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Valdis Dombrovskis @valdisdombrovskis.ec.europa.eu · 15h

Good discussion with 🇹🇷Minister Mehmet Şimşek.

We discussed the overall macroeconomic situation as well as cooperation on supply chain resilience and ongoing work on countering sanctions circumvention.

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Valdis Dombrovskis @valdisdombrovskis.ec.europa.eu · 20h

Europe and the US share vital common interests that bind us together in a rapidly changing world.

Honoured to share my thoughts on the future transatlantic partnership based on these interests at the American Enterprise Institute today.

Read my remarks here ➡️ link.europa.eu/9jRpcg

#IMFWBAM2025

Valdis Dombrovskis @valdisdombrovskis.ec.europa.eu · 21h

Great to be back in Washington DC for IMF Annual Meetings.

No better way to start the week than by touching base with 🇺🇦 PM Yulia Svyrydenko and her team.

I updated them on our work on reparations loan. Our support for 🇺🇦is unwavering.

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LTV Ziņu dienests @ltvzinas.lsm.lv · 3d

Lai Eiropā “iesaldētie” Krievijas līdzekļi tiktu nodoti Ukrainai, Eiropas Komisija virza tā saukto “reparāciju aizdevuma” projektu. Par precīzu summu vēl tiks lemts, be tie varētu būt līdz 140 miljardiem eiro, prognozē eirokomisārs Valdis Dombrovskis.

🖥️ youtu.be/QgPfCfO6gHU

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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 3d

The EU will urge its G7 allies to use Russian frozen assets to issue their own reparation loans to Ukraine when the group’s finance ministers gather in Washington next week, according to the bloc's economy chief Valdis Dombrovskis.

EU pressures G7 countries to loan frozen Russian assets to Ukraine

Brussels wants other countries to follow the EU’s lead in issuing reparation loans to help war-torn country.

www.politico.eu

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Valdis Dombrovskis @valdisdombrovskis.ec.europa.eu · 3d

The global economy is facing growing geopolitical challenges. To stay strong, we must boost the competitiveness of the 🇪🇺 EU economy.

At the #RigaConf2025, we discussed opening new markets, closing the innovation gap, cutting red tape, and investing in European industry.

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Valdis Dombrovskis @valdisdombrovskis.ec.europa.eu · 4d

Heading to the Riga Conference to discuss two main topics:
📌 boosting the EU’s competitiveness and
📌 the Reparations Loan initiative to finance 🇺🇦 Ukraine.

At #RigaConf2025, I will also address geopolitical challenges and the EU’s support for 🇱🇻 Latvia and the Baltic region.

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Valdis Dombrovskis @valdisdombrovskis.ec.europa.eu · 4d

Good discussions at today’s #ECOFIN meeting, including updates on the Reparations Loan, simplification, and the implementation of the Recovery and Resilience Facility.

Read my press remarks ➡️ link.europa.eu/HxX9GD

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Valdis Dombrovskis @valdisdombrovskis.ec.europa.eu · 5d

Good discussion at today’s #Eurogroup on the #DigitalEuro.

It can play a key role in strengthening the international role of the euro and ensuring that we control our own destiny in a fragmented world.

My remarks ➡️ link.europa.eu/Kxh4bp

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Valdis Dombrovskis @valdisdombrovskis.ec.europa.eu · 5d

✅ Šodien Valmierā atklātas divas pirmās zemas īres maksas daudzdzīvokļu mājas, kas finansētas no 🇪🇺 Eiropas Ekonomikas Atveseļošanas un noturības mehānisma.

Tas ir konkrēts piemērs, kā Eiropas fondu līdzekļi palīdz risināt 🇱🇻 Latvijā nozīmīgus jautājumus.

www.valmierasnovads.lv/valmiera-atk...

Valmierā atklātas pirmās ar valsts atbalstu uzbūvētās zemas īres maksas daudzdzīvokļu dzīvojamās mājas – 120 jauni dzīvokļi speciālistu piesaistei - Valmieras novads

Valmieras pilsētā veikta divu zemas īres maksas daudzdzīvokļu dzīvojamo māju būvniecība ar valsts atbalsta programmu. Projektu īstenojusi Valmieras novada pašvaldības 100 % kapitālsabiedrība SIA “Valm...

www.valmierasnovads.lv

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Valdis Dombrovskis @valdisdombrovskis.ec.europa.eu · 5d

Good first exchange with 🇫🇷Minister @rolandlescure.bsky.social regarding the political and fiscal situation in France. It is important for #France to stay the course on its medium term fiscal structural plan.

We also discussed ongoing work on financial support for Ukraine.

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Valdis Dombrovskis @valdisdombrovskis.ec.europa.eu · 5d

Good to meet with 🇩🇰 Minister @stephanielose.venstre.dk to prepare #ECOFIN meeting – we discussed topics on the agenda, including simplification and financial support for Ukraine.

@eu2025dk.bsky.social

Valdis Dombrovskis @valdisdombrovskis.ec.europa.eu · 12d

Good to meet @odilerenaudbasso.bsky.social and participate in @ebrd.bsky.social’s annual reception.

Great discussion on how the @ec.europa.eu & #EBRD partnership advances the 🇪🇺 EU’s objectives in:

✅ supporting 🇺🇦 Ukraine,
✅ strengthening our competitiveness,
✅ delivering impact beyond Europe.

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Valdis Dombrovskis @valdisdombrovskis.ec.europa.eu · 12d

✅ Today’s proposals reduce administrative burdens and bring consistency with the outcomes of the 🇪🇺 Economic Governance Review across our rulebook.

They also remove redundant requirements and make surveillance and funding operations more efficient.

link.europa.eu/wmtJFt

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Valdis Dombrovskis @valdisdombrovskis.ec.europa.eu · 13d

#G7 Finance Ministers agree to increase pressure on Russia.

Our statement: www.canada.ca/en/departmen...

Thanks to @G7Canada and @FP_Champagne for the excellent coordination work!

G7 Finance Ministers’ Statement - Canada.ca

We, the G7 Finance Ministers, met virtually on October 1, 2025, and agreed to take joint steps to increase pressure on Russia to end its continued brutal war against Ukraine and to support Ukraine in ...

www.canada.ca

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Valdis Dombrovskis @valdisdombrovskis.ec.europa.eu · 13d

Very good meeting with José Manuel Campa, Chair of the European Banking Authority (@eba.europa.eu).

We discussed EU competitiveness and the EBA's simplification initiatives in the banking sector.

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Valdis Dombrovskis @valdisdombrovskis.ec.europa.eu · 13d

As 🇺🇦 Ukraine faces a fourth winter since Russia launched its full-scale invasion, this timely €300 million loan agreement, supported by the 🇪🇺 EU budget, will help reinforce Ukraine’s energy resilience, ensuring reliable energy supplies for households and businesses.

www.eib.org/en/press/all...

EIB supports Ukraine’s energy security with €300 million loan to Naftogaz

The European Investment Bank (EIB), the bank of the European Union, has signed a landmark €300 million loan agreement with Ukraine’s state-owned energy utility, Naftogaz. This financing is an urgent m...

www.eib.org

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Valdis Dombrovskis @valdisdombrovskis.ec.europa.eu · 14d

Today, the @ec.europa.eu disburses €4 billion to support Ukraine's financing needs, bringing the total provided by the EU under the G7-led ERA loans initiative to €14 billion.

We continue to apply sanctions and work on the Reparations Loan.

We will always #StandWithUkraine

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Valdis Dombrovskis @valdisdombrovskis.ec.europa.eu · 14d

Pleased to participate in the @atlanticcouncil.bsky.social Transatlantic Forum today.

Engaging discussion on the evolving EU-US partnership, and what that means for our security and economy.

Let’s keep the conversation going!

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Valdis Dombrovskis @valdisdombrovskis.ec.europa.eu · 15d

With 🇪🇪 Estonia’s PM @kristenmichalpm.bsky.social, we discussed two key 🇪🇺 EU priorities:
✅ Competitiveness & simplification
✅ Security & defence, incl. support for 🇺🇦 #Ukraine

🤝 These priorities align at both EU & national level – we’ll keep working together to deliver.

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Valdis Dombrovskis @valdisdombrovskis.ec.europa.eu · 15d

🇭🇷 Čestitamo Hrvatskoj!
link.europa.eu/3ytbX9

@croatiaineu.bsky.social

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Valdis Dombrovskis @valdisdombrovskis.ec.europa.eu · 15d

🇧🇪 Van harte gefeliciteerd, België!
Félicitations à la Belgique !
Herzlichen Glückwunsch an Belgien!
link.europa.eu/3ytbX9

@belgiumineu.bsky.social

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Valdis Dombrovskis @valdisdombrovskis.ec.europa.eu · 15d

🇦🇹 Herzlichen Glückwunsch an Österreich!

link.europa.eu/3ytbX9

@bmeia.gv.at

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Valdis Dombrovskis @valdisdombrovskis.ec.europa.eu · 15d

🇮🇪 Comhghairdeas! Congratulations to Ireland!

link.europa.eu/3ytbX9

@irelandineu.bsky.social

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Valdis Dombrovskis @valdisdombrovskis.ec.europa.eu · 15d

The 🇪🇺 EU is stepping up security, especially on its Eastern flank.

With 🇪🇪 Finance Minister Jürgen Ligi, we discussed next steps on the SAFE instrument, 🇺🇦 Ukraine support via the Reparations Loan approach, and the need to boost economic competitiveness through simplification.

@eeineu.bsky.social

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