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This is exactly the point we raised in 2024 when discussing long-range fires in Germany.
No one cared then, but here we are.
“France is pressing Germany to define how it would use long-range missiles in the event of a conflict with Russia”
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No one cared then, but here we are.
“France is pressing Germany to define how it would use long-range missiles in the event of a conflict with Russia”
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Statt des Gejammers „Europa ist nicht am Tisch“ braucht es klare europäische Positionen: Wozu sind die Europäer bereit, wenn Russland einen Waffenstillstand eingeht? Was werden die Europäer tun, wenn Russland weiter angreift?
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The EU’s Socialists are not backing away from defence – or from Ukraine.
Support for Kyiv, integrated EU command and European preference. But also diplomacy and jobs.
An exclusive look at @TheProgressives’ new defence blueprint, set to be approved tmr👇
rapporteur.com/news/exclusive…
Support for Kyiv, integrated EU command and European preference. But also diplomacy and jobs.
An exclusive look at @TheProgressives’ new defence blueprint, set to be approved tmr👇
rapporteur.com/news/exclusive…
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NEW: Europe’s bet on the US defence industrial base for air defence is fast becoming a major strategic liability - why Germany made a mistake betting so strongly on Patriot air defence systems. With Alexandre Burilkov & Javier Ospital @Bruegel_org bruegel.org/analysis/europ…
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🇪🇺 Christine Lagarde: Some Americans do not want Europe to succeed. Progress is made in terms of Draghi's reforms, but the massive train has not yet left the station
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Here’s my @nytimes essay on „What if Europe rearms at exactly the wrong time?“, based on my new book GermanyRearmed.com - I argue that it is not possible to populist-proof Europe‘s rearmament, but Europeans can take steps to entangle defense @CFR_org nytimes.com/2026/11/09/opi…
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RT @mikercarpenter: Pure genius. It’s almost as if we needed to create an organization for security and cooperation in Europe…
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Kushner is new to this, so he may not be aware that there's actually a long history of security architecture that includes Russia (OSCE & NATO-Russia Council).
The problem isn't lack of architecture, it's that Russia keeps violently attacking the foundations of it.
The problem isn't lack of architecture, it's that Russia keeps violently attacking the foundations of it.
President Trump today advanced an important discussion with several European leaders about the need for a broader European security architecture that can help establish the conditions for lasting peace.
Building on his leadership and the substantive work undertaken this week in Brussels with Ukraine, NATO, and our European partners, @SEPeaceMissions and I wanted to share some of the objectives guiding our ongoing discussions.
For more than 30 years, Europe and Russia have struggled to establish a sustainable security framework. Decades of mistrust, competing security concerns, and the devastating consequences of this war make this an extraordinarily difficult challenge, but one that is essential to lasting peace.
Our objective is to develop practical arrangements that address the security concerns of all sides, reduce the risk of future conflict, and create a more stable and predictable security environment.
We are exploring five principal goals: permanent security consultations, reliable crisis communications, greater military transparency, reciprocal measures to reduce escalation risks, and an enduring framework for long-term European security and stability.
Any arrangements must fully respect the sovereignty, territorial integrity, and independent decision-making of every nation. Each country will retain authority over its own security and alliances, and no country would have a veto over another’s sovereign choices. NATO will remain central to European collective defense, and this initiative would build upon existing institutions and commitments.
We will continue consultations through the Shell Bay format with Ukraine, NATO, the EU, and our European partners, expanding engagement to ensure that all relevant perspectives and ideas are considered. We will also engage Russia as part of the peace negotiations.
Next week in Abu Dhabi, the United States will convene the first trilateral peace discussions with Ukraine and Russia since February. All parties remain intensely engaged in preparing for substantive and productive negotiations. We will consult closely with our European partners on the sidelines and, if progress is made, aim to move toward a broader multilateral format with their direct participation.
These ideas continue to evolve, and we welcome thoughtful input. Creating the right structure will be critical to ending this war and transitioning from conflict toward conditions that make possible a durable peace.
This is difficult, detailed work. There are no easy solutions. But the opportunity to help end this devastating war and build a foundation for a more peaceful, secure, and prosperous Europe for generations to come makes it a challenge well worth undertaking.
We will see how these discussions develop and continue working intensively with all parties toward President Trump’s objective of a comprehensive and lasting peace.
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From a former U.S tech lobbyist
Restrictions on Starlink have led to “loss of lives” in Ukraine, MEP Aura Salla said at our #EuropeanPulseSeminar2026.
“Stop using U.S. tech. That’s my message.”
She urged Europe’s public sector to choose European technology instead:
“It exists.”
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Some thoughts on the election results and what it means for energy and climate.
1. The American voter does not like the Iran War and what its done for energy prices. Does the electoral loss dissuade Trump from escalating? Or does he do it now while Rs still hold Congress? The biggest energy market uncertainty I can think of at the moment.
2. Rumors of the death of EVs in America have been overstated. Dem Congress will promote as the antidote to high fuel prices.
3. BAAJA less likely than it was on Monday, but still important for affordability and governing datacenter growth. The provisions on data center cost might save the bill.
4. Venezuela? Political uncertainty for energy investors just went up a lot, but light may purify. Investigations and oversight will show what promises have been made. And its hard to imagine us giving up on VZ democracy now.
5. Datacenter rush will experience some more scrutiny, but it seems unlikely that the boom stops for policy reasons. Vibes may be blamed for a market-driven contraction.
1. The American voter does not like the Iran War and what its done for energy prices. Does the electoral loss dissuade Trump from escalating? Or does he do it now while Rs still hold Congress? The biggest energy market uncertainty I can think of at the moment.
2. Rumors of the death of EVs in America have been overstated. Dem Congress will promote as the antidote to high fuel prices.
3. BAAJA less likely than it was on Monday, but still important for affordability and governing datacenter growth. The provisions on data center cost might save the bill.
4. Venezuela? Political uncertainty for energy investors just went up a lot, but light may purify. Investigations and oversight will show what promises have been made. And its hard to imagine us giving up on VZ democracy now.
5. Datacenter rush will experience some more scrutiny, but it seems unlikely that the boom stops for policy reasons. Vibes may be blamed for a market-driven contraction.
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Can't overstate it. It's a seismic day for global politics.
Yes that's right, the European Parliament trade committee will present the results of their trip to China last week from 14.30, then Sefcovic will update them on EU trade policy (likely to be China heavy) from 16.00
Yes that's right, the European Parliament trade committee will present the results of their trip to China last week from 14.30, then Sefcovic will update them on EU trade policy (likely to be China heavy) from 16.00
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Over the past month we've seen President Trump cut a deal to purchase diesel from Moscow and read reports that the US is pushing to restore Russian gas sales to Europe via Ukraine.
@maxbergmann joined me to break down what these moves mean for Europe and US energy policy.
@maxbergmann joined me to break down what these moves mean for Europe and US energy policy.
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Out in January, the paperback edition of Collisions: The Origins of the War in Ukraine and the New Global Instability, with a new preface summarizing changes in the understanding of these origins since 2024, when the book first came out with @OxUniPress.
global.oup.com/academic/produ…
global.oup.com/academic/produ…
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While the results of the midterms are still up in the air, American voters across the country have made one thing clear:
They want SFRC to pass State Department authorization independently rather than constantly ceding authority to SASC and folding it into NDAA
They want SFRC to pass State Department authorization independently rather than constantly ceding authority to SASC and folding it into NDAA
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I’ve heard the same from every European I’ve spoken to. The EU plan for decoupling from Russian gas did not come from Washington - it reflects the strategic judgment of European leaders in the face of Russia’s full scale invasion of Ukraine.
“A senior Nordic official said the idea of resuming Russian gas purchases goes against everything the Europeans stand for, while a senior official from a large European nation compared it to former British leader Neville Chamberlain sacrificing Czechoslovakia to Hitler in exchange for business deals.”
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