Séverin Schnepp 🇪🇺
@severinschnepp.bsky.social
Associate Director for EU & NATO at Terma A/S 🇩🇰 Interested in European political affairs, defence and industrial policy & international relations.
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The European Commission yesterday proposed four key defense projects — including a drone wall to block Russian aerial aggression.
EU Commission pushes 4 defense projects to guard against Putin
It’s part of an effort to toughen up defenses against Russian incursions.
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September 30, 2025 at 12:05 PM
The European Commission yesterday proposed four key defense projects — including a drone wall to block Russian aerial aggression.
As the Danish #EUPresidency begins, defence and security are high on the agenda. I spoke with @finans.dk about what this means for Europe and for Terma Group. Full article in Danish below:
Fik du læst: Der er meget på spil: Forsvarsgigant har klare ønsker til regeringen Læs mere👇 #dkbiz
Der er meget på spil: Forsvarsgigant har klare ønsker til regeringen
Hvis der var nogen tvivl om, hvor forsvar og sikkerhed ligger på prioriteringslisten, når Danmark står i spidsen for EU, så forsvandt den som dug for solen under en solrig fejring i Aarhus. For ...
finans.dk
July 7, 2025 at 8:58 AM
As the Danish #EUPresidency begins, defence and security are high on the agenda. I spoke with @finans.dk about what this means for Europe and for Terma Group. Full article in Danish below:
To celebrate the #DanishEUPresidency we have launched a new podcast episode with @nissenchristine.bsky.social from @thinktankeuropa.bsky.social
Also available on all major platforms 🎙️🇪🇺🇩🇰
youtu.be/E_SzaqsTzjI
Also available on all major platforms 🎙️🇪🇺🇩🇰
youtu.be/E_SzaqsTzjI
Rearming Europe: how we defend the continent
YouTube video by TERMA Group
youtu.be
July 2, 2025 at 3:25 PM
To celebrate the #DanishEUPresidency we have launched a new podcast episode with @nissenchristine.bsky.social from @thinktankeuropa.bsky.social
Also available on all major platforms 🎙️🇪🇺🇩🇰
youtu.be/E_SzaqsTzjI
Also available on all major platforms 🎙️🇪🇺🇩🇰
youtu.be/E_SzaqsTzjI
#Denmark has now officially taken over the EU Presidency from Poland! 🇪🇺🇩🇰
This is a timely opportunity for Denmark to demonstrate its role and contributions to European security at a moment of growing geopolitical uncertainty.
Here are 5 facts you might know about the Danish EU Presidency:
This is a timely opportunity for Denmark to demonstrate its role and contributions to European security at a moment of growing geopolitical uncertainty.
Here are 5 facts you might know about the Danish EU Presidency:
July 2, 2025 at 3:16 PM
#Denmark has now officially taken over the EU Presidency from Poland! 🇪🇺🇩🇰
This is a timely opportunity for Denmark to demonstrate its role and contributions to European security at a moment of growing geopolitical uncertainty.
Here are 5 facts you might know about the Danish EU Presidency:
This is a timely opportunity for Denmark to demonstrate its role and contributions to European security at a moment of growing geopolitical uncertainty.
Here are 5 facts you might know about the Danish EU Presidency:
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Europe can no longer afford to be a bystander in its own security.
Today, we take decisive steps to ensure our defence is in our hands.
We are unveiling the ReARM Europe Plan / Readiness 2030 and the White Paper on the Future of European Defence / Readiness 2030 ↓
europa.eu/!J9qy7c
Today, we take decisive steps to ensure our defence is in our hands.
We are unveiling the ReARM Europe Plan / Readiness 2030 and the White Paper on the Future of European Defence / Readiness 2030 ↓
europa.eu/!J9qy7c
March 19, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Europe can no longer afford to be a bystander in its own security.
Today, we take decisive steps to ensure our defence is in our hands.
We are unveiling the ReARM Europe Plan / Readiness 2030 and the White Paper on the Future of European Defence / Readiness 2030 ↓
europa.eu/!J9qy7c
Today, we take decisive steps to ensure our defence is in our hands.
We are unveiling the ReARM Europe Plan / Readiness 2030 and the White Paper on the Future of European Defence / Readiness 2030 ↓
europa.eu/!J9qy7c
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What we invest in defence is how we value our defence.
The White Paper we present today is our proposal for working together for European Defence in the EU.
And the ReArm Europe Plan brings the financing possibilities to it.
The White Paper we present today is our proposal for working together for European Defence in the EU.
And the ReArm Europe Plan brings the financing possibilities to it.
March 19, 2025 at 2:03 PM
What we invest in defence is how we value our defence.
The White Paper we present today is our proposal for working together for European Defence in the EU.
And the ReArm Europe Plan brings the financing possibilities to it.
The White Paper we present today is our proposal for working together for European Defence in the EU.
And the ReArm Europe Plan brings the financing possibilities to it.
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The process of preparation of the White Paper, and also the geopolitical developments around us, brought us to a clear convergence of our views on what we need to do with our defence capabilities in Europe.
That is how this Roadmap to 2030 was born.
That is how this Roadmap to 2030 was born.
March 19, 2025 at 8:06 PM
The process of preparation of the White Paper, and also the geopolitical developments around us, brought us to a clear convergence of our views on what we need to do with our defence capabilities in Europe.
That is how this Roadmap to 2030 was born.
That is how this Roadmap to 2030 was born.
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US arms-makers are being frozen out of the EU’s massive new defense spending plan, which aims to splash the cash for EU and allied countries.
EU slams the door on US in colossal defense plan
Bloc aims to build up military-industrial complex to deter Russia and brace for the U.S. shift away from Europe.
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March 19, 2025 at 4:21 PM
US arms-makers are being frozen out of the EU’s massive new defense spending plan, which aims to splash the cash for EU and allied countries.
#Ukraine "expressed readiness to accept the US proposal to enact an immediate, interim 30-day ceasefire (…) and which is subject to acceptance and concurrent implementation by RU (…) The US will immediately lift the pause on intelligence sharing and resume security assistance to UA."
www.president.gov.ua
March 11, 2025 at 6:26 PM
#Ukraine "expressed readiness to accept the US proposal to enact an immediate, interim 30-day ceasefire (…) and which is subject to acceptance and concurrent implementation by RU (…) The US will immediately lift the pause on intelligence sharing and resume security assistance to UA."
Great episode on Europe and France strategic dependency on US platforms, technology, spare part, components, export control and usage rights regulations, etc. No "switch off" button but a number of complexities in a globalised supply chain. #EUdefence
"Que ferait-on sans les Américains ? Dépendances et matériel" (discussion dans Le Collimateur avec @alexjubelin.bsky.social que je remercie pour l'invitation)
C'est à écouter ici : soundcloud.com/le-collimate...
C'est à écouter ici : soundcloud.com/le-collimate...
Que ferait-on sans les Américains ? Dépendances et matériel
Invité : Florent de Saint-Victor, spécialiste des questions de défense, auteur du blog « Mars attaque »
Les leviers des Américains (4:30)
Les vulnérabilités françaises (27:30)
Les capacités en coalit
soundcloud.com
March 10, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Great episode on Europe and France strategic dependency on US platforms, technology, spare part, components, export control and usage rights regulations, etc. No "switch off" button but a number of complexities in a globalised supply chain. #EUdefence
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Can Europe Fight Back” great to be back on @cnas.bsky.social #BrusselsSprouts to debate with @shashj.bsky.social @akendalltaylor.bsky.social and @jteurope.bsky.social on the latest events and the future of NATO and European Security cnas.org/publications/p…
https://cnas.org/publications/p…
March 8, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Can Europe Fight Back” great to be back on @cnas.bsky.social #BrusselsSprouts to debate with @shashj.bsky.social @akendalltaylor.bsky.social and @jteurope.bsky.social on the latest events and the future of NATO and European Security cnas.org/publications/p…
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Trump halting 🇺🇸 assistance for 🇺🇦 also includes previously given jamming equipment for 🇩🇰🇳🇴🇳🇱🇧🇪F16s. Fortunately, 🇫🇷 Mirage 2000 jets have sophisticated jamming equipment and Europeans CAN replace 🇺🇸 equipment on F16. It’s urgent. It’s a matter of saving lives🚨 www.forbes.com/sites/davida...
Mirage 2000s Could Become Kyiv's Most Important Aerial Radar Jammers
The French planes could take over as American-designed planes lose U.S. support under President Donald Trump.
www.forbes.com
March 9, 2025 at 6:42 AM
Trump halting 🇺🇸 assistance for 🇺🇦 also includes previously given jamming equipment for 🇩🇰🇳🇴🇳🇱🇧🇪F16s. Fortunately, 🇫🇷 Mirage 2000 jets have sophisticated jamming equipment and Europeans CAN replace 🇺🇸 equipment on F16. It’s urgent. It’s a matter of saving lives🚨 www.forbes.com/sites/davida...
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The Bundestag’s top intelligence experts are calling for a European spy network, warning that Europe can’t rely on intelligence from the United States amid growing uncertainty.
German lawmakers float ‘Euro Eyes’ spy network amid uncertainty on US intel
Senior German lawmakers sound alarm bells that a sudden cutoff could leave Europe dangerously exposed.
www.politico.eu
March 9, 2025 at 11:14 AM
The Bundestag’s top intelligence experts are calling for a European spy network, warning that Europe can’t rely on intelligence from the United States amid growing uncertainty.
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Poland says it’s prepared to seek alternatives to Elon Musk's Starlink network to provide satellite internet access to Ukraine if the tech billionaire proves to be an "unreliable provider."
Poland ready to seek Starlink alternatives for Ukraine if Musk proves ‘unreliable’
Warsaw says it can spend its $50 million a year on other satellite providers to help Ukraine.
www.politico.eu
March 9, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Poland says it’s prepared to seek alternatives to Elon Musk's Starlink network to provide satellite internet access to Ukraine if the tech billionaire proves to be an "unreliable provider."
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France will use interest from frozen Russian assets to fund an additional €195 million in arms for Ukraine, French Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu said.
France to use interest from frozen Russian assets to finance arms for Ukraine
Reply from Moscow: “You will still have to … return what was stolen.”
www.politico.eu
March 9, 2025 at 5:01 PM
France will use interest from frozen Russian assets to fund an additional €195 million in arms for Ukraine, French Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu said.
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Germany to reach out to France and UK over sharing of nuclear weapons
Germany to reach out to France and UK over sharing of nuclear weapons
But Friedrich Merz cautions such a move could not replace the US’s existing protective shield over Europe
Germany’s chancellor-to-be, Friedrich Merz, has said he will reach out to France and Britain to discuss the sharing of nuclear weapons, but…
www.theguardian.com
March 9, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Germany to reach out to France and UK over sharing of nuclear weapons
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Perhaps the only nugget of news in Ursula von der Leyen's press conference today:
The scheme to borrow 150 billion euros to lend to EU member states to boost defence spending now has a name.
SAFE - Security Action For Europe.
The scheme to borrow 150 billion euros to lend to EU member states to boost defence spending now has a name.
SAFE - Security Action For Europe.
March 9, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Perhaps the only nugget of news in Ursula von der Leyen's press conference today:
The scheme to borrow 150 billion euros to lend to EU member states to boost defence spending now has a name.
SAFE - Security Action For Europe.
The scheme to borrow 150 billion euros to lend to EU member states to boost defence spending now has a name.
SAFE - Security Action For Europe.
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Indeed. In June NATO defence Ministers will agree an ambitious and detailed new set of capability targets for all Allies that reflect the demands of our collective defence plans. It is a generational shift in requirements reflecting the transformed security environment in Europe.
In fairness @acwlapsley.bsky.social & co have been busy setting capability targets that the extra money can fulfil.
February 18, 2025 at 5:58 AM
Indeed. In June NATO defence Ministers will agree an ambitious and detailed new set of capability targets for all Allies that reflect the demands of our collective defence plans. It is a generational shift in requirements reflecting the transformed security environment in Europe.
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The UK and France will work on a Ukraine peace plan and mediate between Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy and US President Donald Trump, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said today.
Britain and France step in to heal Trump-Zelenskyy rift
Starmer pushes plan for “coalition of the willing” to offer security guarantees to Ukraine ahead of Sunday’s summit in London.
www.politico.eu
March 2, 2025 at 12:31 PM
The UK and France will work on a Ukraine peace plan and mediate between Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy and US President Donald Trump, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said today.
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French President Emmanuel Macron today urged EU member states to agree on "massive, common funding" to unlock investments of hundreds of billions of euros for European defense and security.
EU needs ‘hundreds of billions’ in defense spending as US pivots away, Macron says
French president’s urging comes ahead of Thursday’s special EU summit focused on defense, as Trump signals a friendlier approach to Moscow and disengagement from Europe.
www.politico.eu
March 2, 2025 at 3:20 PM
French President Emmanuel Macron today urged EU member states to agree on "massive, common funding" to unlock investments of hundreds of billions of euros for European defense and security.
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I have decided to convene a special European Council on 6 March.
We are living a defining moment for Ukraine and European security.
In my consultations with European leaders, I’ve heard a shared commitment to meet those challenges at EU level:
We are living a defining moment for Ukraine and European security.
In my consultations with European leaders, I’ve heard a shared commitment to meet those challenges at EU level:
February 23, 2025 at 5:03 PM
I have decided to convene a special European Council on 6 March.
We are living a defining moment for Ukraine and European security.
In my consultations with European leaders, I’ve heard a shared commitment to meet those challenges at EU level:
We are living a defining moment for Ukraine and European security.
In my consultations with European leaders, I’ve heard a shared commitment to meet those challenges at EU level:
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Shocked and deeply saddened by the shooting in Örebro, Sweden.
Schools should be safe spaces for learning, not places of violence.
My thoughts are with the victims, their families, and all affected.
We stand united with Sweden in this dark moment.
Schools should be safe spaces for learning, not places of violence.
My thoughts are with the victims, their families, and all affected.
We stand united with Sweden in this dark moment.
February 4, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Shocked and deeply saddened by the shooting in Örebro, Sweden.
Schools should be safe spaces for learning, not places of violence.
My thoughts are with the victims, their families, and all affected.
We stand united with Sweden in this dark moment.
Schools should be safe spaces for learning, not places of violence.
My thoughts are with the victims, their families, and all affected.
We stand united with Sweden in this dark moment.
[Conclusions of EU leaders’ defence retreat 🇪🇺]
➡️ Upon the invitation of the President of the European Council, the 27 EU leaders met yesterday in Brussels to discuss European defence. UK Prime Minister and NATO Secretary General also participated.
The discussion focused on 3 topics ⬇️
#EUdefence
➡️ Upon the invitation of the President of the European Council, the 27 EU leaders met yesterday in Brussels to discuss European defence. UK Prime Minister and NATO Secretary General also participated.
The discussion focused on 3 topics ⬇️
#EUdefence
February 4, 2025 at 6:56 AM
[Conclusions of EU leaders’ defence retreat 🇪🇺]
➡️ Upon the invitation of the President of the European Council, the 27 EU leaders met yesterday in Brussels to discuss European defence. UK Prime Minister and NATO Secretary General also participated.
The discussion focused on 3 topics ⬇️
#EUdefence
➡️ Upon the invitation of the President of the European Council, the 27 EU leaders met yesterday in Brussels to discuss European defence. UK Prime Minister and NATO Secretary General also participated.
The discussion focused on 3 topics ⬇️
#EUdefence
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Alors que nous nous réunissons au Palais d’Egmont aujourd’hui pour débattre du futur de la défense européenne, les premiers mots du Traité de Paris de 1951, au tout début de l'intégration européenne, restent actuels.
February 3, 2025 at 9:37 AM
Alors que nous nous réunissons au Palais d’Egmont aujourd’hui pour débattre du futur de la défense européenne, les premiers mots du Traité de Paris de 1951, au tout début de l'intégration européenne, restent actuels.
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Keir Starmer says he wants ‘ambitious security partnership’ with EU
Keir Starmer says he wants ‘ambitious security partnership’ with EU
PM says UK does not have to choose between Europe and US, before meeting EU leaders in Brussels
Keir Starmer has said he wants an “ambitious security partnership” with the EU, while insisting the UK does not have to choose between Europe and the US.…
www.theguardian.com
February 3, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Keir Starmer says he wants ‘ambitious security partnership’ with EU