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The Wilson Center's Global Europe Program explores issues affecting the European continent, U.S.-European relations, and Europe’s ties with the rest of the world

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Global Europe Program @wilsoncentergep.bsky.social · Apr 1

Following allegations of embezzlement, Marine Le Pen has seemingly been barred from the French 2027 presidential race. Read William Drozdiak's latest on what this means for French democracy and the political road ahead.

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The Future of France's Far-Right Party

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Global Europe Program @wilsoncentergep.bsky.social · Apr 1

As the EU tightens rules on ‘Big Tech’, the US warns of threats to free speech and innovation. Richard Wennberg explains how this divide in regulation is reshaping the transatlantic relationship ⤵️

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The Growing Transatlantic “Big Tech” Rift Explained

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Global Europe Program @wilsoncentergep.bsky.social · Mar 20

Foreign interference in European elections has reached Cold War levels — from vote-buying in Moldova to disinformation campaigns in Romania. Read Rickard Lindholm’s latest piece on why democracies are struggling to respond — and how they can fight back.

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Increased Election Interference Activity in Eastern Europe Reveals Difficulties for Democracies to Fight Back

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The Wilson Center @wilsoncenter.org · Mar 20

What has #Sweden contributed to #NATO in its first full membership year?

@wilsoncentergep.bsky.social Program Associate & Research Director @jasoncmoyer.com provides an overview of Sweden's value in the alliance and its importance to security in the Baltic Sea and Arctic region ⬇️
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From Partner to Ally: Sweden’s First Year in NATO

Global Europe Program @wilsoncentergep.bsky.social · Mar 20

Yesterday, the @ec.europa.eu released its White Paper on European Defence — Readiness 2030, outlining the #ReArm Europe initiative to support Ukraine and enhance European security. Read our analysis of the Commission's first 100 days and defense efforts ⤵️

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Security and Defense Dominate the First 100 Days of the New European Commission

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Global Europe Program @wilsoncentergep.bsky.social · Mar 20

🎦 @wilsoncentergep.bsky.social’s Robin Quinville speaks with @kaijaschilde.bsky.social about how the recent surge in European defense spending is part of a long-term trend and explores the EU's pivotal role in strengthening the defense industry. ⤵️

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The EU's Role in the Future of European Defense

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Global Europe Program @wilsoncentergep.bsky.social · Mar 13

The first 100 days of the new @ec.europa.eu have been dominated by security and defense. @masaocvirk.bsky.social & @jasoncmoyer.com analyze the #ReArm Europe Plan, the Commission’s initiative to significantly boost defense spending of #EU members. Full article ⤵️

Security and Defense Dominate the First 100 Days of the New European Commission

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Global Europe Program @wilsoncentergep.bsky.social · Mar 12

TOMORROW at 11AM | Join us for an online discussion with Christoph von Marschall, @tbenner.bsky.social
and Robin Quinville on the future of Germany's foreign policy in the wake of the elections. RSVP ⤵️

Germany’s Election Aftermath: Implications for Foreign Policy

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Global Europe Program @wilsoncentergep.bsky.social · Mar 7

EU leaders are meeting in Brussels to discuss expanding #defense spending after the US suspended military aid to #Ukraine. Distinguished Fellow Baroness Catherine Ashton provides insight into the #security discussions and the current state of the #transatlantic relationship. ⤵️

Europe scrambles to bolster defense in the aftermath of US pausing support for Ukraine

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Global Europe Program @wilsoncentergep.bsky.social · Mar 5

EVENT | Join us for an online discussion with Christoph von Marschall, @tbenner.bsky.social and Robin Quinville on the future of Germany's foreign policy in the wake of the elections. RSVP ➡️ buff.ly/nSq1RVf

Global Europe Program @wilsoncentergep.bsky.social · Mar 4

OUT NOW | Can the Ukraine crisis make #Europe less reliant on the United States? Read the latest article from William Drozdiak for @wilsoncenter.org. ⤵️

Can the Ukraine Crisis Make Europe Less Reliant on the United States?

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Global Europe Program @wilsoncentergep.bsky.social · Mar 3

ICYMI | What are the geopolitical implications of the ongoing demonstrations in #Georgia for the United States and the EU? Read the excellent analysis by Giorgi Benashvili for @wilsoncenter.org ⤵️

Turmoil in Georgia: Geopolitical Implications for the United States and the EU

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Global Europe Program @wilsoncentergep.bsky.social · Feb 25

OUT NOW | The far-right #AfD party came in second in Sunday's German snap #election. Read Lena Schorlemer's analysis for @wilsoncenter.org on how this is reshaping Germany’s political landscape. Full article⤵️

Germany’s Far-right AfD Doubles Vote Share and Reshapes Germany’s Political Landscape

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Global Europe Program @wilsoncentergep.bsky.social · Feb 25

The @munsecconf.bsky.social was held amid increasingly strained #EU-US relations. In this #SmartTake our Director Robin Quinville provides insight into the growing uncertainty about the future of the #transatlantic relationship. ⤵️

EU-US Alliance Faces Uncertainty: Tensions Over Trade, Security, and Democracy at Munich

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Global Europe Program @wilsoncentergep.bsky.social · Feb 24

What do the results of the #German federal #election mean for the future of German-US relations? Read the excellent analysis by Robin Quinville for the @wilsoncenter.org. Full article ⤵️

In Germany’s Elections, America was an Issue

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Global Europe Program @wilsoncentergep.bsky.social · Feb 24

Today, marks 3 years since #Russia launched its full-scale invasion of #Ukraine. As discussions on the resolution of the war intensify, it’s important to reflect on why and how it began in the first place. Check out the @wilsoncenter.org timeline of key events ⤵️

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Two Years of War in Ukraine: Timeline to Invasion

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Global Europe Program @wilsoncentergep.bsky.social · Feb 21

ICYMI | Last weekend world leaders gathered in #Munich for the @munsecconf.bsky.social. Our Director Robin Quinville writes about why this year's conference shook the #transatlantic relations. Full article ⤵️

Making Sense of the Munich Security Conference

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Global Europe Program @wilsoncentergep.bsky.social · Feb 20

ICYMI | After the parliamentary elections in #Kosovo, current PM
Albin Kurti now faces coalition politics. Visar Xhambazi writes about the challenges the new government will face as it seeks to to rebuild ties with the #EU and the #US. Full article ⤵️

Kosovo’s Incoming Government Faces an Uphill Battle to Secure US and EU Support

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Global Europe Program @wilsoncentergep.bsky.social · Feb 19

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau, @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu & @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu met in Brussels to bolster transatlantic ties as US #tariffs and geopolitical tensions escalate. Read @wilsoncenter.org analysis on what this means for the future of 🇨🇦-🇪🇺 relations. ⤵️

The Canada-EU Leaders' Meeting: A New Era of Cooperation?

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Global Europe Program @wilsoncentergep.bsky.social · Feb 18

Over the weekend world leaders gathered in #Munich for the @munsecconf.bsky.social. @wilsoncenter.org Global Europe Program Director Robin Quinville writes about why this year's conference shook the #transatlantic relations. Full article ⤵️

Making Sense of the Munich Security Conference

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Global Europe Program @wilsoncentergep.bsky.social · Feb 13

After the parliamentary elections in #Kosovo, Prime Minister Albin Kurti now faces coalition politics. Read Visar Xhambazi article for @wilsoncenter.org on the challenges facing the new government as it seeks to rebuild ties with the #EU and the
#US. ⤵️

Kosovo’s Incoming Government Faces an Uphill Battle to Secure US and EU Support

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Global Europe Program @wilsoncentergep.bsky.social · Feb 11

"Technology and Digitalization" by @kelleewicker.bsky.social & Sylwia Spurek ⤵️

Transatlantic Relations Under new US and EU leadership: Technology and Digitalization

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Global Europe Program @wilsoncentergep.bsky.social · Feb 10

We were delighted to partner with the Polish Institute for International Affairs for an event on Poland's EU Presidency and the #transatlantic alliance in 2025. Excellent discussion on the challenges and and opportunities ahead to boost #security and defense. Watch the full event ➡️ bit.ly/4h7FpFr

Global Europe Program @wilsoncentergep.bsky.social · Feb 7

One of the final vestiges of the Soviet occupation of the #Baltic states, their #electricity grid, is on track to be removed on February 8, 2025. Read @jasoncmoyer.com article for @fpri.bsky.social.social on why this step will deepen the energy security of the region. ⤵️

The Baltic Electricity Grid: Synchronizing Symphony

By Jason Moyer - One of the final vestiges of the Soviet occupation of the Baltic states, the electricity grid underpinning the three nations, is on track to be removed in February 2025.

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Global Europe Program @wilsoncentergep.bsky.social · Feb 6

"Competitiveness and Economic Security" by Dimitris Tsarouhas ⤵️

Transatlantic Relations Under new US and EU leadership: Competitiveness and Economic Security

With both the United States and the European Union changing their leadership the Wilson Center’s Global Europe Program and The Friedrich Naumann Foundation are pleased to present findings from a new j...

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