Henning Hoff
@henninghoff.bsky.social
Executive editor INTERNATIONALE POLITIK QUARTERLY @ipq.bsky.social / Editor-at-Large @internationalepolitik.de, published by the German Council on Foreign Relations (DGAP); International Fellow @congeostrategy.bsky.social; lapsed Londoner.
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Henning Hoff
@henninghoff.bsky.social
· Oct 21
It was a great pleasure hosting yesterday‘s Special @ipq.bsky.social Debate on “Defending Europe‘s Economic Security“ with @luukvmiddelaar.bsky.social as the keynote speaker and a stellar panel of Oliver Rentschler (AA), Katharina Neckel (DIHK) & Filip Medunic (DGAP). (Pictures by Tim Hofmann)
Yes, the screeching sound you’re hearing across the continent is Europe’s far right performing U-turns on Trump. One to watch: the UK’s Nigel Farage (“under the weather”’ yesterday).
Here is only at first paradoxical reaction I believe we will see more of - AfD member of the Bundestag Kay Gottschalk argues the US tariffs over Greendland call for more European sovereignty, a European military alliance, a German nuke and ends his video with the slogan "Long live Europe".
January 19, 2026 at 1:09 PM
Yes, the screeching sound you’re hearing across the continent is Europe’s far right performing U-turns on Trump. One to watch: the UK’s Nigel Farage (“under the weather”’ yesterday).
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Everything Trump says here is verifiably untrue. During this period of time the number of US installations on Greenland went from 17 to 1 as a result of US determinations that they were not needed.
Trump: "NATO has been telling Denmark, for 20 years, that “you have to get the Russian threat away from Greenland.” Unfortunately, Denmark has been unable to do anything about it. Now it is time, and it will be done!!! President Donald J. Trump"
January 19, 2026 at 4:14 AM
Everything Trump says here is verifiably untrue. During this period of time the number of US installations on Greenland went from 17 to 1 as a result of US determinations that they were not needed.
“Greenland is not a marginal issue for Europeans.” Wolfgang Ischinger, @munsecconf.bsky.social chair, seems to think enough is enough. I suspect a large majority of Europeans feel this way.
Ischinger: "Assuming that Europe would quietly accept a takeover of #Greenland by the United States and then move on would be a mistake. [...] Threats against it cut to the heart of the idea of Europe, of sovereignty, international law and trust." www.nytimes.com/2026/01/18/o...
Opinion | Trump’s Greenland Threats Will Boomerang on America
www.nytimes.com
January 18, 2026 at 6:12 PM
“Greenland is not a marginal issue for Europeans.” Wolfgang Ischinger, @munsecconf.bsky.social chair, seems to think enough is enough. I suspect a large majority of Europeans feel this way.
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Macron now refers to "intimidation or threat", explicitly comparing US behaviour in Greenland to Russia's approach to Ukraine. Sweden's PM says: "We will not allow ourselves to be blackmailed". Much, tougher language from Europeans than we have seen before, responding to the US escalation.
January 17, 2026 at 7:35 PM
Macron now refers to "intimidation or threat", explicitly comparing US behaviour in Greenland to Russia's approach to Ukraine. Sweden's PM says: "We will not allow ourselves to be blackmailed". Much, tougher language from Europeans than we have seen before, responding to the US escalation.
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For our new issue, William Drozdiak spoke to Emmanuel Macron, who is urging his fellow leaders to focus more on Africa, which will see a “spectacular transformation.”
ip-quarterly.com/en/can-macro...
ip-quarterly.com/en/can-macro...
Can Macron Still Persuade Europe to Reform?
French President Emmanuel Macron had myriad ambitious ideas for how to futureproof the EU, but little success in implementing them. Talking to IPQ, he urges his fellow leaders to focus more on Africa,...
ip-quarterly.com
January 16, 2026 at 1:24 PM
For our new issue, William Drozdiak spoke to Emmanuel Macron, who is urging his fellow leaders to focus more on Africa, which will see a “spectacular transformation.”
ip-quarterly.com/en/can-macro...
ip-quarterly.com/en/can-macro...
The more, the merrier!
Netherlands is sending 1 soldier and Finland 2 soldiers to Greenland and Estonia is also joining the military exercise there
www.aa.com.tr/en/americas/...
www.aa.com.tr/en/americas/...
www.aa.com.tr
January 15, 2026 at 6:28 PM
The more, the merrier!
Yes, Europe can! (2)
" #UK and #Norway back ‘ #Arctic Sentry’ #NATO mission — including in #Greenland"
www.politico.eu/article/uk-a...
www.politico.eu/article/uk-a...
UK and Norway back ‘Arctic Sentry’ NATO mission — including in Greenland
U.K. Foreign Minister Yvette Cooper and her Norwegian counterpart Espen Barth Eide visited a British outpost in the high north.
www.politico.eu
January 15, 2026 at 6:20 PM
Yes, Europe can! (2)
In response what can be called the Trump doctrine, I’m arguing for more German and European foreign policy action (in contrast to statements of principle) [in German, inbetween an avalanche of online ads] www.fr.de/politik/koll...
Kollabiert die NATO unter Trump? „Wir müssen anfangen, das Undenkbare zu denken“
Welche Werte verbinden Deutschland und die USA unter Trump noch? Fliegt die NATO bald auseinander? Merz muss ins Handeln kommen, warnt Politik-Experte Hoff.
www.fr.de
January 15, 2026 at 5:16 PM
In response what can be called the Trump doctrine, I’m arguing for more German and European foreign policy action (in contrast to statements of principle) [in German, inbetween an avalanche of online ads] www.fr.de/politik/koll...
This, by @johnkampfner.bsky.social is really worth your while if you want to understand what’s happening in the UK where, with some help from the US (and a disoriented Labour government) the far right is going mainstream…
One of many timely pieces in our new issue: @johnkampfner.bsky.social on how MAGA is taking aim at “broken Britain": ip-quarterly.com/en/how-maga-...
How MAGA Is Taking Aim at “Broken Britain”
The special relationship has never been better—between a special type of American and a special type of Brit. Donald Trump could not be happier with the progress being made by Nigel Farage and his Ref...
ip-quarterly.com
January 15, 2026 at 4:49 PM
This, by @johnkampfner.bsky.social is really worth your while if you want to understand what’s happening in the UK where, with some help from the US (and a disoriented Labour government) the far right is going mainstream…
I had a hunch …
About to defect to Reform, are we? Or straight to Robinson’s lot? Mind-boggling to see what is becoming of the Conservative Party which put Mosley in his place and threw Powell out after the “Rivers of Blood” speech…
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Robert Jenrick complained of ‘not seeing another white face’ in part of Birmingham
Shadow justice secretary criticised for suggesting he could tell how integrated Handsworth was based on short visit
www.theguardian.com
January 15, 2026 at 3:15 PM
I had a hunch …
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NEW: Russian strikes caused significantly more civilian casualties in Ukraine in 2025 compared to previous years.🧵(1/7)
Full update: isw.pub/UkrWar011326
Full update: isw.pub/UkrWar011326
January 14, 2026 at 4:17 AM
NEW: Russian strikes caused significantly more civilian casualties in Ukraine in 2025 compared to previous years.🧵(1/7)
Full update: isw.pub/UkrWar011326
Full update: isw.pub/UkrWar011326
Couldn’t agree more!
January 14, 2026 at 7:20 AM
Couldn’t agree more!
Do read @rebeccawire.bsky.social in our new issue!
I think Chancellor Friedrich Merz did not get enough credit for going down the eurobonds route without much drama when his plan to use the frozen Russian assets didn’t work out. He’s proven to be a v pragmatic “foreign” chancellor (Aussenkanzler)…
I think Chancellor Friedrich Merz did not get enough credit for going down the eurobonds route without much drama when his plan to use the frozen Russian assets didn’t work out. He’s proven to be a v pragmatic “foreign” chancellor (Aussenkanzler)…
In December, the EU came up with a substantial amount of aid for Ukraine, despite pushback from multiple member states, and with options for future talks. Friedrich Merz deserves a lot of credit for getting the deal over the line, @rebeccawire.bsky.social writes.
ip-quarterly.com/en/europe-pa...
ip-quarterly.com/en/europe-pa...
Europe Pays Up for Ukraine
The EU’s borrowing plan is a solid way forward. Chancellor Friedrich Merz and the other European leaders came through when it mattered.
ip-quarterly.com
January 13, 2026 at 5:11 PM
Do read @rebeccawire.bsky.social in our new issue!
I think Chancellor Friedrich Merz did not get enough credit for going down the eurobonds route without much drama when his plan to use the frozen Russian assets didn’t work out. He’s proven to be a v pragmatic “foreign” chancellor (Aussenkanzler)…
I think Chancellor Friedrich Merz did not get enough credit for going down the eurobonds route without much drama when his plan to use the frozen Russian assets didn’t work out. He’s proven to be a v pragmatic “foreign” chancellor (Aussenkanzler)…
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How much did the Ayatollahs pay Trump to say "HELP IS ON ITS WAY"? www.ft.com/content/9147...
Trump says ‘help is on its way’ for Iranian protesters
US president calls on demonstrators to ‘take over’ the country’s institutions
www.ft.com
January 13, 2026 at 4:40 PM
How much did the Ayatollahs pay Trump to say "HELP IS ON ITS WAY"? www.ft.com/content/9147...
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Polling suggests that big majorities across Europe support common policies on defense, foreign policy, and trade. And, @ljohnson.bsky.social writes in our new issue, the latest EU summit showed how a more capable EU may come about.
ip-quarterly.com/en/europeans...
ip-quarterly.com/en/europeans...
Europeans Want a Stronger and Larger EU
Polling suggests that big majorities across Europe support common policies on defense, foreign policy, and trade, inter alia. And the latest EU summit showed how a more capable EU may come about.
ip-quarterly.com
January 12, 2026 at 3:44 PM
Polling suggests that big majorities across Europe support common policies on defense, foreign policy, and trade. And, @ljohnson.bsky.social writes in our new issue, the latest EU summit showed how a more capable EU may come about.
ip-quarterly.com/en/europeans...
ip-quarterly.com/en/europeans...
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“🇩🇰Denmark has reduced its defence of 🇬🇱Greenland and isn’t doing enough” - left hand side 🇺🇸US bases & radar stations on Greenland during the #ColdWar and to the right today. Denmark has increased its defence capacity on Greenland during the last years, while US has done nothing
January 10, 2026 at 9:11 AM
“🇩🇰Denmark has reduced its defence of 🇬🇱Greenland and isn’t doing enough” - left hand side 🇺🇸US bases & radar stations on Greenland during the #ColdWar and to the right today. Denmark has increased its defence capacity on Greenland during the last years, while US has done nothing
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What single step would best advance the EU right now? See what @nvondarza.bsky.social, @linnselle.bsky.social, @nathalietocci.bsky.social, @georginaewright.bsky.social, @alanderminna.bsky.social, @jeremycliffe.bsky.social, and more had to say.
ip-quarterly.com/en/ideas-ple...
ip-quarterly.com/en/ideas-ple...
Ideas, Please!
What single step would advance the EU right here and now? IPQ asked leading think tankers from across Europe for their one “big idea.”
ip-quarterly.com
January 9, 2026 at 9:42 AM
What single step would best advance the EU right now? See what @nvondarza.bsky.social, @linnselle.bsky.social, @nathalietocci.bsky.social, @georginaewright.bsky.social, @alanderminna.bsky.social, @jeremycliffe.bsky.social, and more had to say.
ip-quarterly.com/en/ideas-ple...
ip-quarterly.com/en/ideas-ple...
Here we go at last!
Breaking News: The EU agreed to a sweeping trade pact with four South American countries that would create one of the largest free-trade zones in the world.
European Union Agrees to Landmark Free-Trade Deal With South America
The agreement with Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay represents a push for deeper global cooperation, in contrast to the United States turning to coercion in its dealings with other countries.
nyti.ms
January 9, 2026 at 1:34 PM
Here we go at last!
… but it won’t matter if Italy/Meloni supports it, which is highly likely. Not a great look for Monsieur Strategic Autonomy though..
France will reject the trade deal between the EU and South American countries of the Mercosur bloc at a key vote on Friday in Brussels.
France to vote against EU-Mercosur trade deal
The deal would bring limited economic benefits to France and the EU, French President Emmanuel Macron says.
www.politico.eu
January 8, 2026 at 6:50 PM
… but it won’t matter if Italy/Meloni supports it, which is highly likely. Not a great look for Monsieur Strategic Autonomy though..
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Meanwhile, the Ukrainians are expecting a huge air attack tonight on Kyiv. The Russians may use hypersonic ballistic missiles
January 8, 2026 at 6:22 PM
Meanwhile, the Ukrainians are expecting a huge air attack tonight on Kyiv. The Russians may use hypersonic ballistic missiles
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The US capture of Nicolás Maduro with the intention of "running" the country is only the latest event in which Europeans have been forced to watch helplessly from the sidelines.
This needs to change, @henninghoff.bsky.social writes in our new issue.
ip-quarterly.com/en/new-ideas...
This needs to change, @henninghoff.bsky.social writes in our new issue.
ip-quarterly.com/en/new-ideas...
New Ideas for Europe
The US capture of Venezuelan strongman Nicolás Maduro with the intention of “running” the country is only the latest event in which Europeans have been forced to watch helplessly from the sidelines. T...
ip-quarterly.com
January 8, 2026 at 3:02 PM
The US capture of Nicolás Maduro with the intention of "running" the country is only the latest event in which Europeans have been forced to watch helplessly from the sidelines.
This needs to change, @henninghoff.bsky.social writes in our new issue.
ip-quarterly.com/en/new-ideas...
This needs to change, @henninghoff.bsky.social writes in our new issue.
ip-quarterly.com/en/new-ideas...
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For its Winter 2026 issue, the @ipq.bsky.social asked for 'Big Ideas on Europe'.
It was fun to think more outside of the box, and in my proposal I had Antonio Costa step out in March 2026 and declare the European Council has voted to establish a 'Common European Defence'
It was fun to think more outside of the box, and in my proposal I had Antonio Costa step out in March 2026 and declare the European Council has voted to establish a 'Common European Defence'
January 8, 2026 at 12:00 PM
For its Winter 2026 issue, the @ipq.bsky.social asked for 'Big Ideas on Europe'.
It was fun to think more outside of the box, and in my proposal I had Antonio Costa step out in March 2026 and declare the European Council has voted to establish a 'Common European Defence'
It was fun to think more outside of the box, and in my proposal I had Antonio Costa step out in March 2026 and declare the European Council has voted to establish a 'Common European Defence'
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Super excited that my first piece has been published by IPQ. I write a brief comment on "Dare to differentiate". On the need that Germany and other EU member states from frontrunner groups in order to give more dynamic to European integration.
Read for yourself 👇🏼
Read for yourself 👇🏼
OUT NOW: Our winter issue, New Ideas for Europe, featuring
@ljohnson.bsky.social
@lucyaash.bsky.social
@nvondarza.bsky.social
@linnselle.bsky.social
@nathalietocci.bsky.social
@georginaewright.bsky.social
@alanderminna.bsky.social
and more...
ip-quarterly.com/en/winter-20... (1/2)
@ljohnson.bsky.social
@lucyaash.bsky.social
@nvondarza.bsky.social
@linnselle.bsky.social
@nathalietocci.bsky.social
@georginaewright.bsky.social
@alanderminna.bsky.social
and more...
ip-quarterly.com/en/winter-20... (1/2)
Winter 2026 Issue: New Ideas for Europe
The 22nd issue of INTERNATIONALE POLITIK QUARTERLY focuses on the urgent need for Europeans to strengthen their continent and think in new ways about its structures.
ip-quarterly.com
January 7, 2026 at 2:28 PM
Super excited that my first piece has been published by IPQ. I write a brief comment on "Dare to differentiate". On the need that Germany and other EU member states from frontrunner groups in order to give more dynamic to European integration.
Read for yourself 👇🏼
Read for yourself 👇🏼
What happened to the Russian sub?
U.S. forces moved Wednesday to seize an oil tanker that had fled the U.S. blockade of sanctioned vessels near Venezuela and was being escorted by a Russian submarine in the eastern Atlantic, according to U.S. officials.
www.wsj.com/business/log...
www.wsj.com/business/log...
U.S. Forces Launch Operation to Seize Fleeing Oil Tanker
U.S. forces moved to seize an oil tanker that had fled the U.S. blockade of sanctioned vessels near Venezuela.
www.wsj.com
January 7, 2026 at 2:14 PM
What happened to the Russian sub?