"Congratulations to Moldova and Ukraine on opening accession negotiations.

This is very good news for the people of Ukraine, Moldova, and the entire European Union.

The path ahead will be challenging but full of opportunities.

Wishing you a successful start of the negotiations!"

President von der Leyen

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"I welcome the agreement in principle on a new set of sanctions against Belarus.

Belarus must no longer serve as a route to circumvent our sanctions against Russia.

With this package we increase the pressure on both countries and make our sanctions against Russia even more effective."

💬 President von der Leyen

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In times of war, a phone line is a lifeline, connecting people who sought refuge in Europe to those who stayed on the front.

Ukrainians in the EU will stay connected to their family in Ukraine at lower rates for another year.

The European Commission has facilitated an agreement between 22 European and 7 Ukrainian telecommunications operators for a twelve-month roaming extension for affordable calls to and from Ukraine.

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Today the European Union transfers €1.5 billion in proceeds from immobilised Russian assets to the defence and reconstruction of Ukraine.

There is no better symbol or use for the Kremlin’s money than to make Ukraine and all of Europe a safer place to live.

📄Press release

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Сьогодні Європейський Союз передає 1,5 млрд євро знерухомлених російських активів на оборону та відбудову України.

Не може бути кращого символу й застосування для грошей Кремля, ніж безпечніша для життя Україна та вся Європа!

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Сегодня Европейский Союз перечисляет 1,5 миллиарда евро, полученных от иммобилизованных российских активов, на оборону и восстановление Украины.

Нет лучшего символа и лучшего применения для денег Кремля, чем сделать Украину и всю Европу более безопасным местом для жизни.

Европейская Комиссия

85 years ago, the signature of the Molotov-Ribbentrop pact opened one of the darkest chapters in European history.

On this important date for the history of our continent, we honour the countless victims of totalitarian and authoritarian regimes.

Their memory is not forgotten.

“On 23 August 1939, Germany and the Soviet Union signed the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact, setting the stage for Nazi and Soviet violence and occupation across Europe and allowing the adversaries to carve out spheres of influence in Eastern Europe.

This day, 85 years later, we honour and pay tribute to those who fell victims to totalitarian regimes around the world, to the courageous men and women who risked and lost their lives to fight against oppressive powers, and to those who continue to stand against such regimes today. It is essential for us to preserve historical memory and remember the horrors of totalitarian crimes in order to come to terms with the past and ensure it does not repeat itself.
Democracy is an asset we can't take for granted. It needs to be constantly nurtured. In recent years we have witnessed it being targeted by forces who wish to unravel the fabric of our values. We have also seen at our borders a brutal war of aggression against Ukraine.

No one ever again should suffer under a totalitarian regime. In May this year, Europeans elected their new representatives to the European Parliament, giving them a clear mandate to continue to protect the fundamental values upon which the European Union was built.
Only empowered by unity and respect towards each other, our history and views for the future we can continue to uphold democracy, rule of law, peace, and freedom that lie at the core of this Union.''

Statement by Vice-President for Values and Transparency, Věra Jourová, Commissioner for Justice, Didier Reynders, and Commissioner for Equality, Helena Dalli

📄Statement on the Europ-Wide Day of Remembrance

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Tonight, on the eve of Ukraine’s Independence Day, our building shines in the colours of the Ukrainian flag.

Honouring the unbreakable spirit and bravery of our Ukrainian friends.

Ukraine will prevail in this war and take its place in our European family.

Слава Україні!

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🇪🇺🇺🇦 "One thousand days ago, Russia tried to wipe Ukraine off the map.

And for one thousand days, Russia has failed – because of Ukraine's resistance, and the sacrifice of your heroes.

Today is a day of mourning, but also a day of promise. We promise to keep standing by your side, for as long as it takes.

You can rest assured that European and Western support will continue to flow. 50 billion euros until 2027 from the European Union. 50 billion dollars until 2026 from G7 countries and the European Union.

And now, we are using the proceeds of immobilized Russian assets to boost military production inside Ukraine, and to repair your energy infrastructure ahead of the winter.

Because Russia has to pay for one thousand days of crimes and destruction".

📄️️️️Full Statement by President von der Leyen on 1,000 Days of Ukrainian Resilience

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“The European Union and its G7 partners are committed to keeping pressure on the Kremlin.

I welcome the agreement on our 15th package of sanctions, targeting in particular Russia’s shadow fleet”.

💬 President von der Leyen

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