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EU Institute for Security Studies @euiss.bsky.social · Sep 5

#EUISS2025 brought Europe’s strategic community together to rethink the EU’s global role.

🎥 Some highlights from a day of ideas, insights & exchanges on how the EU can act with power & purpose.

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Leonardo De Agostini @leodeago.bsky.social · Sep 3

A full house today for the HR/VP @kajakallas.bsky.social at our @euiss.bsky.social annual conference.

"Whether we like it or not, Europe is engaged in a global competition for democracy and freedom"

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EU Institute for Security Studies @euiss.bsky.social · Sep 3

💬 "The credibility of EU and of our geopolitical power is at stake. But it's also our people, especially the young people, who are losing trust in the EU because we can't deliver, and that's why we need to be very, very concrete," says @kajakallas.bsky.social to @sbeverts.bsky.social.

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EU Institute for Security Studies @euiss.bsky.social · Sep 3

🔴 NOW LIVE: High Representative @kajakallas.bsky.social takes the stage at #EUISS2025.

🎥 Watch the livestream: www.youtube.com/watch?v=6AKx...

EUISS 2025 annual conference: Kaja Kallas keynote speech

YouTube video by EU Institute for Security Studies

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EU Institute for Security Studies @euiss.bsky.social · Aug 29

The #EUISS2025 Annual Conference is approaching! A full day of high-level debate on re-imagining Europe’s global role. We're honoured to welcome HRVP @kajakallas.bsky.social for a live-streamed keynote.

📌 Details: ow.ly/ZgBR50WO1VI

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EU Institute for Security Studies @euiss.bsky.social · Aug 20

After the Alaska & Washington summits, Europe held the line, keeping Ukraine central to transatlantic diplomacy. But Trump’s commitment is uncertain, Putin disruptive & security guarantees unresolved.

💡 Read our take on where we stand: iss.europa.eu/publications...

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EU Institute for Security Studies @euiss.bsky.social · Jul 18

The EU can leverage digital diplomacy to more effectively counter #disinformation in Georgia & Armenia. AI-enhanced social listening offers an innovative way to navigate these contested info spaces explain @ditrych.bsky.social & @leodeago.bsky.social.

Read more: www.iss.europa.eu/publications...

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Kaja Kallas @kajakallas.bsky.social · Jul 18

Russia’s hybrid attacks won’t go unanswered.

The EU, UK & partners continue to take coordinated action, including with sanctions.

We will use all available tools to protect our institutions, infrastructure, and democracies.

Statement on behalf of EU27: europa.eu/!mgYVJv

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EU Institute for Security Studies @euiss.bsky.social · Jul 1

📢 The #CFIDialogues2025 wrapped up last week in Florence! 2️⃣ days focused on detecting and exposing foreign interference and strengthening the EU's capability for active defence.

👏 Thanks to everyone who contributed their knowledge, ideas and energy, and to our partner @eui-stg.bsky.social.

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Leonardo De Agostini @leodeago.bsky.social · Jun 26

Great kick off for our 2025 CFI Dialogues!
Ukraine, Moldova, Africa, transatlantic relations and hybrid interference... And a great annual get together for our CFI community!
#CFI #FIMI

EU Institute for Security Studies @euiss.bsky.social · Jun 26

📸 Today kicks off the #CFIDialogues 2025, our flagship event to tackle foreign interference & hybrid threats. With voices from EU institutions, partner countries, academia, civil society & tech, we're building resilience together. Stay tuned for updates!

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Leonardo De Agostini @leodeago.bsky.social · Jun 5

Su @huffpostitalia.bsky.social IA, pacebuilding e conflitti: se il focus è spesso sui rischi che le AI pone nei conflitti: armi autonome, sorveglianza di massa e deepfake x disinfo. Quali contributi positivi può offrire l’IA ai processi di pace? @peaceagency.bsky.social

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Oltre i rischi: come l'intelligenza artificiale può supportare la diplomazia e la prevenzione dei conflitti (di L. De Agostini, AP)

Può contribuire in modo innovativo alla costruzione della pace: dall’analisi predittiva per individuare scenari a rischio, alla distribuzione più efficace degl…

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Leonardo De Agostini @leodeago.bsky.social · May 28

While the #EUUK Summit on 19 May delivered a new Security and Defence Partnership, #Russia's hybrid threats and interference in Europe are here to stay.

In my @euiss.bsky.social commentary, I argue that EU-UK cooperation on this front should be urgently operationalised.

Read the commentary here:

EU Institute for Security Studies @euiss.bsky.social · May 27

⚠️ #Russia's hybrid threats and interference in Europe are here to stay.

In light of their newly-established Security & Defence Partnership, the EU and the UK can counter Russian hybrid attacks through a dedicated bilateral task force, writes @leodeago.bsky.social. www.iss.europa.eu/publications...

New EUISS commentary: Beyond the reset: The case for a stronger EU–UK front against hybrid threats
Written by Leonardo De Agostini

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EU Institute for Security Studies @euiss.bsky.social · May 27

⚠️ #Russia's hybrid threats and interference in Europe are here to stay.

In light of their newly-established Security & Defence Partnership, the EU and the UK can counter Russian hybrid attacks through a dedicated bilateral task force, writes @leodeago.bsky.social. www.iss.europa.eu/publications...

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Ayşe Zarakol @aysezarakol.bsky.social · May 22

An article I could have written but have not written has mysteriously appeared on my Google Scholar page with two citations (now hidden). It has a journal name, volume, page numbers what have you. Pretty good journal too. Thanks ChatGPT, I guess? 🤔

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EU Institute for Security Studies @euiss.bsky.social · May 22

🚨 Russia works daily to undermine the EU.
⚠️ It’s time the EU fights back.

Launching today #UnpowerRussia: our strategic playbook to reduce the Kremlin's ability to harm.

🔗https://ow.ly/MgPL50VWxzx

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EU Council @consilium.europa.eu · May 20

The 17th package of sanctions against #Russia includes:

🚫 an additional 17 individuals and 58 entities sanctioned
🚫 a port access ban on 189 further vessels in Russia’s shadow fleet
🚫 31 new entities subject to tighter export restrictions
🚫 further export bans

More: europa.eu/!x6MWG7

A collage containing a drone, a microchip, a vessel and piles of coins. The text on the visual reads ‘EU adopts 17th package of sanctions against Russia’.

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Leonardo De Agostini @leodeago.bsky.social · May 19

"The EU and the UK will coordinate approaches and systems to
detect, analyse and respond to FIMI in order to raise the costs for malign actors and to strengthen
resilience of their respective societies".

www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/pre...

EU-UK summit 2025: outcome documents

During the first EU-UK summit on 19 May 2025, leaders agreed three documents: a joint statement, a security and Defence Partnership and a Common Understanding on a renewed agenda for European Union – ...

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Kaja Kallas @kajakallas.bsky.social · May 19

A new chapter in EU–UK relations starts today in London.

In a world of growing challenges, we, united by common values, choose partnership and shared purpose.

Because close friends stick together.

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EU Institute for Security Studies @euiss.bsky.social · May 16

Russia acts every day to weaken the EU.
It’s time Europe pushes back.

We're with @poland25eu.bsky.social today to discuss how the EU can #UnpowerRussia: a first look at our upcoming Chaillot Paper.

🔴 Live thread 👇

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Kaja Kallas @kajakallas.bsky.social · May 14

We are upping the pressure on Russia to end its war.

I welcome the agreement on the 17th package of sanctions.

It will target more of Russia’s shadow fleet, which is illegally shipping oil for revenues to fund Putin’s aggression.

Sanctions drain Russia’s war chest.

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Kaja Kallas @kajakallas.bsky.social · Apr 24

While claiming to seek peace, Russia launched a deadly airstrike on Kyiv.

This isn't a pursuit of peace, it’s a mockery of it.

The real obstacle is not Ukraine but Russia, whose war aims have not changed.

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Steven Everts @sbeverts.bsky.social · Apr 23

Trump blaming the victim - once again.

This isn’t about building peace. But a way for Trump to withdraw support. He wants out.

Ukraine keeps fighting because Russia keeps attacking it every day.

The task for Europeans is to keep supporting Ukraine. This is both in our interest and feasible.

NOELREPORTS @noelreports.com · Apr 23

Trump once again attacks Zelensky and echoes Kremlin talking points—downplaying Crimea’s illegal annexation, blaming Ukraine for defending its land, and pressuring Kyiv to “settle” on Russia’s terms.

This isn’t peace. It’s imperialism rewarded.

Sovereignty sold for a “deal.”

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Leonardo De Agostini @leodeago.bsky.social · Apr 23

"Given the Trump administration’s skepticism toward NATO and the defense of its transatlantic allies, a U.S.-Russian agreement could increase Moscow’s willingness to launch unconventional attacks in Europe".

www.foreignaffairs.com/russia/arson...

by @andreisoldatov.bsky.social, I.Borogan @cepa.org

Arsonist, Killer, Saboteur, Spy

While Trump courts him, Putin is escalating Russia’s hybrid war against the West.

www.foreignaffairs.com

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EU Institute for Security Studies @euiss.bsky.social · Apr 15

⏰ Going live on YouTube at 15:00 CET!

Join @katarzyna-sidlo.bsky.social & @gspataf95.bsky.social for the second episode of #EuropeResponds to discuss the latest developments in the Middle East and what role the EU can play in the region.

📍 Tune in: www.youtube.com/watch?v=omBT...

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Stanley Pignal @spignal.bsky.social · Apr 5

"How do I get this Meta AI bollocks off from my WhatsApp" I imagine is the most frequently-asked question of said Meta AI.

Nearly as dumb as "the metaverse".

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