Former Ambassador of the European Union 🇪🇺 to the Republic of South Africa 🇿🇦 @EU_Partnerships @EUinSA. Tweets = own views. RT/follows no endorsement.
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Sandra Kramer 🇪🇺 retweeted
Today, the people of Serbia turned out in record numbers to shape their country’s future.
Congratulations to the Student List on its victory in the parliamentary elections.
We stand ready to support reforms on the rule of law, media freedom, the fight against corruption and strong democratic institutions, and to work together to advance Serbia’s future in the European Union.
@eucopresident
Sandra Kramer 🇪🇺 retweeted
Congratulations to my friend @LulaOficial on his electoral victory.
Democracy and multilateralism have won in Brazil.
Europe’s partnership with Brazil is thriving.
We will remain by your side for the years to come.
Together we will keep working closely for free and open trade.
A rules-based global order.
And strong ambitions for our climate.
Sandra Kramer 🇪🇺 retweeted
Congratulations to lawyer and human rights activist Navanethem “Navi” Pillay on her Nobel Peace Prize.
Few have devoted their lives to justice, peace and human dignity like she did.
From the violence of apartheid in South Africa to the horrors of the Rwandan genocide, she has confronted some of humanity’s darkest chapters.
She has looked the brutality of injustice in the eye and never looked away.
She is the defender of the persecuted, the vulnerable, the voiceless and the excluded.
Of the rule of law over the right of might.
In a world that needs justice more than ever, her courage and moral clarity are a precious compass.
BREAKING NEWS
The Norwegian Nobel Committee has decided to award the 2026 #NobelPeacePrize to Navanethem “Navi” Pillay for her efforts to promote peace and international law.
#NobelPrize
Sandra Kramer 🇪🇺 retweeted
Adieu @SandraKramerEU - well done on an excellent tenure and for ensuring the EU flame is alive and thriving in RSA. Siyabonga. Bon voyage! #irisheupresidency
Sandra Kramer 🇪🇺 retweeted
Human rights and democracy are in retreat worldwide.
The EU is not.
In 2025, we supported 10,000+ human rights defenders, deployed 7 election observation missions and stood for justice and accountability worldwide.
Read our Annual Report on Human Rights and Democracy: link.europa.eu/3RV38r
Sandra Kramer 🇪🇺 retweeted
70 years ago in Pretoria, 20,000 women marched in protest against apartheid. Today, women make up 38% of those elected to local government.
The European Union pays tribute to all the amazing women and girls who lead and build a better South Africa every day. Stay strong!
🤖 Made with AI
Sandra Kramer 🇪🇺 retweeted
Want to learn more about how a modern Africa–Europe partnership should look like?
Watch Minister Solly Malatsi discuss with EU Ambassador Sandra Kramer about shaping the Africa–Europe relationship of the future:
youtu.be/3F28-4s7t68
Sandra Kramer 🇪🇺 retweeted
"I don’t know why they send people to the front, when they know we're going to be killed”
3500+ foreigners are confirmed to have died fighting for Russia against Ukraine. Many were young Africans lured into battle. Russia must stop its war of aggression.
dailymaverick.co.za/article/…
Sandra Kramer 🇪🇺 retweeted
Celebrating the enduring value of multilateralism with diplomatic & development partners while marking a moment of farewell. As @SandraKramerEU moves on, the spirit of cooperation, mutual respect & shared commitment to sustainable development remains stronger than ever. 🇪🇺🇺🇳🇿🇦🌍 – at Pretoria, South Africa
Sandra Kramer 🇪🇺 retweeted
Minister @SollyMalatsi joined @EUinSA Ambassador @SandraKramerEU on “No, This Is Not About Lions” (hosted by @ShirinNamiq from @HAUSfi) to talk digitisation, tech entrepreneurship & innovation between SA and the EU, and to delete a few myths along the way. – at Pretoria, South Africa
Pleasure to join Minister @SollyMalatsi and @ShirinNamiq and dispel some persistent myths on investing in Africa. The EU is the largest foreign investor into South Africa. This is the moment to invest in Africa 🇿🇦🇪🇺 @EUinSA
Today, I joined @EUinSA Ambassador @SandraKramereu in a conversation facilitated by @ShirinNamiq of @HAUSfi to explore EU/SA partnerships in digitisation, tech entrepreneurship and innovation in Africa.
Our continent is home to world-class innovation, talent and entrepreneurship.
The South Africa–EU partnership remains an important platform for advancing these shared goals.
Ambassador @SandraKramerEU has been a champion for strengthening EU/SA ties during her tenure. As her term comes to and end in SA, she will always be good friend of our country.
Thank you DM Botes for your kind farewell
Thank you to all colleagues at @DIRCO_ZA for the great support & collaboration throughout my tenure
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Sandra Kramer 🇪🇺 retweeted
Every year, thousands of people accept what they believe are legitimate job offers, only to find themselves trapped in scam compounds, stripped of their freedom and forced into cyber-enabled fraud.
Human trafficking is evolving in the digital age. Criminal networks exploit deception to recruit victims and force them into criminal activities.
On the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, the EU reaffirms its commitment to fighting trafficking through stronger international cooperation, support for victims, and action against the criminal networks behind these crimes, including a proposed new EU sanctions regime targeting organised crime.
Together with @UNODC, the EU is working to expose these crimes, protect victims and hold traffickers accountable.
Read more here: link.europa.eu/DPk8PW
Thank you @sayagayouth 🇿🇦 Young leaders like you are much needed and I wish you all the best. Keep up your great work!
Today, SAYAGA met with H.E Ambassador @SandraKramerEU to bid our farewell as she finishes her term as Ambassador of the @EUinSA EU Delegation to RSA. We wish her all the best, and the EU is and will always be a predictable and reliable partner 🇿🇦🇪🇺 @eu_eeas
Sandra Kramer 🇪🇺 retweeted
Nelson Mandela’s impact continues to change the world. Let's carry his legacy forward by making the world a better, more equal place.
Happy #MandelaDay! ✨
My last EU HOMs today ❤️ Thank you all for your friendship and support. Proud of what we have achieved together. Keep flying the 🇪🇺 EU flag high in beautiful 🇿🇦 🙏
Sandra Kramer 🇪🇺 retweeted
The EU and South Africa recently held the first government-to-government dialogue at senior-official level to advance on the implementation of their Clean Trade and Investment Partnership (CTIP).
Read for more: lnkd.in/gYAPzj22
@EngNewsZA : shorturl.at/wPG7R
Sandra Kramer 🇪🇺 retweeted
Farewell to H.E. Ambassador @SandraKramerEU as her tenure with @EUinSA comes to an end. Thank you for your sterling leadership, steadfast solidarity with those forced to flee, and strong support for refugee protection, including efforts to help address the asylum and refugee status determination (RSD) backlog.
Wishing you every success in the journey ahead!
@belani_kavita @Refugees
#WithRefugees
Sandra Kramer 🇪🇺 retweeted
To departing colleagues from the EU and Germany: you’ve been champions for inclusive multilateralism & beneficial partnerships. Thanks for proving that the best foreign policy is built on friendship & respect. You’re leaving big shoes to fill, but a stronger bridge behind. 🇪🇺🇩🇪🇿🇦 – at Pretoria, South Africa
