RT by @EUDelegationUA: We support local initiatives which create spaces of at least temporary peace for war-affected children and families in Ukraine. This is #EUForeignPolicy in action! https://link.europa.eu/QMHFB8

We support local initiatives which create spaces of at least temporary peace for war-affected children and families in Ukraine. This is #EUForeignPolicy in action! link.europa.eu/QMHFB8

Peter M. Wagner 🇪🇺 (@pmwBxl)

Kicking off my trip to 🇺🇦 at the Green School Recovery Camp. #Ukrainian children and youth do not deserve what #Russia is inflicting on them. They deserve to learn and grow in peace and @EU_FPI is honoured to support those who create spaces where this is possible with @SFPL_FSM

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Peter Wagner visited the ‘Green School Recovery Camp’ for children and teachers from Pokrovsk

On 18 May 2026, Peter Wagner, Head of the Service for Foreign Policy Instruments (FPI) of the European Commission, visited the “Green School Recovery Camp.” The retreat camp is organised by the Lviv Sincere Heart Charity Foundation within the grant programme of the project “Integrated support for war-affected children, families and communities”, funded by the European Union and implemented by the Solidarity Fund PL in Ukraine in the framework of its PRO_MentalHealth Psychosocial Support Programme. The camp brings together around 70 high school students and teachers from a lyceum in the frontline city of Pokrovsk (Donetsk Oblast). Before joining the camp, the participants had been studying and working remotely under constant shelling and were forced to relocate. This resulted in their losing their familiar school environment and access to a stable educational process. The retreat camp aims to restore a sense of community, provide young people with an opportunity to experience an important milestone celebrating the completion of their schooling, create a safe space for in-person interaction, and help address educational losses caused by prolonged remote learning and living in wartime conditions. “Education is about more than lessons and exams. It is also about human connection, emotional well-being, and the possibility to dream about the future. This is why the European Union supports places like the “Green School Recovery Camp” – to provide a young generation of Ukrainians who is going through hardships that no young person should go through with the opportunity to learn in at least some relative peace, build friendships in person and enjoy a sense of normality,” said Peter Wagner during his visit to the camp. According to Paweł Kost, Country Director, Solidarity Fund PL in Ukraine, supporting people affected by the war is an investment in the country’s ability to recover and move forward. Such camps create a safe space where children, together with teachers, can not only restore their emotional resources but also make up for educational losses, so these projects make it possible to support both children and adults during this difficult time and give them an opportunity to rest and spend time in a friendly environment. According to the camp management team, the agenda combines educational, social, and psycho-emotional components. A key focus is maintaining children’s motivation for further learning and development, as many participants are winners and laureates of international and national competitions and Olympiads, recipients of scholarships from the mayor and the President of Ukraine, and participants in international programmes. “The Green School Recovery Camp is a space for recovery, support, and returning to a sense of normal teenage life. One of the camp’s defining features is the opportunity for children who have not seen each other offline for several years to reunite. For many, this is their first in-person meeting with classmates since the fifth grade,” the organisers noted. During the retreat and rehabilitation programme, participants also celebrated a symbolic “Last Bell” ceremony, marking an important milestone and conclusion of the academic year. Within the framework of the EU project “Integrated support for war-affected children, families and communities,” the Solidarity Fund PL in Ukraine, together with 16 partner non-governmental organisations, plans to conduct 103 camps between April and September this year for approximately 4,300 children, their families, and teachers affected by the war. The camps are intended to strengthen psychological resilience through rapid access to psychosocial rehabilitation and educational support for children, adolescents, and their families. Last year, the Solidarity Fund PL in Ukraine, together with 10 NGO partners, organised and conducted 29 retreats, camps, and rehabilitation programmes for approximately 2,000 children, their families, and educators. Children and adults from 23 regions of Ukraine and the city of Kyiv participated in these rehabilitation initiatives. The camps focused on addressing educational losses among children from frontline regions, developing career orientation and personal growth skills, and creating safe spaces for psychological support and recovery for those who had experienced trauma or loss. The camp activities also included family recovery initiatives for mothers and children, as well as support for professionals working with families and children. More information: Service for Foreign Policy Instruments: https://fpi.ec.europa.eu/index_en Service for Foreign Policy Instruments – https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/eu-in- Emergencies/ Service for Foreign Policy Instruments – https://x.com/EU_FPI/Solidarity Fund PL in Ukraine – https://solidarityfund.org.ua PRO_MentalHealth Programme – https://promentalhealth.in.ua Facebook – www.facebook.com/solidarityfund.ua EU support to Ukraine – https://eu4ukraine.eu Delegation of the European Union in Ukraine - https://www.eeas.europa.eu/delegations/ukraine

EEAS

The Transatlantic Rising Stars 2026 music finalists are here!🎵 Five emerging artists from the EU will join Philadelphia musicians for collaboration and creation with the support of @PhilaMusicAll.

Follow along as the story unfolds... #RisingStars #EUForeignPolicy
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EU foreign ministers convened in Brussels under Kallas's leadership to coordinate military and diplomatic support for Ukraine while addressing Iran tensions and broader European security challenges.

#europe #geopolitics #euforeignpolicy #ukraineconflict https://geopolitiq.com/post/eu-s-ukraine-commitment-tested-as-kallas-charts-unified-strategy-mp15hcb9?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=auto_repost

Meet the Transatlantic Stars 2026 Film Finalists! 🎥

Five EU filmmakers are joining the 1st year of Transatlantic Stars, and they are about to land in the States! They will be the special guests at @BIFFMA's 20th anniversary before traveling to LA.

#RisingStars #EUForeignPolicy
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European and Canadian leaders hold talks in Yerevan amid Trump influence

European and Canadian leaders meet in Yerevan for EPC talks, focusing on security and global tensions amid rising US influence under Donald Trump.

Daily Times

RT by @EUintheUS: Circular business models enable stronger trade & investment ties.

From Europe to Phoenix, the EU Cities Gateway Programme brought together 8 cities from Europe, Canada & the US for exchanges, site visits & workshops in Phoenix, the US. Visits on recycling, reuse & innovation highlighted how local solutions are driving the circular economy in practice, setting the stage for the 2nd Circular Economy Forum.

Over two days, high-level talks focused on how to ensure that circular economy & energy efficiency creates jobs & resilient supply chains, recover valuable resources, & promote healthier communities.

This is #EUForeignPolicy in action!
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#eu #spain #ireland #israel : #associationagreement / #suspension

„[A] number of ministers called for suspending or partially suspending the pact over concerns about #settlements in ‌the #WestBank, ‌the #humanitariansituation in the #Gaza Strip and a new #deathpenaltylaw.
Speaking after the ministers' discussions, #EUforeignpolicy chief K. Kallas said there was not sufficient support ⁠to suspend the agreement (…).“

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/22/world/eu-pact-israel-spain/

EU divided on suspension of Israel pact as Spain pushes for action

A number of ministers called for suspending the pact with Israel over concerns about settlements in ‌the West Bank, ‌the humanitarian situation in Gaza and a new death penalty law.

The Japan Times

#eu #afghanistan : #euforeignpolicy / #taliban / #flightandasylum / #refugees / #humanrights / #deportation

„The EU aims to deport asylum seekers whose claims have been rejected, a policy that has raised concerns among human rights organisations.“

https://www.khaama.com/eu-to-host-kabul-officials-for-talks-on-afghan-migrant-deportations/

Divided on Israel, Brussels Struggles to Stay Relevant in Middle East Policy

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://europeanconservative.com/articles/news/eu-two-state-solution-israel-kallas-mustafa/

#spain #israel #palestine : #gaza / #genocide / #internationallaw / #euforeignpolicy / #sanctions

„The prime minister's request comes days after Spain, #Ireland and #Slovenia wrote to the #EU's top diplomat, K. Kallas, calling for a review of Israel's compliance with the agreement after the Knesset passed the #deathpenaltylaw last month.“

https://www.haaretz.com/world-news/europe/2026-04-19/ty-article/.premium/spains-pm-urges-eu-to-suspend-trade-ties-with-israel/0000019d-a6dc-d31c-a1df-aedf34d60000

See also:

„EU/Israel: 60+ organizations demand suspension of EU-Israel #AssociationAgreement
https://www.amnesty.eu/news/eu-israel-60-organizations-demand-suspension-of-eu-israel-association-agreement/