The official account of the Delegation of the European Union to South Africa. Follow Amb Kristian Schmidt @EUAmbSchmidt. See also @EU_eeas & @EU_Partnerships
Pretoria, South Africa
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EU in SA retweeted
Some claim they're showing up for Africa. But who's actually delivering❓
Numbers don't lie.
Trade, investment, development cooperation: real impact, not just promises.
Because real friends back up their words with action. 🇪🇺🌍
#EU #AU #GermanyInAfrica
South Africa and EU are partners for a #GreenTransition. Collaborating on climate adaptation is key to mitigating climate risks. Today we hosted a discussion on this, spotlighting practical clean tech solutions from four companies.
#EUGreenDiplomacy #ForOurPlanet
“We are offering a partnership of mutual benefit”: New EU Ambassador highlights how the relationship can be leveraged to bolster South African processing of critical minerals, with dependable market demand from EU companies.
engineeringnews.co.za/articl…
EU in SA retweeted
Yes, Luxembourg has an upgrade for your fall getaway! 🍁🇱🇺
With free buses, trams, and second-class trains nationwide, you can explore golden forests🌳, vineyard landscapes🍇, and charming towns🚆 while traveling greener.
Where would you go first?💚
🍁 visiteurope.com/experiences/…
EU in SA retweeted
#RailDiplomacy this week! Took @TheGautrain to @SaraRail_Org, meeting 🇪🇺🇿🇦 Rail Suppliers, with @ERA_railways Executive Director Oana Gherghinescu. We are partners all of in Southern Africa.
EU in SA retweeted
Thanks @dailymaverick, and hope you will read the interview! Spoiler alert: the headline is slightly more dramatic than the content 🤗 🇪🇺🫱🏻🫲🏾🇿🇦
New EU envoy red-flags rigid BEE, SA’s Ukraine ‘double standard’, but hails ‘deeper’ ties dailymaverick.co.za/article/…
EU in SA retweeted
Congrats! The @IntlCrimCourt ICC wins the EU 🇪🇺 Prize for Freedom of Thought, putting the Court in the excellent company of Nelson Mandela 🇿🇦 and the people of #Ukraine! 🇺🇦. And @NaviPillay1 🇿🇦 is probably please too🤗
The International Criminal Court and its officials have been awarded the European Parliament's 2026 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought.
Learn more about the laureate here ➡️ link.europa.eu/rVBvTR
ALT A group of judges in blue robes sit in session at the International Criminal Court. The text reads: “2026 Laureates of the Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought, The International Criminal Court and its officials, Democracy in action.” The European Parliament logo is in the bottom right‑hand corner.
EU ambassador Kristian Schmidt defends the principle of BEE while urging flexibility, highlights differences over Ukraine, and outlines deeper trade, investment and security ties with South Africa 🇿🇦🤝🇪🇺
New EU envoy red-flags rigid BEE, SA’s Ukraine ‘double standard’, but hails ‘deeper’ ties dailymaverick.co.za/article/…
South Africa and the EU are partners for a #GreenTransition. Responding to climate risks in urban areas is key to that. What is the role for businesses, clean tech and innovation? How can solutions be scaled up? Join us online!
🗓️28 OCT 9:30-11:30 SAST
👉email.flowsa.com/t/y-e-fhyba…
EU in SA retweeted
The #EU funded #STOSARII Project is supporting a #SADC regional validation workshop in Johannesburg, bringing SADC stakeholders together to review three strategic studies on #valuechains, market access and #AfCFTA.
EU in SA retweeted
The three strategic #valuechains studies commissioned by @FAO on behalf of #SADC with #EU support to strengthen regional agricultural competitiveness includes:
🌾 Sector plans for cotton, rice, soya & wheat
🤝Smallholder aggregation & investment
📈 #AfCFTA trade gaps & barriers
