I am deeply concerned by the cancellation of the Münchner Philharmoniker and Lahav Shani at the Ghent Festival.
I have asked the EU Coordinator on combating antisemitism to engage with the authorities and the festival organisers to ensure that this cannot happen again.
Culture should bring people together and reflect our diversity.
I have asked the EU Coordinator on combating antisemitism to engage with the authorities and the festival organisers to ensure that this cannot happen again.
Culture should bring people together and reflect our diversity.
Yesterday evening, I had a good meeting with Sirpa Rautio, Executive Director of the Fundamental Rights Agency in Vienna.
Fundamental rights are at the heart of EU policy, and we are committed to upholding and preserving them. Our proposals in the area of migration and internal security are guided by these principles, and we count on FRA’s expertise to ensure fair, effective, and rights-based policy-making.
Fundamental rights are at the heart of EU policy, and we are committed to upholding and preserving them. Our proposals in the area of migration and internal security are guided by these principles, and we count on FRA’s expertise to ensure fair, effective, and rights-based policy-making.
Today’s Salzburg Forum was an excellent opportunity to discuss key priorities with Central European ministers.
The implementation of the Pact on Asylum and Migration has progressed rapidly, and all countries confirmed they are ready for the progressive start of the Entry/Exit system on October 12.
We also discussed the urgent need for the Council to adopt a negotiating mandate on the Returns Regulation.
Czechia currently hosts nearly 400,000 Ukrainians—the highest per capita in the EU. We are working closely with Member States to ensure a clear and coordinated path forward for Ukrainians in the EU.
Thank you @Vit_Rakusan for hosting at beautiful Valtice castle.
The implementation of the Pact on Asylum and Migration has progressed rapidly, and all countries confirmed they are ready for the progressive start of the Entry/Exit system on October 12.
We also discussed the urgent need for the Council to adopt a negotiating mandate on the Returns Regulation.
Czechia currently hosts nearly 400,000 Ukrainians—the highest per capita in the EU. We are working closely with Member States to ensure a clear and coordinated path forward for Ukrainians in the EU.
Thank you @Vit_Rakusan for hosting at beautiful Valtice castle.
After constructive meetings in Washington, I arrived in New York to participate in and hold many bilateral talks alongside the UN General Assembly.
Today, I joined the event “Migration at a Crossroads: A Strategic Dialogue for a Changing World”. We debated how to share global responsibility for migrants and how this can be managed in a balanced and sustainable way across regions.
I also met with leaders of the World Jewish Congress, Anti-Defamation League, B’nai B’rith International, and American Jewish Committee. Together, we addressed the alarming rise of antisemitism on both sides of the Atlantic. Our discussions highlighted particular concerns about the spread of hate and antisemitism online.
Today, I joined the event “Migration at a Crossroads: A Strategic Dialogue for a Changing World”. We debated how to share global responsibility for migrants and how this can be managed in a balanced and sustainable way across regions.
I also met with leaders of the World Jewish Congress, Anti-Defamation League, B’nai B’rith International, and American Jewish Committee. Together, we addressed the alarming rise of antisemitism on both sides of the Atlantic. Our discussions highlighted particular concerns about the spread of hate and antisemitism online.
At the UNGA, I signed with Foreign Minister Gabriela Sommerfeld an agreement to boost cooperation against organised crime and terrorism.
It strengthens Europol’s ability to exchange data with Ecuador — building on joint work that already led to the seizure of 73 tons of drugs and 36 arrests in March.
Security does not stop at our borders, therefore, we are stepping up our international engagement under ProtectEU.
It strengthens Europol’s ability to exchange data with Ecuador — building on joint work that already led to the seizure of 73 tons of drugs and 36 arrests in March.
Security does not stop at our borders, therefore, we are stepping up our international engagement under ProtectEU.
This year’s UNGA took place amidst shifting global relationships. My biggest takeaway is that in regions around the world, the EU is being sought after as a reliable partner. We must step up our global engagement to answer this call.
The UNGA is a unique opportunity to do just that, because so many leaders and decision makers are gathered in one place. I took the opportunity to meet with the foreign ministers of Iraq, the UAE, Egypt, Bangladesh, Tunisia, Mauritania, and Ethiopia — all countries with which we share interests and responsibilities.
I also met with UNHCR High Commissioner Filippo Grandi and IOM Director General Amy Pope. Their organisations carry out vital work in supporting people in need across the globe. The European Commission relies on their expertise and we will continue to work closely together to strengthen protection and support for the most vulnerable.
The UNGA is a unique opportunity to do just that, because so many leaders and decision makers are gathered in one place. I took the opportunity to meet with the foreign ministers of Iraq, the UAE, Egypt, Bangladesh, Tunisia, Mauritania, and Ethiopia — all countries with which we share interests and responsibilities.
I also met with UNHCR High Commissioner Filippo Grandi and IOM Director General Amy Pope. Their organisations carry out vital work in supporting people in need across the globe. The European Commission relies on their expertise and we will continue to work closely together to strengthen protection and support for the most vulnerable.
No speech, and no words of condolences can ever take away the pain of the Hamas attacks on October 7, two years ago today, and of the many violent crimes that have happened since then.
Manchester, Boulder, Washington D.C. We will never forget the courageous souls that were taken from us.
Jewish Europeans are being held responsible for the actions of the government of Israel. This conflation is unacceptable.
There is nothing wrong with criticising the actions of any government, but there is everything wrong with blaming Jews here in Europe for the actions of the government of Israel.
We live in an open and free society, where Jewish life deserves not only to be protected but to be allowed to flourish in all its diversity.
The divide is not between Jews and other religions – it is between democrats and extremists. Between those who share our democratic values, regardless of their nationality, ethnic origin or religion; and those who want to undermine democracy by resorting to extremism.
Manchester, Boulder, Washington D.C. We will never forget the courageous souls that were taken from us.
Jewish Europeans are being held responsible for the actions of the government of Israel. This conflation is unacceptable.
There is nothing wrong with criticising the actions of any government, but there is everything wrong with blaming Jews here in Europe for the actions of the government of Israel.
We live in an open and free society, where Jewish life deserves not only to be protected but to be allowed to flourish in all its diversity.
The divide is not between Jews and other religions – it is between democrats and extremists. Between those who share our democratic values, regardless of their nationality, ethnic origin or religion; and those who want to undermine democracy by resorting to extremism.