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Andrius Kubilius @andriuskubilius.ec.europa.eu · 6h

Today we had #CASSINI space and defence entrepreneurship days

In a nutshell:
✅450 participants
✅50 startups in exhibition area + more in the audience
✅45 representatives of venture capitalists & accelerators
✅20 innovation prizes awarded

👏 @euspa.bsky.social #DEFIS

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Andrius Kubilius @andriuskubilius.ec.europa.eu · 23h

To protect peace we need to ramp up our material defence readiness

But also our institutional & political defence readiness

Either we are politically and practically preparing to deter Putin, or we are fighting each other. It's a choice for each of us

🔗 ec.europa.eu/commission/p...

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Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu · 1d

Make no mistake.

The recent incursions in our skies are part of a pattern of growing threats.

It’s time to call it by its name.
This is hybrid warfare.

Europe must get the capacity to respond and protect our skies.

Work has begun.

→ link.europa.eu/4Fxrqr

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Andrius Kubilius @andriuskubilius.ec.europa.eu · 3d

How to achieve Pax Europaea, what should be our next steps and longer term priorities in achieving European defence readiness in cooperation with Member States and NATO?

Interview w @mariatad.bsky.social
for le @grandcontinent.bsky.social
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geopolitique.eu/en/2025/09/2...

A conversation with Commissioner Kubilius - Groupe d'études géopolitiques

Are Russian incursions into Polish, Estonian and Romanian airspace a provocation or a test of resolve?With Russia, every provocation is a test of resolve. When 20 drones enter the Polish airspace, th...

geopolitique.eu

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Andrius Kubilius @andriuskubilius.ec.europa.eu · 3d

How to achieve Pax Europaea, what should be our next steps and longer term priorities in achieving European defence readiness in cooperation with Member States and NATO?

Interview w @mariatad.bsky.social
for le @grandcontinent.bsky.social
⬇️

geopolitique.eu/en/2025/09/2...

A conversation with Commissioner Kubilius - Groupe d'études géopolitiques

Are Russian incursions into Polish, Estonian and Romanian airspace a provocation or a test of resolve?With Russia, every provocation is a test of resolve. When 20 drones enter the Polish airspace, th...

geopolitique.eu

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European Parliament @europarl.europa.eu · 6d

According to a recent Eurobarometer survey, the EU is viewed as a place of stability by its citizens, with more than 7 out of 10 respondents saying that their country has benefitted from being a member of the EU.

🔗 Read more: europa.eu/!K8Wqcq

Infographic showing what percentage of respondents in different EU member states said that they believe that their country has benefitted from EU membership.

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Andrius Kubilius @andriuskubilius.ec.europa.eu · 7d

Pleased to share thoughts with EU enthusiasts, this time with Team Europe from Poland 🇵🇱. Good exchange on challenges and on ways the EU is contributing to our united actions for strengthening European defence 🇪🇺

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Andrius Kubilius @andriuskubilius.ec.europa.eu · 9d

Delighted to meet Minister of Foreign Affairs of Poland @radek-sikorski.bsky.social in Warsaw 🇵🇱

🇪🇺 is showing solidarity with 🇵🇱& other frontline MSs supporting their defence efforts - through initiatives #EDIP, #SAFE, flagships such as #DroneWall, simplification omnibuses, and the new #MFF

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Andrius Kubilius @andriuskubilius.ec.europa.eu · 9d

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Europe continues monitoring with #CopernicusEU Earth Observation.

This knowledge supports the European Ocean Pact & 🇪🇺 ambitions in protecting & stewarding our oceans 🌍

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Andrius Kubilius @andriuskubilius.ec.europa.eu · 9d

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Key findings:

⚠️Global sea surface temperature hit a record 21°C (spring 2024)
⚠️ Heatwaves added +0.25°C to past records
⚠️ Sea levels rose 228mm since 1901
⚠️ Arctic sea ice saw 4 all-time lows (Dec 2024–Mar 2025)
⚠️ Spread of invasive species

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Andrius Kubilius @andriuskubilius.ec.europa.eu · 9d

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Oceans are facing the triple planetary crisis:

🌡 Climate change
🪸 Biodiversity loss
🛢️ Pollution

These changes impact ecosystems, food production, economies, human communities & even global climate regulation.

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Andrius Kubilius @andriuskubilius.ec.europa.eu · 9d

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🌊 Every part of our oceans is under threat & the 9th Ocean State Report highlights the challenges they face.

Europe plays a leading role in observing and forecasting ocean state parameters through @CopernicusEU & @CMEMS_EU

🔎 Discover more ⬇️
marine.copernicus.eu/access-data/...

Ocean State Report 9th issue | CMEMS

marine.copernicus.eu

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Andrius Kubilius @andriuskubilius.ec.europa.eu · 9d

As Commissioner for Defence & Space, I’m proud of what our Earth observation system @CopernicusEU delivers for the planet

This time, it’s about saving our oceans. From tracking pollution to protecting biodiversity — space is making a difference🛰️🌊
#EUspace #OceanProtection
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Andrius Kubilius @andriuskubilius.ec.europa.eu · 9d

Good exchange on the Eastern Flank Watch and #DroneWall with Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of National Defence of Poland Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz 🇵🇱

Watch our press conference after the meeting 🎥⬇️

audiovisual.ec.europa.eu/en/media/vid...

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Andrius Kubilius @andriuskubilius.ec.europa.eu · 10d

How to build European defence readiness 🇪🇺, and what should European security architecture entail?

Good discussion at #WSF2025 panel with distinguished ministers Boris #Pistorius 🇩🇪 @rubenbrekelmans.bsky.social 🇳🇱 Hanno #Pevkur 🇪🇪

@warsawforum.bsky.social
⬇️
audiovisual.ec.europa.eu/en/media/vid...

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Andrius Kubilius @andriuskubilius.ec.europa.eu · 10d

Kicking off the day at #WarsawSecurityForum with a meeting with Benjamin Haddad, French Minister Delegate for Europe 🇫🇷

As Russia escalates, we need to move quickly on implementing SAFE and adopting EDIP & Defence Omnibuses.

We must act much faster on #DefenceReadiness2030

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Andrius Kubilius @andriuskubilius.ec.europa.eu · 10d

Congratulations to the People of #Moldova and President Maia #Sandu 🇲🇩!

This is an extraordinary victory for Moldova and for all of Europe against the Kremlin’s efforts to bring Moldova back under its rule.

www.bbc.com/news/article...

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Andrius Kubilius @andriuskubilius.ec.europa.eu · 10d

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

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Andrius Kubilius @andriuskubilius.ec.europa.eu · 11d

Everything starts at school - discussion about role of universities in building resilient and strong societies - with Foreign Affairs Minister Kęstutis Budrys and Rector of Vilnius University Rimvydas Petrauskas, at VU Alumni festival, in Vilnius 🇱🇹

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Andrius Kubilius @andriuskubilius.ec.europa.eu · 12d

Together with our host, Defence Minister Antti Häkkänen, we presented the outcomes of the VTC with EU frontline Member State ministers in Helsinki, Finland 🇫🇮 to the media & the public.
#EasternFlankWatch
#DroneWall

Watch the press conference and Q&A⬇️
🔗 audiovisual.ec.europa.eu/en/media/vid...

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Andrius Kubilius @andriuskubilius.ec.europa.eu · 12d

Great meeting with Finnish Defence Minister Antti Häkkänen 🇫🇮 as we prepared for the important ministerial meeting here in Helsinki to discuss the #EasternFlankWatch — how to move ahead at full speed and its key elements, including the #DroneWall 🇪🇺🇺🇦

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Andrius Kubilius @andriuskubilius.ec.europa.eu · 12d

Great conversation as always with Prime Minister of Finland Petteri Orpo 🇫🇮

Finland is an example of robust and decisive efforts towards #DefenceReadiness

Our 🇪🇺 flagship initiative Eastern Flank Watch will be substantial input to support these efforts
#EasternFlankWatch
#DroneWall

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Andrius Kubilius @andriuskubilius.ec.europa.eu · 12d

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We agreed to move from concept to concrete actions.

Next steps:
➡️ securing political traction ahead of next #EUCO;
➡️ detailed technical roadmap;
➡️ mobilising defence industry;
➡️ EU financial toolbox.

My full statement ⬇️
ec.europa.eu/commission/p...

Statement by Commissioner Kubilius following the high-level videoconference on Eastern Flank defence cooperation

Today, I chaired a high-level videoconference to accelerate the implementation of the “Eastern Flank Watch”, our flagship defence initiative to shield the entire European Union from escalating securit

ec.europa.eu

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Andrius Kubilius @andriuskubilius.ec.europa.eu · 12d

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Design of the #EasternFlankWatch could consist of:

1) drone wall (detection, tracking, interception);
2) ground defences;
3) maritime security for Baltic and Black seas;
4) space-based situational awareness.

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Andrius Kubilius @andriuskubilius.ec.europa.eu · 12d

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We build on the visit I made with President @vonderleyen to 7 frontline MS s a month ago & on #SOTEU speech, where Eastern Flank Watch and drone wall were announced.

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