The official account of the Delegation of the European Union to South Africa. Follow Amb Kristian Schmidt @EUAmbSchmidt. See also @EU_eeas & @EU_Partnerships
We join South Africans in marking #HeritageDay. South Africa’s rich cultural heritage remains the foundation for a united and prosperous rainbow nation. And we value the strong partnership between South Africa and the European Union – we are united in diversity.
Good to meet 🇿🇦 South Africa’s Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, @DavidMaynier, at #UNGA
South Africa has been a close partner and ally when it comes to climate action. Looking forward to continuing our collaboration and working together at COP31.
Grain from Ukraine feeds people all over the world.
But Russia is blocking exports through the Black Sea and is deliberately causing global food insecurity.
The EU is calling for attacks to stop and grain to flow again.
Food must never be used as a weapon of war.
My remarks at our UN side event on the Black Sea ↓
30 years of South Africa’s Constitution: a milestone worth reflecting on.
⚖️ Everyone has a right to access healthcare services, including reproductive healthcare. The Netherlands continue to support the rights, equality and dignity at the heart of South Africa’s Constitution.
645 MILLION PEOPLE.
That is the staggering number of lives currently threatened by the toxic combination of war and severe drought.
Conflict and climate change are breaking our global food systems. Read the full report on the growing crisis here:
dailymaverick.co.za/opinioni…
Locals say, “In Linz beginnt’s” aka “It starts in Linz.” ☀️
Late summer here comes with Danube walks, creative spaces, open terraces and evenings that stretch a little longer✨.
Fewer crowds. More room to wander. That’s the #UnexpectedUpgrade.
Would you start in Linz?🇦🇹
ALT A person rides a bicycle along a tramway-lined street in a bustling urban area. The street is flanked by shops and buildings, with a group of pedestrians in the background. A prominent church with a colorful, ornate tower is visible in the distance.
ALT A street scene in a European city featuring a historic tram in front of elegant, classical buildings. People are gathered near the tram, with some looking at their phones and others chatting. The background shows "University of Arts" written on one of the buildings. The sky is mostly cloudy with patches of blue.
ALT Narrow street with colorful tall buildings lining both sides, leading to a clock tower topped with a green dome. A few people walk along the cobblestone path. The architecture suggests a European city.
ALT A riverside scene in Linz, Austria, features a promenade with paths for walking and cycling. Ships are docked along the Danube River, and buildings line the street. A hillside with trees rises in the background.
Honoured to celebrate Archbishop Desmond Tutu’s legacy at the United 4 Humanity Concert in Cape Town. His message still guides us: courage without hatred, truth without vengeance, and humanity without borders. May music keep uniting us across every divide.
On 15 September, HR/VP @kajakallas delivered her opening statement to the @Europarl_EN for the Joint Debate on Russia’s hybrid attacks against Member States.
The HR/VP stressed the growing threat of these attacks and reaffirmed the EU’s support for Ukraine.
Read the full speech here: link.europa.eu/YJFwcd
How can safe poultry trade continue even during animal disease outbreaks?
The EU Delegation, together with the EU-SADC EPA Support Programme and EU Member States, hosted a full-day technical seminar on regionalisation as a tool to support animal disease control and safe trade.
Don't miss it: This year's European Film Festival brings award-winning movies to Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town and Durban, and online, on 17-27 September!
Get your tickets today: eurofilmfest.co.za/
Team Europe = partnerships based on shared values, trust, mutual interests and respect.
Yesterday at African Green Hydrogen Summit, we discussed how our new R1 billion #GlobalGateway projects contribute to African governments’ leadership on green transition, incl. green hydrogen
Summer is ending? We’re not quite ready☀️.
Rijeka in Croatia has other ideas💡. Stroll the Korzo, visit Velika placa and Trsat Castle, then head to Opatija or Krk🌊🏝️.
Look beyond the usual city break. Find your #UnexpectedUpgrade.
🖇️ visiteurope.com/experiences/…
ALT A street view featuring the City Clock Tower of Rijeka. The yellow tower, topped with a statue, displays a clock under a cloudy sky. Surrounding buildings are historic with elegant facades, and pedestrians walk along the wet pavement.
ALT Aerial view of Rijeka, Croatia, featuring historic buildings with red-tiled roofs, including a notable green-roofed church. In the background, a busy port with cranes and a cargo ship is visible along the waterfront.
ALT A person stands next to a bicycle in front of the historic Clock Tower in Rijeka, Croatia. The tower is yellow with a prominent clock face and an ornate archway. The sky is partly cloudy. Nearby buildings feature colorful facades and shop windows.
Get ready and secure your tickets, as the European Film Festival is back with a lineup of world-class European movies.
The press is already talking about it, check it out: shorturl.at/zcRWh
Join us at the Team Europe Pavilion at the African Green Hydrogen Summit!
Drop in to hear how we contribute to job creation, skills development, and green industrial transformation in South Africa and across the continent through #GlobalGateway investments.
#AGHS2026
Team Europe launches over R1 billion #GlobalGateway projects with South African partners at the Africa Green Hydrogen Summit to boost green hydrogen and minerals and metals value chains.
Media release: eeas.europa.eu/delegations/s…#AGHS2026
Get ready and secure your tickets, as the European Film Festival is back with a lineup of world-class European movies.
The press is already talking about it, check it out: shorturl.at/xI7jl
30 years after its adoption, South Africa’s Constitution remains a powerful symbol of democracy, equality and dignity. The EU and its Member States join South Africa in celebrating these values, which continue to guide our societies today. #Constitution30@EUinSA@_cosatu
#TeamEurope means trusted partnerships for jobs and green industrial development.
At the African Green Hydrogen Summit on 15-16 Sept in Cape Town, we will announce new #GlobalGateway projects contributing to South Africa’s green transition leadership.
Stay tuned!
#AGHS2026