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"What we invest in defence is how we value our defence. And for the past few decades, we haven’t put a high enough price on it. We must spend more," said HR/VP Kaja Kallas when presenting the White Paper on the future of European Defence – Readiness 2030, together with the European Commission. Watch the full press conference here: europa.eu/!vhXCWG

Today, HR/VP Kaja Kallas and the European Commission presented the White Paper for European Defence – Readiness 2030: a blueprint for action. Read more: europa.eu/!J9qy7c

The 3rd EEAS FIMI Report is out today. This report exposes how foreign actors, primarily Russia and China, use digital tools to manipulate and interfere in the information space of the EU and its partner countries. As the FIMI Conference continues, the full report will be available this afternoon: europa.eu/!kCQYpN #DontBeDeceived

How do you actually know that you are being manipulated? We will map the complex connections and channels used by Russia and China to manipulate information. 💡Why does this matter? Foreign information manipulation and interference (FIMI) is a direct attack on trust in democratic institutions. The EU’s monitoring efforts are not just about understanding these operations—they are about strengthening democratic resilience through data-driven, coordinated responses. In an era of increasingly sophisticated disinformation operations, the European Union is stepping up its efforts to detect, analyze, and counteract these threats. The latest EEAS FIMI Threat Report provides a comprehensive map of digital infrastructure deployed by foreign actors—primarily Russia and China—to manipulate and interfere in the information space of the EU and its partners. Key findings of the report include: ✅ A network analysis of covert FIMI operations, exposing hidden connections behind campaigns such as Doppelganger, African Initiative, Portal Kombat, and False Façade. ✅ The FIMI Exposure Matrix, a new model for uncovering digital channel connections and the broader infrastructure supporting FIMI operations. ✅ Case studies on Moldova and Africa, illustrating how Russia tailors its disinformation strategies to geopolitical shifts. ✅ A focus on multi-platform adaptation, showing how FIMI actors evolve to exploit emerging digital environments. Read more: europa.eu/!TcQPQ8 European External Action Service European Commission European Parliament

As the 9th Brussels Syria Conference comes to a close, the EU reaffirms its commitment to an inclusive, peaceful, Syrian-owned, and Syrian-led transition. Read the statement: europa.eu/!j97HbT

The Foreign Affairs Council (#FAC) meeting has concluded. Discussions covered key topics, including Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, the Middle East, Syria, Iran, and EU-US relations. Watch the HR/VP Kaja Kallas press conference for an overview of the main conclusions. Read more: europa.eu/!8DfTWV

While Syria is on the agenda at this morning's Foreign Affairs Council (FAC) meeting, the 9th Syria Conference follows this afternoon, bringing together key international and regional partners to address Syria's future. Hear directly from Syrian citizens about shaping their homeland and watch the conference live at 18:30h: europa.eu/!H4PgfY

Today, EU foreign affairs ministers are meeting in Brussels for the Foreign Affairs Council (#FAC). Watch the HR/VP Kaja Kallas' doorstep ahead of the meeting.

The 9th Syria Conference convenes tomorrow, 17 March, bringing together EU and the international community in support to Syria in this historic moment. President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen will open the Ministerial event that HR/VP Kaja Kallas, Commissioner Dubravka Šuica, and Commissioner Hadja Lahbib will co-chair. For the first time, Syrian interim authorities will participate, alongside representatives of the United Nations Western Europe, Syria’s neighbours, and other regional partners. Watch the episode to learn more about EU support for Syrians! #DidYouKnowEU

On Monday 17 March, EU foreign affairs ministers are meeting in Brussels for the Foreign Affairs Council. The HR/VP Kaja Kallas is presiding over the meeting. Read the full agenda here: europa.eu/!8DfTWV