The EU’s role in defence hinges largely on the level of defence funding in the next EU budget. New @centreeuropeanref.bsky.social insight by @lscazzieri.bsky.social Read here: buff.ly/bxYKhe4

The EU is embracing a more flexible approach to #defence co-operation by harnessing the dynamism of small groups. New @centreeuropeanref.bsky.social insight by @lscazzieri.bsky.social Read here: buff.ly/bxYKhe4

🎥 When it comes to reduced US engagement, @lscazzieri.bsky.social warns that Europe seems to be preparing only for benign scenarios. That is a strategy that comes with risks. 🔗 More on how the EU can protect its interests in this new era of low transatlantic trust. www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNUD...

The effort to strengthen Europe’s defences hinges on whether Europeans can avoid duplication and weave their efforts into a more coherent whole. New @centreeuropeanref.bsky.social insight by @lscazzieri.bsky.social Read here: buff.ly/bxYKhe4

The EU's efforts to accelerate and inject coherence into Europe's defence build-up depend on sustained funding and political will. New @centreeuropeanref.bsky.social insight by @lscazzieri.bsky.social Read here: buff.ly/bxYKhe4

New piece for @centreeuropeanref.bsky.social on the EU’s Defence Readiness 2030 Roadmap: It's a much needed attempt to accelerate and bring coherence to Europe’s defence ramp-up, but its success hinges on both political will and sustained investment www.cer.eu/insights/eu-...

Pleased to share my new piece on how Europe can navigate the 'grey zone' Russia's hybrid warfare is meant to test Europe’s defences and unity. Europeans should be more assertive. www.iss.europa.eu/publications...

According to Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson deliveries of the Gripen to Ukraine will start in 3 years With that timeframe, the Gripens will contribute to deterrence in a hypothetical ceasefire scenario, rather than contributing to Ukraine's defence now. www.defensenews.com/global/europ...

New piece for @euiss.bsky.social: The ability to rapidly move forces and supplies around Europe is a crucial component of European deterrence. But infrastructure gaps, shortages in transport assets, and administrative hurdles continue to impede military mobility. www.iss.europa.eu/publications...

Moving troops from West to East Europe could take weeks or months. The EU can help improve military mobility with more funding for infrastructure, harmonised & digitised border rules & a crisis state framework, writes @lscazzieri.bsky.social. 🔗 ow.ly/F6IX50XgN4W

New piece for @euiss.bsky.social: The ability to rapidly move forces and supplies around Europe is a crucial component of European deterrence. But infrastructure gaps, shortages in transport assets, and administrative hurdles continue to impede military mobility. www.iss.europa.eu/publications...

In these years of maximum danger, ramping up European defence is the only way to go. Lots of EU initiatives but we need results at speed and scale. Only if we are strong can we remain free. Good to discuss all this with @thinktankeuropa.bsky.social with @eu2025dk.bsky.social

A few thoughts on the EU’s Defence Readiness 2030 Roadmap The aim of the Roadmap is essentially trying to inject more resources and coherence into Europe’s defence ramp up defence-industry-space.ec.europa.eu/eu-defence-i...

This whole thread by @lscazzieri.bsky.social, and the paper it’s based on, are smart.

Pleased to have contributed my thoughts on defence to this new EUISS Chaillot Paper out today, on navigating transatlantic relations in an era of low trust.

Latest for @rusi.bsky.sociwwwon how medical provision would be impacted by war in Europe. Spoiler alert - not good, despite understanding by Med professionals on the challenge. Better sorting these out before war starts and thats on politicians... www.rusi.org/explore-our-...

Pleased to see my analysis on Europe’s emerging “capability coalitions” — small groups of countries cooperating more closely on defence — quoted in this weekend's FT Europe Express. These coalitions can accelerate progress where national needs align. www.ft.com/content/ed59...

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...

Our next discussion is on defence and security, a central area of cooperation between the UK and the EU Over to @jannikewachowiak.bsky.social, Sir Julian King, @lscazzieri.bsky.social, Maike Tribbels and Jean-Baptiste Valmary 🧵

Interesting progress on the question of how US support for a post-war reassurance force in Ukraine. However, US involvement is conditional on Europeans deploying 'tens of thousands' in Ukr. A tall order: recent planning has focused on air and naval support + training. www.ft.com/content/66ec...

🇺🇦 @lscazzieri.bsky.social's brief on how Europe can keep Ukraine supplied with the means to defend itself was cited by @euronews.com, highlighting his point that air defence systems & intelligence are especially hard for Europe to replace at US scale. Full analysis: www.iss.europa.eu/publications...

This week has seen a whirlwind of diplomatic summits, full of drama and controversy but not much clarity. If you wonder what it all means, here are four short takes by @euiss.bsky.social analysts: #EUdiplomacy #Ukraine #Trump

New piece with @sbeverts.bsky.social @gspataf95.bsky.social, Ondrej Ditrych on where Europe stands after the Alaska and Washington summits. Europe has managed to hold the line, buying time and keeping Ukraine at the centre of transatlantic diplomacy. www.iss.europa.eu/publications...

Thank you to @ameliahadfield1.bsky.social and @lscazzieri.bsky.social for speaking at our @centreeuropeanref.bsky.social/Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung hybrid discussion on 'How will EU enlargement shape the EU-UK relationship?' in London yesterday.

🎧 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👇

I really enjoyed being back on the CER podcast for this discussion with Charles on what the NATO summit means for European security:

30 min to understand what happened at the NATO summit ⤵️ @sbeverts.bsky.social & @lscazzieri.bsky.social unpack the outcomes & go beyond the headlines to look at what it means for Europe's security. 🎥 Watch the full discussion: www.youtube.com/live/CDF-qgL...

What does the NATO Hague summit mean for European security? You can catch up on @sbeverts.bsky.social and I discussing this and much more at the link below:

Curious about what to make of last week’s NATO summit? Wonder if Europeans will - finally - get serious about their own defence? Is the glass half full or half empty? You can rewatch my conversation with @lscazzieri.bsky.social on all this and more here:

Even after the #NATOSummit2025, doubts linger over America’s commitment to Europe’s security. "This is what US disengagement looks like", writes @lscazzieri.bsky.social. Europeans must now face reality & take greater responsibility for their own defence. 🔗 Read: ow.ly/ZmXT50Whl3J

My analysis of where we are after the Hague summit: Europeans should work on the assumption that the burden of defending Europe will fall predominantly on their shoulders. www.iss.europa.eu/publications...

Europeans can offset declining US aid to Ukraine says @lscazzieri.bsky.social. How? ⤵️ 🛒 Buying equipment for Kyiv from the US 📈 Ramping up production in the EU & Ukraine 🛰️ Investing in missing capabilities Read: ow.ly/26ua50W8au6

Europeans can offset declining US aid to Ukraine: How? ⤵️ 🛒 Buy equipment for Kyiv from the US 📈 Ramp up production in 🇪🇺 & 🇺🇦 🛰️ Invest in missing capabilities More in @lscazzieri.bsky.social's Brief: ow.ly/26ua50W8au6

Making up for US support to Ukraine will be though but a defeat would be catastrophic for Europe's security. Europeans have options to keep Ukraine with the means to defend itself explains @lscazzieri.bsky.social. ‬ ⤵️ ow.ly/26ua50W8au6

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📅 📅 JOIN US - 8 July - London/Zoom: @centreeuropeanref.bsky.social‬ /Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung hybrid discussion on 'How will EU enlargement shape the EU-UK relationship?' with @ameliahadfield1.bsky.social‬ and @lscazzieri.bsky.social‬ Email [email protected] for further info & registration

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Replacing US support to Ukraine will be hard but Europe has options to mitigate the impact, says @lscazzieri.bsky.social. ➡️Buying equipment for Kyiv from the US ➡️Ramping up production in Europe & Ukraine ➡️Investing in missing capabilities. 🔗 ow.ly/26ua50W8au6

New brief for @euiss.bsky.social I argue Europeans can mitigate the impact of reduced US support to Ukraine by: - Boosting defence production in UKR and Europe - Investing in critical missing capabilities like intel - Purchasing equipment for UKR from the US www.iss.europa.eu/publications...

The EU faces a Russian threat that goes well beyond Ukraine. At @euiss.bsky.social we looked into Russia’s strengths, vulnerabilities and tactics. It’s time to Unpower Russia. That means countering and undermining the Kremlin’s capacity to harm. Wonder how? Here my oped for @politico.eu:

The EU-UK summit marks a new chapter. A Security & Defence Partnership and economic moves signal a shift from post-Brexit management to deeper cooperation. But progress hinges on domestic politics, writes @lscazzieri.bsky.social. ➡️ www.iss.europa.eu/publications...

For more, read @lscazzieri.bsky.social take on the promises & limits of the EU-UK reset: iss.europa.eu/publications...

⏰ Starting soon! Join @lscazzieri.bsky.social & @gspataf95.bsky.social for a new episode of #EuropeResponds to unpack yesterday's EU-UK Summit and the newly signed security and defence partnership between the two parties. 📍 Live at 12:00 CET on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=v99V... #EUUK

Need a readout from the EU-UK summit? Look no further, two of the best minds - one on each side of the channel - have your back: 🇪🇺🇬🇧

Great starting piece by @lscazzieri.bsky.social . Join online tomorrow to listen to his take on the same topic at #EuropeResponds @euiss.bsky.social

My quick take on the EU-UK summit - The focus of the rel is on looking forward and not implementing past deals - The Security Partnership paves way for more defence industrial co-op but details still to be agreed - SPS alignment could be replicated in other areas www.iss.europa.eu/publications...

Looking forward to welcoming our new colleague @lscazzieri.bsky.social and his wealth of knowledge about 🇪🇺🇬🇧 & defence issues

A ‘coalition of the willing’ completely without the US is not realistic, says @lscazzieri.bsky.social, speaking to APA. Also, given diverging Member States' positions, any military operation in Ukraine would likely happen outside the EU framework. 🔗 europeannewsroom.com/de/eu-expert...

Really looking forward to this timely discussion next week alongside @armida.bsky.social Brendan Devlin and @fromtga.bsky.social