๐ช๐บ๐ต๐ฑJoint press conference together with Deputy Prime Minister, Defence Minister Wลadysลaw KOSINIAK-KAMYSZ, and Arkadiusz BฤK, Vice President of of Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa (Polish Armaments Group โ PGZ) โฌ๏ธ
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Increasing demand for air-defence in the EU is an opportunity for European defence industry.
#PGZ #MESKO_SA is already leading in MANPAD production. During the #MissileTour we investigate what is needed to ramp up, speed up & expand missile production in the EU.
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Start of my #MissileTour- in Poland, key missile producer in the EU.
With DPM Minister Kosiniak-Kamysz โon how to ramp up missile production in the EU, for & with Ukraine ๐บ๐ฆ, how #SAFE will boost ๐ต๐ฑeconomy and defence industry.
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I had a warm meeting with leader of Democratic Belarus Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya.
The future of a democratic Belarus is bound to the European Union, to stability and long-term peace in our region, and to the future of prospering democracies in our Eastern neighbourhood.
Join study by #Corisk and #NUPI on Europe's Choice: Military and economic scenarios for the War in Ukraine
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We must increase support to Ukraine to ensure its military superiority.
This requires more funding, but the cost of a Russian victory would be far higher.
Important discussion on #Corisk #NUPI findings on the costs for Europe under two scenarios - Ukraine wins; or Russia wins.
Thank you MEP Sergey Lagodinsky & @boell.de for organising very meaningful discussion on European Security Council: Cockpit for the EU?
Pleased to see discussions gaining momentum. We need long term transformation of European defence, which requires a shift in our political mindset.
Productive dialogue with industry at the ammunition roundtable.
The European industry is committed to continue supporting Ukraine ๐บ๐ฆ by ramping up production.
๐ช๐บ @ec.europa.eu is ready to help the industry address bottlenecks and increase production capacity.
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Great discussion on European Security Council and future of European defence at #CEPSLab2026 w President Sauli Niinistรถ, who leads special @ceps.eu Task Force on the European pillar for NATO. Glad to see we have similar views on most of the ideas!
Good discussion with Minister Sakari Puisto ๐ซ๐ฎ on space & defence policies, and the strategic importance of the Arctic region.
Finland has significant capabilities on space operations, situational awareness, and Earth observation, particularly in the Arctic.
Impressive day at #GOVSATCOM 2026 conference together with more than 1500 participants.
In digital society, secure satellite connectivity is a vital, strategic resource.
Thank you, Luxembourg ๐ฑ๐บ and Minister Backes, for being at the forefront of our ๐ช๐บ space efforts.
At the site visit to SES Satellites ๐ฑ๐บ
great to meet such a dedicated and innovative centre building on a strong legacy of ๐ช๐บ satellite operations.
With upcoming IRISยฒ, GovSat-2, multi-orbit systems & quantum-secure comms we will expand & strengthen ๐ช๐บ space capabilities!
The communities on our Eastern border with Russia, Belarus & Ukraine help keep Europe safe.
With EastInvest we provide them with โฌ20 bn of vital investment.
To harness their potential and create new jobs & opportunities.
For our shared prosperity โ
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The Baltic States are facing a multitude of challenges.
We must support these regions and show our solidarity.
With our Eastern border regions strategy, we're investing in their strength.
Because this is where our Union's security, resilience and stability lies.
Excellent meeting with ๐ฑ๐บ Prime Minister Luc Frieden and Minister Elisabeth Margue to discuss European cooperation on defence and space ๐ช๐บ
Luxembourg has a crucial role to play, especially in the space domain.
Space is about sovereignty & resilience, and boosting our economy.
๐ฑ๐บ Zu Lรซtzebuerg hat ech eng Audienz beim S.K.H. dem Groussherzog Guillaume โ e staarkt Zeeche vum Engagement vu Lรซtzebuerg fir den europรคesche Projet, besonnesch am Berรคich Sรฉcherheet, Verdeedegung a Weltraumkooperatioun ๐ช๐บ
Thank you, Minister Yuriko Backes, for your warm welcome!
๐ฑ๐บ is important contributor to European #DefenceReadiness, including through its strong space industry.
Good exchange on how to increase European defence capabilities, reinforce our defence industry & support for ๐บ๐ฆ
My keynote at #GOVSATCOM 2026 conferenceโSpace 4 Defenceโ in Luxembourg ๐ฑ๐บ with HRH Grand Duke Guillaume and Minister Backes
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#EUSpace
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Without secure connectivity there is no defence.
#GOVSATCOM is European solidarity in practice.ย Thanks to the EU๐ช๐บ, Member States with the capacity for encrypted satellite communications now pool that capacity to keep us safe.
Next - expanding GOVSATCOM services & delivering on #IRISยฒ๐ช๐บ
Inspired by the resilience of Ukrainians and grateful for your heroic fight for European values, we #StandWithUkraine
๐ช๐บ Ukraine support loan of โฌ90 bln will help build ๐บ๐ฆ strength of a steel porcupine against Russian aggression.
Ukraineโs security means Europeโs security!
The Ukrainians have developed a battle tested defence industrial base and will be able to defend themselves.
๐บ๐ฆ has an enormous capacity of โฌ50bln output. Thatโs 50x increase between 2022-2025.
If we want to ramp-up โ let's learn from Ukraine & its heroes.
Tonight, we adorn our European institutions with the colours of Ukraine.
Two colours, carrying the spirit of courage.
โจTwo colours, burning with resistance.
Four years into Russiaโs full-scale war, these colours are shining brighter than ever
Slava Ukraini.
By helping Ukraine, we help ourselves. Ukraine is holding the line for European values!
Thank you Minister Sybiha for frank discussion on how we can assist in your fight.
European defence readiness begins with Ukraine and in Ukraine.
Mission in Ukraine - the Land of Heroes. Meeting with Verhovna Rada Speaker Stefanchuk and honorable MPs.
๐ช๐บ is the biggest supporter of ๐บ๐ฆ.
We will support your fight, ramping up of ๐บ๐ฆ defence capabilities, your economy&resilience of your energy infrastructure, also through โฌ90 bln support loan.
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#ProtectWhatMatters
Video recording of the keynote and Q&A at the New Economy Forum in Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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Thereโs no #DefenceReadiness without Spain.
๐ช๐ธ has an important defence & space industry, is a European space leader, major contributorย toย #Govsatcom๐ช๐บ
Spain has shown strong support to Ukraine ๐บ๐ฆ all during the war.ย
Remarks at the New Economy Forum โ
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Pleased to visit #SatCen and witness its robust operational culture & end-to-end capabilities ๐ช๐บ
We need to build on proven track record of the SatCen. Intelligence is a strategic enabler for Defence Readiness and strategic autonomy.
Ready to pool efforts for #EOGS capabilities for MSs needs.
๐ช๐ธ Enย Espaรฑa, me ha recibido en audiencia S.M. el Rey D. Felipe VI,ย seรฑalย delย compromisoย institucionalย de Espaรฑa conย elย proyectoย europeo.
I conclude my day in Madrid with strategic discussion with Minister @jmalbares.bsky.social
With European initiatives we need to respond to the concerns of European citizens.
We need to increase a credible deterance, military support to Ukraine and strengthen the European capabilities in NATO.
