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The new US National Security Strategy, in its predictable and characteristic ugliness, is a good occasion for Europe to finally let go of the time-consuming transatlantic crisis management efforts and start focusing on a proper and proactive own strategy instead.
Europe Needs A New Strategy Too
The new US National Security Strategy helps - or forces - European leaders to let go of the consuming transatlantic crisis management efforts and to focus on an own strategy instead.
open.substack.com
December 6, 2025 at 12:49 PM
The new US National Security Strategy, in its predictable and characteristic ugliness, is a good occasion for Europe to finally let go of the time-consuming transatlantic crisis management efforts and start focusing on a proper and proactive own strategy instead.
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Europe is joy.
Europe is dignity.
Europe is freedom.
Europe is unfinished!
let's make it bigger and better, with 500 million citizens from 35+ countries.
let's show Putin, Trump and Orban that the silent majority is actually loud as hell!
📢🇪🇺💜
Happy #EuropeDay
Europe is dignity.
Europe is freedom.
Europe is unfinished!
let's make it bigger and better, with 500 million citizens from 35+ countries.
let's show Putin, Trump and Orban that the silent majority is actually loud as hell!
📢🇪🇺💜
Happy #EuropeDay
May 9, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Europe is joy.
Europe is dignity.
Europe is freedom.
Europe is unfinished!
let's make it bigger and better, with 500 million citizens from 35+ countries.
let's show Putin, Trump and Orban that the silent majority is actually loud as hell!
📢🇪🇺💜
Happy #EuropeDay
Europe is dignity.
Europe is freedom.
Europe is unfinished!
let's make it bigger and better, with 500 million citizens from 35+ countries.
let's show Putin, Trump and Orban that the silent majority is actually loud as hell!
📢🇪🇺💜
Happy #EuropeDay
euromaidanpress.com/2025/05/08/cze… yes, and?
Happy Real Victory Day of Freedom over Fascism (aka Europe day) Putin! Hope there's spectacular fireworks.
Happy Real Victory Day of Freedom over Fascism (aka Europe day) Putin! Hope there's spectacular fireworks.
May 9, 2025 at 9:47 AM
euromaidanpress.com/2025/05/08/cze… yes, and?
Happy Real Victory Day of Freedom over Fascism (aka Europe day) Putin! Hope there's spectacular fireworks.
Happy Real Victory Day of Freedom over Fascism (aka Europe day) Putin! Hope there's spectacular fireworks.
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I agree with @kajakallas that the EU should become a beacon of freedom. So when do we start?
Here I offer six ways to actually light the beacon and step into the role history has chosen for us. Our response to the current uncertainty can be firm and long term. A thread.🧵1/17
Here I offer six ways to actually light the beacon and step into the role history has chosen for us. Our response to the current uncertainty can be firm and long term. A thread.🧵1/17
April 3, 2025 at 10:20 AM
I agree with @kajakallas that the EU should become a beacon of freedom. So when do we start?
Here I offer six ways to actually light the beacon and step into the role history has chosen for us. Our response to the current uncertainty can be firm and long term. A thread.🧵1/17
Here I offer six ways to actually light the beacon and step into the role history has chosen for us. Our response to the current uncertainty can be firm and long term. A thread.🧵1/17
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Three silver linings amidst the US' most radical turn towards protectionism since the Great Depression:
- The EU 'only' gets the 20% tariff rate as expected
- The UK's low rate
- Trump, who has refused to engage with the EU and deals only with member-states, acknowledges its existence (see table)!
- The EU 'only' gets the 20% tariff rate as expected
- The UK's low rate
- Trump, who has refused to engage with the EU and deals only with member-states, acknowledges its existence (see table)!
April 2, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Three silver linings amidst the US' most radical turn towards protectionism since the Great Depression:
- The EU 'only' gets the 20% tariff rate as expected
- The UK's low rate
- Trump, who has refused to engage with the EU and deals only with member-states, acknowledges its existence (see table)!
- The EU 'only' gets the 20% tariff rate as expected
- The UK's low rate
- Trump, who has refused to engage with the EU and deals only with member-states, acknowledges its existence (see table)!
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Interesting addition: SPD wants to enshrine in the coalition agreement a clause rejecting any cooperation with the far-right (ECR, PfE, ESN) in the European Parliament.
Looks like a nod to Manfred Weber to me.
Looks like a nod to Manfred Weber to me.
March 28, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Interesting addition: SPD wants to enshrine in the coalition agreement a clause rejecting any cooperation with the far-right (ECR, PfE, ESN) in the European Parliament.
Looks like a nod to Manfred Weber to me.
Looks like a nod to Manfred Weber to me.
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The results of the coalition negotiations between CDU/CSU and SPD on Europe have been leaked. Some institutional aspects:
- better enforcement of rule of law, including suspension of voting rights + making conditionality mechanism into instrument to sanction violations of EU values more broadly
- better enforcement of rule of law, including suspension of voting rights + making conditionality mechanism into instrument to sanction violations of EU values more broadly
March 27, 2025 at 9:28 PM
The results of the coalition negotiations between CDU/CSU and SPD on Europe have been leaked. Some institutional aspects:
- better enforcement of rule of law, including suspension of voting rights + making conditionality mechanism into instrument to sanction violations of EU values more broadly
- better enforcement of rule of law, including suspension of voting rights + making conditionality mechanism into instrument to sanction violations of EU values more broadly
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While Kallas’ EU military aid plan is stuck, individual member states (and Norway) are coming through with increased aid packages.
- France €2bn (today)
- Sweden €1,5bn (today)
- Germany €3bn (last week)
- Norway €4,4bn (early March)
Europe🤝Ukraine
- France €2bn (today)
- Sweden €1,5bn (today)
- Germany €3bn (last week)
- Norway €4,4bn (early March)
Europe🤝Ukraine
March 26, 2025 at 6:58 PM
While Kallas’ EU military aid plan is stuck, individual member states (and Norway) are coming through with increased aid packages.
- France €2bn (today)
- Sweden €1,5bn (today)
- Germany €3bn (last week)
- Norway €4,4bn (early March)
Europe🤝Ukraine
- France €2bn (today)
- Sweden €1,5bn (today)
- Germany €3bn (last week)
- Norway €4,4bn (early March)
Europe🤝Ukraine
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If we want peace in Europe, Europe must unite!
Peace is our goal, perhaps it is THE goal of the EU. Putin attacks when he sees weakness. We will never have peace if we are not capable of defending ourselves
Peace is our goal, perhaps it is THE goal of the EU. Putin attacks when he sees weakness. We will never have peace if we are not capable of defending ourselves
March 13, 2025 at 11:10 AM
If we want peace in Europe, Europe must unite!
Peace is our goal, perhaps it is THE goal of the EU. Putin attacks when he sees weakness. We will never have peace if we are not capable of defending ourselves
Peace is our goal, perhaps it is THE goal of the EU. Putin attacks when he sees weakness. We will never have peace if we are not capable of defending ourselves
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A European-led air protection zone over western Ukraine could stop Russian missile attacks and save lives.
Volt backs this call- let’s act. #SkyShieldNow 🇺🇦
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...
Volt backs this call- let’s act. #SkyShieldNow 🇺🇦
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...
European-led Ukraine air protection plan could halt Russian missile attacks
Sky Shield proposal drawn up by military experts would be operated separately from Nato and deploy 120 fighter jets
www.theguardian.com
March 6, 2025 at 11:24 AM
A European-led air protection zone over western Ukraine could stop Russian missile attacks and save lives.
Volt backs this call- let’s act. #SkyShieldNow 🇺🇦
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...
Volt backs this call- let’s act. #SkyShieldNow 🇺🇦
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...
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MASSIVE FISCAL PACKAGE OUT OF BERLIN: 12-20%+ of GDP.
- 500 billion fund for public investment
- All defence spending above 1% of GDP not counted for debt brake.
- Federal states can borrow 0.35% p.y. for investment.
Germany is back - economically and militarily.
1/x
- 500 billion fund for public investment
- All defence spending above 1% of GDP not counted for debt brake.
- Federal states can borrow 0.35% p.y. for investment.
Germany is back - economically and militarily.
1/x
March 4, 2025 at 6:26 PM
MASSIVE FISCAL PACKAGE OUT OF BERLIN: 12-20%+ of GDP.
- 500 billion fund for public investment
- All defence spending above 1% of GDP not counted for debt brake.
- Federal states can borrow 0.35% p.y. for investment.
Germany is back - economically and militarily.
1/x
- 500 billion fund for public investment
- All defence spending above 1% of GDP not counted for debt brake.
- Federal states can borrow 0.35% p.y. for investment.
Germany is back - economically and militarily.
1/x
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Er moet een Europese luchtverdedigingsmissie komen boven Oekraïne.
Trump laat Oekraïne vallen en het is aan Europa om in dat gat te springen. Dat vereist niet alleen meer steun, maar ook nieuwe soorten steun.
Tijd voor Europa om West- Oekraïne te beschermen tegen Russische raketten en drones. 1/9
Trump laat Oekraïne vallen en het is aan Europa om in dat gat te springen. Dat vereist niet alleen meer steun, maar ook nieuwe soorten steun.
Tijd voor Europa om West- Oekraïne te beschermen tegen Russische raketten en drones. 1/9
March 4, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Er moet een Europese luchtverdedigingsmissie komen boven Oekraïne.
Trump laat Oekraïne vallen en het is aan Europa om in dat gat te springen. Dat vereist niet alleen meer steun, maar ook nieuwe soorten steun.
Tijd voor Europa om West- Oekraïne te beschermen tegen Russische raketten en drones. 1/9
Trump laat Oekraïne vallen en het is aan Europa om in dat gat te springen. Dat vereist niet alleen meer steun, maar ook nieuwe soorten steun.
Tijd voor Europa om West- Oekraïne te beschermen tegen Russische raketten en drones. 1/9
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First meeting between Volt Ukraine and their European Parliament representatives
@teunvolt.bsky.social
@reiniervanlanschot.volteuropa.org
@volteuropa.org
@voltnederland.org
#SlavaUkraini #WeStandWithUkraine #voltukraine #kyiv
@teunvolt.bsky.social
@reiniervanlanschot.volteuropa.org
@volteuropa.org
@voltnederland.org
#SlavaUkraini #WeStandWithUkraine #voltukraine #kyiv
February 25, 2025 at 6:59 PM
First meeting between Volt Ukraine and their European Parliament representatives
@teunvolt.bsky.social
@reiniervanlanschot.volteuropa.org
@volteuropa.org
@voltnederland.org
#SlavaUkraini #WeStandWithUkraine #voltukraine #kyiv
@teunvolt.bsky.social
@reiniervanlanschot.volteuropa.org
@volteuropa.org
@voltnederland.org
#SlavaUkraini #WeStandWithUkraine #voltukraine #kyiv
Yes.
I hate to ask this but i have to, are we now the bad guys?
adamkinzinger.substack.com/p/are-we-now...
adamkinzinger.substack.com/p/are-we-now...
Are We Now the Bad Guys?
There was a time, not too long ago, when America stood as the beacon of freedom, the defender of democracy, and the steadfast ally of those who resisted oppression.
adamkinzinger.substack.com
February 20, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Yes.
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Roosevelt's advice was to speak softly and carry a big stick. I am worried that President Trump is doing the opposite. He is shouting loudly, and when it comes to helping Ukraine he is carrying a small stick.
February 20, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Roosevelt's advice was to speak softly and carry a big stick. I am worried that President Trump is doing the opposite. He is shouting loudly, and when it comes to helping Ukraine he is carrying a small stick.
Donald Trump is a coward and a traitor to the party once of Ronald Reagan.
February 18, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Donald Trump is a coward and a traitor to the party once of Ronald Reagan.
For all intents and purposes, Ukraine is already the EU's 28th Member State.
And it does a hell of a lot more for Europeans security than those Member States.
And it does a hell of a lot more for Europeans security than those Member States.
February 18, 2025 at 11:34 PM
For all intents and purposes, Ukraine is already the EU's 28th Member State.
And it does a hell of a lot more for Europeans security than those Member States.
And it does a hell of a lot more for Europeans security than those Member States.
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Europe must step up its security – no longer can we rely fully on the US to defend our values & Ukraine’s sovereignty.
Ukraine’s security is Europe’s security. No negotiations about Ukraine or European security without the EU.
@terryreintke.bsky.social, @baseickhout.bsky.social & other leaders⤵️
Ukraine’s security is Europe’s security. No negotiations about Ukraine or European security without the EU.
@terryreintke.bsky.social, @baseickhout.bsky.social & other leaders⤵️
February 18, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Europe must step up its security – no longer can we rely fully on the US to defend our values & Ukraine’s sovereignty.
Ukraine’s security is Europe’s security. No negotiations about Ukraine or European security without the EU.
@terryreintke.bsky.social, @baseickhout.bsky.social & other leaders⤵️
Ukraine’s security is Europe’s security. No negotiations about Ukraine or European security without the EU.
@terryreintke.bsky.social, @baseickhout.bsky.social & other leaders⤵️
You still don't get it.
We have days, not weeks or months.
Trump is a bully. If you don't push back, he will roll over you.
Stop talking about peace through strength.
Announce concrete actions to show strength now.
www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...
We have days, not weeks or months.
Trump is a bully. If you don't push back, he will roll over you.
Stop talking about peace through strength.
Announce concrete actions to show strength now.
www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...
European leaders stress support for Ukraine, disagree on peacekeepers
An informal summit in Paris among European leaders concluded without any concrete announcement, as the idea of deploying peacekeeping troops to Ukraine remains highly divisive. #EuropeNews
www.euronews.com
February 17, 2025 at 8:39 PM
You still don't get it.
We have days, not weeks or months.
Trump is a bully. If you don't push back, he will roll over you.
Stop talking about peace through strength.
Announce concrete actions to show strength now.
www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...
We have days, not weeks or months.
Trump is a bully. If you don't push back, he will roll over you.
Stop talking about peace through strength.
Announce concrete actions to show strength now.
www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...
Exactly. It's a salami tactic. It's meant to psychologically condition you to accept the worst when it's already come to pass. Classic autocrat playbook.
my take is that your willingness to accept this gulf of america nonsense is an indicator of your willingness to accept much worse things coming from this administrator
Trump’s decision to rename the Gulf of Mexico may be upsetting to some, writes @giladedelman.bsky.social, but “in a democracy, values are determined by majority rule, and they don’t shift in only one direction. They can shift back”:
February 16, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Exactly. It's a salami tactic. It's meant to psychologically condition you to accept the worst when it's already come to pass. Classic autocrat playbook.
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Once again I am leaving the Munich Security Conference in a low mood. Amongst all the noise, the US signalled their plans for Europe, so things are becoming clearer. But things are clearly not good.
This is what we now know, and what we have to do about it:🧵1/17
This is what we now know, and what we have to do about it:🧵1/17
February 15, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Once again I am leaving the Munich Security Conference in a low mood. Amongst all the noise, the US signalled their plans for Europe, so things are becoming clearer. But things are clearly not good.
This is what we now know, and what we have to do about it:🧵1/17
This is what we now know, and what we have to do about it:🧵1/17
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