Barend Leyts
@barendleyts
Communications Director of Prime Minister @alexanderdecroo of Belgium ๐ง๐ช
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09-10-2011 19:54:35
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Paying tribute to the fallen heroes at Arlington National Cemetery A debt of gratitude for the heroes who fought for the liberation of Europe. We remember the sacrifice of hundreds of thousands of men and women who gave their lives bound by a common commitment to protect our freedom.
With Secretary Janet Yellen focused on the strong economic ties between the US and Belgium and how to ensure a level playing field for our companies. We also exchanged on how to mobilize frozen Russian sovereign assets to help Ukraine prevail.
In the world of today we need strong allies. With President Biden we discussed how to address pressing global challenges to protect our citizens. It is our duty to end the cycle of violence in the Middle East. Together with the US we will ensure Ukraine prevails.
"Om inspanning te doen van โฌ 3,5 miljard/jaar, moet je meteen beginnen. De begroting moet er 15 oktober liggen. Europa zal ons daar geen marge geven. Een paar maanden na verkiezingen moet er regering zijn. Waarom zou dat in lopende zaken moeten?" Alexander De Croo ๐ง๐ช๐ช๐บ Open Vld #7dag
Now itโs up to Hungary and Orbรกn Viktor Proud of the track record of @EU2024BE which delivered on its ambition to protect our citizens, strengthen our economy and prepare for Europeโs future. I wish Hungarian Presidency of the Council of the EU 2024 luck and trust you will deliver in the interest of all EU citizens.
The #NATOSummit starts today! We are happy to welcome Prime Minister Alexander De Croo ๐ง๐ช๐ช๐บ and Foreign Affairs Minister Hadja Lahbib to Washington, DC. 32 #NATO Allies will take decisions on how to continue protecting their 1 bn citizens as the world faces major security challenges.
President Ursula von der Leyen confirmed by European Parliament for a second mandate. The work for a strong and prosperous ๐ช๐บ continues. A new chapter opens.