Today I was delighted to present my credentials to @vonderleyen as the 🇬🇧UK’s Ambassador to the European Union.
@UKMisBrussels and I look forward to continuing to work with our 🇪🇺 friends across our many areas of shared interest.
Lindsay Appleby
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Lindsay Appleby
@LindsayCAppleby
UK Ambassador to the EU 🇬🇧 🇪🇺 @UKMisBrussels
Former Deputy Chief Negotiator in Taskforce Europe
Like ≠ endorsement, usual caveats apply
- I offer my sincere gratitude to our 🇪🇺 friends for the many messages of condolence and support we have received since the death of Her Majesty The Queen. The tributes that have been paid are deeply moving and very much appreciated.The European Union pays tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, honouring her life and legacy. 🇬🇧🇪🇺 x.com/i/events/15692…
- The UK shares its condolences on the tragic news of @EP_President Sassoli’s passing. He was a strong supporter of our shared values and we valued our strong and positive relationship with him. Our thoughts are with his family and all the staff of the EP at this difficult time.
- .@martin_shearman and I are extremely grateful to @RoyalFamily HRH The Countess of Wessex for her visit to raise awareness of the fight against child sexual abuse. We are committed to working with other nations & the EU to ensure the utmost safety of every child. @NSPCC
- Delighted to be back in Gibraltar discussing EU negotiations with Chief Minister @FabianPicardo and his team 🇬🇧🇬🇮.
- Great to see this early engagement between Prime Minister @Keir_Starmer and President @vonderleyen 🇬🇧🤝🇪🇺 The Prime Minister and President emphasised the importance of the unique relationship between the UK and EU in addressing current global challenges.
- Fantastic start to the Christmas festivities with a glass of mulled wine, mince pies and carols round the tree. Thank you to our friends across the EU who came tonight to the 🇬🇧 Residence to celebrate. 🎄🎅
- Delighted to see the 🇬🇧 Residence in Brussels decked out in Pride colours as part of today’s #BelgianPride celebrations. A very happy Pride to everyone who is participating. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
- Delighted to be taking up this role at a new stage in the UK-EU relationship 🇬🇧🇪🇺 @UKMisBrusselsbit.ly/3sHJsPU
- My heartfelt thanks to @EP_President Roberta Metsola for visiting the UK Residence to sign the condolence book for Her Majesty The Queen on behalf of the @Europarl_EN. Your kind words are deeply appreciated.🇬🇧🇪🇺👁 The President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola signing the book of condolences for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.For decades people everywhere looked to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II as an example of stability & service. Her influence stretched far beyond the shores of the United Kingdom, as will her legacy. On behalf of @Europarl_EN I extended our condolences to His Majesty Charles III.
- Delighted to welcome Special Envoy Sir Stuart Peach to Brussels to reaffirm importance of 🇬🇧 and 🇪🇺 working together with our partners in the #WesternBalkans to ensure the stability and security of the region and a brighter future for all its citizens.
- Good to discuss 🇬🇧-🇪🇺 cooperation in support of Ukraine with the @Europarl_EN UK Delegation yesterday. We stand united in the face of the Kremlin's aggression.
- Great to have Minister @NickTorfaen in Brussels today to meet the team at the UK Mission and set out his vision for the EU-UK relationship going forward.Constitution and European Relations Minister @NickTorfaen started his role by visiting Ambassador @LindsayCAppleby & the 🇬🇧 @UKMisBrussels team in Brussels today. The Minister will work to reset the 🇬🇧🤝🇪🇺relationship, strengthening ties with our neighbours and allies
- 🇬🇧🇪🇺Great news that the UK is joining #HorizonEurope and #Copernicus! A positive outcome for the scientific community at home and across Europe, enabling collaboration in the world's largest research programme. Proud this agreement will transform people's lives for the better.
