Martin Selmayr
@MartinSelmayr
🇪🇺EU Ambassador to the Holy See🇻🇦, Order of Malta, UN🇺🇳 in Rome @FAO @WFP @IFAD & San Marino🇸🇲. Former SecGen @EU_Commission, Chief of Staff @JunckerEU
Important conclusions of the EU Foreign Affairs Council chaired by @kajakallas: The following principles will guide the action of the European Union🇪🇺 at the United Nations 🇺🇳 in the coming year: i Support a multilateral system based on international law and the universality of…
🇪🇺🇺🇳: @EUCouncil approves conclusions on EU priorities at @UN at the 80th session of the #UNGA on 25-26 Sept. The EU upholds the rules-based international order based on the UN Charter & stands ready to engage in the “UN80 initiative” for a better UN. 👇 europa.eu/!x9tqqx
Niger: L'UE appelle de nouveau a la libération de Mohamed Bazoum et des autres détenus pour des raisons politiques. La démocratie, les DH et l'État de droit sont des priorités dans l'action extérieure de l'UE. Déclaration appuyée par les 27 EM: europa.eu/!BQBQVk
#Iran: E3 and EU PDs met Iranian DFMs to discuss Iran’s nuclear programme. E3 are ready to trigger snapback, however we offered a snapback extension should Iran meet their legal obligations and specific criteria. We urge Iran to choose the path of diplomacy.
26 July 2012 | Mario Draghi delivers his "Whatever it takes" speech. "The ECB is ready to do whatever it takes to preserve the euro. And believe me, it will be enough.” #EUHistory 🇪🇺 #WhateverItTakes
The time has come to end the war in Gaza. We – France, the United Kindom and Germany – urge all parties to bring an end to the conflict by reaching an immediate ceasefire:
New budget, new CAP, same support for our farmers Learn more about how 📚the CAP post-2027 will be simplified 🎯support for farmers will be more targeted & fairer 👩🌾we will prioritise support for young farmers 🌱rural areas & innovation will benefit 👉europa.eu/!JcYCrX
The Governing Council decided to keep interest rates unchanged at today’s press conference. We are in a wait-and-see situation, and our monetary policy decision will remain data-dependent, said President Christine @Lagarde.
We kept our key interest rates unchanged. We expect inflation to stabilise around our 2% target in the period ahead. Read today’s monetary policy decisions ecb.europa.eu/press/pr/date/…
In Beijing, with @vonderleyen and @eucopresident for frank and constructive talks with President Xi and Premier Li. We raised concerns on China’s economic imbalances and its backing of Moscow. We are indeed at an inflection point and need China to act on our concerns.
The EU-China cooperation on climate can set a global benchmark. So our joint press statement is an important step forward. We will work together to make COP30 a success.
Leaders from the EU and China meet tomorrow in Beijing, for the 25th 🇪🇺-🇨🇳 summit. The summit is an opportunity to underline the importance the EU attaches to a fair and balanced relationship with China. Read the agenda ➡️ europa.eu/!TQfxfx
The EU 🇪🇺-China 🇨🇳 summit is ongoing. Together, the EU and China account for 29.6% of global trade and 34.4% of global GDP. More facts and figures ➡️ europa.eu/!x8bvDF #EUChina
Entered into force 73 years ago today, the Treaty of Paris helped lay the foundations of the EU. Six countries agreed to pool coal and steel production - not just for economic growth, but to make war in Europe "not merely unthinkable, but materially impossible."
Thank you, Prime Minister @ShigeruIshiba for the warm welcome in Tokyo and for hosting the 30th #EUJapan summit. More than ever, the world needs our partnership. We are a model of cooperation promoting peace, democracy, and a rules-based international order. We will work to make…
At the #EUJapan summit, leaders committed to further strengthening all aspects of the strategic partnership, including cooperation on: 📌 security & defence 📌 economic security & competitiveness 📌 multilateralism & the rules-based international order ➡️europa.eu/!wPDyJy
The EU 🇪🇺-Japan 🇯🇵 summit is starting. Japan is the EU’s closest partner in the Indo-Pacific region. In 2024, trade between them exceeded €190 billion. More facts and figures ⬇️europa.eu/!8XqPgY #EUJapan
Europe and Japan face many of the same security challenges. This is why our Security and Defence Partnership is so timely. At the EU-Japan summit, we agreed to deepen our close ties even further, including with a new Defence Industry Dialogue.
Important speech by UN Secretary General @antonioguterres In 2023, clean energy sectors drove nearly 33% of Europe’s growth. We need to keep up the efforts to build a green and inclusive future.
“Let’s build a future that is not only green – but just. Not only fast – but fair. Not only transformative – but inclusive.” @antonioguterres says this is our moment of opportunity to power the future of humanity with renewable energy. un.org/en/climatechan… #ClimateAction
Data protection is a cornerstone of EU values. Today, we've launched the process to renew our adequacy decisions with 🇬🇧. This would ensure personal data can continue to flow safely between the EU and the UK beyond December 2025. More info ↓
Transformed agrifood systems deliver lasting, interconnected benefits for people, nature & economies 🌾Sustainable production 🥗Healthier diets ⚖️Fairer outcomes 🛡️Greater resilience It is possible—and already happening. Explore the #SystemsApproach👉doi.org/10.4060/cd6071…