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Elise Sabourin
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Elise Sabourin @elisesabourin.bsky.social · May 26
🇪🇺 "Perspective sur la défense européenne : quelles réalisations et quels défis ?"

Une discussion passionnante avec les participants pour cette conférence Team EUROPE DIRECT autour de l'actualité européenne et des questions de défense pour l'UE.

@ec.europa.eu @europarl.europa.eu
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lemonde.fr
Marc Bloch, historien et résistant juif, entrera au Panthéon le 23 juin
Marc Bloch, historien et résistant juif, entrera au Panthéon le 23 juin
La date du 16 juin avait été dans un premier temps pressentie pour son entrée au Panthéon, mais la cérémonie a dû être décalée de quelques jours en raison du G7 à Evian-les-Bains.
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February 8, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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europarl.europa.eu
62% of Europeans believe their country's EU membership is a good thing, according to the European Parliament’s latest Eurobarometer survey.

Learn more: link.europa.eu/kbPyBC
Infographic map of the European Union highlighting the percentages of each EU country that believes positively in EU membership. The text reads: 62% of Europeans believe their country's EU membership is a good thing.
February 8, 2026 at 1:16 PM
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ec.europa.eu
Our flag shone brightly on the Arco della Pace at the Opening Ceremony of the #MilanoCortina2026 Olympic Winter Games.

A symbol of peace and prosperity, a journey defined by cooperation and unshakable solidarity.

Let’s go EU athletes!

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At night, a large neoclassical triumphal arch is illuminated in blue light against a black sky. A projection of glowing yellow stars forms a circular pattern across the front of the arch. Sculptures are visible on top of the structure, and a crowd of people stands below, many holding up phones to photograph the light display.
February 6, 2026 at 10:49 PM
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europarl.europa.eu
A country can only join the EU if it respects and promotes EU values 🇪🇺

So, helping countries reform and join the EU is an investment in European security and stability, Parliament members state.

Learn more: link.europa.eu/38DGqm
Visual showing an EU flag with text reading 'A bigger EU means a safer Europe'. There is a European Parliament logo in the bottom right-hand corner.
February 6, 2026 at 5:17 PM
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hennavirkkunen.bsky.social
Today, we preliminarily found TikTok in breach of #DSA for its addictive design.

This includes features such as infinite scroll, autoplay, push notifications, and its highly personalised recommender system.
February 6, 2026 at 11:11 AM
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ec.europa.eu
Over 200 million women globally.
600,000 of them in Europe.

Female genital mutilation is a violation of human rights.

On this International Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM, we reaffirm our commitment to work with partners to end this practice.

Every girl should live free from gender-based violence.
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February 6, 2026 at 8:07 AM
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europarl.europa.eu
According to the European Parliament’s latest Eurobarometer survey, most EU citizens want a more united European Union.

Learn more: link.europa.eu/4VJyHy
Visual reading '89% of EU citizens think that EU countries should be more united to face current global challenges'. There is a European Parliament logo in the bottom right-hand corner, and the source is cited as Special Eurobarometer 1042 (2025).
February 4, 2026 at 6:21 PM
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president.europarl.europa.eu
Four years of courage & resilience 🇪🇺🇺🇦

Proud to announce that on 24 February, @europarl.europa.eu will convene an extraordinary Plenary session to honour the bravery of the people of Ukraine.

We will reaffirm our unwavering commitment to a just & lasting peace and our concrete support for Ukraine.
February 4, 2026 at 4:08 PM
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kajakallas.bsky.social
A safe, secure and prosperous Arctic is a global common good.

It’s up to us to make that happen.

That is what the EU will work for, together with the Arctic nations.

Extract of my speech at the Arctic Frontiers Conference ↓
February 3, 2026 at 3:46 PM
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vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu
I spoke with President Zelenskyy ahead of this week’s peace talks.

As we approach the 4th year of the brutal war against Ukraine, Russia continues to double down on war crimes, striking civilian infrastructure and homes.

Year after year, Europe’s support for Ukraine remains unwavering.
February 2, 2026 at 1:33 PM
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andriuskubilius.ec.europa.eu
Space is an inspiration. Space technology is an inspiration. And how we work together in Europe on space is an inspiration.

#EUSpace 🇪🇺

Impressions from the 18th #EuropeanSpaceConf in Brussels ⬇️
January 31, 2026 at 11:14 AM
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ec.europa.eu
In 2024, seven European street artists worked with local communities to transform facades across Belgium into powerful works of art.

These reflect visions of a sustainable, fair, innovative, and democratic Europe.
A large mural on a modern brick building portrays an anthropomorphic fox in a letterman jacket holding a huge red flower, surrounded by oversized blossoms and butterflies in a dreamy garden scene. A striking street art mural on a tall concrete building with stacked curved balconies features large, realistic grey hands gripping a thick white pole or rope against a deep blue background with abstract white bird shapes and dots, under a clear blue sky with clouds. A tall building mural shows a cartoon-style hippopotamus riding a red motorcycle with a crocodile and other whimsical animals stacked above it, all painted in dynamic, saturated colours. A detailed mural on a tall brick wall shows a steampunk-style airship with a huge spherical balloon and a wooden ship full of chimneys and pipes, floating above painted waves.
February 1, 2026 at 8:47 AM
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ec.europa.eu
Iran’s suppression of freedom will not go unanswered.

We welcome today’s Council decision adopting new restrictive measures, including asset freezes, EU travel bans, and a prohibition on making funds or economic resources available to those listed.

link.europa.eu/WQg7YN
January 30, 2026 at 1:17 PM
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vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu
In these times of geopolitical uncertainty, it is good to have Norway as part of our European family.

I had an excellent exchange with the Norwegian Parliament’s Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and Defence.
January 29, 2026 at 4:26 PM
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ec.europa.eu
Our solidarity is not a slogan.

We are providing Ukraine and Moldova - who is hosting refugees - with €153 million in emergency humanitarian aid, as millions face freezing temperatures without power following sustained Russian attacks on energy infrastructure.

link.europa.eu/WxVQmt
A person standing in a snow-covered field, wearing a warm vest and a headscarf, looking off to the side. Text overlay reads "EU EMERGENCY AID: €153 million to support Ukraine and Moldova," with the European Commission logo in the corner.
January 29, 2026 at 1:52 PM
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andriuskubilius.ec.europa.eu
How to build European independence in defence?

A topic which I’ve been talking about recently.

I’ve put my personal understanding into this broader text & hope it’ll be helpful in further discussions on this most important strategic issue for Europe.

andriuskubilius.lt/en/on-europe...
On “Europeanization” Of European Conventional Defence: The Case For A European Security Council - Andrius Kubilius
We are witnessing global geopolitical changes on an unprecedented scale. On the one hand: Russian aggression in Ukraine and the possibility of a Russian attack on EU or NATO member states during the n...
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January 28, 2026 at 7:13 PM
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reneweurope.bsky.social
Defending democracy is not a crime! 🇪🇺

Renew Europe strongly condemns the prosecution of Budapest Mayor Gergely Karácsony for defending freedom of assembly and supporting Pride.

Read more with @valeriehayer.bsky.social & @fabiennekeller.bsky.social 👇
www.reneweuropegroup.eu/news/2026-01...
Renew Europe condemns the prosecution of the Mayor of… - Renew Europe
We are the pro-European political group in the European Parliament fighting for your freedom and civil rights while securing economic growth and jobs.
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January 28, 2026 at 4:21 PM
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ec.europa.eu
Investing in our Western Balkan partners is key to bringing them closer to the EU.

That's why we are delivering €171 million to support infrastructure development and businesses across the region.

Read more: link.europa.eu/cJWMnc
A narrow cobblestone street in a historic hillside town, lined with white stone buildings featuring flower-filled window boxes and small shops. A man sits at an outdoor café table on the right, while cars and pedestrians appear farther down the street, with green forested hills and layered houses rising in the background. A historic stone arch bridge spans a calm river, its reflection visible in the clear water below. Stone towers and old buildings frame the bridge on both sides, surrounded by lush green trees and rocky riverbanks under a bright blue sky. A coastal village of stone houses with red-tiled roofs sits on a small peninsula, connected to the mainland by a narrow stone causeway. Calm blue water surrounds the village, with a landscaped park and pathways in the foreground and the open sea stretching out behind the clustered buildings. A small historic stone church with a tiled roof sits on a hill overlooking a vast blue lake. Visitors walk along stone paths around the church, with tall trees nearby and distant mountains fading into the horizon under a soft, bright sky.
January 28, 2026 at 11:42 AM
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andriuskubilius.ec.europa.eu
Great to meet and discuss key questions with the next generation of space experts.

Our era is shaped by #EUSpace 🇪🇺

If young people choose to link their studies and careers to space, they can become winners of the new space race 🚀

#YouthDialogue #ESC2026
January 27, 2026 at 2:44 PM
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ec.europa.eu
Today, we remember all the victims murdered during the Holocaust, and we stand with those who survived.

We also mark the 81st anniversary of the liberation of the Nazi concentration and extermination camp Auschwitz-Birkenau.

This dark memory must be passed to future generations.

Never again.
Black-and-white photo of the Auschwitz-Birkenau entrance gate in winter, with the words “Arbeit macht frei” above the open gates. In the bottom left, gold text reads “International Holocaust Remembrance Day 2026,” and the EU flag appears in the bottom right.
January 27, 2026 at 10:33 AM
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europarl.europa.eu
“I hope that all children in the world can have the life I was able to live after the war.”

This is what Holocaust survivor Tatiana Bucci had to say in a solemn ceremony at the European Parliament today for Holocaust Remembrance Day.
Holocaust survivor Tatiana Bucci at a ceremony in the European Parliament for Holocaust Remembrance Day.
January 27, 2026 at 5:33 PM
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president.europarl.europa.eu
#WeRemember
January 27, 2026 at 2:41 PM
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andriuskubilius.ec.europa.eu
We did a lot last year to ensure Europe accelerates its role in space.

But much more is coming on the path to defence readiness with a powerful European Space Shield, European autonomy, strong industry & new technologies.

Keynote at the 18th #EuropeanSpaceConference

ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
January 27, 2026 at 10:21 AM
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hennavirkkunen.bsky.social
Europe is ramping up its defence and decided on another batch of SAFE funding. The Commission submitted a proposal to the Council to approve financial assistance for Estonia, Greece, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Slovakia and Finland.

🔗 ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
Commission approves second wave of SAFE defence funding for eight Member States
Following, the approval of the first wave of defence funding, the European Commission has cleared a second group of national defence plans under the Security Action for Europe (SAFE) initiative, marki...
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January 26, 2026 at 5:58 PM
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hennavirkkunen.bsky.social
Today, on the International Day of Education, we are reminded that digital skills are essential for everyday life and for future-proof jobs.

Europeans are clear about this priority: 92% agree that digital skills should be taught to everyone, at all levels of education.
January 24, 2026 at 10:14 AM