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Georg von Harrach retweeted
We are not inviting Putin to Kyiv. They came to us without an invitation in 2022. But that’s not why there’s no point in inviting Putin to Kyiv. It’s because he won’t come. The same goes for inviting me to Moscow. What Russia is doing is destructive. It’s simply spitting in the face of the whole world that wants this war to end. That’s why no one will support going to Moscow.
As for a phone call, Russia will use it as an excuse to avoid any further meetings. And we understand this game. It leads nowhere. It would just be a very formal, dry phone conversation where I would once again have to listen to a history lecture from the leader of the Russian Federation, rather than hear about real steps to actually end the war.
If we want to end the war, we have to meet and take the first step: a ceasefire.
From answers to journalists’ questions in Berlin.
Georg von Harrach retweeted
Britain is rebuilding ties with the EU - where could it lead?
The latest deals between the UK and the European Union are small compared to the leap back into - or at least towards - the arms of the EU that Andy Burnham now appears to favour.
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Brexit "isn't an on/off switch" says Defence Secretary on a visit to Brussels.
"There are bigger questions about what deeper co-operation could look like, what would the choices involve, what would the trade-offs be," said @wesstreeting. #brexit
Georg von Harrach retweeted
Today, I formally presented my credentials to President António Costa and President Ursula von der Leyen.
🇬🇧🇪🇺 It is an honour to serve as UK Ambassador to the EU. I look forward to working together to deepen our partnership, including at the next UK-EU Summit on 20 November.
Hereditary Prince Alois has vetoed a law passed by Liechtenstein's parliament to allow abortions up to the twelfth week of pregnancy.
The Prince "remains convinced that a time-limit solution is not suitable for adequately protecting unborn life as a central legal right"
Georg von Harrach retweeted
What are the connections between Europe’s protests?
The number of demonstrations taking place across many parts of Europe is unusual. While the reasons may vary, a common factor is economics, writes @georgvh.
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"Yes, the Bayeux Tapestry will return" to France, the French Culture Minister @catherinepegard has confirmed (presumably in case anyone suspected the Brits of planning to keep it beyond summer 2027) #Bayeux
Oui, la Tapisserie de Bayeux reviendra, et oui, sa présentation était appelée à changer. Cette réflexion est engagée depuis bien longtemps, le trajet vers Londres n’y a rien changé.
Depuis les années 1980, elle est présentée à la verticale, selon un dispositif de suspension, dont l’abandon est envisagé depuis une dizaine d’années. Avec le temps, cette position pèse sur sa conservation.
Le musée de Bayeux avait programmé des travaux de longue date. La Tapisserie reviendra dans les conditions convenues et sera présentée sur toute sa longueur, sur une table inclinée, pour mieux la préserver et pour offrir une meilleure visite.
On reverra donc la Tapisserie dans un nouveau musée, avec une nouvelle présentation. On peut s’en féliciter.
German Chancellor Merz on Zelenskyy's request for an extra €70bn in aid (on top of the €90bn the EU is already providing for 2026-27):
Expect EU to calculate Ukraine's needs in coming weeks before EU27 leaders revisit before the end of the year.
Georg von Harrach retweeted
Russia ‘testing Nato’ in Black Sea drone attacks, says Romanian politician
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"I am so thankful that we have such huge support from EU, [European] Council, [European] Commission and leaders. Real leaders," said President @ZelenskyyUa with a wry smile as he arrived at an EU summit in Brussels. #Ukraine #Russia #Trump #EUCO
Europe has Zelenskyy's back, says says Latvian Prime Minister @AndrisKulbergs. @ZelenskyyUa #Ukraine #Russia #Trump #midterm2026
Asked if a collision course with @realDonaldTrump was wise, Dutch PM @MinPres said he understood why @ZelenskyyUa spoke up.
"It is possible to find something unacceptable while still keeping the lines of communication open", said Rob Jetten #Ukraine
Extra money Ukraine needs equates to "one beer less" per European. For Ukrainians "it's a cost of life", says Latvian Prime Minister @AndrisKulbergs
NATO allies have all the "response options we need" to respond to hybrid attacks, insists @SecGenNATO.
"It will not always be visible and public what we do"
UK's Europe Minister sets out ambition to achieve most of the UK-EU deals @Keir_Starmer agreed to negotiate with @vonderleyen last year. #brexit
Conservative leader @KemiBadenoch tells @andyburnham "he is not going to get a better deal. The EU are tough negotiators" #brexit
The British public "will be the boss" in deciding what kind of future relations the UK should take with the EU, says @andyburnham. #brexit
British Prime Minister @andyburnham wants UK-EU summit to reach deals on areas laid out by Starmer and @vonderleyen last year incl a 'youth experience' scheme and Britain joining EU agrifood trade rules
The UK-EU summit will be an opportunity to "further strengthen" relations, says @eucopresident's office.
Georg von Harrach retweeted
Looking forward to welcoming Prime Minister @andyburnham to Brussels, alongside @vonderleyen, on 20 November 2026 for the second EU–UK Summit.
🇪🇺 & 🇬🇧 work together as like-minded partners, united by common values and shared interests.
Together, we aim to deepen our cooperation, strengthen our resilience, enhance our ability to tackle shared challenges, and promote stability in Europe and beyond.
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