🇪🇺 #Values matter. Interests shape choices. But only imperatives determine survival. Fabian Zuleeg argues #Europe must move beyond rhetoric. Read our latest To the Point 👇 www.epc.eu/publication/...

🧠 Brain disorders account for one-third of all healthy life years lost in the #EU and could consume 11% of #healthcare budgets by 2050. Policy Brief by @pswieboda.bsky.social & Elizabeth Kuiper shows why innovation in #BrainHealth is a #medical necessity. Read 👇 www.epc.eu/publication/...

🇪🇺As #EU leaders meet in Copenhagen to strengthen defence, Russia’s airspace violations test #NATO’s red lines. #InternationalLaw complicates when, and if, aircraft can be shot down. Commentary by Juraj Majcin 👇 www.epc.eu/publication/... #EUCO

🇺🇸🇪🇺 Trump’s #Gaza peace plan raises tough questions for #Europe: stability, statehood & the #EU’s role in reconstruction. @epc-official.bsky.social experts react 👇

🇨🇿 #Czechia’s 3–4 Oct elections could reshape its role in #Europe. A #Babiš comeback may weaken #EU unity, democratic resilience & revive the #Visegrád Group. Join our #ElectionsMonitor to unpack the outcome 👇 www.epc.eu/events/czech...

📢 Copenhagen and beyond: accelerating progress on defence and #Ukraine? 📆 02 October Can the #EU step up on defence, support Ukraine, and keep enlargement on track — all at once? Register for our upcoming Post-Summit Briefing 👇 www.epc.eu/events/copen... #EuropeanCouncil

🇲🇩 #Moldova’s 28 September #elections are a key test for democracy, reforms & #EU integration. Join our online #Elections Monitor on 29 September to unpack #results & implications. 🔗 www.epc.eu/events/who-h...

🇺🇳 Trump at #UNGA80 called Europe “weak” & pushed myths of open borders & uncontrolled migration. The EU must respond with credible reforms, defend Schengen & resist visions of “Fortress Europe.” Flash Analysis by @helhahn.bsky.social 👇 epc.eu/publication/...

🇲🇩 Moldova decides. The 28 September elections are a test of resilience, democracy, and the country’s European path. Between Europe’s promise and Russia’s grip, the stakes couldn’t be higher. #MoldovaElections #EUIntegration #Democracy

Europe faces a deepening housing crisis. With prices soaring, energy poverty rising & the first-ever EU Housing Commissioner in place, expectations for the European Affordable Housing Plan are high. Denmark’s “Housing First” model could lead the way. 🔗 epc.eu/publication/...

The Franco-Saudi initiative to recognise #Palestine, endorsed by 142 countries, offers an off-ramp from endless violence and challenges the #US to back a two-state solution. Paul Taylor argues #Europe must act to make peace a credible prospect. 🔗 www.epc.eu/publication/...

🤖 AI governance at a crossroads A new Policy Brief by @giutrch.bsky.social & Samuel Goodger analyses the AI Code of Practice: a useful tool for #AIAct compliance, but in need of improvement. 🔗 www.epc.eu/publication/...

Join @epc-official.bsky.social & SUEZ on 14 October for a Policy Dialogue on closing the gap between ambition & reality in Europe’s #CircularEconomy agenda. 🔗 www.epc.eu/events/towar...

Can #Europe defend itself without #America? 🇪🇺 As the #US pivots to the Indo-Pacific & Russia threatens Europe’s security, billions are being invested in #EU defence & #Ukraine’s support. 🎤 Keynote: Amb. Matthew Whitaker 🗣️ Moderator: Fabian Zuleeg 🔗 epc.eu/events/epc-t...

“Women spend approximately 25% more of their lives in poor #health compared to men.” In our latest Discussion Paper, Elizabeth Kuiper and Danielle Brady call for a dedicated #EU Women’s Health Strategy to close these #systemic gaps. Read 👇 www.epc.eu/publication/...

Can Europe secure both #Ukraine and itself without US backing? On 24 September, the @epc-official.bsky.social & @rielcano.bsky.social host an in-person Policy Dialogue on the #EU’s role in sustaining support for Ukraine, navigating US shifts, and shaping Europe’s security. 🔗 epc.eu/events/the-f...

🔴 Armenia–Azerbaijan: the #Trump Route to Where? Is peace in the #SouthCaucasus within reach or just another powerplay? Paul Taylor speaks with Matthew Bryza & @viktorya.bsky.social on the #US-brokered deal and its #global impact. 🎧 epc.eu/podcast/arme...

📢 We are delighted to announce that the Cyprus Center for European and International Affairs (CCEIA) has been selected as the partner that will support the @epc-official.bsky.social activities in #ProjectPresidency ahead of the Cypriot Council Presidency, as part of the CERV/ELEVATED project.

#CBAM: Averting a Power Crisis Alan Riley warns that applying CBAM to electricity imports could fragment #Europe’s power market, raise costs, and misclassify #renewables. He calls for a phased “Green Power Package” instead. Read more 👇 www.epc.eu/publication/...

The assassination of US influencer #CharlieKirk has reignited debates on political #violence and online radicalisation. Our latest Flash Analysis by @giutrch.bsky.social argues this is a wake-up call for #Europe — the #DSA must be enforced to protect #democracy. 🔗 www.epc.eu/publication/...

Two marches, two messages. 🔴 #Brussels: crowds demanded justice for #Gaza. 🔴 #London: “Free Speech Festival” turned into #FarRight provocation. Emma Woodford argues these marches expose growing polarisation and the dangerous pull of disinformation. 🔗 www.epc.eu/publication/...

What Moscow learned from its #drone breach of #Poland Chris Kremidas-Courtney argues #NATO showed readiness—but at unsustainable cost. #Europe must move fast on directed energy weapons & layered defences before #Moscow exploits the gap. Read 👇 epc.eu/publication/... #DEWs

🔵 #Europe’s secret weapon isn’t a missile—it’s a 3D printer. In our latest Policy Brief, Chris Kremidas-Courtney shows how additive #manufacturing can reshape #defence—if Europe acts now to scale, secure & standardise. Read the full Policy Brief 👇 www.epc.eu/publication/...

🚨 Fixing Europe’s Pharma Supply Chain “Health security must be part of Europe’s economic security: industrial capacity, resilient supply chains & global partnerships.” Read our Policy Brief by Samuel Goodger, Elizabeth Kuiper and Paweł Świeboda 👇 epc.eu/publication/...

This morning, @ec.europa.eu President @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu delivered her first #SOTEU address of her second mandate. Our EPC experts reacted, sharing key insights on what this vision means for #Europe👇

🔵 Von der Leyen’s #SOTEU25 struck a sober tone on geopolitics, defence & competitiveness. But as Fabian Zuleeg & @jaemmanouilidis.bsky.social warn, without bold reforms, the EU risks mistaking incremental steps for real progress. 🔗 epc.eu/publication/...

🔵Today, @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu delivers her first #SOTEU of her second mandate. A pivotal moment following a turbulent summer of #EU diplomacy – and an opportunity to define how @ec.europa.eu will steer #Europe forward. To prepare, explore our latest analyses 👇

🇫🇷 The French canary in the #European mine The fall of #Bayrou’s government plunges #France into instability—with ripple effects across #Europe. Eric Maurice warns of fragile leadership, #EU commitments at risk & a credible #FarRight shift. 🔗 www.epc.eu/publication/...

🔴 #Eurodac is transforming from an asylum database into the backbone of #EUmigration policy. Virginie Jacob analyses its role in the implementation of the New Pact, its links with #EU return #policy & the need for robust safeguards. Read 👇 www.epc.eu/publication/...

🔵 #Defence & #competitiveness dominate. Democracy, social priorities & the environment are downgraded. @ericmaurice.bsky.social & Levente Kocsis argue @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu must restore balance in #SOTEU Read 👇 epc.eu/publication/...

🇷🇸 #Serbia: A strategic candidate country at a critical juncture With #EU integration moving forward but domestic turmoil and #ForeignPolicy rifts persisting, what lies ahead for Serbia? Join our Policy Briefing with Ana Brnabić. 🔗 epc.eu/events/serbi...

⚡ How can the #EU ramp up investment in #cleantech & #electrification? 🗓️ 11 September 📍 Hybrid Join our #Policy Dialogue on the 2028–2034 MFF & #Competitiveness Fund, and how #Europe can close its clean energy investment gap. Register 👇 www.epc.eu/events/how-c...

🎙️The Language of Power: Ukraine diplomacy In the latest #podcast episode, Paul Taylor, Amanda Paul & Jim Townsend unpack #Trump–#Putin theatrics, EU–US tensions, & #Ukraine’s fight for real security guarantees. 🎧 www.epc.eu/podcast/the-...

🔴Mercosur Deal: Europe’s Silent Power Play @almutm.bsky.social argues the EU’s quiet move to advance the Mercosur trade deal is a rare show of determination—opening a market of 700 million while global power shifts unfold. Read here 👇 epc.eu/publication/...

#Trump’s tariff threats return, exposing the fragility of the #EU–#US trade deal. Varg Folkman argues #Europe risks cementing concessions without resolve in our latest Flash #Analysis Read it here 👇 www.epc.eu/publication/...

🇺🇦 #Ukraine’s July 2025 reform reversal showed the power of civil society, even in wartime. Join our #Policy Dialogue on what this means for democracy, #EU accession, and conditionality. 🗓️ 11 September ⏰ 11:00–12:30 CET 📍 Hybrid 🔗 Register: www.epc.eu/events/lesso...

📢 EPC Update | State of the Union 2025: A crisis of confidence? 🗓️ 10 September 📍 Online Von der Leyen’s #SOTEU2025 comes after a summer of faltering #diplomacy & trade scars. Can she restore confidence and chart the #EU’s next steps? Register 👇 www.epc.eu/events/state...

We are #hiring! @epc-official.bsky.social is looking for a Programme Assistant to support the European #Politics and #Institutions Programme. ⏰ Deadline: 15 September 2025 🔍 Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis Find out more and #apply 👇 www.epc.eu/vacancies/pr...

⏪ Rewinding on the EPC’s #publications over the past week. Missed our publications? Catch up on our latest #analyses and #commentaries👇

🚨We’re #hiring! @epc-official.bsky.social is looking for a Coordinating #Editor to manage the production of our publications. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Find out more and #apply 👇 epc.eu/vacancies/co...

🔴 #Russia is not interested in peace—it’s playing for time. #Europe must end the cycle where #Trump sets the goals and Europe delivers. It’s time to lead and to stop the war. Read our latest #commentary 👇 www.epc.eu/publication/...

🔴 Budapest failed. Minsk failed. This time, #Ukraine needs enforceable defence guarantees. #Europe must lead and allies must pressure #Putin into real concessions. Read our latest #commentary by Amanda Paul & Lev Zinchenko 👇 www.epc.eu/publication/...

🔴 #Europe must become the protagonist of its own story Chris Kremidas-Courtney argues that Europe must stop auditioning for “Best Supporting Actor” and finally take the lead on its own #security. Read our #latest To the Point 👇 epc.eu/publication/...

✅We are #hiring! @epc-official.bsky.social is looking for an Office Assistant to help keep our Brussels office running smoothly & support our team. 🚨Deadline: 31 August Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Find out more and #apply 👇 epc.eu/vacancies/va...

⏪ Rewinding on the EPC’s #publications over the past week. Missed our publications this week? Catch up on our latest analyses and commentaries 👇

🚨We’re #hiring! @epc-official.bsky.social is looking for a Coordinating #Editor to manage the production of our publications. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Find out more and #apply 👇 epc.eu/vacancies/co...

🔴Europe’s collective political instincts @almutm.bsky.social argues in her latest To the Point Extra, that Europeans are showing resilience—working to stay central in the peace process & to remind #Washington that #Ukraine & #Europe cannot be sidelined. 🔗 epc.eu/publication/...

🚜🌍 #EU–#Ukraine Trade 2.0 What does the new DCFTA 2.0 mean for: 🇺🇦 Ukraine’s #EUaccession path 🍞 #Europe’s food security ⚖️ Balancing national sensitivities @svt29.bsky.social explains how this deal reshapes EU–Ukraine agrifood #trade. 🔗 epc.eu/publication/...

🔴 EPC on Deutsche Welle News As the Trump–Putin meeting nears, EPC’s @almutm.bsky.social highlights why #Europe must be part of any talks on Ukraine, backed by strong #political coordination. Watch the full interview👇 www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ZGY...

What to expect from the Trump–Putin face-off Amanda Paul analyses the high-risk Alaska Summit, warning of #Putin’s bid to manipulate #Trump, sideline Ukraine, & split the US from #Europe. 🔗 www.epc.eu/publication/...