Today marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. To honour it, with Commissioner @hadjalahbib.bsky.social we co-hosted an event focused on gender-based cyber violence.
Hadja Lahbib
@hadjalahbib.bsky.social
European Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness and Crisis Management 🇧🇪🇪🇺
From medical countermeasures to defense coordination, the EU is rethinking crisis preparedness. We'll be digging into its plan at our #POLITICOHealthSummit, where we’ll be interviewing the bloc’s crisis management chief @hadjalahbib.bsky.social. Register to join: www.politico.eu/healthcare-s...
Great meeting with EU Commissioner @hadjalahbib.bsky.social to reinforce our cooperation in providing humanitarian aid outside the EU, also with UN agencies, and investing in long-term preparedness and resilience. We are working together to build a secure and stable future for all.
Our EU Delegation in #Kyiv was heavily damaged this morning when a Russian missile struck a neighbouring building. The explosion shattered windows and caused a ceiling collapse. All our staff are safe. 🇪🇺🇺🇦
Today is all about you, #aidworkers, who carry light into darkness. You cross the frontlines with nothing but courage, tend to the wounded, feed the hungry, hold the forgotten. In a world where the laws of war are broken, you represent our humanity.
1/ 🔥🇪🇺 Southern Europe is burning. For weeks, dozens of wildfires have swept across Spain, Portugal, Italy, Turkey, Albany, France and Greece. Tens of thousands of hectares lost. Homes, forests, and lives destroyed. This is a regional tragedy — and a warning for all of Europe.
Today, I am taking part in the Foreign Affairs Council urgently convened by @kajakallas. On the agenda: Ukraine. No peace can be lasting without 🇺🇦 at the table. Gaza. The humanitarian situation is unbearable. This is no time for division. 🇪🇺 must speak with one single voice.
Our 🇪🇺#budget is more than numbers. It’s all about investing in people. Making our societies more equal & inclusive, keeping people safe & prepared for crises, strengthening global solidarity. Today’s €2 trillion budget will help us achieve our ambitious goals for the future.
An ambitious budget for a stronger Europe: 2028-2034
Today, the European Commission presented its proposal for an ambitious and dynamic Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF), amounting to almost EUR 2 trillion (or 1.26% of the EU\'s gross national incom...
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Last night, Russia launched its largest attack on #Ukraine to date. 3 yrs into this nightmare, the suffering continues to deepen. As Russia shows utter disregard of IHL, the EU continues to stand by Ukraine, delivering life-saving aid & supporting those hit hardest by the war.
Today, we’re strengthening 🇪🇺’s resilience with 2 new strategies. 📦Stockpiling Strategy, the EU’s first unified approach to ensure essential goods are ready when needed. 💊Medical Countermeasures Strategy, so we can respond faster & save lives in a health crisis. Preparing together. Safer together.
Today in Aarhus, #Denmark for the start of the Danish Presidency @eu2025dk.bsky.social I look forward to working with Denmark to make Europe safer, more equal, and better prepared. Denmark & EU — stronger together.
Closely following the wildfires across 🇪🇺. Bulgarian firefighters prepositioned via the EU are supporting local teams to tackle the blaze in Halkidiki, Greece. 🇪🇺 stands ready with Copernicus satellite images, more firefighters & equipment to support any country in need.
Happy Birthday 🇪🇺 ! On 29 June 1985, European leaders chose a flag to represent a shared vision. Twelve stars, not for nations but for unity, harmony and hope. A symbol that has grown with us. From a sign of peace to a reflection of our values. Today, we celebrate 40 years of the EU flag.
My heart beats with you in Budapest. And so does the heart of my granddaughter. She chose to be born during the historic march for freedom in Budapest! #BudapestPride
I’m in Hungary to celebrate Pride and say to our LGBTIQ+ friends: You do you. I am right there with you. My press remarks: ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
Press Remarks by Commissioner Lahbib at Budapest Pride
The eyes of Europe are on Budapest this weekend. You are in the spotlight. And your city is shining in all its diversity.\nThis is a celebration of LGBTIQ people — here in Hungary and around the world...
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Great exchange with @BillGates on pandemic preparedness, global health & gender equality. Scaling up & expanding our cooperation through Gates Foundation & EC HERA will help address future health threats. Women’s health is a joint priority, requiring targeted research & funding.
Doorstep by @hadjalahbib.bsky.social, European Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness and Crisis Management, at the #FAC taking place on 23 June 2025 in #Brussels. newsroom.consilium.europa.eu/permalink/26...
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Following the escalation in the #MiddleEast, 8 EU Member States activated the Union Civil Protection Mechanism to assist EU citizens affected by airspace closures in the region. So far, almost a thousand people were brought back to the EU.
Ahead of tomorrow’s FAC on the #MiddleEast, we will not lose sight of #Gaza. Food, water & sanitation are critically lacking in Gaza. The latest #GenevaAcademy report exposes how Israeli policies violate intl humanitarian law by denying families safe water. This must end.
Spot Report – Water Crisis in War and Under Occupation: Current Israeli Policy and Practice in Occupied Palestinian Territory Under International Humanitarian Law - The Geneva Academy of International...
The Geneva Academy has published a new spot report analysing Israeli policy and practice relating to water in the Occupied Palestinian Territory through the lens of IHL.
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Kiev, Ukraine. Rohingya camps in Bangladesh. Adré, Chad. Zaatari camp in Jordan. Gaziantep, Türkiye. I have visited all these places, met the people, heard their stories. The unforgettable women and girls. #WorldRefugeeDay
🚨 New Liberal Bulletin just dropped! In this issue: 🇪🇺 @hadjalahbib.bsky.social on freedom & security 🛡️ How liberals are securing Europe 🇺🇦 Ukraine: Europe’s chance to lead by @zhenia025.bsky.social 🖊️ Plus: the Big Liberal Crossword! 📖 Read now – bit.ly/3HPv4B7
Adam’s father and his brothers & sisters were killed in an Israeli airstrike on May 23th. Last night Adam and 16 other patients were evacuated from Gaza to 🇮🇹 thanks to the EU Civil Protection Mechanism, @Who.int and host Italy. The EU — saving lives, offering a spark of hope.
In Geneva, great open discussion with UN partners on the EU–UN strategic partnership & our principled approach. You can count on the EU to make the UN stronger & more efficient in a fast-changing world. The UN system must step up on the nexus to support long-term resilience.
On board with the 🇸🇪 Coast Guard, key players in Sweden’s maritime security & Total Defence. As risks rise, so does our cooperation. Grateful for their EU solidarity and for their commitment to keeping us safe.
Killed for a crust of bread & a drop of water. The 3rd deadly attack in days on starving people in #Gaza. Israel must allow full humanitarian access. Let UN partners with real expertise work. Impartially, independently, by humanitarian principles. A starving human is not a target.
Bringing all parts of the 🇸🇪 civil defence together shows everyone has a role to play. Preparedness means collaboration: across municipalities, business, education, health, voluntary & defence organisations. An enriching exchange on being ready for the full spectrum of risks.
