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On 1 May 2004, 10 member states joined the European Union.

We celebrate this 2⃣0⃣th enlargement anniversary with a special cake during the informal meeting of EU Affairs Ministers. #EU2024BE

Democracy and the rule of law are never guaranteed and need our constant attention.

Based on a new International IDEA report, I led an extensive discussion among European Affairs Ministers on how the strengthen the rule of law.

整整一年之前，人权律师余文生及其妻子许艳在前往位于北京的欧盟驻华代表团途中遭到逮捕。
欧盟呼吁立即无条件释放二人。我们支持正义与人权。

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#FreeYuWensheng #EU4HumanRights

In the framework of the 🇧🇪 Presidency, His Majesty King Philippe, King of the Belgians, addressed the European Parliament this week. He underlined the Belgian commitment to the Union and the need for European unity.

Let’s take this Sunday to look back at this historic moment.

✍️12 new legislative texts signed under the 🇧🇪 Presidency!

Concrete progress for Europeans: rules protecting the pluralism & independence of the 🇪🇺 media, improved rules on digital identity & a framework to ensure a secure & sustainable supply of critical raw materials.

When disaster strikes around the world, Belgium intervenes via Bfast to support the population.

In order to be even more effective, the preparation of operations will be further improved, and intervention capacities will be strengthened.

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Happy birthday to NATO !

For 75 years, the Alliance has ensured the security of our citizens & freedom of our countries.

Peace can never be taken for granted. The world needs NATO more than ever. A strong, united Alliance as we face an unpredictable security environment.

Ministerial conference in The Hague 🇳🇱🇺🇦🇪🇺on restoring Justice for Ukraine. Belgium 🇧🇪actively supports international efforts for accountability and justice for Ukraine 🇺🇦

🇧🇪🇺🇸 Today, Theodora Gentzis, President of the Board of Directors 🇧🇪 Belgium MFA, met with US Under Secretary of State Fernandez (@State_E) to discuss how we can continue fostering our transatlantic relations, provide continuous aid for #Ukraine and ensure the #energy transition.

Tapan Mishra and UN Country Team are delighted to meet with Ambassadors Andre Haspels 🇳🇱, Bruno Angelet 🇧🇪, and Dan-Horia Maxim 🇷🇴 to Mongolia! Fruitful discussions ensued on Mongolia's development priorities and challenges, exploring cooperation avenues for 🇲🇳's development.

🔔Happy Easter (with the most famous Belgian)!
🔔Joyeuses Pâques (avec le plus célèbre des Belges) !
🐣Vrolijk Pasen (met de beroemdste Belg)!
🐤Frohe Ostern (mit dem berühmtesten aller Belgier)!

Last week 🇧🇪Ambassador Bruno Angelet, Johan Van hove, Public Diplomacy Counsellor and Christiaan Sys, Consul-General, visited Li Keran Painting Academy and discussed with Li Geng, Director of the Academy of Painting on strengthening cooperation in the field of Culture and Art.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs is in #Israel & #Palestine for meetings w/ the authorities, field visits & exchanges w/ civil society & international agencies.

🇧🇪Belgium continues to call for an immediate #ceasefire , the release of the hostages & the passing of humanitarian aid.

Called prime minister Narendra Modi to discuss the conflicts in #Ukraine & #Gaza and protecting shipping lanes in the Red Sea.

We also talked about our growing commercial relations #semiconductors #pharmaceuticals #greenhydrogen and the upcoming royal trade mission to India 🇮🇳

Children are the most vulnerable in times of armed conflict.

🇧🇪 Promoting & protecting #childrensrights is a priority for Belgium, incl. at United Nations Human Rights Council.

Did you know that as of today, the #FromDespairToHope exposition by photojournalist Paddy Dowling runs BozarBrussels?

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🍐 Confirmed: a healthy space for your data!

Ambassadors just confirmed the provisional agreement on the regulation for a European Health Data Space ( #EHDS ).

🏥 Soon, you'll have faster & easier access to electronic health data, whether at home or in another member state.

Today’s 3rd General Affairs Council under the Belgian Presidency (Belgian Presidency of the Council of the EU 2024) was chaired by the 🇧🇪 Minister of European Affairs. On the agenda:

➡️ #Ukraine & Middle East
➡️ Security and Defence
➡️ Next European Council

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🇧🇪🇪🇺 Today, Belgium (as EU Council President) & EU Civil Protection & Humanitarian Aid 🇪🇺 kick off the third edition of the European Humanitarian Forum.

With global humanitarian needs having reached unprecedented levels, #EHF2024 will address the current forgotten humanitarian crises.

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Putin has extended his rule until 2030 following an election in name only.

Europeans must unite their defence forces to prevent this dictatorship from spreading to our continent.

Our security and freedom are at stake.