If this fails, there is no immediate plan B, write Stephen Paduano & @sandertordoir.bsky.social in a new @centreeuropeanref.bsky.social insight.

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The EU wants a bigger role in resolving the Israel-Palestine conflict, but internal splits and damaged credibility hold it back.

Ahead of tomorrow's European Council discussions on EU Middle East policy, you can read my thoughts on how the EU can start rebuilding its influence: 👉

The French have always believed in tempering #freetrade with industrial policy, the protection of industry and the principle of préférence européenne. 🇪🇺 🇫🇷

New @centreeuropeanref.bsky.social insight by @cergrant.bsky.social

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#France has a very weak government with an uncertain future, yet it remains a dominant force in EU policy-making. How does one explain this paradox? 🇪🇺 🇫🇷

New @centreeuropeanref.bsky.social insight by @cergrant.bsky.social
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🇺🇸 | The 2025 US National Security Strategy aligns more closely with Donald Trump’s worldview than his first. But its contradictions will limit its effectiveness.

Read Laurel Rapp's latest analysis for Chatham House⤵️

The European Competitiveness Fund risks pitting economy security and economic growth against each other.

In a new @centreeuropeanref.bsky.social /Swedish Enterprise policy brief, @aslak.bsky.social & @zach-meyers.bsky.social propose a toolkit to unlock the ECF's potential

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What kind of European security structures might replace the current tottering architecture? 🇪🇺 🇺🇦

New @centreeuropeanref.bsky.social/ @uclei.bsky.social policy brief by @cerianbond.bsky.social
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Global #trade policy is now dominated by great power politics, putting Europe under pressure. The EU will have to accommodate the US, confront China and derisk from both. 🇪🇺 🇺🇸 🇨🇳

New @centreeuropeanref.bsky.social insight by @aslak.bsky.social

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There is an expansive literature on the causes of the rise of #populism. Its lesson? Policies designed to appease populism are unlikely to be effective. That battle can only be won through argument.
New @centreeuropeanref.bsky.social insight by @johnspringford.bsky.social
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Simplifying EU regulation and a harder line on member-states’ gold-plating of EU law would cut compliance costs and boost growth.

New CER/Martens Centre policy brief by @aslak.bsky.social, @elisabettaco.bsky.social, @zach-meyers.bsky.social & @sandertordoir.bsky.social

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We are delighted to welcome @thomasmaddock.bsky.social to the @centreeuropeanref.bsky.social as our 12th Clara Marina O’Donnell fellow.

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