Nothing demonstrates the mental colonization of the European mind better than the ease with which Americans have been able to spread the myth over here that America, out of the goodness of its heart, has been "paying for Europe's protection".

Denmark and Greenland are not alone. Good to see my colleagues Troels Lund Poulsen and Vivian Motzfeldt. Arctic security is a shared transatlantic interest, and one we can discuss with our US allies. But tariff threats are not the way to go about this. Sovereignty is not for trade. (1/2)

2024: can Europe defend itself ALONGSIDE America? 2025: can Europe defend itself WITHOUT America? 2026: can Europe defend itself AGAINST America?

I suspect the vast majority of those Americans assume that one day they can simply say 'reset' to us, and all will be well. It won't be. America has never ever threatened a European democracy with invasion. Until now. We are in a new era.

Agree with @gideonrachman.bsky.social excellent column. European appeasement hasn't worked. It's time to try a different approach.

Good moment to repost my paper from last year, mapping the cards Europe could play in response to US coercion. Most of them could be played via the anti-coercion instrument. Digital services charges and (de facto) export controls are the keys. ecfr.eu/publication/...

An Élysée spokesperson said on Sunday that President Emmanuel Macron will ask the EU to activate its Anti-Coercion Instrument (ACI) – dubbed the bloc’s trade “bazooka” – if new US tariffs materialise.

In sum, Europe has little to lose in hitting back hard. The hope here is Europe hits back hard and prompts Trump to deescalate, just as he has done on China. Thus by escalating Europe is also creating a pathway to deescalate this crisis.

Feels like something cracked today in the transatlantic alliance. Europeans have been swallowing their pride, bitting their tongues, and bending the knee. That strategy may have bought them time but it has now clearly failed. It also had a major cost - it has made the WH think Europe will cave. 1/

This is pretty much the only post anyone should need to understand that Farage is a traitor, a conman and a populist simpleton who must *never* be given power.

Dutch Foreign Minister calls U.S. tariff threats over Greenland “blackmail”, “incomprehensible” and “ridiculous”. The Netherlands will not call back its soldiers dispatched to Greenland. A joint EU response is in the making. Good to hear this strong and clear language! 💪 nos.nl/l/2598674

Nu keihard in EU-verband terugslaan!

Time for the EU and UK to impose targeted travel bans on key figures in the Trump regime. They shouldn’t be able to holiday in Paris while planning an invasion of Greenland.

Don't underestimate how serious the #Greenland issue is for Europeans. Manfred Weber, President of the EPP, has now said the European Parliament would not vote on the EU–U.S. trade deal and hinted at the EU’s “bazooka”: the Anti-Coercion Instrument. www.politico.eu/article/eu-u...

The right reaction to Trump by the EP INTA chair @bernd-lange.bsky.social: 1) the US is in breach of the Turnberry deal: the EU cannot implement it now /1

Bernd Lange, the chair of the European Parliament's trade committee, calls on the European Commission to "immediately" start proceedings on the Anti-Coercion Instrument in response to Trump's latest tariff threat.

Europe has to stand up to Trump. Use the Anti-Coercion instrument. There's no other way Weakness will only invite more

Wat de EU & lidstaten in hun arsenaal hebben tegen de VS: ➡️ Antidwanginstrument (importheffingen & andere econ. sancties) ➡️ Digitale belasting voor 🇺🇸 techbedrijven ➡️ Sancties tegen ophitsers zoals Stephen Miller in de 🇺🇸 regering ➡️ EU-missie in Groenland (elke lidstaat stuurt min. één militair)

The EU stands in full solidarity with Denmark and the people of Greenland. Dialogue remains essential, and we are committed to building on the process begun already last week between the Kingdom of Denmark and the US.

De economische dwang die president Trump een aantal Europese landen oplegt gaat niet uit van onze goede trouw. De EU zal minder vriendelijk moeten reageren dan tot dusver is gedaan. Het anti coercion instrument moet op tafel (1/2)

We kunnen ons niet laten chanteren. De EU moet eensgezind en vastberaden reageren. Lees meer👇 bnr.nl/nieuws/nieuw...

U.S. imposes tariffs on European countries over Greenland. If this isn’t the definition of economic coercion, I don’t know what is. Luckily the EU has its Anti-Coercion Instrument (aka the “trade bazooka”). at its disposal, which can be launched by QMV (=no vetos). www.bbc.com/news/live/c1...

Welcome to the world’s biggest market.

🚨 Big news from Brussels: EU countries move to approve the EU-Mercosur trade deal, @euronews.com confirms. Against: 🇫🇷🇵🇱🇦🇹🇭🇺🇮🇪 Abstention: 🇧🇪 All other member states voted in favour. Written procedure will conclude at 5 pm.

Full list of int’l organizations/bodies & treaties from which the U.S. announced it will withdraw. ⬇️ Includes: - Int’l Law Commission - UNFCCC - UN Peacebuilding Commission - UNCTAD - Venice Commission for Democracy through Law - Int’l Development Law Org. www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...

The idea that the US can only be secure if Greenland is part of the United States is an effective declaration of the end of NATO, I told @richardquest.bsky.social on @cnnipr.bsky.social i just now. open.substack.com/pub/ivodaald...

To start off the new year, I share a few thoughts on the future of the United Nations, rules-based multilateralism, and the role of the EU. www.forbes.lu/the-united-n... #UN80

If you’re in Prague tomorrow & want to learn more about “The Geopoliticization of Europe” please feel very welcome to join the Cleveringa-Havel lecture, organized by the Embassy of the Netherlands in cooperation with the Václav Havel Library. You can register via: www.vaclavhavel.cz/en/index/cal...

I welcome the decision of the Council on our proposal to continue the immobilisation of Russian Sovereign Assets. We are sending a strong signal to Russia that as long as this brutal war of aggression continues, Russia’s costs will continue to rise.

Enjoyed the the panel on "Justice in Action: Global & Regional Governance Strategies" at the 2025 Doha Forum. The discussions built on the "Future of International Cooperation Report 2025: Justice in Action – Beyond Promises to Progress". Link to full report: ggin.stimson.org/wp-content/u...

📢 Calling all students interested geopolitics: HCSS is looking for motivated interns to support our research on defence, security, energy, climate & resilience. The February internship round is open — don’t miss your chance! 🔗 Apply today. buff.ly/5x1GLzQ

We still need to get from a situation where Russia pretends to negotiate to a situation where they need to negotiate. Extract from my press remarks following today’s informal Foreign Affairs Council ↓

Heute heißt es immer wieder, man habe das Volk beim EU-Beitritt 1994/95 in Sachen Neutralität "belogen" oder das Thema zumindest kleingeredet. Aber stimmt das? Ein Thread mit Zitaten aus dem Kurier rund um den EU-Beitritt. Spoiler: Die Debatte hat sich seitdem nur wenig verändert.

This "offer non-aggression guarantee to NATO, EU" exists since 1945. It's called the UN Charter (Article 2/4). www.yahoo.com/news/article...

Some thoughts on Dutch higher education policy and politics: 'There’s definitely room to strike a better balance between international, national, and local perspectives – but ideally without taking a sledgehammer approach. Full interview ⬇️ www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/news/2025...

New publication: "'Geopoliticization through Law’: The European Union and Beyond" The chapter is part of the volume "The European Union and Regionalism", expertly edited by Eva Kassoti, Teresa M. Cabrita and Narin Tezcan-Idriz. Link to chapter: lnkd.in/ePm2V7Aq

New publication 🇨🇦🇪🇺: In this chapter, I address "The many meanings of the ‘Canada model’", where I present #CETA as a case of 1) ‘Gold standard’ 2) Like-mindedness 3) Cautionary tale 4) Autonomy Right on time 9 years after CETA was signed, and 8 since its provisional application began!

Budapest? Not everyone may remember this, but in 1994 Ukraine already got assurances of territorial integrity from the US, Russia and the UK. In Budapest. Maybe I’m superstitious, but this time I would try to find another place.

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Right, I'm triggered by *that* Economist article disparaging the EUI, too, and just want to share a few points of my own here: www.economist.com/europe/2025/... 👇

To talk about trade in Britain without mentioning the EU is a bit like trying to explain the solar system without mentioning the sun. (A chart from the forthcoming piece of work...)

COMING SOON TO A BOOKSHOP NEAR YOU! (* cover subject to change during the editorial process; thanks to @jorislarik.bsky.social)

While I'm glad the NATO Summit was a success, using it as a platform for brushing aside the prohibition to use force – a core norm of international law – is problematic, as I stress in this brief interview. NATO's Article V is important for our security, but so is Article 2(4) of the UN Charter.

A space revolution is coming The 21st century will be the century of space. Europe needs to be at the forefront The #SpaceAct and Vision for the European Space Economy, proposed today by the Commission, will help ensure that #EUSpace 🇪🇺 Full remarks⬇️ ec.europa.eu/commission/p...

Europe and Australia commit to Security and Defence Partnership → europa.eu/!CGJkh7

#EUSpace Programme in action! 🇪🇺 Each🇪🇺space component serves different uses. They all benefit citizens & governments daily. They strengthen our competitiveness, resilience & security. Delighted to get hands-on experience on upcoming innovations. #EUSPA

This is a terrific opportunity for junior scholars working on international economic law. Submit your abstracts by the end of June!

yep, Europa kan zich momenteel niet verdedigen tegen drone en raket barrages zoals Oekraine die moet verduren. Luchtoverwicht en integrated air&missile defence is essentieel voor geloofwaardigheid van nato deterrence, net als is Koude Oorlog toen er een gordel van SAMs in Duitsland stond.

The PVV has left the Dutch coalition. What does this mean? Will there we be new elections? When? Who will win? Which government will form? 🧵

didn't realize this. EU without the UK still 2nd biggest spender on defense in the world. And yes, it's spent badly. But we are not some museum.