Sebastian Schäffer
@sschaeffer.bsky.social
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Director
@idmvienna.bsky.social
Associate Fellow @GLOBSEC Founder and CEO @SSCEurope
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📖 1 Jahr "Vor 100 Jahren in der Zukunft". Der Titel ist inspiriert von einem Restaurant in Kyjiw, das ich 2023 besucht habe. Das Buch handelt von meiner Reise und meinen Eindrücken vor Ort. Ich empfehle allen sich ein Bild über die Situation in der Ukraine zu machen, und nicht vorschnell zu urteilen
7 months ago
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Pleasure to speak again during "How Europe Works", a programme by Martens Centre, Campus Tivoli & Schuman Institute. Presented four strategies to rethink EU enlargement thanks to
@sophiabeiter.bsky.social
comparative analysis that she developed in the framework of her Charlemagne Prize Fellowship.
4 days ago
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It’s a privilege to moderate conversations that dig deep into how a country’s foreign policy could shift after an election - especially when joined by sharp minds like Pavlína Janebová and Vit Dostal from AMO.
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5 days ago
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Excited to be in Chișinău soon for Moldova’s pivotal elections! Big thanks to Faustine, my co-author, for the great teamwork on our briefing. We're hosting an event on this vote’s impact. 🇲🇩 is very important to me, can’t wait for the on-the-ground experience!
www.idm.at/en/briefing-...
6 days ago
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IDM Vienna
7 days ago
How did the crisis of Russian identity, beginning in the 1990s, lead to Putin’s genocidal “quest for symbolic immortality,” of which the invasion of Ukraine is one manifestation? (1/5)
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IDM Vienna
8 days ago
Vor 30 Jahren ist Österreich der EU beigetreten. Welche Auswirkungen hatte die österreichische EU-Mitgliedschaft auf Mittel- und Südosteuropa, und wie hat sie zur weiteren Integration in der EU beigetragen? (1/3)
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Reflecting on ReArm Europe via
#Azernews
: Coordination is key if EU wants real security autonomy. US & NATO remain crucial, but our capacity is growing. No shortcuts: lasting peace in Ukraine means justice, not fragile ceasefires.
www.azernews.az/analysis/247...
11 days ago
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Outstanding collaboration from Sophia Beiter, Peter Techet, and Faustine Boudaud! If you want to know what the
#SOTEU
is and why Eastern Europe matters for European security, you find answers here in under four minutes:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=SSDa...
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IDM Short Insights 49 : Why Eastern Europe Matters for Europe’s Security ?
YouTube video by IDM Vienna
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SSDamLsgpc8
12 days ago
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Sebastian Schäffer
IDM Vienna
13 days ago
The Battle for Identity: Understanding Russia’s War on Ukraine 22.09., 18:00 CEST IDM and online Programme: Book presentation: “Russia against Ukraine” -
@shekhovtsov.substack.com
, Centre for Democratic Integrity (1/4)
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In Brussels this summer, I used a phrase that stayed with me: “Without a just peace, there is just peace.” I’ve now written more on why the distinction matters for the IDM Blog:
www.idm.at/there-is-jus...
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15 days ago
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In Brussels this summer, I used a phrase that stayed with me: “Without a just peace, there is just peace.” I’ve now written more on why the distinction matters for the IDM Blog:
www.idm.at/there-is-jus...
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The Weimar Triangle came to Chișinău for the first time this week, standing with Moldova on its Independence Day. A strong symbol of support for its European path — and a reminder of how formats like the Weimar Triangle can shape EU security and enlargement.
25 days ago
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Sebastian Schäffer
IDM Vienna
27 days ago
Watch the discussion online! 📽 3/3
youtu.be/xWiFTNzmmCE?...
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Danube Salon Europa-Forum Wachau 2025
YouTube video by IDM Vienna
https://youtu.be/xWiFTNzmmCE?si=GoUTHIr0Io674dVR
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Mein Beitrag „Die Donau – Plattform und Prüfstein europäischer Integration“ ist in der neuen Urban Forum Zeitung erschienen. Danke an Bernhard Müller für die Einladung! 👉
www.idm.at/idm-in-urban...
27 days ago
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Featured in AzerNews “Ukraine’s Security Dilemma: Experts Debate Western Guarantees.” I argue for a binding EU Article 42.7 compact: pre-agreed defense aid, intelligence sharing, sanctions snap-back, and maritime defense. And: justice must anchor peace, not be forgotten. Thanks to Akbar Novruz!
30 days ago
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Sebastian Schäffer
European External Action Service
about 1 month ago
🇺🇦 Today we join Ukraine in celebrating its Independence Day. In the 21st century, no country should have to defend its independence on the battlefield. Yet Ukrainians continue to fight for their freedom and their future. → Discover more in our web article:
europa.eu/!m3P4G7
#StandWithUkraine
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UNITED24
about 1 month ago
On Independence Day of Ukraine, let's honor those who gave their lives for its freedom🕯️
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🎥 Facing Polarization – Embracing Dialogue: The fifth Danube Salon in the framework of the Europa-Forum Wachau brought together voices from across Europe to explore how remembrance culture can counter division and foster understanding. Now available to watch online 👉
youtu.be/xWiFTNzmmCE
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Danube Salon Europa-Forum Wachau 2025
YouTube video by IDM Vienna
https://youtu.be/xWiFTNzmmCE
about 2 months ago
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Es ist zwar nicht verwunderlich, aber trotzdem schwer erträglich wie insbesondere die Union die Demokratie in Deutschland zersetzt.
www.sueddeutsche.de/politik/bund...
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about 2 months ago
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Sebastian Schäffer
The Kyiv Independent
about 2 months ago
⚡️ Putin, Trump to meet in the coming days, Moscow confirms. Preparations for the meeting are underway, and the venue has already been agreed upon, Russian foreign policy aide Yuri Ushakov said.
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Putin, Trump to meet in the coming days, Moscow confirms
Preparations for the meeting are underway, and the venue has already been agreed upon, Russian foreign policy aide Yuri Ushakov said.
https://kyivindependent.com/russia-confirms-putin-trump-meeting/
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Sebastian Schäffer
POLITICO Europe
about 2 months ago
A Moldovan court sentenced the leader of the autonomous Gagauzia region, Evghenia Guțul, to seven years in prison for funneling Russian funds to the illegal Shor party between 2019 and 2022.
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Moldova sentences pro-Russian politician to 7 years in prison
Imprisonment of the pro-Putin leader comes as Moldova warns Russia is trying to influence its upcoming election.
https://ow.ly/7OCj50WA30o
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Sebastian Schäffer
IDM Vienna
about 2 months ago
Curious about the IDM’s additional activities in July? Discover what else we've been up to! 👇
@sschaeffer.bsky.social
, IDM Director: ➡️ Interview for
@myfairobserver.bsky.social
on the current war situation in Ukraine; ➡️Participant in the final Central Europe Plus workshop hosted by the KAS. 1/4
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Sebastian Schäffer
Alberto Alemanno
about 2 months ago
The EU has supinely accepted the trade termed imposed by Trump thus doubling down on its transatlantic dependence, by extending it from defense to energy. This is a lost opportunity for the EU to leverage on its unique market power. So much for EU’s strategic autonomy.
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IDM Vienna
2 months ago
#IDMRewind
The year 2024 went down in history as a super election year, drawing significant attention to the state of democracy worldwide. At IDM, the analysis of elections in Central and Eastern Europe remains a core focus, whether in a super election year or not. (1/3)
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I did write an article about writing this article:
www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-wr...
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2 months ago
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Plahotniuc has apparently been arrested in Greece:
newsmaker.md/ru/novye-det...
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Новые детали задержания Плахотнюка. Глава полиции: он был в Греции проездом и направлялся в Дубай
Молдавского олигарха Владимира Плахотнюка задержали в аэропорту Афин по пути в Дубай. Он находился в Греции проездом. Информацию подтвердил NewsMaker глава полиции Виорел Чернэуцану. По его словам, те...
https://newsmaker.md/ru/novye-detali-zaderjaniya-plahotnyuka-glava-policzii-on-byl-v-greczii-proezdom-i-napravlyalsya-v-dubai
2 months ago
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As I mentioned earlier this week, I had the opportunity to attend an expert workshop in Brussels. Based on the deliberations made during the workshop, I summarized five vectors of Russian influence and proposed five strategic recommendations:
www.linkedin.com/pulse/enlarg...
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Enlargement Is Security: Why We Must Tackle Russian Influence Now
In July 2025, the Expert Workshop “Central Europe Plus: The Enlargement–Security Nexus”, was organized by the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung in Brussels. The event brought together policymakers, analysts, a...
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/enlargement-security-why-we-must-tackle-russian-now-sch%25C3%25A4ffer-6ve5f
2 months ago
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Our summer reading list just dropped! My suggestion „Looking at Women Looking at War“ – a powerful and deeply moving collection of testimonies, compiled by Victoria Amelina. On 5 Dec., we’ll present the book:
idm.at/events/book-presentation-looking-at-women-looking-at-war-a-war-and-justice-diary/
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2 months ago
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On my way back from Brussels, where I participated in the final Central Europe Plus workshop on the Enlargement-Security-Nexus, hosted by Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung 🇪🇺
2 months ago
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Ah die Trumpisierung der deutschen Innenpolitik zündet die nächste Stufe. Sorry not sorry but told you so…
www.sueddeutsche.de/politik/bund...
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Deutschland: Unionsfraktion will offenbar Richterwahl von Brosius-Gersdorf absetzen
Nach SZ-Informationen aus Fraktionskreisen heißt es, die Union habe wegen eines angeblichen Plagiatsverdachts Zweifel an der Expertise der Kandidatin.
https://www.sueddeutsche.de/politik/bundestag-richter-wahl-brosius-gersdorf-union-plagiatsvorwurf-li.3281274
2 months ago
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Very interesting talk by
@alemanno.bsky.social
at the 20th DRC Summer School! Join live or rewatch later here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLGA...
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How can citizens make the EU responsive to their aspirations and needs?
YouTube video by IDM Vienna
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLGAbHFFyTk
3 months ago
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Sebastian Schäffer
UNITED24
3 months ago
Since 8 pm till 4:53 am. And then, since 5:04 am to 8:43 am. This is how long the air alert has lasted in Kyiv. russia has been launching drones and missiles all night, causing massive destructions and injuring people all across the city.
u24.gov.ua/nafo-dark-ni...
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Sebastian Schäffer
IDM Vienna
3 months ago
Are you up to date with all the IDM’s extra activities in June? Here are some highlights from this month that you might have missed: 🔸 Friedrich Faulhammer at the informal exchange meeting with the Prime Minister of Moldova,
@dorinrecean.bsky.social
; (1/9)
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Der brocastende Germanist hat sich „noch nie vor Russland gefürchtet“, der slowakische Außenminister will dem Kreml vergeben, währenddessen findet der größte Angriff auf Zivilisten seit der Vollinvasion statt. Sind die noch nützlich oder einfach nur Idioten?
kyivindependent.com/ukraine-war-...
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Ukraine war latest: Russia launches largest attack of war, targeting Ukrainian regions far from front lines; F-16 pilot killed in attack
Key developments on June 28-29: * Russia launches largest attack of war, targeting Ukrainian regions far from front lines * F-16 pilot killed during Russia's overnight massive air attack, Air Force...
https://kyivindependent.com/ukraine-war-latest-russia-launches-largest-attack-of-war-targeting-ukrainian-regions-far-from-front-lines-f-16-pilot-killed-in-attack/
3 months ago
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Sebastian Schäffer
Darth Putin
3 months ago
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Premiere heute an der VHS Landstraße: Nach zahlreichen gemeinsamen Veranstaltungen und Co-Autorenschaften nun zum ersten Mal ein kollektiver Vortrag. Natürlich zu Polen und Deutschland in der EU. Das hat trotz der Hitze großen Spaß gemacht, danke
@malwinatalik.bsky.social
!
3 months ago
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Sebastian Schäffer
IDM Vienna
3 months ago
Watch the Short Insight here on our YouTube channel 🎥 ▶️
youtu.be/f8jiCdoMADM?...
#WesternBalkans
#EPC
#France
#EUEnlargement
#TiranaSummit
#Tirana2025
#ShortInsights
#EuropeanUnion
#FranceDiplomacy
#EUIntegration
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IDM Short Insights 47: The Western Balkans, France and the EPC - A Turning Point in Tirana
YouTube video by IDM Vienna
https://youtu.be/f8jiCdoMADM?si=uiWoptYNEl2Cjl-3
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„Wenn Aufgeben keine Option ist“ – mein neuer Gastkommentar in Die Presse über meine Reise in die
#Ukraine
und den ungebrochenen Willen der Menschen. 👉
www.diepresse.com/19814789/wen...
3 months ago
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„Wenn Aufgeben keine Option ist“ – mein neuer Gastkommentar in Die Presse über meine Reise in die
#Ukraine
und den ungebrochenen Willen der Menschen. 👉
www.diepresse.com/19814789/wen...
3 months ago
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“The proposal — led by the powerful center-right European People’s Party (EPP), and backed by the right-wing European Conservatives & Reformists group (ECR) and the far-right Patriots for Europe (PfE) — was the latest of many moves by Europe’s right to increase scrutiny of NGOs.”
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3 months ago
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Sebastian Schäffer
Research Center for the History of Transformations
3 months ago
… Prozesse der Entgrenzung und Perspektiven auf Grenzüberschreitungen ausloteten – Moderiert von Sebastian Schäffer (
@idmvienna.bsky.social
). Die Aufzeichnung ist nun auf YouTube zu finden:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=lRt6...
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Sebastian Schäffer & Peter Techet: Europäische Un/Ordnungen
YouTube video by RECET Vienna
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lRt6xXaEiBU
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Sebastian Schäffer
Research Center for the History of Transformations
3 months ago
Bei unserem diesjährigen RECET Festival durften wir unsere Partner von der UWB Krems begrüßen, die bei einer Podiumsdiskussion zu ihrem Projekt "Europäische Un/Ordnungen, politische und kulturelle Auswirkungen von Grenzziehungen, …
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I could write an article about writing this article. Thank you Fair Observer for publishing this piece and to
@malwinatalik.bsky.social
for your perseverance!
www.fairobserver.com/politics/rus...
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Russian Influence in Central Europe Evolves From Disinformation to Democratic Erosion
Russia sees Poland and Romania as key targets for its disinfomation campaigns because they back Ukraine and hold elections.
https://www.fairobserver.com/politics/russian-influence-in-central-europe-evolves-from-disinformation-to-democratic-erosion/
3 months ago
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Sebastian Schäffer
IDM Vienna
3 months ago
How can societies address polarisation rooted in history? Can politics and historical narratives be separated? These questions were discussed in the session “Facing Polarization – Embracing Dialogue,” moderated by
@sschaeffer.bsky.social
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🎪 Heute beim
@recetvienna.bsky.social
Festival: "Europäische Un/Ordnungen" 🕔 17:50 | 📍 Altes AKH, Wien Was passiert, wenn Ordnungen brüchig werden? Zwischen Grenzziehung, Entgrenzung und neuen Perspektiven.
#Migration
#Transformation
#Diskussion
#Grenzen
#RECETFestival
4 months ago
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Sebastian Schäffer
IDM Vienna
4 months ago
Danube Salon 2025: "Facing Polarization – Embracing Dialogue" Join us for the Danube Salon 2025 at the Europa Forum Wachau, an event dedicated to the theme: "Facing Polarization – Embracing Dialogue." (1/3)
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Sebastian Schäffer
TVP World
4 months ago
Polish PM
@donald-tusk.bsky.social
to ask parliament for a vote of confidence in his government. Read more:
tvpworld.com/87055501/
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In 10 Minutes I will talk with Austria's leading Poland expert
@malwinatalik.bsky.social
about the results of the presidential elections:
youtube.com/live/aGRsZEI...
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IDMonSite on the Presidential Elections in Poland with Malwina Talik
YouTube video by IDM Vienna
https://youtube.com/live/aGRsZEIJcGg?feature=share
4 months ago
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It’s Saturday!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=elyA...
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Frozen Oranges
YouTube video by Matt Berninger - Topic
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=elyAeLNgpxM
4 months ago
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Sebastian Schäffer
IDM Vienna
4 months ago
What else has the IDM been up to in May? 🌱 🔸@sschaeffer.bsky.social and
@sophiabeiter.bsky.social
held a university course at the
@ifshhamburg.bsky.social
in Hamburg. 🔹Sebastian Schäffer and
@malwinatalik.bsky.social
wrote an article “A Digital Battlefield: How Russian Disinformation.. (1/6)
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Two wonderful days in Aachen, interesting discussion and a well deserved
@karlspreisac.bsky.social
for
@vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu
! Thank you to the academy but especially
@sophiabeiter.bsky.social
for giving me the opportunity to join the forum as well as the ceremony!
4 months ago
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