Constanze Stelzenmüller
@constelz.bsky.social
Director CUSE, Germany explainer etc. @ Brookings; FT contributing columnist; Wizards Fan (I know). When the going gets tough, the tough go blonde. Pic: Marc Darchinger. Views my own, people.
Trump(sch)Merz and the consequences for European trade & defence My latest @FT column, just out (& in print tomorrow) 👇 Trump’s tariffs and troop cuts could hurt America more than Europe giftarticle.ft.com/giftarticle/...
Trump’s tariffs and troop cuts could hurt America more than Europe
As the White House lashes out against Germany, US allies must get serious about strategic autonomy
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🌐 After relinquishing her seat to a well-known businessman with ties to Russia, @constelz.bsky.social followed the address from the back of the room: "Putin’s invocation of 'multipolarity' was an announcement that Russia saw itself as a new pole—and in opposition to the West." (5/9)
NEW PODCAST 🎤 Kicking off Stop the World for 2026, @constelz.bsky.social joins David Wroe to unpack a turbulent start to the year in global affairs, from Mark Carney’s Davos speech to NATO head Mark Rutte’s assessment that Europe can’t defend itself without the US. 🎧 Listen now 👉 bit.ly/4c14l1x
Wer mehr erfahren will: Heute Abend sprechen Sergey Lagodinsky und ich mit Thomas O Melia und @constelz.bsky.social zu den jüngsten Entwicklungen. Hier zum Webinar von @grueneeuropa.bsky.social anmelden: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
In the latest FT Swamp Notes newsletter (and before the seizure of Maduro), I asked @constelz.bsky.social, @michaelrstrain.bsky.social, @sohrabahmari.bsky.social, Lauren Fedor and Rebecca Katz to offer some guidance to the year ahead in US politics as.ft.com/r/faed7e98-5...
The year ahead in US politics
[FREE TO READ] Friends of the Swamp look forward to what is likely to be a pivotal period, culminating in November’s midterm elections
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Wie Donald Trump die Revision der inneren Verfasstheit der USA vorantreibt, aber die MAGA Bewegung an den eigenen Widersprüchen scheitern könnte. Eine kluge Analyse von @constelz.bsky.social im Table-Podcast. podcasts.apple.com/de/podcast/t...
We’ll be analyzing the Dutch election results at AEI on October 31. Come listen to ambassador Tazelaar, Matthias Matthijs, @constelz.bsky.social, and Marnix van Rij. Register here: www.aei.org/events/the-n...
Germany 🇩🇪 and Poland 🇵🇱 must bury the hatchet — I try to make some constructive suggestions in my latest @FT column (online today, in print edition tomorrow) 👇 www.ft.com/content/2471... via @ft
Germany and Poland must bury the hatchet
To confront Russia, Warsaw and Berlin need to resolve the second world war-era grievances that still harm bilateral ties
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New piece for @euiss.bsky.social Europe’s effort to rebuild its defences hinges on whether Europeans can cooperate more effectively with each other and with Ukraine. EU instruments can play a key role in driving this effort forward. www.iss.europa.eu/publications...
Rebuilding Europe's defences: How to unlock a coordinated defence surge
The EU can help drive a European defence surge, both by unlocking additional funding and fostering deeper cooperation.
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Von der Leyen’s plane hit by suspected Russian GPS interference on.ft.com/4p2wEAO
Von der Leyen’s plane hit by suspected Russian GPS interference
Officials suspect jamming operation forced jet carrying EU commission president to land in Bulgaria using paper maps
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Big worrying scoop from the FT: Trump suggested deploying Chinese troops as peacekeepers in postwar Ukraine as part of a peace settlement with Russia, backing yet another idea floated by Vladimir Putin on.ft.com/4mZ4y7y
Donald Trump ‘proposed Chinese peacekeepers’ for Ukraine
US president endorsed idea first pitched by Moscow, say people briefed on situation. White House denies the comments were made
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Germany’s national security council isn’t up to the task My latest @FT column, in today’s print edition 👇 on.ft.com/4oXQFsh
Germany’s national security council isn’t up to the task
Berlin’s rearmament drive is vital but its new defence advisory body pales in comparison to its US counterpart
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Thank you, @JamesKerLindsay, for inviting me to discuss my country with you!👇 youtu.be/D2PVSqN1MPQ
Understanding German Foreign Policy | Constanze Stelzenmüller
YouTube video by Prof James Ker-Lindsay
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US confirming EU carve out on pharma and chips probes under 232. So EU tariffs stay at 15% as reported
Matt Peterson@mattpeterson.bsky.social · last yr.There's been some confusion about how the EU deal covers pharmaceuticals and semiconductors. The EU has negotiated a carveout, a White House official confirms to me. When 232 investigations on pharma and semis come into effect, the EU tariff will still be 15%, even if others' tariff rates rise.
As Germany’s centrists squabble, the far right prepares to pounce—This is the real challenge for Merz’s coalition: a revolutionary far right… www.ft.com/content/2290... @constelz.bsky.social @financialtimes.com
As Germany’s centrists squabble, the far right prepares to pounce
If Merz cannot unite the CDU and SPD, the AfD’s strategy of forcing conservatives to co-operate with them could succeed
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As Germany’s centrists squabble, the far right prepares to pounce My latest @FT column, just out online & in print edition tomorrow 👇 As Germany’s centrists squabble, the far right prepares to pounce www.ft.com/content/2290... via @ft
As Germany’s centrists squabble, the far right prepares to pounce
If Merz cannot unite the CDU and SPD, the AfD’s strategy of forcing conservatives to co-operate with them could succeed
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Viibime hetkes, kus sõjajärgne maailmakorraldus ja selle normatiivsed alused murenevad ning neid revideerivad mitte ainult lääne rivaalid, vaid ka riik, mis on seni olnud selle korra kaitsja, ütles Constanze Stelzenmüller #LennartMeriConference kõnes. @constelz.bsky.social @brookings.edu
Kas saame koos edasi minna? Tehingutest ja punastest joontest – Diplomaatia
Nii meil Euroopas kui ka paljudel inimestel Ameerikas on palju kaalul. Meie, eurooplased, vajame üksteist ning lühiperspektiivis kindlasti ka Ameerikat. Eesmärk on mõistagi see, et jõutakse paremini t...
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Trump's Russia announcement is being portrayed as toughening his stance, but in fact what he did was give Putin a 50-day free pass to do anything he likes in Ukraine without further US punishment as the Senate sanctions bill is now put on hold.
A 30% tariff on EU exports would hurt businesses, consumers and patients on both sides of the Atlantic. We will continue working towards an agreement by August 1. At the same time, we are ready to safeguard EU interests on the basis of proportionate countermeasures. → europa.eu/!tPvKn8
Die Aktion Brosius-Gersdorf: eine Probe auf die Handlungsfähigkeit der latenten rechten Mehrheit. Mein Gastkommentar im Deutschlandfunk. www.deutschlandfunk.de/kommentar-zu...
Kommentar: Frauke Brosius-Gersdorf ist keine woke Aktivistin
Mit Gerüchten wurde gegen Juristin Frauke Brosius-Gersdorf Stimmung gemacht. Die von AfD befeuerte Kampagne zeigt: Verfassungsparteien müssen zusammenstehen.
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🚨 TOMORROW 🚨 👀 Keep an eye out for the next episode of The UK in a Changing Europe podcast with @constelz.bsky.social and @anandmenon.bsky.social 🎙️ They discuss European security, NATO, the impact of the Trump administration, the US foreign policy agenda and much more...
🎙️ NEW PODCAST 🎙️ NATO, Trump and ‘Article 5%’: What are the implications for European security? To explore the complexities of American politics and foreign policy and how it affects Europe, @anandmenon.bsky.social is joined by @constelz.bsky.social Listen in full 👉 ukandeu.ac.uk/podcasts/nat...
NATO, Trump and 'Article 5%': What are the implications for European security? - UK in a changing Europe
Since Donald Trump entered office six months ago, he has cast doubt on the US commitment to the NATO alliance and applied...
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🎧 Looking for some weekend listening? 🎧 Tune into the latest episode of The UK in a Changing Europe Podcast with @constelz.bsky.social and @anandmenon.bsky.social on European security policy and spending, trans-Atlantic relations and Trump's foreign policy agenda👇
NATO, Trump and 'Article 5%': What are the implications for European security? - UK in a changing Europe
Since Donald Trump entered office six months ago, he has cast doubt on the US commitment to the NATO alliance and applied...
ukandeu.ac.uk
A really interesting episode. @constelz.bsky.social as always is a great listen ukandeu.ac.uk/podcasts/nat...
NATO, Trump and 'Article 5%': What are the implications for European security? - UK in a changing Europe
Since Donald Trump entered office six months ago, he has cast doubt on the US commitment to the NATO alliance and applied...
ukandeu.ac.uk
In the latest episode of The UK in a Changing Europe Podcast, @anandmenon.bsky.social speaks to @constelz.bsky.social about European security, the impact of the Russo-Ukraine war on Europe and the declining role of the US in European security Listen in full here 👉 ukandeu.ac.uk/podcasts/nat...
Auch beim Samstagsdienst fass' ich die ganz heißen Eisen an, klar. www.zeit.de/kultur/2025-...
Wels-Angriffe: Die Angst vorm dritten Welskrieg
Das aktuelle Wels-Drama am Brombachsee mag wie eine Sommerloch-Geschichte wirken. Tatsächlich ist es ein politisches Lehrstück von shakespearescher Qualität.
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Samstagabend in der Ukraine. Russland greift mit Raketen an.
Eine weitere Horror-Nacht für die Ukraine. Russland terrorisiert die Zivilbevölkerung mit stundenlangen Luftangriffen. Live-Eindrücke aus Kyjiw für das ARD-Morgenmagazin.
