Chris Powers
@chris.euractiv.com
Defence editor @euractiv.com - and keen follower of 🇪🇺-🇯🇵 & 🇪🇺-🇺🇦 relations.
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Good news that the Commission cares about our hearts. 🫀
But it seems not all organs are so lucky – namely, lungs 🫁
But it seems not all organs are so lucky – namely, lungs 🫁
December 16, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Good news that the Commission cares about our hearts. 🫀
But it seems not all organs are so lucky – namely, lungs 🫁
But it seems not all organs are so lucky – namely, lungs 🫁
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European leaders outline their security guarantees for Ukraine:
- Support for the Ukrainian army (800k troops)
- Multinational force inside Ukraine
- Mechanism to monitor & verify ceasefire
- Legally binding assistance for future attacks (Article 5-like)
- Post-war recovery assistance
- EU accession
- Support for the Ukrainian army (800k troops)
- Multinational force inside Ukraine
- Mechanism to monitor & verify ceasefire
- Legally binding assistance for future attacks (Article 5-like)
- Post-war recovery assistance
- EU accession
Statement by Chancellor Merz, Prime Minister Frederiksen, President Stubb, President Macron, Prime Minister Meloni, Prime Minister Schoof, Prime Minister Støre, Prime Minister Tusk, Prime Minister Kri...
www.bundesregierung.de
December 15, 2025 at 7:23 PM
European leaders outline their security guarantees for Ukraine:
- Support for the Ukrainian army (800k troops)
- Multinational force inside Ukraine
- Mechanism to monitor & verify ceasefire
- Legally binding assistance for future attacks (Article 5-like)
- Post-war recovery assistance
- EU accession
- Support for the Ukrainian army (800k troops)
- Multinational force inside Ukraine
- Mechanism to monitor & verify ceasefire
- Legally binding assistance for future attacks (Article 5-like)
- Post-war recovery assistance
- EU accession
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Colbert on Paramount's $108 billion hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros: "Wow... If my company's got that kind of green, I'm sure they can afford to un-cancel one of their best shows..."
December 10, 2025 at 4:57 AM
Colbert on Paramount's $108 billion hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros: "Wow... If my company's got that kind of green, I'm sure they can afford to un-cancel one of their best shows..."
Fingers crossed that all goes ok 🤞
December 8, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Fingers crossed that all goes ok 🤞
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US National Security Strategy: clear evidence & plenty of arguments why Europe needs to build fast its own Defence Independence & its own Geopolitical Independence.
We have #DefenceReadiness Roadmap for our Defence Independence. We need the same for our Geopolitical Independence.
We have #DefenceReadiness Roadmap for our Defence Independence. We need the same for our Geopolitical Independence.
December 6, 2025 at 2:32 PM
US National Security Strategy: clear evidence & plenty of arguments why Europe needs to build fast its own Defence Independence & its own Geopolitical Independence.
We have #DefenceReadiness Roadmap for our Defence Independence. We need the same for our Geopolitical Independence.
We have #DefenceReadiness Roadmap for our Defence Independence. We need the same for our Geopolitical Independence.
Books, EU, and great writing (as usual) from @sofiamazzanaro.bsky.social – what more can you want from an article?
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www.euractiv.com/news/how-you...
How your favourite bookshop lobbied against the EU’s deforestation law | Euractiv
Booksellers warn 'millions of books risk destruction'
www.euractiv.com
December 5, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Books, EU, and great writing (as usual) from @sofiamazzanaro.bsky.social – what more can you want from an article?
www.euractiv.com/news/how-you...
www.euractiv.com/news/how-you...
EU delegation to Japan noting that cooperation with Tokyo essential to make new ResourceEU plan a success
EUは3日、欧州の経済安全保障を強化するための新しい政策文書を公表した。最初の主要提案として、重要原材料や半導体の海外依存を減らす「RESourceEU」行動計画も打ち出した。サプライチェーンのリスク低減や脆弱性克服のためには、日本のような信頼できるパートナーとの協力が不可欠だ
Securing Europe’s supply chains is not optional. It’s essential.
We've launched a new approach to economic security to cut dependencies, protect critical tech.
Unprecedented economic security threats, from war in Ukraine to unfair competition, demand unprecedented answers ↓
link.europa.eu/HT3brH
We've launched a new approach to economic security to cut dependencies, protect critical tech.
Unprecedented economic security threats, from war in Ukraine to unfair competition, demand unprecedented answers ↓
link.europa.eu/HT3brH
December 4, 2025 at 9:19 PM
EU delegation to Japan noting that cooperation with Tokyo essential to make new ResourceEU plan a success
🕵️🇨🇳All the better for bringing in the spies
www.brusselstimes.com/belgium/1862...
www.brusselstimes.com/belgium/1862...
Air China to launch new direct flights from Brussels in March
The airline company is launching direct flights to two major Chinese cities from next year.
www.brusselstimes.com
December 2, 2025 at 8:55 AM
🕵️🇨🇳All the better for bringing in the spies
www.brusselstimes.com/belgium/1862...
www.brusselstimes.com/belgium/1862...
On Weds, the Commission is set to unveil its Economic Security Package – a ‘Doctrine’ & the #ResourceEU plan.
Japan-inspired says @steph-sejourne.bsky.social.
🇪🇺🇯🇵 If his comparison to Japan’s JOGMEC is serious, Wednesday could be big!
www.euractiv.com/news/japanes...
Japan-inspired says @steph-sejourne.bsky.social.
🇪🇺🇯🇵 If his comparison to Japan’s JOGMEC is serious, Wednesday could be big!
www.euractiv.com/news/japanes...
Japanese lesson: Facing mineral squeeze, Europe looks to Tokyo's secret stockpiles | Euractiv
Brussels is formulating new plans to secure access to rare earths
www.euractiv.com
December 1, 2025 at 6:27 AM
On Weds, the Commission is set to unveil its Economic Security Package – a ‘Doctrine’ & the #ResourceEU plan.
Japan-inspired says @steph-sejourne.bsky.social.
🇪🇺🇯🇵 If his comparison to Japan’s JOGMEC is serious, Wednesday could be big!
www.euractiv.com/news/japanes...
Japan-inspired says @steph-sejourne.bsky.social.
🇪🇺🇯🇵 If his comparison to Japan’s JOGMEC is serious, Wednesday could be big!
www.euractiv.com/news/japanes...
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New effective technologies to address jamming are available based on laser technologies developed by a Lithuanian 🇱🇹 company w support of @esa.
As data flow from satellite communication will continue to increase, addressing jamming is & will be an issue.
www.newsweek.com/new-nato-all...
As data flow from satellite communication will continue to increase, addressing jamming is & will be an issue.
www.newsweek.com/new-nato-all...
New NATO allies' Arctic laser base will counter Russia and China
A new laser base in Greenland will download data from satellites, as NATO seeks to protect communications from Russia and China.
www.newsweek.com
November 30, 2025 at 2:23 PM
New effective technologies to address jamming are available based on laser technologies developed by a Lithuanian 🇱🇹 company w support of @esa.
As data flow from satellite communication will continue to increase, addressing jamming is & will be an issue.
www.newsweek.com/new-nato-all...
As data flow from satellite communication will continue to increase, addressing jamming is & will be an issue.
www.newsweek.com/new-nato-all...
If you needed persuading that next week’s RESourceEU announcement by the Commission – if it’s done right – matters, and so does working with Japan, read this:
www.wired.com/story/yttriu...
Yttrium just one of the elements for which we’re sorely dependent on China
www.wired.com/story/yttriu...
Yttrium just one of the elements for which we’re sorely dependent on China
The Rare Earth Metal Driving Tensions Between the US and China
Yttrium plays a critical role in everything from aircraft engines to semiconductors. China controls the vast majority of the market—and that’s not changing any time soon.
www.wired.com
November 30, 2025 at 2:57 PM
If you needed persuading that next week’s RESourceEU announcement by the Commission – if it’s done right – matters, and so does working with Japan, read this:
www.wired.com/story/yttriu...
Yttrium just one of the elements for which we’re sorely dependent on China
www.wired.com/story/yttriu...
Yttrium just one of the elements for which we’re sorely dependent on China
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In Volkswagen not collapsing news
“.. the 10th straight month of declining Tesla sales in Europe.”
@yahoofinance.com $TSLA
finance.yahoo.com/news/teslas-...
@yahoofinance.com $TSLA
finance.yahoo.com/news/teslas-...
November 30, 2025 at 10:02 AM
In Volkswagen not collapsing news
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‘Oekraïne zat achter aanval op Russische olietankers voor Turkse kust’
‘Oekraïne zat achter aanval op Russische olietankers voor Turkse kust’
Oekraïne zat achter de aanval van vrijdag op twee gesanctioneerde Russische olietankers voor de Turkse kust in de Zwarte Zee.
www.nrc.nl
November 30, 2025 at 10:30 AM
‘Oekraïne zat achter aanval op Russische olietankers voor Turkse kust’
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United we are strong!
Proud to participate in the historic event, organised by @EU_Commission - the first ever Defence Industry Roundtable on European drone/counter-drone solutions
Grateful to 🇪🇺 & 🇺🇦 primes, start-up’s and mid caps, who took active part in the Roundtable
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Proud to participate in the historic event, organised by @EU_Commission - the first ever Defence Industry Roundtable on European drone/counter-drone solutions
Grateful to 🇪🇺 & 🇺🇦 primes, start-up’s and mid caps, who took active part in the Roundtable
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November 28, 2025 at 6:38 PM
United we are strong!
Proud to participate in the historic event, organised by @EU_Commission - the first ever Defence Industry Roundtable on European drone/counter-drone solutions
Grateful to 🇪🇺 & 🇺🇦 primes, start-up’s and mid caps, who took active part in the Roundtable
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Proud to participate in the historic event, organised by @EU_Commission - the first ever Defence Industry Roundtable on European drone/counter-drone solutions
Grateful to 🇪🇺 & 🇺🇦 primes, start-up’s and mid caps, who took active part in the Roundtable
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The must-read of this morning.
French far-right plutocrat trying to weaponise book world.
www.euractiv.com/news/the-bil...
French far-right plutocrat trying to weaponise book world.
www.euractiv.com/news/the-bil...
The billionaire rewriting France’s cultural canon | Euractiv
Vincent Bolloré’s is helping the far right establish a powerful foothold in a sector traditionally defined by political moderation
www.euractiv.com
November 25, 2025 at 8:22 AM
The must-read of this morning.
French far-right plutocrat trying to weaponise book world.
www.euractiv.com/news/the-bil...
French far-right plutocrat trying to weaponise book world.
www.euractiv.com/news/the-bil...
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Happy to represent the Luxembourg Governement at the LuxDefence launch event.
In unity, there is strength. LuxDefence will enable our defence industry to speak with a single voice, and assure that it will be heard. On a national and international level.
@defense.gouv.lu @gouv.lu
In unity, there is strength. LuxDefence will enable our defence industry to speak with a single voice, and assure that it will be heard. On a national and international level.
@defense.gouv.lu @gouv.lu
November 24, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Happy to represent the Luxembourg Governement at the LuxDefence launch event.
In unity, there is strength. LuxDefence will enable our defence industry to speak with a single voice, and assure that it will be heard. On a national and international level.
@defense.gouv.lu @gouv.lu
In unity, there is strength. LuxDefence will enable our defence industry to speak with a single voice, and assure that it will be heard. On a national and international level.
@defense.gouv.lu @gouv.lu
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For centuries the Baltic States lived under the Russian threat. This must change.
I want to believe that dictatorship is not in the DNA of the Russian people.
We need to support Ukraine’s success, also with 🇪🇺 integration, which can inspire Russian people for change.
I want to believe that dictatorship is not in the DNA of the Russian people.
We need to support Ukraine’s success, also with 🇪🇺 integration, which can inspire Russian people for change.
November 23, 2025 at 4:55 PM
For centuries the Baltic States lived under the Russian threat. This must change.
I want to believe that dictatorship is not in the DNA of the Russian people.
We need to support Ukraine’s success, also with 🇪🇺 integration, which can inspire Russian people for change.
I want to believe that dictatorship is not in the DNA of the Russian people.
We need to support Ukraine’s success, also with 🇪🇺 integration, which can inspire Russian people for change.
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Happy to meet my good friend the Minister of Defence of Canada
David McGuinty 🇨🇦
EU & Canada are close partners to address security challenges.
We are working hard to conclude a mutually beneficial agreement on SAFE and expand our partnership.
David McGuinty 🇨🇦
EU & Canada are close partners to address security challenges.
We are working hard to conclude a mutually beneficial agreement on SAFE and expand our partnership.
November 22, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Happy to meet my good friend the Minister of Defence of Canada
David McGuinty 🇨🇦
EU & Canada are close partners to address security challenges.
We are working hard to conclude a mutually beneficial agreement on SAFE and expand our partnership.
David McGuinty 🇨🇦
EU & Canada are close partners to address security challenges.
We are working hard to conclude a mutually beneficial agreement on SAFE and expand our partnership.
The path for European & Japanese economic security runs right through Africa
For African countries, critical minerals are a tremendous opportunity.
By leveraging their significant reserves, African nations can boost their economies, develop domestic value chains, and play a central role in the supply of materials for clean energy technologies.
link.europa.eu/FTvRKJ
By leveraging their significant reserves, African nations can boost their economies, develop domestic value chains, and play a central role in the supply of materials for clean energy technologies.
link.europa.eu/FTvRKJ
November 23, 2025 at 1:20 PM
The path for European & Japanese economic security runs right through Africa
🇧🇪 Demand seems decent for new Belgian military service for young people
www.brusselstimes.com/belgium/1846...
www.brusselstimes.com/belgium/1846...
What will Belgium’s new voluntary military service look like in practice?
From September 2026, Belgium will welcome its first cohort of volunteers for a year of military service, open to all young people aged 18 to 25.
www.brusselstimes.com
November 23, 2025 at 10:23 AM
🇧🇪 Demand seems decent for new Belgian military service for young people
www.brusselstimes.com/belgium/1846...
www.brusselstimes.com/belgium/1846...
Assholery from China ✨
November 10, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Assholery from China ✨
But I haven’t yet wrapped my head around if there’s something like the British Territorial Army, that working-age people in Belgium can get on board with.
November 10, 2025 at 4:42 PM
But I haven’t yet wrapped my head around if there’s something like the British Territorial Army, that working-age people in Belgium can get on board with.
It’s Brussels, it’s November, and I’ve still got tomatoes ripening on the vine 🍅
November 8, 2025 at 4:30 PM
It’s Brussels, it’s November, and I’ve still got tomatoes ripening on the vine 🍅
Last night Brussels disrupted by drones, this morning Liège, again.
www.euractiv.com/news/drones-...
www.euractiv.com/news/drones-...
November 7, 2025 at 6:49 AM
Last night Brussels disrupted by drones, this morning Liège, again.
www.euractiv.com/news/drones-...
www.euractiv.com/news/drones-...