ministers,🇪🇺@KajaKallas, on achieving European #DefenceReadiness quickly. The geopolitical moment is here for European defence industry and capabilities.
Swift implementation of #Roadmap, SAFE, EDIP and decision on 🇺🇦Reparations loan is essential.
Swift implementation of #Roadmap, SAFE, EDIP and decision on 🇺🇦Reparations loan is essential.
There’s no #DefenceReadiness without Spain.
🇪🇸 has an important defence & space industry, is a European space leader, major contributor to #Govsatcom🇪🇺
Spain has shown strong support to Ukraine 🇺🇦 all during the war.
Remarks at the New Economy Forum ↓
ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
🇪🇸 has an important defence & space industry, is a European space leader, major contributor to #Govsatcom🇪🇺
Spain has shown strong support to Ukraine 🇺🇦 all during the war.
Remarks at the New Economy Forum ↓
ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
February 20, 2026 at 11:48 AM
There’s no #DefenceReadiness without Spain.
🇪🇸 has an important defence & space industry, is a European space leader, major contributor to #Govsatcom🇪🇺
Spain has shown strong support to Ukraine 🇺🇦 all during the war.
Remarks at the New Economy Forum ↓
ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
🇪🇸 has an important defence & space industry, is a European space leader, major contributor to #Govsatcom🇪🇺
Spain has shown strong support to Ukraine 🇺🇦 all during the war.
Remarks at the New Economy Forum ↓
ec.europa.eu/commission/p...