EU Security & Defence
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Over 30 African women leaders & European counterparts, began a study visit to 🇧🇪 & 🇳🇱, launched by the EU-funded projects EnMAR & SCOPE Africa with NPWMP-WCA.
Such initiatives & the 🇪🇺 Coordinated Maritime Presences advance cooperation, capacity-building & #GenderEquality in #MaritimeSecurity.
Such initiatives & the 🇪🇺 Coordinated Maritime Presences advance cooperation, capacity-building & #GenderEquality in #MaritimeSecurity.
January 27, 2026 at 9:53 AM
Over 30 African women leaders & European counterparts, began a study visit to 🇧🇪 & 🇳🇱, launched by the EU-funded projects EnMAR & SCOPE Africa with NPWMP-WCA.
Such initiatives & the 🇪🇺 Coordinated Maritime Presences advance cooperation, capacity-building & #GenderEquality in #MaritimeSecurity.
Such initiatives & the 🇪🇺 Coordinated Maritime Presences advance cooperation, capacity-building & #GenderEquality in #MaritimeSecurity.
Two days of shaping the EU’s future cyber diplomacy agenda.💻🤝
Today, EU Cyber Ambassadors concluded their meeting with stakeholders - discussing how cyber diplomacy can contribute to shaping Europe’s digital future.
These talks will guide the next steps of EU cyber policy. 🚀
Today, EU Cyber Ambassadors concluded their meeting with stakeholders - discussing how cyber diplomacy can contribute to shaping Europe’s digital future.
These talks will guide the next steps of EU cyber policy. 🚀
January 23, 2026 at 4:47 PM
Two days of shaping the EU’s future cyber diplomacy agenda.💻🤝
Today, EU Cyber Ambassadors concluded their meeting with stakeholders - discussing how cyber diplomacy can contribute to shaping Europe’s digital future.
These talks will guide the next steps of EU cyber policy. 🚀
Today, EU Cyber Ambassadors concluded their meeting with stakeholders - discussing how cyber diplomacy can contribute to shaping Europe’s digital future.
These talks will guide the next steps of EU cyber policy. 🚀
Strengthening Europe's security does not mean stepping back from promoting peace.🇪🇺
It means, cementing our role as global peace actor & working with partners to tackle complex conflicts.
And this week, it meant launching our first Dialogue on Peace Mediation with Norway. 🤝
It means, cementing our role as global peace actor & working with partners to tackle complex conflicts.
And this week, it meant launching our first Dialogue on Peace Mediation with Norway. 🤝
January 23, 2026 at 11:54 AM
Strengthening Europe's security does not mean stepping back from promoting peace.🇪🇺
It means, cementing our role as global peace actor & working with partners to tackle complex conflicts.
And this week, it meant launching our first Dialogue on Peace Mediation with Norway. 🤝
It means, cementing our role as global peace actor & working with partners to tackle complex conflicts.
And this week, it meant launching our first Dialogue on Peace Mediation with Norway. 🤝
Cooperation with partners is instrumental to #MaritimeSecurity in the Gulf of Guinea.🌍 🇪🇺
With the SWAIMS Project, the EU supports partners' ability to combat piracy, illegal trafficking & illegal fishing.
Supporting the Senegalese Navy with training and equipment is part of it. 🇸🇳
With the SWAIMS Project, the EU supports partners' ability to combat piracy, illegal trafficking & illegal fishing.
Supporting the Senegalese Navy with training and equipment is part of it. 🇸🇳
January 21, 2026 at 9:37 AM
Cooperation with partners is instrumental to #MaritimeSecurity in the Gulf of Guinea.🌍 🇪🇺
With the SWAIMS Project, the EU supports partners' ability to combat piracy, illegal trafficking & illegal fishing.
Supporting the Senegalese Navy with training and equipment is part of it. 🇸🇳
With the SWAIMS Project, the EU supports partners' ability to combat piracy, illegal trafficking & illegal fishing.
Supporting the Senegalese Navy with training and equipment is part of it. 🇸🇳
🌍 In fragile communities, climate shocks & armed conflict don’t wait to be addressed - they multiply.
The EU Delegation to the UN brought together experts from key international organisations to advance joint action.
Because when crises overlap, our responses must too.
@euatun.bsky.social
The EU Delegation to the UN brought together experts from key international organisations to advance joint action.
Because when crises overlap, our responses must too.
@euatun.bsky.social
January 15, 2026 at 5:17 PM
🌍 In fragile communities, climate shocks & armed conflict don’t wait to be addressed - they multiply.
The EU Delegation to the UN brought together experts from key international organisations to advance joint action.
Because when crises overlap, our responses must too.
@euatun.bsky.social
The EU Delegation to the UN brought together experts from key international organisations to advance joint action.
Because when crises overlap, our responses must too.
@euatun.bsky.social
Ukraine’s ability to defend itself is critical to Europe’s security. 🇺🇦
Together with EU Member States & partners, the Coalition of the Willing reaffirmed its commitment to peace in Ukraine - including security guarantees.
▶️ Read more on this week’s outcomes: link.europa.eu/rCMd7h
Together with EU Member States & partners, the Coalition of the Willing reaffirmed its commitment to peace in Ukraine - including security guarantees.
▶️ Read more on this week’s outcomes: link.europa.eu/rCMd7h
Ukraine will need extensive security guarantees after the war to deter Russia from renewed aggression.
The Coalition of the Willing exists to turn plans into real protection. Leaders met in Paris today to lock in those security guarantees. (1/2)
The Coalition of the Willing exists to turn plans into real protection. Leaders met in Paris today to lock in those security guarantees. (1/2)
January 9, 2026 at 1:12 PM
Ukraine’s ability to defend itself is critical to Europe’s security. 🇺🇦
Together with EU Member States & partners, the Coalition of the Willing reaffirmed its commitment to peace in Ukraine - including security guarantees.
▶️ Read more on this week’s outcomes: link.europa.eu/rCMd7h
Together with EU Member States & partners, the Coalition of the Willing reaffirmed its commitment to peace in Ukraine - including security guarantees.
▶️ Read more on this week’s outcomes: link.europa.eu/rCMd7h
Can locally led mediation end a conflict?🕊️
UNDP & the EU launched the #InsiderMediation podcast to show: The answer is yes. Listen to first-hand stories from women, youth & community mediators building peace from within.
🎧 Listen: bit.ly/48JSWQr
🔜 More episodes
UNDP & the EU launched the #InsiderMediation podcast to show: The answer is yes. Listen to first-hand stories from women, youth & community mediators building peace from within.
🎧 Listen: bit.ly/48JSWQr
🔜 More episodes
January 6, 2026 at 9:09 AM
Can locally led mediation end a conflict?🕊️
UNDP & the EU launched the #InsiderMediation podcast to show: The answer is yes. Listen to first-hand stories from women, youth & community mediators building peace from within.
🎧 Listen: bit.ly/48JSWQr
🔜 More episodes
UNDP & the EU launched the #InsiderMediation podcast to show: The answer is yes. Listen to first-hand stories from women, youth & community mediators building peace from within.
🎧 Listen: bit.ly/48JSWQr
🔜 More episodes
2025 was pivotal for European defence.
The EU took action:
Investing in military capabilities🛡️
Joint procurement⚡
A stronger industry🌍
Support to & cooperation with 🇺🇦
& more🚀
2026 we continue building a strong, resilient Europe - ready to protect our peace & security. 🇪🇺
The EU took action:
Investing in military capabilities🛡️
Joint procurement⚡
A stronger industry🌍
Support to & cooperation with 🇺🇦
& more🚀
2026 we continue building a strong, resilient Europe - ready to protect our peace & security. 🇪🇺
December 23, 2025 at 7:01 PM
2025 was pivotal for European defence.
The EU took action:
Investing in military capabilities🛡️
Joint procurement⚡
A stronger industry🌍
Support to & cooperation with 🇺🇦
& more🚀
2026 we continue building a strong, resilient Europe - ready to protect our peace & security. 🇪🇺
The EU took action:
Investing in military capabilities🛡️
Joint procurement⚡
A stronger industry🌍
Support to & cooperation with 🇺🇦
& more🚀
2026 we continue building a strong, resilient Europe - ready to protect our peace & security. 🇪🇺
How can troops move across Europe when it matters most? By removing regulatory & physical barriers - across borders & organisations. 🚀 🇪🇺
Yesterday, EU & NATO Ambassadors met to advance common goals for Military Mobility.
By moving together, we move faster & smarter. ⚡️
Yesterday, EU & NATO Ambassadors met to advance common goals for Military Mobility.
By moving together, we move faster & smarter. ⚡️
December 18, 2025 at 12:58 PM
How can troops move across Europe when it matters most? By removing regulatory & physical barriers - across borders & organisations. 🚀 🇪🇺
Yesterday, EU & NATO Ambassadors met to advance common goals for Military Mobility.
By moving together, we move faster & smarter. ⚡️
Yesterday, EU & NATO Ambassadors met to advance common goals for Military Mobility.
By moving together, we move faster & smarter. ⚡️
Translating EU peace & security priorities into multilateral action. 🇪🇺 🤝 🇺🇳
Last week, the EU Politico-Military Group concluded its visit to @UN in New York, to discuss peacekeeping transitions, UN-mandated EU missions & turning shared priorities into action on the ground. 🌍
Last week, the EU Politico-Military Group concluded its visit to @UN in New York, to discuss peacekeeping transitions, UN-mandated EU missions & turning shared priorities into action on the ground. 🌍
December 15, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Translating EU peace & security priorities into multilateral action. 🇪🇺 🤝 🇺🇳
Last week, the EU Politico-Military Group concluded its visit to @UN in New York, to discuss peacekeeping transitions, UN-mandated EU missions & turning shared priorities into action on the ground. 🌍
Last week, the EU Politico-Military Group concluded its visit to @UN in New York, to discuss peacekeeping transitions, UN-mandated EU missions & turning shared priorities into action on the ground. 🌍
🔐Two days. Shared challenges. Coordinated responses.
This week, the 3rd EU-UK Cyber Dialogue in Brussels addressed cyber threats, ransomware, regulation & responsible state behaviour. 🇪🇺🤝🇬🇧
Because cyber threats know no borders.
👉Read more: link.europa.eu/RykQN4
This week, the 3rd EU-UK Cyber Dialogue in Brussels addressed cyber threats, ransomware, regulation & responsible state behaviour. 🇪🇺🤝🇬🇧
Because cyber threats know no borders.
👉Read more: link.europa.eu/RykQN4
December 12, 2025 at 6:35 PM
🔐Two days. Shared challenges. Coordinated responses.
This week, the 3rd EU-UK Cyber Dialogue in Brussels addressed cyber threats, ransomware, regulation & responsible state behaviour. 🇪🇺🤝🇬🇧
Because cyber threats know no borders.
👉Read more: link.europa.eu/RykQN4
This week, the 3rd EU-UK Cyber Dialogue in Brussels addressed cyber threats, ransomware, regulation & responsible state behaviour. 🇪🇺🤝🇬🇧
Because cyber threats know no borders.
👉Read more: link.europa.eu/RykQN4
🇪🇺🤝🇧🇷 At last week’s EU–Brazil workshop in Lisbon, we took the next step in strengthening maritime security in the Atlantic.
An opportunity to exchange experience & deepen cooperation - from securing trade routes to tackling illicit trafficking & protecting undersea cables. 🌊🛡️
An opportunity to exchange experience & deepen cooperation - from securing trade routes to tackling illicit trafficking & protecting undersea cables. 🌊🛡️
December 8, 2025 at 2:22 PM
🇪🇺🤝🇧🇷 At last week’s EU–Brazil workshop in Lisbon, we took the next step in strengthening maritime security in the Atlantic.
An opportunity to exchange experience & deepen cooperation - from securing trade routes to tackling illicit trafficking & protecting undersea cables. 🌊🛡️
An opportunity to exchange experience & deepen cooperation - from securing trade routes to tackling illicit trafficking & protecting undersea cables. 🌊🛡️
This week, the EU & Montenegro held their 1st Security & Defence Dialogue. 🇪🇺🤝🇲🇪
Topic covered:
-Support to Ukraine
-Hybrid & cyber threats
-Regional stability in the Western Balkans
With 🇲🇪 aligned to the 🇪🇺 foreign & security policy, our security & defence cooperation keeps growing.
Topic covered:
-Support to Ukraine
-Hybrid & cyber threats
-Regional stability in the Western Balkans
With 🇲🇪 aligned to the 🇪🇺 foreign & security policy, our security & defence cooperation keeps growing.
December 5, 2025 at 3:02 PM
This week, the EU & Montenegro held their 1st Security & Defence Dialogue. 🇪🇺🤝🇲🇪
Topic covered:
-Support to Ukraine
-Hybrid & cyber threats
-Regional stability in the Western Balkans
With 🇲🇪 aligned to the 🇪🇺 foreign & security policy, our security & defence cooperation keeps growing.
Topic covered:
-Support to Ukraine
-Hybrid & cyber threats
-Regional stability in the Western Balkans
With 🇲🇪 aligned to the 🇪🇺 foreign & security policy, our security & defence cooperation keeps growing.
Cooperation is vital to Europe's security. 🇪🇺🤝🇨🇭
The 3rd EU–Switzerland Security & Defence Dialogue took place in Brussels.
Topics covered:
- Support for Ukraine
- CSDP missions and operations
- PESCO, including military mobility
We also held our 3rd Peace Mediation Dialogue. 🕊️
The 3rd EU–Switzerland Security & Defence Dialogue took place in Brussels.
Topics covered:
- Support for Ukraine
- CSDP missions and operations
- PESCO, including military mobility
We also held our 3rd Peace Mediation Dialogue. 🕊️
December 3, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Cooperation is vital to Europe's security. 🇪🇺🤝🇨🇭
The 3rd EU–Switzerland Security & Defence Dialogue took place in Brussels.
Topics covered:
- Support for Ukraine
- CSDP missions and operations
- PESCO, including military mobility
We also held our 3rd Peace Mediation Dialogue. 🕊️
The 3rd EU–Switzerland Security & Defence Dialogue took place in Brussels.
Topics covered:
- Support for Ukraine
- CSDP missions and operations
- PESCO, including military mobility
We also held our 3rd Peace Mediation Dialogue. 🕊️
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On 1 December, EU defence ministers will meet in Brussels for the Foreign Affairs Council (#FAC) in Brussels.
They will discuss military support for Ukraine and defence readiness.
The meeting will be chaired by HR/VP @kajakallas.bsky.social.
Read the full agenda: link.europa.eu/Ygkmb4
They will discuss military support for Ukraine and defence readiness.
The meeting will be chaired by HR/VP @kajakallas.bsky.social.
Read the full agenda: link.europa.eu/Ygkmb4
November 29, 2025 at 5:57 PM
On 1 December, EU defence ministers will meet in Brussels for the Foreign Affairs Council (#FAC) in Brussels.
They will discuss military support for Ukraine and defence readiness.
The meeting will be chaired by HR/VP @kajakallas.bsky.social.
Read the full agenda: link.europa.eu/Ygkmb4
They will discuss military support for Ukraine and defence readiness.
The meeting will be chaired by HR/VP @kajakallas.bsky.social.
Read the full agenda: link.europa.eu/Ygkmb4
European #defence, climate & energy are inseparable. 🌱🚀
Addressing them together is how we become operationally ready & strategically prepared.🔋
This week @eu_eeas, @EU_ISS & @eu2025dk gathered EU, @NATO, partner country & industry experts in Brussels to do exactly that 👇
Addressing them together is how we become operationally ready & strategically prepared.🔋
This week @eu_eeas, @EU_ISS & @eu2025dk gathered EU, @NATO, partner country & industry experts in Brussels to do exactly that 👇
November 28, 2025 at 4:17 PM
European #defence, climate & energy are inseparable. 🌱🚀
Addressing them together is how we become operationally ready & strategically prepared.🔋
This week @eu_eeas, @EU_ISS & @eu2025dk gathered EU, @NATO, partner country & industry experts in Brussels to do exactly that 👇
Addressing them together is how we become operationally ready & strategically prepared.🔋
This week @eu_eeas, @EU_ISS & @eu2025dk gathered EU, @NATO, partner country & industry experts in Brussels to do exactly that 👇
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The EU has adopted assistance measures under the European Peace Facility to support the armed forces of Jordan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Chad.
What is the #EuropeanPeaceFacility? How does it work?
Find out 👉 link.europa.eu/9Mrnhv
What is the #EuropeanPeaceFacility? How does it work?
Find out 👉 link.europa.eu/9Mrnhv
November 24, 2025 at 9:48 AM
The EU has adopted assistance measures under the European Peace Facility to support the armed forces of Jordan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Chad.
What is the #EuropeanPeaceFacility? How does it work?
Find out 👉 link.europa.eu/9Mrnhv
What is the #EuropeanPeaceFacility? How does it work?
Find out 👉 link.europa.eu/9Mrnhv
The 🇪🇺 EU and 🇵🇭 the Philippines held their first Security and Defence dialogue today - on the agenda:
International security and #Defence
Maritime security
Cyber security
Non-proliferation & disarmament
Counterterrorism
Our partnership is strong, and it is growing stronger.
International security and #Defence
Maritime security
Cyber security
Non-proliferation & disarmament
Counterterrorism
Our partnership is strong, and it is growing stronger.
November 25, 2025 at 7:16 PM
The 🇪🇺 EU and 🇵🇭 the Philippines held their first Security and Defence dialogue today - on the agenda:
International security and #Defence
Maritime security
Cyber security
Non-proliferation & disarmament
Counterterrorism
Our partnership is strong, and it is growing stronger.
International security and #Defence
Maritime security
Cyber security
Non-proliferation & disarmament
Counterterrorism
Our partnership is strong, and it is growing stronger.
The EU fully supports the Arms Trade Treaty - the only global rulebook for responsible arms trade. 🇪🇺🌍
The @EUCouncil
adopted phase 3 of EU support to @ATTSecretariat
to help State Parties with:
➡️improved reporting
➡️train-the-trainer efforts
➡️regional dialogues on diversion
The @EUCouncil
adopted phase 3 of EU support to @ATTSecretariat
to help State Parties with:
➡️improved reporting
➡️train-the-trainer efforts
➡️regional dialogues on diversion
November 25, 2025 at 10:05 AM
The EU fully supports the Arms Trade Treaty - the only global rulebook for responsible arms trade. 🇪🇺🌍
The @EUCouncil
adopted phase 3 of EU support to @ATTSecretariat
to help State Parties with:
➡️improved reporting
➡️train-the-trainer efforts
➡️regional dialogues on diversion
The @EUCouncil
adopted phase 3 of EU support to @ATTSecretariat
to help State Parties with:
➡️improved reporting
➡️train-the-trainer efforts
➡️regional dialogues on diversion
EU & NATO staff met for the 2nd Structured Dialogue on Cyber, enhancing efforts to detect, deter & defend against growing cyber security threats.🤝
We work together to protect our citizens, economies & values through coordinated action in #cyberspace. 🇪🇺
🔗 www.eeas.europa.eu/eeas/second-...
We work together to protect our citizens, economies & values through coordinated action in #cyberspace. 🇪🇺
🔗 www.eeas.europa.eu/eeas/second-...
November 24, 2025 at 2:08 PM
EU & NATO staff met for the 2nd Structured Dialogue on Cyber, enhancing efforts to detect, deter & defend against growing cyber security threats.🤝
We work together to protect our citizens, economies & values through coordinated action in #cyberspace. 🇪🇺
🔗 www.eeas.europa.eu/eeas/second-...
We work together to protect our citizens, economies & values through coordinated action in #cyberspace. 🇪🇺
🔗 www.eeas.europa.eu/eeas/second-...
Submarine cables, pipelines, harbours & more - the need to protect our Critical Maritime Infrastructure has never been more tangible.🌊
Today, HR/VP @kajakallas.bsky.social convened a ministerial meeting with over 60 countries on the topic.
👉 More: www.eeas.europa.eu/eeas/working...
Today, HR/VP @kajakallas.bsky.social convened a ministerial meeting with over 60 countries on the topic.
👉 More: www.eeas.europa.eu/eeas/working...
November 21, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Submarine cables, pipelines, harbours & more - the need to protect our Critical Maritime Infrastructure has never been more tangible.🌊
Today, HR/VP @kajakallas.bsky.social convened a ministerial meeting with over 60 countries on the topic.
👉 More: www.eeas.europa.eu/eeas/working...
Today, HR/VP @kajakallas.bsky.social convened a ministerial meeting with over 60 countries on the topic.
👉 More: www.eeas.europa.eu/eeas/working...
Together, the EU promotes responsible state behaviour in #cyberspace🦾
The 27 EU Cyber Ambassadors met in Copenhagen yesterday to discuss steps on the UN Global Mechanism on Cyber & exchange with the private sector on how to better prevent, deter & respond to cyber threats.🛡️
The 27 EU Cyber Ambassadors met in Copenhagen yesterday to discuss steps on the UN Global Mechanism on Cyber & exchange with the private sector on how to better prevent, deter & respond to cyber threats.🛡️
November 21, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Together, the EU promotes responsible state behaviour in #cyberspace🦾
The 27 EU Cyber Ambassadors met in Copenhagen yesterday to discuss steps on the UN Global Mechanism on Cyber & exchange with the private sector on how to better prevent, deter & respond to cyber threats.🛡️
The 27 EU Cyber Ambassadors met in Copenhagen yesterday to discuss steps on the UN Global Mechanism on Cyber & exchange with the private sector on how to better prevent, deter & respond to cyber threats.🛡️
For common security at sea, cooperation is indispensable. 🇪🇺
At the 9th Symposium of the Heads of Navies & Coast Guards of the Gulf of Guinea, the EU reaffirmed its support to:
🚢 provide concrete cooperation at sea
🤝 strengthen partnerships
⚓ promote safer, more resilient waters
At the 9th Symposium of the Heads of Navies & Coast Guards of the Gulf of Guinea, the EU reaffirmed its support to:
🚢 provide concrete cooperation at sea
🤝 strengthen partnerships
⚓ promote safer, more resilient waters
November 21, 2025 at 11:07 AM
For common security at sea, cooperation is indispensable. 🇪🇺
At the 9th Symposium of the Heads of Navies & Coast Guards of the Gulf of Guinea, the EU reaffirmed its support to:
🚢 provide concrete cooperation at sea
🤝 strengthen partnerships
⚓ promote safer, more resilient waters
At the 9th Symposium of the Heads of Navies & Coast Guards of the Gulf of Guinea, the EU reaffirmed its support to:
🚢 provide concrete cooperation at sea
🤝 strengthen partnerships
⚓ promote safer, more resilient waters
Today, 🇪🇺 🇩🇪 🇺🇸 & 🇦🇪 co-chaired the 1st meeting of the Core Focus Group of the Global Coalition against Da'esh to work with 🇮🇶 & 🇸🇾.
The meeting in Abu Dhabi focused on Northeast Syria & regional counter-terrorism efforts.
The EU remains committed to preventing & countering terrorism in the region.
The meeting in Abu Dhabi focused on Northeast Syria & regional counter-terrorism efforts.
The EU remains committed to preventing & countering terrorism in the region.
November 20, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Today, 🇪🇺 🇩🇪 🇺🇸 & 🇦🇪 co-chaired the 1st meeting of the Core Focus Group of the Global Coalition against Da'esh to work with 🇮🇶 & 🇸🇾.
The meeting in Abu Dhabi focused on Northeast Syria & regional counter-terrorism efforts.
The EU remains committed to preventing & countering terrorism in the region.
The meeting in Abu Dhabi focused on Northeast Syria & regional counter-terrorism efforts.
The EU remains committed to preventing & countering terrorism in the region.
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Today, 19 November, the College of Commissioners gathered to discuss the Defence Package.
Read HR/VP @kajakallas.bsky.social press remarks following today’s meeting here: link.europa.eu/qDvnVH
Read HR/VP @kajakallas.bsky.social press remarks following today’s meeting here: link.europa.eu/qDvnVH
November 19, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Today, 19 November, the College of Commissioners gathered to discuss the Defence Package.
Read HR/VP @kajakallas.bsky.social press remarks following today’s meeting here: link.europa.eu/qDvnVH
Read HR/VP @kajakallas.bsky.social press remarks following today’s meeting here: link.europa.eu/qDvnVH