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Anne-Sylvaine Chassany

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FT Berlin bureau chief, former Companies editor, World editor and Paris bureau chief

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Ryan Marino, MD @ryanmarino.bsky.social · 6d

ER doc here! This is a lie. Wait times are up because the American healthcare system is an unsustainable business model and a for-profit national healthcare system just doesn’t work. These problems will continue to get worse until we change that system. It literally has nothing to do with immigrants

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 6d

Vance: "If you're an American citizen & you've been to the hospital in the last few years, you've probably noticed wait times are especially large & very often somebody who's there in the ER is an illegal alien. Why do those people get healthcare benefits at hospitals paid for by American citizens?"

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A Reader of the FT @a-reader-ft.bsky.social · 11d

Germany’s Merz backs using frozen Russian assets for Ukraine—with Donald Trump reducing US support for Kyiv and refusing to sign off on fresh sanctions against Moscow, pressure is mounting to use the frozen assets. www.ft.com/content/3ac0... @chassnews.bsky.social @financialtimes.com

Germany’s Merz backs using frozen Russian assets for Ukraine

Chancellor calls on Europe to unlock €140bn loan and ‘massively raise the costs’ of Kremlin aggression

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Todd Tucker @toddntucker.com · 8d

What will DOGE look like with screwdrivers not sledgehammers, in a country that uses fax machines and cash more than other advanced economies?

@chassnews.bsky.social on Germany's deregulation tsar, Karsten Wildberger.
www.ft.com/content/1440...

Germany’s new deregulation chief vows to be more subtle than Elon Musk

State modernisation minister Karsten Wildberger promises to bring about digital age in country clinging to fax machines

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A Reader of the FT @a-reader-ft.bsky.social · 8d

Germany’s new deregulation chief vows to be more subtle than Elon Musk—Chancellor Friedrich Merz has made cutting red tape a cornerstone of his plan to revive the Eurozone’s largest economy. Simplifying the thicket of regulations… www.ft.com/content/1440... @chassnews.bsky.social @financialtimes.com

Germany’s new deregulation chief vows to be more subtle than Elon Musk

State modernisation minister Karsten Wildberger promises to bring about digital age in country clinging to fax machines

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Financial Times @financialtimes.com · 12d

FT Exclusive: German chancellor Friedrich Merz has called on the EU to use frozen Russian assets to finance Ukraine’s war effort, arguing the move could unlock a €140bn loan for Kyiv. on.ft.com/48jdaSL

Anne-Sylvaine Chassany @chassnews.bsky.social · 12d

Exclusive: German chancellor Friedrich Merz leading the charge on frozen Russian assets 👇very strong oped in the FT:

Financial Times @financialtimes.com · 12d

Opinion: We need the mobilisation of resources on a scale that will secure Ukraine's military resilience, writes Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz. on.ft.com/3VwJoCj

Anne-Sylvaine Chassany @chassnews.bsky.social · Aug 13

“It’s safe to say that Trump does not have a single policymaking person who knows Russia and Ukraine advising him,” said Eric Rubin, a former career diplomat who served as US ambassador to Bulgaria during Trump’s first term. @financialtimes.com
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No experts in the room: Donald Trump to meet Vladimir Putin after loss of Russia specialists

Reduction in federal workforce has hollowed out the number of knowledgeable officials in Washington

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A Reader of the FT @a-reader-ft.bsky.social · Aug 13

EU leaders to hold call with Trump ahead of Putin meeting over Ukraine-Asked whether the UK could trust Putin in the talks, Starmer’s office said on Monday: “We never trust President Putin as far as we could throw him.” www.ft.com/content/b6a5... @chassnews.bsky.social @financialtimes.com

EU leaders to hold call with Trump ahead of Putin meeting over Ukraine

Berlin convenes virtual summit on Wednesday, including call with presidents of US and Ukraine

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Christopher Miller @christopherjm.ft.com · Aug 10

European leaders are pressing the US to ratchet up sanctions pressure on Moscow as they race to shape the outcome of a meeting between Trump and Putin that could determine the fate of Ukraine and long-term security of the continent.
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Europe urges Trump to use sanctions pressure ahead of Putin summit

[FREE TO READ] Washington advised to use economic penalties to shape talks and enforce any ceasefire

Anne-Sylvaine Chassany @chassnews.bsky.social · Aug 12

Lessons from history, incl. Minsk talks with some advice for Trump from former French President François Hollande: www.ft.com/content/a701...

‘Manipulative’ Putin vs ‘emotional’ Trump: what past summits reveal about Alaska meeting

Russian leader’s technique is to lie and play for time, warns former French president François Hollande

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A Reader of the FT @a-reader-ft.bsky.social · Aug 5

Donald Trump’s move on institutions ‘wrong’, says German finance minister—Speaking a few hours before meeting with his US counterpart Scott Bessent in Washington, Lars Klingbeil said… www.ft.com/content/2d91... @chassnews.bsky.social @financialtimes.com

Donald Trump’s move on institutions ‘wrong’, says German finance minister

Lars Klingbeil criticises US president hours before meeting Treasury secretary in Washington

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A Reader of the FT @a-reader-ft.bsky.social · Jul 31

Germany faces €170bn budget gap despite massive borrowing—The looming cuts pose a political risk for the government led by Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who has pledged to move on… www.ft.com/content/6735... @chassnews.bsky.social @financialtimes.com

Germany faces €170bn budget gap despite massive borrowing

Finance minister Lars Klingbeil says deep cuts needed in areas other than infrastructure and defence

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FT Edit @ftedit.ft.com · Jul 29

Welcome to FT Edit! When the news is overwhelming, we bring you eight stories a day, chosen by editors, offering clarity, fresh perspectives, insight and inspiration — plus some extra treats! Explore more at www.ft.com/ftedit or, if you're reading on iOS, find us on the FT app: on.ft.com/44SHfGA

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Anne-Sylvaine Chassany @chassnews.bsky.social · Jul 24

FT FILM : Germany’s spending gamble | FT Film via
@FT
www.ft.com/content/3967...

By ⁦@DanGarrahan w the FT's Martin Wolf, @olafstorbeck.ft.com @philippasigl.bsky.social @franziskabrantner.de

Germany’s spending gamble | FT Film

Can Germany’s debt brake reform kickstart its economic engine?

Anne-Sylvaine Chassany @chassnews.bsky.social · Jul 24

FT FILM : Germany’s spending gamble | FT Film via
@FT
www.ft.com/content/3967...

By ⁦@DanGarrahan w the FT's Martin Wolf, @olafstorbeck.ft.com @philippasigl.bsky.social @franziskabrantner.de

Germany’s spending gamble | FT Film

Can Germany’s debt brake reform kickstart its economic engine?

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Anne-Sylvaine Chassany @chassnews.bsky.social · Jul 13

Exclusive interview: "There is no reason to complain any more" Germany's defence minister Boris Pistorius tells Laura Pitel and me in his Bundestag office, as he urges European arms manufacturers to ramp up production.
Fascinating conversation here: www.ft.com/content/a9c8...

German defence minister calls on arms makers to deliver

‘There is no reason to complain any more,’ says Boris Pistorius in FT interview ahead of trip to Washington

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A Reader of the FT @a-reader-ft.bsky.social · Jul 14

German defence minister calls on arms makers to deliver—
Even as he called for the industry to speed up, Boris Pistorius said he was seeking to improve procurement. “We need… www.ft.com/content/a9c8... @chassnews.bsky.social @financialtimes.com

German defence minister calls on arms makers to deliver

‘There is no reason to complain any more,’ says Boris Pistorius in FT interview ahead of trip to Washington

Anne-Sylvaine Chassany @chassnews.bsky.social · Jul 14

Not necessarily contradictory. For now, no deliveries.

Anne-Sylvaine Chassany @chassnews.bsky.social · Jul 13

Exclusive interview: "There is no reason to complain any more" Germany's defence minister Boris Pistorius tells Laura Pitel and me in his Bundestag office, as he urges European arms manufacturers to ramp up production.
Fascinating conversation here: www.ft.com/content/a9c8...

German defence minister calls on arms makers to deliver

‘There is no reason to complain any more,’ says Boris Pistorius in FT interview ahead of trip to Washington

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A Reader of the FT @a-reader-ft.bsky.social · Jul 8

Berlin explores €4bn subsidies for German heavy industry—The measure is part of efforts to reduce electricity costs for industrial groups to revitalise the Eurozone’s largest economy after its longest postwar period of stagnation. www.ft.com/content/3f26... @chassnews.bsky.social @financialtimes.com

Berlin explores €4bn subsidies for German heavy industry

Germany argues state aid will benefit Eurozone if bloc’s largest economy is revived

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Andy Gibson (@AndyGibsonTV) / InformingBritain.com @informingbritain.com · Jul 13

"GERMANY URGES WEAPONS SUPPLIERS TO SPEED UP EUROPEAN REARMAMENT"
Full Story: t.ly/IBs4j
@laurapitel.bsky.social / @chassnews.bsky.social for @financialtimes.com

#Germany's defence minister has told weapon makers to stop complaining.

#FinancialTimes
#TomorrowsPapersToday
#IBPAPERS

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A Reader of the FT @a-reader-ft.bsky.social · Jun 29

Germany’s Social Democrats face mutiny over Russia— Dissenters could make it more difficult for the government, which relies on a razor-thin majority of 13 seats, to pass legislation… www.ft.com/content/fc49... @chassnews.bsky.social @financialtimes.com

Germany’s Social Democrats face mutiny over Russia

Finance minister and party leader Lars Klingbeil confronts internal dissent rooted in Willy Brandt’s ‘Ostpolitik’

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Ulrike Franke @rikefranke.bsky.social · Jun 27

Absolutely striking numbers. 65% of Germans support Germany significantly increasing its defence expenditures to reach NATO’s 5%* goal.

*it’s a 3,5%+ goal, to be exact.

Graph showing that 65% of germans support higher defence expenditures to reach NATO’s 5% goal.

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PubAffairs EU Debates, News & Opinions 🇪🇺 @pubaffairsbruxelles.eu · Jun 27

#EUPolitics: #Germany’s Social Democrats face mutiny over #Russia, by @chassnews.bsky.social | Financial Times

Germany’s Social Democrats face mutiny over Russia

Finance minister and party leader Lars Klingbeil confronts internal dissent rooted in Willy Brandt’s ‘Ostpolitik’

Anne-Sylvaine Chassany @chassnews.bsky.social · Jun 27

SPD Party Conference today - and a lot of unhappiness over party chief Lars Klingbeil and Germany's rearmament, with the old guard urging for a detente with Vladimir Putin's Russia. I talked to Peter Brandt, Willy's eldest son, who is among the critics :
www.ft.com/content/fc49...

Germany’s Social Democrats face mutiny over Russia

Finance minister and party leader Lars Klingbeil confronts internal dissent rooted in Willy Brandt’s ‘Ostpolitik’