Honoured to start our 'Coalition for Democratic #Resilience' with a conference co-organised with @EU2024BE & @EU_EEAS.
Timely topic: Defending #Democracy in an Age of Sharp Power.
Thanks for excellent collaboration & for resilience as #EU2024BE priority!
defenddemocracy.eu/events/29-ma...
Timely topic: Defending #Democracy in an Age of Sharp Power.
Thanks for excellent collaboration & for resilience as #EU2024BE priority!
defenddemocracy.eu/events/29-ma...
May 30, 2024 at 4:22 PM
Honoured to start our 'Coalition for Democratic #Resilience' with a conference co-organised with @EU2024BE & @EU_EEAS.
Timely topic: Defending #Democracy in an Age of Sharp Power.
Thanks for excellent collaboration & for resilience as #EU2024BE priority!
defenddemocracy.eu/events/29-ma...
Timely topic: Defending #Democracy in an Age of Sharp Power.
Thanks for excellent collaboration & for resilience as #EU2024BE priority!
defenddemocracy.eu/events/29-ma...
The AI Act is Signed!
twitter.com/EU2024BE/sta...
I wouldn't really call the process of the last months "rubber stamping!" But otherwise here's an interesting article about some of the give and take as the December "agreement" got converted into actual text.
www.euractiv.com/section/arti...
1/
twitter.com/EU2024BE/sta...
I wouldn't really call the process of the last months "rubber stamping!" But otherwise here's an interesting article about some of the give and take as the December "agreement" got converted into actual text.
www.euractiv.com/section/arti...
1/
Tweet by @EU2024BE
twitter.com
February 2, 2024 at 4:14 PM
The AI Act is Signed!
twitter.com/EU2024BE/sta...
I wouldn't really call the process of the last months "rubber stamping!" But otherwise here's an interesting article about some of the give and take as the December "agreement" got converted into actual text.
www.euractiv.com/section/arti...
1/
twitter.com/EU2024BE/sta...
I wouldn't really call the process of the last months "rubber stamping!" But otherwise here's an interesting article about some of the give and take as the December "agreement" got converted into actual text.
www.euractiv.com/section/arti...
1/
⚡️EU ambassadors agreed in principle on the transfer of windfall profits from frozen Russian assets in the EU to Ukraine. twitter.com/EU2024BE/sta...
Belgian Presidency of the Council of the EU 2024 on X: "🇺🇦 EU ambassadors agreed in principle on measures concerning extraordinary revenues stemming from Russia’s immobilised assets. 👉 The money will serve to support #Ukraine's recovery and military defence in the context of the Russian aggression." / X
🇺🇦 EU ambassadors agreed in principle on measures concerning extraordinary revenues stemming from Russia’s immobilised assets. 👉 The money will serve to support #Ukraine's recovery and military defence in the context of the Russian aggression.
twitter.com
May 8, 2024 at 3:53 PM
⚡️EU ambassadors agreed in principle on the transfer of windfall profits from frozen Russian assets in the EU to Ukraine. twitter.com/EU2024BE/sta...
Dear EU & NATO leaders,
The time to invest in building societal resilience & civil preparedness is now - not when it's too late.
#EUCO #EUbudget #MFF #EU2024BE #EPlenary #WeAreNATO #NAFO
www.friendsofeurope.org/insights/cri...
The time to invest in building societal resilience & civil preparedness is now - not when it's too late.
#EUCO #EUbudget #MFF #EU2024BE #EPlenary #WeAreNATO #NAFO
www.friendsofeurope.org/insights/cri...
Resilience budgeting for an age of systemic shocks - Friends of Europe
www.friendsofeurope.org
January 19, 2024 at 4:26 PM
Dear EU & NATO leaders,
The time to invest in building societal resilience & civil preparedness is now - not when it's too late.
#EUCO #EUbudget #MFF #EU2024BE #EPlenary #WeAreNATO #NAFO
www.friendsofeurope.org/insights/cri...
The time to invest in building societal resilience & civil preparedness is now - not when it's too late.
#EUCO #EUbudget #MFF #EU2024BE #EPlenary #WeAreNATO #NAFO
www.friendsofeurope.org/insights/cri...
Un an après l'adoption de la Recommandation sur un revenu minimum adéquat, la Conférence fera le point sur les progrès réalisés par les Etats dans leurs systèmes de revenu minimum afin de garantir à chaque citoyen protection et sécurité d’existence. #inclusion #EU2024BE
January 18, 2024 at 1:44 PM
Un an après l'adoption de la Recommandation sur un revenu minimum adéquat, la Conférence fera le point sur les progrès réalisés par les Etats dans leurs systèmes de revenu minimum afin de garantir à chaque citoyen protection et sécurité d’existence. #inclusion #EU2024BE
⚫ Protecting citizens
🟡 Strengthening the economy
🔴 Preparing for the future
These words capture the essence of the #EU2024BE Presidency of the Council of the EU, which is coming to an end this month.
We 🇪🇺 🇧🇪 worked together for a Union that delivers and empowers.
🟡 Strengthening the economy
🔴 Preparing for the future
These words capture the essence of the #EU2024BE Presidency of the Council of the EU, which is coming to an end this month.
We 🇪🇺 🇧🇪 worked together for a Union that delivers and empowers.
June 29, 2024 at 7:13 AM
⚫ Protecting citizens
🟡 Strengthening the economy
🔴 Preparing for the future
These words capture the essence of the #EU2024BE Presidency of the Council of the EU, which is coming to an end this month.
We 🇪🇺 🇧🇪 worked together for a Union that delivers and empowers.
🟡 Strengthening the economy
🔴 Preparing for the future
These words capture the essence of the #EU2024BE Presidency of the Council of the EU, which is coming to an end this month.
We 🇪🇺 🇧🇪 worked together for a Union that delivers and empowers.
Honoured to welcome U.S. Special Envoy @EileenDonahoe, Lithuania Ambassador @APranckevicius, @EU2024BE & @UA_EUMission to our #TransatlanticDemocracyDialogue.
Together with EU & NATO allies we discussed election resilience in a historic election year.
defenddemocracy.eu/projects/tra...
Together with EU & NATO allies we discussed election resilience in a historic election year.
defenddemocracy.eu/projects/tra...
February 23, 2024 at 4:39 PM
Honoured to welcome U.S. Special Envoy @EileenDonahoe, Lithuania Ambassador @APranckevicius, @EU2024BE & @UA_EUMission to our #TransatlanticDemocracyDialogue.
Together with EU & NATO allies we discussed election resilience in a historic election year.
defenddemocracy.eu/projects/tra...
Together with EU & NATO allies we discussed election resilience in a historic election year.
defenddemocracy.eu/projects/tra...
Today, I’m at an @EUDefenceAgency @EU2024BE @BelgiumDefence event on the Consultation Forum on Sustainable Energy in the Defence and Security Sector. I’ll be moderating a panel on energy efficiency, renewable energies, protection of critical infrastructure and technology.
#EDTIB
#EDTIB
April 25, 2024 at 8:10 AM
Today, I’m at an @EUDefenceAgency @EU2024BE @BelgiumDefence event on the Consultation Forum on Sustainable Energy in the Defence and Security Sector. I’ll be moderating a panel on energy efficiency, renewable energies, protection of critical infrastructure and technology.
#EDTIB
#EDTIB
Cefic will host its industry summit in Antwerp this week, just days before EU leaders meet to turn industry demands into policy
@xrbelgium.bsky.social warns pesticide pollution, cancer, water contamination &climate breakdown are the real cost
We need #Peopleoverlobbies
🖍️ @cartoonralph.bsky.social
@xrbelgium.bsky.social warns pesticide pollution, cancer, water contamination &climate breakdown are the real cost
We need #Peopleoverlobbies
🖍️ @cartoonralph.bsky.social
February 9, 2026 at 8:06 AM
Cefic will host its industry summit in Antwerp this week, just days before EU leaders meet to turn industry demands into policy
@xrbelgium.bsky.social warns pesticide pollution, cancer, water contamination &climate breakdown are the real cost
We need #Peopleoverlobbies
🖍️ @cartoonralph.bsky.social
@xrbelgium.bsky.social warns pesticide pollution, cancer, water contamination &climate breakdown are the real cost
We need #Peopleoverlobbies
🖍️ @cartoonralph.bsky.social
2/9
#Chemicals is 1 of biggest lobbies in 🇪🇺 & as shown by its Antwerp Declaration (10/10 delivery on its agenda, according to VDL herself) often gets its way.
So what does it want from upcoming Chemicals Industry Action Plan & Omnibus due 8 July?
corporateeurope.org/en/2025/06/f...
#Chemicals is 1 of biggest lobbies in 🇪🇺 & as shown by its Antwerp Declaration (10/10 delivery on its agenda, according to VDL herself) often gets its way.
So what does it want from upcoming Chemicals Industry Action Plan & Omnibus due 8 July?
corporateeurope.org/en/2025/06/f...
June 30, 2025 at 6:04 AM
2/9
#Chemicals is 1 of biggest lobbies in 🇪🇺 & as shown by its Antwerp Declaration (10/10 delivery on its agenda, according to VDL herself) often gets its way.
So what does it want from upcoming Chemicals Industry Action Plan & Omnibus due 8 July?
corporateeurope.org/en/2025/06/f...
#Chemicals is 1 of biggest lobbies in 🇪🇺 & as shown by its Antwerp Declaration (10/10 delivery on its agenda, according to VDL herself) often gets its way.
So what does it want from upcoming Chemicals Industry Action Plan & Omnibus due 8 July?
corporateeurope.org/en/2025/06/f...
Adopted! EU Environment Ministers just validated the trilogue agreement on the Nature Restoration Law. This is the final step before this law can enter into force. #EuropeanUnion
https://x.com/EU2024BE/status/1802623392761139257?t=lzFMgEwuYDH5gpkTGB_L2Q&s=19
https://x.com/EU2024BE/status/1802623392761139257?t=lzFMgEwuYDH5gpkTGB_L2Q&s=19
June 17, 2024 at 9:14 AM
Adopted! EU Environment Ministers just validated the trilogue agreement on the Nature Restoration Law. This is the final step before this law can enter into force. #EuropeanUnion
https://x.com/EU2024BE/status/1802623392761139257?t=lzFMgEwuYDH5gpkTGB_L2Q&s=19
https://x.com/EU2024BE/status/1802623392761139257?t=lzFMgEwuYDH5gpkTGB_L2Q&s=19
From January to June 2024, #Belgium held the presidency in the EU Council.
Justifying its reputation as an honest broker, it reached agreement on many, even difficult, measures. But it was less successful in shaping strategic choices for the future.
By JEAN-LOUIS DE BROUWER
#EU2024BE
Justifying its reputation as an honest broker, it reached agreement on many, even difficult, measures. But it was less successful in shaping strategic choices for the future.
By JEAN-LOUIS DE BROUWER
#EU2024BE
Belgium’s Council Presidency: Reviewing a remarkably stimulating six months
By Jean-Louis De Brouwer
www.foederalist.eu
August 23, 2024 at 9:23 AM
Over the next days, RHID and @EU2024BE are organising a seminar on military mobility and I’m pleased to play a part moderating a session on financing. Really honoured to be among a programme with @DedonderLudivin
Adm Michel Hofman @general_marcT @dhert_k & more! 🇧🇪 🇪🇺
Adm Michel Hofman @general_marcT @dhert_k & more! 🇧🇪 🇪🇺
February 22, 2024 at 8:49 AM
Over the next days, RHID and @EU2024BE are organising a seminar on military mobility and I’m pleased to play a part moderating a session on financing. Really honoured to be among a programme with @DedonderLudivin
Adm Michel Hofman @general_marcT @dhert_k & more! 🇧🇪 🇪🇺
Adm Michel Hofman @general_marcT @dhert_k & more! 🇧🇪 🇪🇺
#EUROPE Live exceptionnel du Café Politique en direct de Strasbourg ce mardi 16 janvier à 9h sur ma chaîne www.twitch.tv/mateusz__9 !!! Avec le journaliste politique Romuald La Morté. Le Premier ministre @alexander De Croo présentera les priorités de la présidence belge du Conseil de l’UE #EU2024BE
January 15, 2024 at 10:49 AM
#EUROPE Live exceptionnel du Café Politique en direct de Strasbourg ce mardi 16 janvier à 9h sur ma chaîne www.twitch.tv/mateusz__9 !!! Avec le journaliste politique Romuald La Morté. Le Premier ministre @alexander De Croo présentera les priorités de la présidence belge du Conseil de l’UE #EU2024BE
Based on the Royal Higher Institute for Defence and #EU2024BE event on #MilitaryMobility held in February 2024 in Ghent, this note summarises the main takeaways from the seminar. Give it a read!
www.defence-institute.be/en/publicati...
www.defence-institute.be/en/publicati...
May 2, 2024 at 9:11 AM
Based on the Royal Higher Institute for Defence and #EU2024BE event on #MilitaryMobility held in February 2024 in Ghent, this note summarises the main takeaways from the seminar. Give it a read!
www.defence-institute.be/en/publicati...
www.defence-institute.be/en/publicati...
Zelenskyy thanks EU Council, Belgian Presidency for approval of negotiating framework for Ukraine
Zelenskyy thanks EU Council, Belgian Presidency for approval of negotiating framework for Ukraine
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has thanked the EU Council and the Belgian Presidency of the Council of the EU 2024 (EU2024BE) for their "robust political will" and the approval of the negotiating framework necessary to begin EU accession negotiations with Ukraine. He also congratulated Moldova on the approval of the negotiating framework for it as well.
en.interfax.com.ua
June 21, 2024 at 1:18 PM
Zelenskyy thanks EU Council, Belgian Presidency for approval of negotiating framework for Ukraine
The Belgian EU Presidency closes today 🇧🇪
Laurens Soenen shares some highlights of #EU2024BE with @dantelicona.bsky.social & @luefkens.bsky.social in the #SoMeInsights podcast
➡️🎙️ open.spotify.com/episode/1zLD...
#DigitalDiplomacy
Laurens Soenen shares some highlights of #EU2024BE with @dantelicona.bsky.social & @luefkens.bsky.social in the #SoMeInsights podcast
➡️🎙️ open.spotify.com/episode/1zLD...
#DigitalDiplomacy
What can we learn from the Belgian EU Presidency comms - Laurens Soenen - Belgium MFA #SoMeInsights
Listen to this episode from SoMe Insights on Spotify. In this episode of the #SoMeInsights Podcast, Dante Licona and Matthias Lüfkens talk to Laurens Soenen, the Communications Coordinator for the B...
open.spotify.com
June 30, 2024 at 8:42 AM
The Belgian EU Presidency closes today 🇧🇪
Laurens Soenen shares some highlights of #EU2024BE with @dantelicona.bsky.social & @luefkens.bsky.social in the #SoMeInsights podcast
➡️🎙️ open.spotify.com/episode/1zLD...
#DigitalDiplomacy
Laurens Soenen shares some highlights of #EU2024BE with @dantelicona.bsky.social & @luefkens.bsky.social in the #SoMeInsights podcast
➡️🎙️ open.spotify.com/episode/1zLD...
#DigitalDiplomacy
Congrats Belgium! 🇧🇪🇪🇺 CSDS was pleased to contribute to the @EU2024BE calendar of events! As speaker or moderator, we played our part at a range of events including:
🏭 EU Defence Industry Event
belgian-presidency.consilium.europa.eu/en/events/eu...
🏭 EU Defence Industry Event
belgian-presidency.consilium.europa.eu/en/events/eu...
June 30, 2024 at 10:26 AM
Congrats Belgium! 🇧🇪🇪🇺 CSDS was pleased to contribute to the @EU2024BE calendar of events! As speaker or moderator, we played our part at a range of events including:
🏭 EU Defence Industry Event
belgian-presidency.consilium.europa.eu/en/events/eu...
🏭 EU Defence Industry Event
belgian-presidency.consilium.europa.eu/en/events/eu...
It was a real pleasure assisting @EU2024BE at these events as a speaker and moderator. We covered a lot of ground on issues that are of growing importance for European defence. Well done 🇧🇪 and good luck 🇭🇺🇪🇺
Congrats Belgium! 🇧🇪🇪🇺 CSDS was pleased to contribute to the @EU2024BE calendar of events! As speaker or moderator, we played our part at a range of events including:
🏭 EU Defence Industry Event
belgian-presidency.consilium.europa.eu/en/events/eu...
🏭 EU Defence Industry Event
belgian-presidency.consilium.europa.eu/en/events/eu...
June 30, 2024 at 6:46 PM
It was a real pleasure assisting @EU2024BE at these events as a speaker and moderator. We covered a lot of ground on issues that are of growing importance for European defence. Well done 🇧🇪 and good luck 🇭🇺🇪🇺
This is really great! @EU2024BE and @RHID_IRSD_KHID have created a special webpage for the recent Dual-Use and Military Mobility Seminar organised in Ghent. It contains a video and the panel presentations. Really useful! 🇪🇺🇧🇪
See here: www.defence-institute.be/en/events/se...
See here: www.defence-institute.be/en/events/se...
March 8, 2024 at 9:46 AM
This is really great! @EU2024BE and @RHID_IRSD_KHID have created a special webpage for the recent Dual-Use and Military Mobility Seminar organised in Ghent. It contains a video and the panel presentations. Really useful! 🇪🇺🇧🇪
See here: www.defence-institute.be/en/events/se...
See here: www.defence-institute.be/en/events/se...
Today, Daniel Fiott joined a seminar on "Dual-Use and Military Mobility", organised by @eu2024be @RHID_IRSD_KHID! Daniel was a moderator on a panel about accessing finance and he was joined by a host of experts!
More info🔸 belgian-presidency.consilium.europa.eu/en/events/se...
More info🔸 belgian-presidency.consilium.europa.eu/en/events/se...
February 23, 2024 at 1:30 PM
Today, Daniel Fiott joined a seminar on "Dual-Use and Military Mobility", organised by @eu2024be @RHID_IRSD_KHID! Daniel was a moderator on a panel about accessing finance and he was joined by a host of experts!
More info🔸 belgian-presidency.consilium.europa.eu/en/events/se...
More info🔸 belgian-presidency.consilium.europa.eu/en/events/se...
Thanks for the invitation #EU2024BE and Royal Higher Institute for Defence! A day focused on maritime security and I was asked to provide some thoughts on security in the Mediterranean Sea. Let’s not forget Europe’s southern dimension (thanks to 🇧🇪 for putting it on the agenda!).
April 16, 2024 at 12:30 PM
Thanks for the invitation #EU2024BE and Royal Higher Institute for Defence! A day focused on maritime security and I was asked to provide some thoughts on security in the Mediterranean Sea. Let’s not forget Europe’s southern dimension (thanks to 🇧🇪 for putting it on the agenda!).