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Jean-Eric Paquet, EU Ambassador to Japan

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Official account of the European Union (EU) Ambassador to Japan 駐日欧州連合(EU)大使の公式アカウント 🇪🇺 🤝 🇯🇵

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ロシアによる #ウクライナ侵攻 から4年となる24日、#EU 代表部はアンソロジー映画「Animals in War」の上映会とウクライナ写真家ヴェラ・ブランシュ氏の写真展を開催し、ルトヴィノフ・ウクライナ大使と堀井外務副大臣も出席した。

EU加盟国の代表ら出席者は、#ウクライナ との連帯を改めて示した
euin.jp/20260225

25.02.2026 04:30 👍 2 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
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Great discussions today among the ambassadors of the #EU + 🇪🇺 Member States and JOGMEC Chairman & CEO Takahara on securing resilient #CriticalRawMaterials supply chains that power tomorrow’s clean economy

19.02.2026 04:19 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 1
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Very excited to witness Wednesday's signing of a key agreement between @cen-cenelec.bsky.social & the Japanese Industrial Standards Committee (JISC).

We'll now see further alignment on key standardisation topics between two like-minded partners 🇪🇺🤝🇯🇵

05.02.2026 02:44 👍 5 🔁 4 💬 0 📌 0

A great way to toast the agreement on Japan's association with #HorizonEurope!🇪🇺🇯🇵🔬

Thanks to the science & technology community, including senior representatives from Japan's ministries, industry, research labs and universities - as well as the EU Member States - who attended our reception yesterday

30.01.2026 07:56 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Productive meeting with the EBC Board and Committee Chairs, where we reviewed developments in 🇪🇺🇯🇵 relations and discussed priority issues for this year.

Many thanks to Laurent Depus for his dedication throughout 2025 and warm welcome to new EBC President Nikolaus Boltze!

29.01.2026 07:39 👍 4 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

An intriguing discussion on the changing European #security environment & its implications for the international order at last week's JFIR event titled ‘The War in Ukraine and European Security’, w/ambassadors of #Ukraine and 🇪🇺 Member States.

#EU support for Ukraine remains unwavering

26.01.2026 02:33 👍 4 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0

Thank you, Minister Kiuchi, for a productive meeting during which we discussed how to further strengthen 🇪🇺🇯🇵 cooperation on economic growth, innovation, economic security and strategic sectors including AI, semiconductors and green tech.

A great start to 2026!

07.01.2026 02:15 👍 5 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0

A constructive discussion with Minister Onoda, during which we confirmed further 🇪🇺🇯🇵cooperation in the areas of economic security and research

28.11.2025 08:14 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Honoured to speak at the International Criminal Court’s inaugural seminar for the Asia-Pacific Academic Forum and host the #EU and #ICC communities at our Delegation.

🇪🇺 remains a staunch supporter of the ICC - the cornerstone of international justice & the fight against impunity⚖️

27.11.2025 08:45 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 1
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Great vibes at Tokyo Metropolitan Toyama High School last Friday!🏫

The enthusiasm during 'EU Comes to Your School' talks is always a joy to see. Was also a pleasure to chat with a group studying energy in Europe -- our future is in good hands! #euschooljp #EU出張授業 #TeamEuropeJapan

17.11.2025 03:49 👍 3 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0

Pleased to be able to share how I and my fellow #EU Member State ambassadors do their small -- but not insignificant part -- for a sustainable future. 🇪🇺🌍🍃

Every action counts! #GreenDiplomacyWeek #ForOurPlanet #GreenTransition #TeamEuropeJapan

13.11.2025 01:32 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0

🇪🇺Our Delegation is committed to actions toward a green, sustainable future for all.🌱

Everyone can play their part, and have fun while doing so, as you can see from my colleagues below 😎
#GreenDiplomacyWeek #ForOurPlanet #GreenTransition

11.11.2025 05:07 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0

We all need to do our part for a green, sustainable future.🌱🌍

Watch my video with the EU's message as #COP30 opens in Brazil 📹👀
#ForOurPlanet #GreenTransition #GreenDiplomacyWeek

07.11.2025 02:26 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
08.10.2025 07:51 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Engaging discussions on leadership in Society 5.0 with youth representatives from Asia and Europe at the #EU Pavilion at the #OsakaExpo.

Thanks to #ASEF for organising such an inspiring initiative, which the 🇪🇺 was honoured to host!

06.10.2025 00:59 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Your Guide to Research Funding Opportunities in the EU and Japan This funding guide responds to requests from the Japanese research community and brings together, in a single document, information on funding opportunities available in both the EU and Japan. It is s...

📢 As 🇪🇺&🇯🇵 seek to boost opportunities for joint #research, we've created just the thing:
📖A single document outlining all research funding options in both Europe and Japan🔬🧪

Take a look, and let us know if it's useful!👀✨
🔍👉 euin.jp/20250918b

18.09.2025 06:23 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, and Donald Tusk, Prime Minister of Poland. Von der Leyen, who is wearing a pink checkered shirt and black pants, is looking down and to her right. Tusk, in a white button-down shirt with a small heart pin, is talking to a soldier on his right. The soldier is wearing a helmet and a camouflage uniform and is looking at Tusk. A second soldier, wearing a green beret, is standing on the far left of the group, looking toward von der Leyen. In the foreground, the back of another soldier's head and shoulder are visible, with their back to the camera.

Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, and Donald Tusk, Prime Minister of Poland. Von der Leyen, who is wearing a pink checkered shirt and black pants, is looking down and to her right. Tusk, in a white button-down shirt with a small heart pin, is talking to a soldier on his right. The soldier is wearing a helmet and a camouflage uniform and is looking at Tusk. A second soldier, wearing a green beret, is standing on the far left of the group, looking toward von der Leyen. In the foreground, the back of another soldier's head and shoulder are visible, with their back to the camera.

A close-up photo shows Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, smiling broadly while holding a small black remote control device. She is wearing an orange/red blazer over a light-colored top. She is standing outside, surrounded by other smiling people, including a man in a black baseball cap to her right. A logo for "Milrem Robotics" is visible on the jacket of a man to her left.

A close-up photo shows Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, smiling broadly while holding a small black remote control device. She is wearing an orange/red blazer over a light-colored top. She is standing outside, surrounded by other smiling people, including a man in a black baseball cap to her right. A logo for "Milrem Robotics" is visible on the jacket of a man to her left.

A photo shows a group of people inside the bridge of a ship, with multiple computer screens and equipment in the background. In the center, Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, and on the right, Petteri Orpo, Prime Minister of Finland, are listening to a man in a military uniform. Von der Leyen is wearing a bright blue blazer, while Orpo is wearing a dark suit and glasses. The man in the military uniform on the left is gesturing toward a computer screen. Several other people are visible in the background.

A photo shows a group of people inside the bridge of a ship, with multiple computer screens and equipment in the background. In the center, Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, and on the right, Petteri Orpo, Prime Minister of Finland, are listening to a man in a military uniform. Von der Leyen is wearing a bright blue blazer, while Orpo is wearing a dark suit and glasses. The man in the military uniform on the left is gesturing toward a computer screen. Several other people are visible in the background.

A photo shows Gitanas Nausėda, the President of Lithuania, and Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, standing and smiling at each other in a bright, formal room. Von der Leyen is on the left, wearing a red dress. Nausėda is on the right, in a dark suit. A decorative, patterned wall panel is visible behind them.

A photo shows Gitanas Nausėda, the President of Lithuania, and Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, standing and smiling at each other in a bright, formal room. Von der Leyen is on the left, wearing a red dress. Nausėda is on the right, in a dark suit. A decorative, patterned wall panel is visible behind them.

Europe is only safe if its Eastern border is safe.

Over the past days, President von der Leyen visited frontline states to reaffirm Europe’s unity and solidarity.

Together, we are strengthening border protection, our defence industry, NATO cooperation and support for Ukraine.

01.09.2025 13:44 👍 116 🔁 27 💬 5 📌 5

8月29日からロシアとベラルーシと国境を接する7EU加盟国を歴訪中のフォン・デア・ライエン欧州委員会委員長は31日、ポーランドとベラルーシの国境地帯を訪問。🇪🇺欧州委員会は、ハイブリッド攻撃を受けているポーランドなどを念頭に、次期 #EU 予算で #国境管理 予算を3倍にすることを提案している

01.09.2025 02:55 👍 0 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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At the Bled Strategic Forum I addressed the European and broader geopolitical context and underlined Europe’s priorities:
- defending our interests, standing with Ukraine,
- ⁠addressing Gaza’s crisis, and
- ⁠investing in defence and enlargement. #BSF2025

01.09.2025 18:49 👍 42 🔁 14 💬 5 📌 0
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I’m pleased to share that I will be a speaker at the #NewEuropeanBauhaus event "NEB goes to Osaka: Kick-off & Connect!"

Join me on:
🗓️ Monday, 14 April
⌚️ 10:00-12:00 (CEST) / 17:00-19:00 (JST)
‍💻 Online

More info: europa.eu/!NtQhg6

02.04.2025 08:54 👍 0 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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With the opening of Expo 2025 Osaka around the corner, good touching base with Japan Innovation Party co-leader Seiji Maehara MP, and Kaoru Nishida MP. A chance to reconfirm our mutual commitment to a successful, exciting, and memorable 6 months in Osaka for all!

28.03.2025 05:51 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0