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António Costa @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu · 3d

On this day in 1956, as Soviet tanks took the streets of Budapest, the brave people of Hungary rose up in defiance of oppression and foreign domination.

As Hungary remembers the heroes of the 1956 Revolution, let us also commemorate those who fight today for their freedom and their independence.🇭🇺

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João Cravinho @joaocravinho.bsky.social · 5d

Desmascarando a burqa: certeiro e lúcido artigo de @amilcarcorreia.bsky.social no @publico.pt de hoje. Estamos a entrar por péssimos caminhos.

www.publico.pt/2025/10/20/o...

Burqa, as mulheres são apenas um pretexto

A segurança e as mulheres são o pretexto para uma lei mascarada cuja principal intenção é ser islamofóbica, e contribuir para a ladainha da ameaça da “grande substituição”.

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João Cravinho @joaocravinho.bsky.social · 6d

Many thanks to our Egyptian hosts at the Aswan Forum, for creating excellent conditions for constructive dialogue with many relevant interlocutors on the Sahel. Among them, Ministers Abdelatty (Egypt), Diop (Mali) and Traore (Burkina Faso)

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The EU Delegation to Egypt @euinegypt.bsky.social · 6d

We also contribute to Africa’s efforts to achieve sustainable food & water security in the face of climate change.🇪🇺🇿🇦
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The EU Delegation to Egypt @euinegypt.bsky.social · 6d

وبنساهم في جهود أفريقيا لتحقيق أمن غذائي ومائي مستدام في مواجهة التغير المناخي.🇪🇺🇿🇦

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João Cravinho @joaocravinho.bsky.social · 10d

Very encouraging discussions on regional and international efforts regarding the Sahel. Great to exchange with 🇸🇱 Sierra Leone and ECOWAS President, Julius Maada Bio, 🇹🇬 Togo’s President Faure Gnassingbé, 🇨🇮 Ivory Coast Foreign Minister, Kacou Adom and 🇬🇭 Ghana Special Envoy for the Sahel Larry Lartey.

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João Cravinho @joaocravinho.bsky.social · 10d

Honored to have taken part in the Aqaba Process meeting today in Rome, which had West Africa and the Sahel on the spotlight. Celebrating 10 years in 2025, this initiative of King Abdullah II of Jordan continues to mobilize the international community around the hard questions of our time. 🇯🇴🇮🇹🇪🇺

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João Cravinho @joaocravinho.bsky.social · 11d

The Holy See 🇻🇦 plays a role in the Sahel - and it will continue to do so. Enriching exchange with Archbishop Paul Gallagher on the importance of staying engaged in the region through active dialogue and concrete support to the local populations.

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João Cravinho @joaocravinho.bsky.social · 12d

The informational space in the Sahel is a major element of crisis but also of hope. Glad to have joined and contributed to such a great discussion on the topic, organized by the Danish Presidency of the EU @eu2025dk.bsky.social 🇩🇰, Fondation Hirondelle, and International Media Support.

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António Costa @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu · 16d

Enhorabuena, María Corina Machado, por el Premio Nobel de la Paz.

This recognition is a testament to your tireless work for justice.

For your steadfast commitment to democracy, human rights, and your fight for freedom in Venezuela.

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João Cravinho @joaocravinho.bsky.social · 15d

Excellent meeting of Special Envoys for the Sahel in Dakar 🇸🇳, co-organized with the Danish 🇩🇰 Presidency of the 🇪🇺.

Productive discussions with the participation of international, regional and local actors, about how to contribute to peace, stability, security and development in the Sahel.

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João Cravinho @joaocravinho.bsky.social · 15d

Excellente réunion des Envoyés Spéciaux pour le Sahel à Dakar 🇸🇳 , organisée avec la Présidence danoise 🇩🇰 de l’🇪🇺.

Discussions productives, avec la présence des acteurs internationaux, régionaux et locaux, sur comment contribuer à la paix, stabilité, sécurité et développement du Sahel.

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João Cravinho @joaocravinho.bsky.social · 18d

Enormously sad to learn of the death of Catarina Albuquerque. She was a rare and luminous person who used all her energies to give us a better world, defending human rights and above all as world leader for the right to water and sanitation. She made all the difference. Thank you Catarina.

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João Cravinho @joaocravinho.bsky.social · 18d

Imensamente triste pelo falecimento de Catarina Albuquerque. Era uma pessoa rara e luminosa, que usou todas as suas energias para melhorar o mundo, na defesa dos direitos humanos e, sobretudo, na liderança mundial pelo direito à água. Foi uma mulher que fez toda a diferença. Obrigado Catarina.

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João Cravinho @joaocravinho.bsky.social · 24d

In beautiful Budapest for very useful meetings on the Sahel with Minister of Defence Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky, National Security Advisor Marcell Biró and State Secretary for Foreign Affairs Tristan Azbej. And a very stimulating discussion with future diplomats at the Diplomatic Academy.

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ECFR Africa @ecfrafrica.bsky.social · 26d

Yesterday we discussed #Africa's role in the global competition for #CRMs at the #WSF2025. With Kayode Fayemi, @joaocravinho.bsky.social, and James Kenny, we examined steps towards more strategic collaboration between European and African stakeholders. @ecfr.eu
🎥 Watch here: buff.ly/7INfNKf

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ECFR Africa @ecfrafrica.bsky.social · 27d

We are at the @warsawforum.bsky.social today, hosting a discussion on Africa’s role in the global security and economic landscape. #WSF2025 @ecfr.eu

🗣️ Vera Songwe, Kayode Fayemi, @joaocravinho.bsky.social, and James Kenny
🎤 Moderation by Maddalena Procopio

Join the livestream at 12:00 👇

Day 1: WSF2025 Mining the Future: Clean Tech Competition and Africa’s Place in Global Power Play

The Warsaw Security Forum addresses these issues through an international gathering of experts who specialize in security. Its purpose is to exchange profess...

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João Cravinho @joaocravinho.bsky.social · 27d

Starting the day at the @warsawforum.bsky.social with great news from Moldova 🇲🇩 which has very very decisively chosen the European path, despite blatant and massive attempts to falsify the elections, destabilize the country and turn it against Europe.
🇲🇩 🤝 🇪🇺

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ECFR Africa @ecfrafrica.bsky.social · Sep 25

Join the livestream of our panel discussion @warsawforum.bsky.social next week. We will explore Africa's role in the global geoeconomic power play.

📌 Mon, 29 Sep, 12:00 CEST
🎤 Vera Songwe, Kayode Fayemi, @joaocravinho.bsky.social, James Kenny, Maddalena Procopio

#WSF2025 @ecfr.eu

Mining the future: Clean tech competition and Africa’s place in global power play

As the global race for clean technologies accelerates—spanning energy, defense, and digital sectors—Africa’s critical mineral reserves have become central to a new era of geopolitical and geoeconomic…

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German Foreign Office @germany.diplo.de · Sep 18

Together, we support the region in addressing its major challenges through humanitarian engagement, development cooperation, and stabilization measures. Combating the structural causes of crises and creating sustainable stability is also in our interest. 3/3

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German Foreign Office @germany.diplo.de · Sep 18

Political dialogue and human security are key to promote long-term resilience and peace. As the largest bilateral donor, Germany deploys its country-specific programs where they have the greatest impact. 2/3

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German Foreign Office @germany.diplo.de · Sep 18

🇩🇪 and 🇪🇺 stand by the people of the Sahel. Together with 🇪🇺 and member states, we want to provide continuous and consistent support to the people, @aussenminister.diplo.de agreed today with EU Special Representative for the Sahel @joaocravinho.bsky.social 1/3

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João Cravinho @joaocravinho.bsky.social · Sep 15

Lots of very interesting discussions and bilateral meetings in Dakar, at the retreat for Regional Economic Communities and Special Envoys. Thank you to @internationalidea.bsky.social for the invitation and excellent organisation.

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João Cravinho @joaocravinho.bsky.social · Sep 9

Very pleased to be in Monrovia, Liberia 🇱🇷
Excellent meetings with Minister of Foreign Affairs Sara Nyanti, Justice Minister Oswald Tweh, members of the National Security Council and Senators from the Security Committee. Much common analysis and commitment to working together on regional challenges.

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Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu · Aug 28

Another night of Russia’s relentless bombings struck civilian infrastructure and killed innocents.

It also hit our EU Delegation in Kyiv. Our Delegation staff is safe.

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Kaja Kallas @kajakallas.bsky.social · Jul 26

Niger: L'UE appelle de nouveau a la libération de Mohamed Bazoum et des autres détenus pour des raisons politiques.

La démocratie, les DH et l'État de droit sont des priorités dans l'action extérieure de l'UE.

Déclaration appuyée par les 27 EM. europa.eu/!BQBQVk

Niger: Déclaration de la Haute Représentante au nom de l’Union européenne

L’UE a publié une déclaration dans laquelle elle salue la libération de plusieurs prisonniers politiques au Niger, mais regrette la détention de Mohammed Bazoum et d’autres personnalités ainsi que de ...

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