I am following the situation in Georgia with great concern and condemn the violence on the streets of Tbilisi.

The Georgian people want a European future for their country.

Georgia is at a crossroads. It should stay the course on the road to Europe.

Insightful meeting with 🇬🇪 civil society today on advancing #Georgia ’s EU reforms.

We also discussed the challenges they face.

Civil society is a cornerstone of Georgia’s 🇪🇺 #EU integration process & their perspective remains key.

Frank exchange with Irakli Kobakhidze about EU concerns on latest developments & what is needed for Georgia to rejoin its EU path.

The 🇪🇺 #EU remains committed to support efforts in 🇬🇪 #Georgia that are in line with EU aspirations of Georgian citizens.

Today we celebrate that 🇨🇾 🇨🇿 🇪🇪 🇭🇺🇱🇻 🇱🇹 🇲🇹 🇵🇱 🇸🇰 🇸🇮 joined the EU in 2004.
 
It has had a transformative effect with huge benefits for the 🇪🇺 & those joining.
 
We'll continue to support #EUEnlargement as a geostrategic investment in our prosperity & security!
 
#20YearsTogether

2⃣0⃣ years together

79% of citizens living in 🇨🇾 🇨🇿 🇪🇪 🇭🇺 🇱🇻 🇱🇹 🇲🇹 🇵🇱 🇸🇰 🇸🇮 believe that their country has benefitted from EU membership. And their inclusion has made our Union stronger.

President Ursula von der Leyen and our commissioners share what this enlargement meant for the EU

Twenty years ago, our European family grew bigger

With the enlargement of 2004, the EU became a bigger political, economic & cultural entity – creating more opportunities for citizens across our Union.

Tonight, our building displays bright colours to celebrate #20YearsTogether

Today, the 🇪🇺 #EU hosted the #SyriaConf2024 Day of Dialogue on “Supporting the future of Syria and the region” in #Brussels .

This year's discussions included:

🏥 Health workforce investment
👩‍🏫 Education in emergency
🤝 Humanitarian assistance

Held productive discussions with Armenian business leaders on strengthening 🇪🇺🇦🇲 economic ties today.

We explored avenues to boost trade, investment & to create more opportunities for growth.

The #EU remains committed to supporting #Armenia 's economic development.

#EU 4Armenia

Thrilled to visit TUMO / ԹՈՒՄՈ, a shining example of 🇪🇺🇦🇲 cooperation.

TUMO embodies innovation, youth empowerment & digital literacy. 🙋💻

Great to see #EU -funded projects like this create a lasting impact for Armenia's talented next generation!

#EU 4Armenia

On 1 May 2004, our European family grew bigger, and the citizens of Cyprus, Czechia, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovakia and Slovenia became citizens of the EU.

Our journey since then has been one of growth and shared prosperity ↓

#20YearsTogether

Good news!✍️

Today, the 🇪🇺 #EU & 🇩🇪Bundesentwicklungsministerium signed a project to help 🇦🇲 #Armenia strengthen its climate resilience & energy efficiency & security.

Together with GIZ, we will support rural households & enterprises, municipalities, & SMEs access sustainable energy solutions.

📢 On 1-2 May, Gert Jan Koopman, Director General of EU Neighbourhood & Enlargement 🇪🇺, will visit Georgia🇬🇪 to discuss cooperation & 9 steps linked to 🇬🇪’s EU🇪🇺 Candidate Status with officials, civil society & other partners. He will also launch several EU-funded projects.

Read more➡️europa.eu/!nKWhjW

Substantive meetings today with PM Nikol Pashinyan, DPM Mher Grigoryan, DPM Tigran Khachatryan & FM Ararat Mirzoyan to discuss:

🔸joint priorities under the 🇪🇺🇦🇲 partnership agenda
🔸needs of displaced people
🔸connectivity, energy & trade diversification

Enriching meeting with representatives of the 🇦🇲 civil society in #Yerevan .

We discussed pressing issues & solutions for advancing on key democratic & socio-economic reforms.

Grateful for their tireless efforts to boost #Armenia ’s resilience & progress towards positive change.

Important visit to #Armenia following the 🇪🇺🇺🇸🇦🇲 high-level event on 5 April.

Looking forward to meeting with a range of 🇦🇲 interlocutors to discuss priorities for closer 🇪🇺🇦🇲 cooperation and to identify opportunities under our new Resilience and Growth Plan.

#StrongerTogether

Delighted to join 🇲🇩 President Maia Sandu today for dinner with colleagues from other Commission services.

Good opportunity to express our appreciation of & support for the President's impressive reform agenda and our continuous support to #Moldova on its 🇪🇺 #EU path.

A warm welcome back to Brussels, President Maia Sandu! 🤝

It was a great pleasure to meet today and discuss Moldova's notable progress on its 🇪🇺 #EU path.

We will continue our unwavering support to 🇲🇩 #Moldova in implementing the further challenging reforms ahead.

Luan & Blerina are contributing to #Roma inclusion in 🇦🇱 #Albania .

Through the 🇪🇺 #EU & UNDP Eurasia's Regional Returnee Reintegration Project, they help with health services & education by:

🏥 Ensuring healthcare access
📚 Providing afterschool support to children

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20 years ago Cyprus, Czechia, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovakia & Slovenia joined the EU. Since then, the pace of change across the Union has been amazing. Opportunities have grown tremendously. Have a look at #20YearsTogether
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