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The attack on Prime Minister Robert Fico is an attack on democracy. There is no justification for this kind of violence. I wish my colleague a speedy recovery. Our thoughts are with his family and friends and the people of Slovakia.

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 € 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 🇧🇪🇪🇺 Open Vld #7dag

I spoke to Palestinian PM Mohammad Mustafa about the proposed plan for a ceasefire and hostage release. We talked about grasping this opportunity to not only increase but also improve distribution of humanitarian aid in Gaza. We also discussed future PAL governance of Gaza.

En jij bent voor mij biologisch een gevaar.

Bart De Wever stelt dat “werkenden nog nooit zo zwaar zijn belast in dit land als nu.” Dit klopt niet. De belastingdruk op arbeid was in 2023 52,7%. De laatste 20j was voor 17 jaartallen hoger met als top 2002 met 56,7%. #kies24

🇵🇹🇪🇸🇫🇷🇱🇺🇧🇪🇮🇹🇩🇪🇩🇰🇸🇪🇫🇮🇪🇪🇱🇹🇵🇱🇦🇹🇸🇮🇭🇺🇭🇷🇷🇴🇧🇬🇨🇾 This is your reminder to #UseYourVote today and have your say in the future of Europe. #EUelections2024

De Koning heeft mijn ontslag aanvaard. De regering gaat de lopende zaken beheren en de overgang naar een nieuwe ploeg voorbereiden. Ik wil onze kiezers en militanten van harte bedanken. De verkiezingsuitslag is een teleurstelling en neem daar mijn verantwoordelijkheid voor.

Le Roi a accepté ma démission. Le gouvernement va gérer les affaires courantes et préparer la passation de pouvoirs. Je tiens à remercier de tout cœur nos électeurs et nos militants. Le résultat des élections est une déception. J'en assume la responsabilité.

Now it’s up to Hungary and Orbán Viktor Proud of the track record of @EU2024BE which delivered on its ambition to protect our citizens, strengthen our economy and prepare for Europe’s 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 🇧🇪🇪🇺 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 🇪🇺 continues. A new chapter opens.