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Etienne Höra @etiennehoera.d-64.social · 13d

Everyone talks about #geoeconomics, we’re mapping it: Together with colleagues @bst-europe.bsky.social @wiiw.ac.at, ECIPE, we created the Geoeconomic Interconnectivity Index, measuring the EU's trade, finance and policy footprint in its neighbourhood, compared to China, Russia & US. Main findings 🧵

Geoeconomic competition: EU remains most important partner in its neighbourhood, but its rivals are catching up. By Bertelsmann Stiftung, ECIPE, wiiw.

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BSt Europe @bst-europe.bsky.social · 27d

Our reaction to von der Leyen’s #SOTEU 2025 address yesterday. A serious speech with bold appeals & many initiatives. But is there the unity & coherence of initiatives to accomplish the agenda? A thread on the main points from each of our experts.

Full article ➡️ bst-europe.eu/europe-in-th...

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State of the European Union Address 2025: Our Experts React

After Ursula von der Leyen withstood considerable headwinds over the summer, the Commission President was under pressure to regain momentum. She sought to do so by evoking the gravity of the moment, d...

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Brandon Bohrn @brandonbohrn.bsky.social · 28d

Regardless of one's politics, this is horrifying. Only 31 years old, leaving behind a wife and two very young children, just 3 and 1. It brings to mind recent polling showing that a sizeable number of Americans believe violence is justified to achieve political aims. Just terrible.

The New York Times @nytimes.com · 28d

Breaking News: Charlie Kirk has died after being shot while speaking at a Utah college. The right-wing activist and close ally of President Trump was 31. nyti.ms/41PHpMZ

Charlie Kirk appears at a Utah Valley University speaking event wearing a white shirt and holding a microphone. A headline reads: "Charlie Kirk Is Killed in Shooting at Utah College." Photo by Trent Nelson/The Salt Lake Tribune, via Reuters

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Jake Benford @jbenford-berlin.bsky.social · 28d

Economic Security is central to the EU’s external strategy - see SOTEU today - but cooperation with the UK remains nascent. Political and structural reasons are behind this but @antonspisak.bsky.social and I think there are grounds for deeper cooperation: www.bertelsmann-stiftung.de/en/our-proje...

A Missing Pillar: Economic Security in the EU-UK Partnership

Economic security has risen to the top of Europe’s strategic agenda, and the EU has intensified collaboration with key allies. While structural and political factors have so far prevented deeper engag...

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Brandon Bohrn @brandonbohrn.bsky.social · 28d

My colleagues from the Bertelsmann St's Europe program offer analysis on today's #SOTEU25 from Com. Pres. VDL on UKR/RUS, competitiveness, China, trade, technology, and transatlantic relations. Have a read here: bst-europe.eu/europe-in-th...

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State of the European Union Address 2025: Our Experts React

After Ursula von der Leyen withstood considerable headwinds over the summer, the Commission President was under pressure to regain momentum. She sought to do so by evoking the gravity of the moment, d...

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BSt Europe @bst-europe.bsky.social · Aug 25

As the EU prepares the next Russia sanctions package, @miriamkosmehl.bsky.social explains what could be an effective focus: oil trade and the shadow fleet; banks, dual-use goods and financial flows; and tackling circumvention through third countries.

Read more here➡️ bst-europe.eu/economy-secu...

EU Prepares 19th Sanctions Package Against Russia’s War Economy

When EU foreign ministers meet at the end of August in Denmark, the current Council Presidency holder, the agenda is expected to include increasing pressure on Russia. President Vladimir Putin will on...

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Etienne Höra @etiennehoera.d-64.social · Jul 29

15% tariffs, breaches of WTO rules, more tech dependency – the US deal is a far cry from what the EU wanted. This was not a one-off accident, but exposes longstanding structural weaknesses in EU trade policy that will affect any future negotiation. My analysis🧵 bst-europe.eu/economy-secu...

No Accident: Four Structural Reasons Why the EU Did Not Get a Better Trade Deal

As details on Sunday’s EU-US trade deal emerge, Europeans are split in two camps. Some believe the 15 percent tariff ceiling on most products is the best the EU could get from President Donald Trump’s...

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Brandon Bohrn @brandonbohrn.bsky.social · Aug 21

Enjoyed speaking with DW News this morning about Texas Rs’ and California Ds’ competing redistricting bills, the potential ripple effects in other critical states, and the broader implications as we head into next year’s midterm elections. Link to view here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=V2m3...

How might California's proposed Election Rigging Response Act counter GOP gerrymandering? | DW News

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Jake Benford @jbenford-berlin.bsky.social · Jul 17

"German sentiment sits with the UK, but the strategy always stays with the EU”. My thoughts in @economist.com on the - otherwise highly welcome and well-crafted - Anglo-German Friendship Treaty announced today. Thanks to @sambeal.bsky.social www.economist.com/britain/2025...

Britain and Germany sign a historic treaty

The two countries hope it will alleviate a set of mutual ailments

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Etienne Höra @etiennehoera.d-64.social · Jun 25

New piece by @aleichthammer.bsky.social and me in @ipq.bsky.social: EU‘s cautious approach in the 🇺🇸🇪🇺 trade war has been useful, but has run its course as the 9 July deadline approaches. EU should prepare for flexible retaliation. 🧵 ip-quarterly.com/en/red-lines...

Red Lines and Retaliation: The EU’s Response to Trump’s Tariffs

The EU’s cautious approach to Donald Trump’s trade wars has served it relatively well. Now, however, is the time to switch to a tougher approach, backed up by an internal agreement on sharing the poss...

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BSt Europe @bst-europe.bsky.social · Jun 11

We’re live in Berlin with a full house! Daniela Schwarzer and Lucas Guttenberg kick off a spirited discussion on whether coalitions of the willing can save Europe. Follow here for more updates and insights ⬇️

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BSt Europe @bst-europe.bsky.social · May 28

🚀 We have a new website!
We offer evidence-based ideas and practical recommendations to strengthen Europe’s ability to act—on Europe's economy, resilience, geopolitics and more.
Explore the new website → bst-europe.eu

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Jacques Delors Centre @delorsberlin.bsky.social · May 5

Eine gut abgestimmte Dosis praktischer Solidarität in der #EU würde helfen, den sich anbahnenden Handelskonflikt mit den #USA zu überstehen, schreiben @aslak.bsky.social, @etiennehoera.d-64.social und @aleichthammer.bsky.social im heutigen Europe.Table von @table.media 👉 table.media/europe/stand...

Wie man einen Handelskrieg übersteht: Ein Plädoyer für europäische Lastenteilung

Der transatlantische Handelskonflikt wird eine politische und wirtschaftliche Herausforderung für die EU. Europäische Solidarität ist gefragt.

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Etienne Höra @etiennehoera.d-64.social · Apr 9

Der #Koalitionsvertrag ist da! Was steht drin zu Handel und Investitionen? Leider wenig neue Impulse. „Geopolitischer Epochenbruch“ steht anderswo drin, zeigt sich hier aber nicht.

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Helena Qs @heqs.bsky.social · Apr 9

🧵Was sagt der neue #Koalitionsvertrag zu #Gesamtverteidigung und gesellschaftlicher Resilienz? Der Versuch einer Analyse quer durch die Ressorts. Denn, Spoiler: Gesamtverteidigung bleibt ein Puzzle.

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Etienne Höra @etiennehoera.d-64.social · Apr 4

Was kann die EU mit Blick auf die US-Zölle tun? Verhandeln, Gegenmaßnahmen, an Andere denken, sich auf Größeres vorbereiten 🧵

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Brandon Bohrn @brandonbohrn.bsky.social · Apr 2

I joined DW news this afternoon to discuss Susan Crawford's victory that ultimately shapes the balance of Wisconsin's Supreme Court. We covered Musk's involvement and interests, as well as the broader implications moving forward. Link to discussion👇 : www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kh-u...

Liberal judge Susan Crawford wins Wisconsin Supreme Court seat against Musk favorite | DW News

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Etienne Höra @etiennehoera.d-64.social · Apr 2

Heute Nacht ab 22 Uhr CEST kündigt die US-Administration massive neue #Zölle an - was wir bis jetzt (nicht) wissen: 🧵

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Constanze Stelzenmüller @constelz.bsky.social · Mar 26

Nuuk Nuuk, who’s there?

(ok showing myself out quietly)

Samuli Seppälä @samuliseppala.bsky.social · Mar 26

This is surreal.

American govt officials have been knocking on peoples doors in Nuuk, Greenland during recent days to see if locals would like to be visited by the vice president's wife.

Everywhere the answer was the same: "No, thank you"

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Amerikanere stemte dørklokker i Nuuk før aflyst besøg, siger Steinmetz

Repræsentanter for den amerikanske regering har i de seneste dage stemt dørklokker i Grønlands hovedstad, Nuuk, forud for det nu aflyste besøg fra USA's andend...

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Etienne Höra @etiennehoera.d-64.social · Mar 27

Trump verhängt Zusatzzölle von 25% auf Autos, bald auch auf Autoteile. Auch in deutschen Medien wird immer wieder industriepolitisches Sanewashing betrieben, aber: Das ist sicher kein 4D-Schach-Move, der die US-Autoindustrie rettet.

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Gesine Weber @gesineweber.bsky.social · Mar 19

The White Paper on EU defence is out. Of course, I read it, and I can say: if you love EU acronyms and the nitty-gritty of EU instruments and details, you will love it.

If you just want to know the key elements, better read my thread. 🧵

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Future of European defence

White paper on the future of European defence sets out investment needs to deliver EU defence capabilities to secure Europe’s peace. Find out more.

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Brandon Bohrn @brandonbohrn.bsky.social · Mar 19

Neuer Policy Brief von drei meiner klügsten Kolleg/innen, (Etienne Höra, Cora Jungbluth, und Thieß Petersen) zu handelspolitischen Themen für die nächste Bundesregierung 👇 www.bertelsmann-stiftung.de/de/unsere-pr...

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Gesine Weber @gesineweber.bsky.social · Mar 16

Will add these to my reading list.

Also: half of the books on the list are (co-) authored by women - I think that's worth mentioning because many, many bibliographies/ reading suggestion lists on global affairs etc. are still male-dominated.

Sam Freedman @samfr.bsky.social · Mar 16

New post just out

Ten books to help understand the world we're now in.

Five recommendations on the US/Trump/Musk and five on Europe and the rest of the world.

(This one is free to read)

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Ten books to understand the world we're now in

Trump’s second term is on track to be more damaging than his first.

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Brandon Bohrn @brandonbohrn.bsky.social · Mar 13

Gladly!

Brandon Bohrn @brandonbohrn.bsky.social · Mar 13

The CR passed the House 217-213, with only one Democrat Rep. Jared Golden supporting it. Republican Thomas Massie was the sole GOP no vote.

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