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Isabelle Ioannides

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EU affairs and international relations geek - all things security, peace and crisis management, EU enlargement, impact evaluation/policy learning. Balkans & Med aficionado. Strictly my views.

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Isabelle Ioannides @isabelleioannides.bsky.social · 16d

What is new in the Growth Plan? What incentives does it provide for the #WesternBalkans to undertake required reforms? How can the Growth Plan help curb corruption? What if #EUenlargement to the Western Balkans doesn't happen? Listen to my interview on ERT here:
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The Guardian @theguardian.com · Jul 7

The Trump administration pushed out a university president – its latest bid to close the American mind | Robert Reich

Demanding that the University of Virginia’s president resign is taken from the Viktor Orbán playbook of authoritarianism

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Isabelle Ioannides @isabelleioannides.bsky.social · Jul 2

What a thrill to present the inaugural lecture on "#EU #enlargement in a Changing World: Strengthening #Europe's Unity & Resilience" to bright young professionals from the #Visegrad countries, #WB6 & Eastern trio, at the Visegrad Summer School, in Krakow. All that thx to Villa Decius Association! 🙏

Isabelle Ioannides @isabelleioannides.bsky.social · Jun 19

After the UN, now NATO. www.politico.eu/article/mark...

Mark Rutte DOGEs NATO with dozens of job cuts

Transatlantic military chief slashes roles and eliminates divisions as U.S. President Donald Trump’s reluctant commitment overshadows the alliance.

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Isabelle Ioannides @isabelleioannides.bsky.social · Jun 11

WR Mead @gmfus.bsky.social's Brussels Forum says that #Cyprus likely to become a "frontline state" in a world where the #EU is unable to fill the #European space that #Trump has left behind, and that #Turkey (as other powers) is trying to move into.

#geopolitics101

Isabelle Ioannides @isabelleioannides.bsky.social · Jun 4

It's always something to venture into the streets behind the Brussels South train station (#Bruxelles midi). How can the so-called capital of #Europe let this neighbourhood in such a mess? It's the first thing a foreigner sees of #Brussels!

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The Guardian @theguardian.com · May 26

EU officials accuse bloc of taking ‘little to no meaningful action’ on Gaza

EU Staff for Peace letter accuses institution bosses of failing to exert influence to help Palestinians A group of EU officials has written to the leaders of the European institutions criticising the bloc for “little or no meaningful action” in response to the dire humanitarian crisis in Gaza. The group EU Staff for Peace said that more than 2,000 officials working for the European Commission, European parliament and EU agencies had signed a letter drafted in May 2024 which accused the EU of apathy to the plight of Palestinians. Continue reading...

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Isabelle Ioannides @isabelleioannides.bsky.social · May 22

Excited to see our @atlanticcouncil.bsky.social research report on the EU Growth Plan for the Western Balkans.

What are the Growth Plan's premises, esp. its economic underpinnings? What risks and benefits? Can the Growth Plan revitalise EU enlargement?

www.atlanticcouncil.org/in-depth-res...

The European Union Growth Plan for the Western Balkans: A reality test for EU enlargement

The EU's Growth Plan for the Western Balkans represents a major shift and opportunity for the region's Euro-Atlantic aspirations.

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Isabelle Ioannides @isabelleioannides.bsky.social · May 21

www.middleeasteye.net/news/uk-summ...

UK summons Israeli ambassador and suspends free trade agreement talks with Israel

Landmark move tears up friendly relations between the two countries

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Isabelle Ioannides @isabelleioannides.bsky.social · May 16

Please join us!

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Alejandro Esteso Pérez @aestesop.bsky.social · May 16

📍 If you are in Brussels next Tuesday, do not miss the launch of #IDEES Magazine's latest issue dedicated to the Western Balkans.

A discussion on geopolitics, enlargement and illiberalism with @isabelleioannides.bsky.social, Berta López Domènech (EPC) & myself.

🔗 Register here lnkd.in/emc-fe8G

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Alejandro Esteso Pérez @aestesop.bsky.social · May 8

💥 On May 20th I will be in Brussels for the launch of the latest #IDEES Magazine, an issue dedicated to the Balkans.

Join @isabelleioannides.bsky.social, Berta López Domènech & myself for a discussion on all things EU-WB. And take home a copy of the magazine!

🔗 Register here lnkd.in/emc-fe8G

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Isabelle Ioannides @isabelleioannides.bsky.social · Apr 25

Has the #EU-#UK TCA facilitated #trade? My latest briefing assesses the TCA's implementation over the past two years. Despite continuing challenges, the TCA can be an opportunity for deepening EU-UK relations at a time of geoeconomic disruptions.
www.europarl.europa.eu/thinktank/en...

EU-UK trade flows: Continuities, changes and trends | Think Tank | European Parliament

EU-UK trade flows: Continuities, changes and trends

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Tena Prelec @tenaprelec.bsky.social · Apr 23

Looking to apply for a postdoc on corruption, authoritarianism, EU (non) enlargement and other fun topics… and you want to do it while sipping your favourite beverage by the seaside?

Come work with me in Rijeka 🇭🇷 uniri.hr/en/vijesti/m...

MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship at the University of Rijeka 2025. | UNIRI

The University of Rijeka (UNIRI), a modern European University, is looking for motivated postdoctoral researchers (Postdocs) for the Marie-Skłodowska Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship (MSCA PF)…

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Isabelle Ioannides @isabelleioannides.bsky.social · Apr 18

Must be the longest 24 hours ever...

#Ukraine 🇺🇦

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Trump describes how he could solve Russia-Ukraine conflict in 24 hours

Former President Trump described his plan to stop the war in Ukraine within 24 hours of re-entering the White House in a Sunday interview with Fox News.

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Isabelle Ioannides @isabelleioannides.bsky.social · Apr 18

J'ai eu l'occasion, grâce au journal @lesoir.be, de voir en avant-première le film de Régis Wargnier 'La Réparation'. Une histoire touchante et une interprétation merveilleuse de Julia de Nunes - je vous le recommande vivement!

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Isabelle Ioannides @isabelleioannides.bsky.social · Apr 14

The only countries in #Europe with no #rail services. Ashamed to say I come from one of the them.

Maybe @jonworth.eu can help!

#train #tram

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The New York Times @nytimes.com · Apr 14

“No government — regardless of which party is in power — should dictate what private universities can teach, whom they can admit and hire, and which areas of study and inquiry they can pursue,” Alan Garber, Harvard’s president, said about President Trump's demands. nyti.ms/4jzSS9W

The gates of Harvard University. The text reads: "Harvard Says It Will Not Comply With Trump Administration's Demands." Photo by Sophie Park for The New York Times.

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Anne Applebaum @anneapplebaum.bsky.social · Apr 14

“American government, American foreign policy, and American trade policy are slowly being transformed, not to benefit Americans but to benefit the president, his family, and his friends.”

www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...

Kleptocracy, Inc.

Under Trump, conflicts of interest are just part of the system.

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Marta Kos @martakos.ec.europa.eu · Apr 14

Congratulations to Albania for taking another step towards EU membership

Today, we opened the Internal Market cluster. While tariffs return elsewhere, we’ll be breaking down barriers to trade and business.

Happy to see us building a more united & secure Europe together.

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Isabelle Ioannides @isabelleioannides.bsky.social · Apr 14

www.politico.eu/article/brus...

Shootings, debt and political paralysis show Brussels is falling apart

Losing €4 million a day and without a government, Belgium’s capital is in desperate need of leadership.

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Andrew Gray @andrewramsaygray.bsky.social · Apr 14

EU plans to increase financial support for the Palestinian Authority with a three-year package worth around 1.6 billion euros, European Commissioner for Mediterranean Dubravka Suica tells Reuters.

www.reuters.com/world/eu-boo...

EU to boost financial support for Palestinian Authority

The European Union will increase its financial support for the Palestinian Authority with a three-year package worth around 1.6 billion euros ($1.8 billion), the European Commissioner responsible for the Middle East told Reuters in an interview.

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Isabelle Ioannides @isabelleioannides.bsky.social · Apr 9

It seems that I need to update my briefing every couple of days... from announced #tariffs to imposed tarifs to paused or reduced or increased tariffs... get serious! 📈📉

#trade #transatlantic #EUtrade

Isabelle Ioannides @isabelleioannides.bsky.social · Apr 7

Reading a lot on the #UStariffs, while finishing a briefing that's evaluating the implementation of the #EU-UK TCA. Zooming in on #trade flows.

Watch this space! 🚛🚚🚛🚚

Marco Incerti @marcoinbxl.bsky.social · Apr 7

#EU Trade Commissioner @marossefcovic.bsky.social: "Engaging with the #US will take time and effort, they don't view tariffs not as a tactical step but as a corrective measure."

"While the #EU remains open to and strongly prefers negotiations, we will not wait endlessly."

Isabelle Ioannides @isabelleioannides.bsky.social · Apr 7

Reading a lot on the #UStariffs, while finishing a briefing that's evaluating the implementation of the #EU-UK TCA. Zooming in on #trade flows.

Watch this space! 🚛🚚🚛🚚

Marco Incerti @marcoinbxl.bsky.social · Apr 7

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Guntram Wolff @guntramwolff.bsky.social · Apr 7

How the EU could boost its defence capabilities with an arms-buyers’ club -
Our research with @jzettelmeyer.bsky.social and Armin Steinbach for the ECOFIN finance ministers meeting in Warsaw reviewed by the FT. @bruegel.bsky.social
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How the EU could boost its defence capabilities with an arms-buyers’ club

Also in this newsletter: Why Meloni holds the keys to the EU response to Trump’s tariffs

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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · Apr 6

Elon Musk says he supports ending all tariffs and creating a US-EU free trade zone—days after President Donald Trump imposed steep tariffs on Europe and most of the rest of the world.

www.politico.eu/article/musk...

Musk hopes US, EU get to ‘zero-tariff situation’

“At the end of the day, I hope it is agreed that both Europe and the United States should move ideally in my view to a zero-tariff situation, effectively creating a free-trade zone,” Mu…

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Isabelle Ioannides @isabelleioannides.bsky.social · Apr 1

Not that the world isn't scary enough as it is, but has anyone spotted any April fool's jokes in the press?

Isabelle Ioannides @isabelleioannides.bsky.social · Apr 1

It ain't over till it's over.. #LePen

*not an April's fools joke*

Judah Grunstein @judah-grunstein.bsky.social · Mar 31

In other words, the "everyone does it" defense does not apply, and Le Pen cannot claim to be uniquely pursued for the crime.

That's why the duration of her ineligibility to run will be important.

Juppé initialy got 5 yrs, reduced to 1 on appeal.

Fillon initially got 10 (iirc), but being appealed.

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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · Apr 1

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni today decried a court ruling that disqualified French far-right figurehead Marine Le Pen from running to be president in 2027.

Meloni joins cacophony of outrage against Le Pen guilty verdict

“I think that no one who cares about democracy can rejoice in a sentence that affects the leader of a large party and takes away representation from millions of citizens,” says Italian PM.

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