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Stan Veuger @stanveuger.bsky.social · 4d

We’ll be analyzing the Dutch election results at AEI on October 31.

Come listen to ambassador Tazelaar, Matthias Matthijs, @constelz.bsky.social, and Marnix van Rij.

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Constanze Stelzenmüller @constelz.bsky.social · 9d

Germany 🇩🇪 and Poland 🇵🇱 must bury the hatchet — I try to make some constructive suggestions in my latest @FT column (online today, in print edition tomorrow)

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www.ft.com/content/2471... via @ft

Germany and Poland must bury the hatchet

To confront Russia, Warsaw and Berlin need to resolve the second world war-era grievances that still harm bilateral ties

www.ft.com

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Luigi Scazzieri @lscazzieri.bsky.social · 15d

New piece for @euiss.bsky.social

Europe’s effort to rebuild its defences hinges on whether Europeans can cooperate more effectively with each other and with Ukraine. EU instruments can play a key role in driving this effort forward.

www.iss.europa.eu/publications...

Rebuilding Europe's defences: How to unlock a coordinated defence surge

The EU can help drive a European defence surge, both by unlocking additional funding and fostering deeper cooperation.

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Financial Times @financialtimes.com · Sep 1

Von der Leyen’s plane hit by suspected Russian GPS interference on.ft.com/4p2wEAO

Von der Leyen’s plane hit by suspected Russian GPS interference

Officials suspect jamming operation forced jet carrying EU commission president to land in Bulgaria using paper maps

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Noah Barkin @noahbarkin.bsky.social · Aug 29

Big worrying scoop from the FT: Trump suggested deploying Chinese troops as peacekeepers in postwar Ukraine as part of a peace settlement with Russia, backing yet another idea floated by Vladimir Putin

on.ft.com/4mZ4y7y

Donald Trump ‘proposed Chinese peacekeepers’ for Ukraine

US president endorsed idea first pitched by Moscow, say people briefed on situation. White House denies the comments were made

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Constanze Stelzenmüller @constelz.bsky.social · Aug 29

Germany’s national security council isn’t up to the task
My latest @FT column, in today’s print edition 👇

on.ft.com/4oXQFsh

Germany’s national security council isn’t up to the task

Berlin’s rearmament drive is vital but its new defence advisory body pales in comparison to its US counterpart

on.ft.com

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Constanze Stelzenmüller @constelz.bsky.social · Aug 13

Thank you, @JamesKerLindsay, for inviting me to discuss my country with you!👇
youtu.be/D2PVSqN1MPQ

Understanding German Foreign Policy | Constanze Stelzenmüller

YouTube video by Prof James Ker-Lindsay

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Andreas Hopf 🇩🇪 🇨🇭 🇬🇧 🇸🇪 @andreashopf.bsky.social · Aug 2

Fiona Hill injects a healthy dose of realism into the European wishful thinkers’ minds.

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Russia, Ukraine, and the Global Order with Fiona Hill

Podcast-Folge · Brussels Sprouts · 01.08.2025 · 1 Std.

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Finbarr Bermingham @fbermingham.bsky.social · Jul 28

US confirming EU carve out on pharma and chips probes under 232. So EU tariffs stay at 15% as reported

Matt Peterson @mattpeterson.bsky.social · Jul 28

There's been some confusion about how the EU deal covers pharmaceuticals and semiconductors. The EU has negotiated a carveout, a White House official confirms to me. When 232 investigations on pharma and semis come into effect, the EU tariff will still be 15%, even if others' tariff rates rise.

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Constanze Stelzenmüller @constelz.bsky.social · Jul 19

A motht welcome reminder!

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A Reader of the FT @a-reader-ft.bsky.social · Jul 18

As Germany’s centrists squabble, the far right prepares to pounce—This is the real challenge for Merz’s coalition: a revolutionary far right… www.ft.com/content/2290... @constelz.bsky.social @financialtimes.com

As Germany’s centrists squabble, the far right prepares to pounce

If Merz cannot unite the CDU and SPD, the AfD’s strategy of forcing conservatives to co-operate with them could succeed

www.ft.com

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Constanze Stelzenmüller @constelz.bsky.social · Jul 16

As Germany’s centrists squabble, the far right prepares to pounce

My latest @FT column, just out online & in print edition tomorrow 👇

As Germany’s centrists squabble, the far right prepares to pounce www.ft.com/content/2290... via @ft

As Germany’s centrists squabble, the far right prepares to pounce

If Merz cannot unite the CDU and SPD, the AfD’s strategy of forcing conservatives to co-operate with them could succeed

www.ft.com

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Diplomaatia @diplomaatia.bsky.social · Jul 15

Viibime hetkes, kus sõjajärgne maailmakorraldus ja selle normatiivsed alused murenevad ning neid revideerivad mitte ainult lääne rivaalid, vaid ka riik, mis on seni olnud selle korra kaitsja, ütles Constanze Stelzenmüller #LennartMeriConference kõnes. @constelz.bsky.social @brookings.edu

Kas saame koos edasi minna? Tehingutest ja punastest joontest – Diplomaatia

Nii meil Euroopas kui ka paljudel inimestel Ameerikas on palju kaalul. Meie, eurooplased, vajame üksteist ning lühiperspektiivis kindlasti ka Ameerikat. Eesmärk on mõistagi see, et jõutakse paremini t...

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Peter Baker @peterbakernyt.bsky.social · Jul 15

Trump's Russia announcement is being portrayed as toughening his stance, but in fact what he did was give Putin a 50-day free pass to do anything he likes in Ukraine without further US punishment as the Senate sanctions bill is now put on hold.

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Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu · Jul 12

A 30% tariff on EU exports would hurt businesses, consumers and patients on both sides of the Atlantic.

We will continue working towards an agreement by August 1.

At the same time, we are ready to safeguard EU interests on the basis of proportionate countermeasures.

→ europa.eu/!tPvKn8

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Patrick Bahners @pbahners.bsky.social · Jul 12

Die Aktion Brosius-Gersdorf: eine Probe auf die Handlungsfähigkeit der latenten rechten Mehrheit. Mein Gastkommentar im Deutschlandfunk. www.deutschlandfunk.de/kommentar-zu...

Kommentar: Frauke Brosius-Gersdorf ist keine woke Aktivistin

Mit Gerüchten wurde gegen Juristin Frauke Brosius-Gersdorf Stimmung gemacht. Die von AfD befeuerte Kampagne zeigt: Verfassungsparteien müssen zusammenstehen.

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UK in a Changing Europe @ukandeu.bsky.social · Jul 3

🚨 TOMORROW 🚨

👀 Keep an eye out for the next episode of The UK in a Changing Europe podcast with @constelz.bsky.social and @anandmenon.bsky.social 🎙️

They discuss European security, NATO, the impact of the Trump administration, the US foreign policy agenda and much more...

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UK in a Changing Europe @ukandeu.bsky.social · Jul 4

🎙️ NEW PODCAST 🎙️

NATO, Trump and ‘Article 5%’: What are the implications for European security?

To explore the complexities of American politics and foreign policy and how it affects Europe, @anandmenon.bsky.social is joined by @constelz.bsky.social

Listen in full 👉 ukandeu.ac.uk/podcasts/nat...

NATO, Trump and 'Article 5%': What are the implications for European security? - UK in a changing Europe

Since Donald Trump entered office six months ago, he has cast doubt on the US commitment to the NATO alliance and applied...

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UK in a Changing Europe @ukandeu.bsky.social · Jul 5

🎧 Looking for some weekend listening? 🎧

Tune into the latest episode of The UK in a Changing Europe Podcast with @constelz.bsky.social and @anandmenon.bsky.social on European security policy and spending, trans-Atlantic relations and Trump's foreign policy agenda👇

NATO, Trump and 'Article 5%': What are the implications for European security? - UK in a changing Europe

Since Donald Trump entered office six months ago, he has cast doubt on the US commitment to the NATO alliance and applied...

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Anand Menon @anandmenon.bsky.social · Jul 5

A really interesting episode. @constelz.bsky.social as always is a great listen ukandeu.ac.uk/podcasts/nat...

NATO, Trump and 'Article 5%': What are the implications for European security? - UK in a changing Europe

Since Donald Trump entered office six months ago, he has cast doubt on the US commitment to the NATO alliance and applied...

ukandeu.ac.uk

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UK in a Changing Europe @ukandeu.bsky.social · Jul 7

In the latest episode of The UK in a Changing Europe Podcast, @anandmenon.bsky.social speaks to @constelz.bsky.social about European security, the impact of the Russo-Ukraine war on Europe and the declining role of the US in European security

Listen in full here 👉 ukandeu.ac.uk/podcasts/nat...