I may (try) to understand the downplaying of statements (even if they were loud and clear!). I really cannot understand the intention to toning down the reality right after the publication of the NSS. www.euractiv.com/news/us-stil...

In a new Policy Brief @nvondarza.bsky.social & @ilketoygur.bsky.social argue that EU–Canada relations are shifting from trade-heavy to de-risking-oriented: hedging against US volatility, expanding defence ties, and broadening cooperation beyond CETA.

In the paper, we also put EU-Canada relations in the context of EU relations to Norway and the UK. At least in security, I would argue at the moment EU-Canada relations are surprisingly slightly more advanced than EU-UK relations (though the UK has the deeper ties with EU member states).

Relatedly, in November together with @ilketoygur.bsky.social I published an analysis on EU-Canada relations as 'partners in de-risking':

Here is the joint EU Canada statement on the agreement on SAFE, though without concrete information on the conditions for the participation:

This was clearly my favourite read of the week. @ilketoygur.bsky.social and @catherinedevries.bsky.social paint a gloomy picture without being alarmist, and suggest clear yet bold steps without being too idealistic.

I really need an outlet that is fair in its assessment of the EU. The EU certainly has many (many) problems. But if there was no EU, the member states would have been worse off alone. Is it too much to ask for some news coverage of what the EU has done well? Is it unreasonable to expect that?

The problem of #housing - one of the most important problems of European citizens - is included in the agenda for today’s #EUCO summit. For the first time ever, the European Council, Commission and Parliament are accepting their role in tackling the housing crisis. Very positive development.

While we are boosting our work on the impact of the MAGA movement on European politics, American colleagues are asking for European help. Read this candid account of what is happening by Amanda Sloat and Cathryn Clüver. Europe should support US Democracy foreignpolicy.com/2025/10/07/e...

Europe must complete the single market by 2028 www.politico.eu/article/euro...

A new selective multilateralism with grades? Issue based minilateralism?

The US President is “grading” every country that is participating in the peace ceremony. Some are standing behind him. The optics are just so weird. A special mention was given to Hungary, promising that the US will “support” the reelection of Victor Orban.

Europe’s greatest asset is Europe — let’s use it www.ft.com/content/22f2...

🗞️ Fundación Carolina y el Instituto de Empresa @IEuniversity presentan #DocumentodeTrabajo sobre las relaciones entre la UE y América Latina y el Caribe 👥 Con Germán Ríos y @emaropi.bsky.social (autorxs) e @ilketoygur.bsky.social#DocumentodeTrabajo  ℹ️ https://bit.ly/4q1K2FQ

📕 Estamos presentando el #DocumentodeTrabajo "Relaciones entre la Unión Europea y América Latin a y el Caribe: fortaleciendo una alianza estratégica" en la @ieuniversity.bsky.social 👥 Con Germán Ríos y @emaropi.bsky.social (autorxs) e @ilketoygur.bsky.social 📥 Descarga: bit.ly/4nA9ctu

French PM and government resign, pitching Macron into chaos www.politico.eu/article/fren...

This is one of the best articles I have read recently. So helpful in understanding the frustrations some Americans have when it comes to their lack of control over the European economy and trade (this was the reason for the investment in security). www.foreignaffairs.com/united-state...

Czech billionaire Babish's opposition party wins election www.dw.com/en/czech-ele...

Continental security (traditional, hybrid and all issues related to connectivity) is at the heart of the EPC meeting today in Copenhagen. The pan-European initiative is opening up a space for EU and non-EU leaders to informally discuss issues of common interest. #EPC2025

Moldova’s resistance to electoral meddling and its pro-EU credentials should be matched by decisive action of EU leaders. Time to open the first cluster. enlargement.ec.europa.eu/news/moldova...

Very well written piece by Thu Nguyen & Jannik Jansen. I cannot agree more. What European leaders call strategic pragmatism is costing the EU its dignity and agency. If Europe keeps placating its own far right, how can it possibly stand up to Trump? www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

My highlights of the #SOTEU: The President of the European Commission started with Ukraine and located Ukraine at the heart of European security. She then called #enlargement towards the W. Balkans and the Association Trio as #nextreunification – a historic reference to the post-Cold War period.

Was the Russian violation of Polish airspace intentional? Accidental? Poland shoots down Russian drones on.ft.com/3HQNdiz

Last night in Poland we saw the most serious European airspace violation by Russia since the war began, and indications suggest it was intentional, not accidental. I am in contact with NATO Secretary General Rutte and Poland FM Sikorski. The EU stands in full solidarity with Poland. (1/2)

The Silicon Valley flourished during the Cold War. If the increase in defense spending in the EU is well-invested, there might be a positive spillover in its economy. Europe’s defence tech start-ups attract investment surge on.ft.com/4m8dAyd

When Pres. Zelenskyy was in the WH, Pres. Trump said that, according to his view, it was normal not to have elections during wartime. Then he added that if in 3.5 years the US happens to be at war, there won't be any elections either. Should we note down the signals? www.ft.com/content/652c...

My Substack on writing, Respect the Marble is back! 🎉 I’ll be launching several new things this autumn, outlined here: catherineeunicedevries.substack.com/p/a-new-seas... A quick preview 👇 🧵

The #democracy component. The major issue today is the US support for the extreme right in Europe, while undermining mainstream politics (aka pillars of the European integration project). What could the EU do? Mario Monti for @politico.eu www.politico.eu/article/thre...

Check out the latest publication by our professor of practice @ilketoygur.bsky.social at the Journal of European Public Policy, on backlash against climate policy and Euroscepticism www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

🎉 New research alert! My study with the great @ilketoygur.bsky.social has just been published in JEPP @jeppjournal.bsky.social‬: "Does climate policy backlash fuel Eurosceptic vote? Exploring the link in the European Parliament elections" www.tandfonline.com/doi/epdf/10.... (THREAD)

Following escalating geopolitical tensions, @ilketoygur.bsky.social, @stevenblockmans.bsky.social, and @maxbergmann.bsky.social reevaluate Europe’s security strategy. 📊🇹🇷 They examine Turkey’s dual strategic role through three key policy recommendations. READ HERE 👉 bit.ly/4kWTGXs

Growing instability has prompted a reassessment of EU-NATO cooperation & relations with non-EU countries. Considering these challenges, @ilketoygur.bsky.social, @stevenblockmans.bsky.social & @maxbergmann.bsky.social give recommendations for EU-Turkey bilateral ties. READ 👉 bit.ly/4649XFh

Europe’s push to agree security guarantees for Ukraine while boosting its own defences without the US presents a rare opportunity for Erdogan’s Turkey. Thanks @csis.org for hosting a debate w @ilketoygur.bsky.social, @maxbergmann.bsky.social & myself via CATS @swp-berlin.org and @ceps.eu

Dans le 2e épisode de "Navigating the Atlantic", Lolla Sauty--Hoyer reçoit @ilketoygur.bsky.social pour une discussion en anglais sur l'état des relations transatlantiques, leur impact sur le projet européen et la nécessité pour l'UE d'établir de nouveaux liens avec les pays du "Global South" :

What a night! on.ft.com/4jVJgqt Pro-EU centrist wins Romanian presidency in stunning reversal

Nicusor Dan, Bucharest’s mayor, won Romania’s presidential election!

For the ones that are interested in the European Political Community, the 6th meeting is taking place in Tirana, Albania (after Czechia, Moldova, Spain, the UK, and Hungary). You can follow the meeting here: epctiranasummit.al

👀 @delamopablo.bsky.social @danielfiott.bsky.social @prieker.bsky.social @ilketoygur.bsky.social @rielcano.bsky.social @collegeofeurope.bsky.social @iaionline.bsky.social @nupinytt.bsky.social @diis.dk @eui-eu.bsky.social

#NewPublication 👉 in our latest European Council Experts' Debrief 1⃣3⃣ leading experts look into the nine building blocks outlined in the Niinistö report to ask what 🇪🇺 needs to do in order to be a fully prepared actor on the world stage 🔗 tepsa.eu/policy-advic...

EU Enlargement in the Age of Geopolitics Stefan Lehne asks - "How the EU’s role as an anchor of European stability can be developed and how enlargement can be used to enhance security and prosperity in the current geopolitical context?" carnegieendowment.org/europe/strat...

Historical. Fragmentation impacting the governability of the EU’s biggest member state. elpais.com/internaciona...

To mark the 75th anniversary of the Schuman Declaration, the European Parliament is introducing the European Order of Merit. It is the first official European distinction of its kind, honouring individuals who advance European integration and values.

Except Madrid, where it has been raining crazily!

Von der Leyen, Macron knock Trump’s war on universities as ‘gigantic miscalculation’ www.politico.eu/article/eu-u...

I enjoyed reading this article by Rana Mitter. Many China experts around me think that there is no hope when it comes to relations w/ China & the EU should not bother (very diverging interests)—which, in my opinion, is not an option. The Once and Future China www.foreignaffairs.com/china/once-a...

Companies face #geopolitical, #geoeconomic, and #tech uncertainty due to the emergence of AI and the trade war, a context where there are risks and opportunities. I was honored to speak at the Expansión & Marsh panel. My intervention focused on the ever-changing nature of global affairs -

“The EU should commit buying energy from the US. They should buy, they should commit to buy.” - Now we know the deal that will be offered to the EU.

Trump has been speaking for a while. Just the usual. Gets into the VAT tax quite early. #LiberationDay

The EU's Anti-Coercion instrument is broad & effective and it will be used to respond. It should be used to respond. The question is what will be the long term plan on the industrial policy side.

President Trump announced reciprocal tariffs on *all* countries in the world. 25% tariff on foreign made cars. Reindustralization in action.