@miriamkosmehl.bsky.social und Christoph Martin Michailow: Wie Berlin und Kyjiw den EU-Beitritt der Ukraine zum Erfolg führen können @bertelsmannst.bsky.social @de-ua-gesellschaft.bsky.social @ukrindeu.bsky.social @iep-berlin.de @ukrainki.bsky.social @vitsche.bsky.social @ostpolitik.bsky.social

Politische EU-Mitgliedschaft als Brücke aus der geostrategischen Grauzone

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Ukraine is not a typical EU candidate. Already a partner in the fields of security, innovation, & resources, it lacks the institutions for full membership. “Political membership” could bridge that gap, write @miriamkosmehl.bsky.social & Christoph Michailow. Read more bst-europe.eu/europe-in-th...

Political EU Membership as a Bridge Out of the Geostrategic Grey Zone

Ukraine is not a typical case of EU enlargement. Though a recipient of transition assistance, it is also a partner of the EU in the fields of security, innovation, and resources. Its resilience, armed...

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Arbeitsteilung: Die EU-Kommissionspräsidentin reist am 4(!) Jahrestag russischen Großkriegs nach Kyjiw, Kanzler Merz nach China. Ohne Beijings Unterstützung wäre ein Ende russischer Aggression wahrscheinlicher. Den chinesisch-deutschen Kontext ordnet @corajungbluth.bsky.social zuverlässig ein.

Cora Jungbluth@corajungbluth.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Die zugehörige Analyse wurde in einer gekürzten Fassung erstmals im China.Table vom 22. Februar 2026 veröffentlicht. table.media/china/tables...

Politik sollte groß und kreativ denken und handeln - vor allem aber liefern. Mitgliedschaft 2027 für die Ukraine, “light” mit vielen Unbekannten, halte ich dennoch für das falsche Signal an die politische Führung in Kyjiw, neben den im Artikel genannten Auswirkungen für die EU und andere Kandidaten.

Eduard Klein@edklein.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Politico berichtet heute über Ideen der EU, der Ukraine eine Art "Mitgliegschaft light" ab 2027 anzubieten. In den ebenfalls heute erschienenen Ukraine-Analysen beschäftigt sich @miriamkosmehl.bsky.social mit genau diesem "EU-Beitritt im Eilverfahren": laender-analysen.de/ukraine-anal...

Delighted to share this new #Ukraine #EU publication 👇https://www.bertelsmann-stiftung.de/de/publikationen/publikation/did/charting-ukraines-eu-path-engaging-with-member-states, a joint project by @bst-europe.bsky.social @libmod.de @simonschlegel.bsky.social #SusanStewart

BSt Europe@bst-europe.bsky.social · 7mo ago

Ukraine’s EU accession is not only about reforms in Kyiv, but also political acceptance in EU capitals. This new study by @miriamkosmehl.bsky.social, @simonschlegel.bsky.social, & Susan Stewart @swp-berlin.org examines how to overcome obstacles in Ukraine's path. bst-europe.eu/europe-in-th...

With best wishes for a hopeful New Year this reading recommendation 👇 A team effort and a look ahead at key global developments in 2026 🌍

BSt Europe@bst-europe.bsky.social · 7mo ago

It's a new year, and as usual our experts outlined key events and trends shaping Europe and the world in 2026: from geoeconomic vulnerability, to China’s next Five Year plan, the single market, security partnerships, the US midterms and more. Read their insights here: bst-europe.eu/europe-in-th...

No ambiguity about where the US core interest lies: business as usual with Russia.

Brandon Bohrn@brandonbohrn.bsky.social · 9mo ago

On Ukraine, it states: "It is a core interest of the United States to negotiate an expeditious cessation of hostilities in Ukraine… and reestablish strategic stability with Russia.”

On Russia, the NSS calls for U.S. diplomacy to stabilize relations: “Managing European relations with Russia will require significant U.S. diplomatic engagement… to reestablish conditions of strategic stability across the Eurasian landmass.”

Recommend this great overview by my colleague @brandonbohrn.bsky.social

Brandon Bohrn@brandonbohrn.bsky.social · 9mo ago

The Trump administration’s new National Security Strategy was released overnight in the US. What are the administration’s apparent priorities pertaining to Europe? I’ve pulled out the key points from the 29-page document. PDF: www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/u...

Now more than ever, the EU should increase economic pressure on Russia - to deprive it of the resources it uses to wage war. Moscow still earns €450 m a day from fossil fuels, €200 m from sales to China alone (Source: @CREACleanAir „Russia Fossil Tracker“)

BSt Europe@bst-europe.bsky.social · 10mo ago

Ahead of the European Council meeting this week, the EU hopes to move ahead with the 19th Russia sanctions package, which now is only held up by Slovakia. @miriamkosmehl.bsky.social explained here how the package was prepared and what it should focus on: bst-europe.eu/economy-secu...

6/ Curious to learn more? You can read our report geoii.eu/publikatione..., explore the data at our interactive website geoii.eu, and join us for our online launch event on 1 October, 14:00 CEST at this link: bertelsmann-stiftung-de.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

The Geoeconomic Interconnectivity Index

Geoeconomic Interconnectivity Index analyzes evolving trade/investment ties between EU, US, China, Russia 2010-2023 #geoeconomics

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In her first State of the Union Address of the 2024-2029 Commission, President von der Leyen gives pride of place to the danger Russia poses. Check out our @bst-europe.bsky.social team's first thoughts 👉 bst-europe.eu/europe-in-th...

🧵With Russia stepping up attacks on Ukraine's civilians & critical infrastructure, and US Pres Trump now pointing to a "second phase" of sanctions against Russia, my thoughts on the upcoming 19th EU sanctions package remain relevant.

If the EU wants to matter in SCCA, it will want to ensure it presents itself as a partner. Find out more about EU and SCCA ties in our graphic here, created by @miriamkosmehl.bsky.social globaleurope.eu/tag/ged-info...

Earlier this month, the EU and the countries of Central Asia held their first collective summit in Samarkand. Result: €12B pledged under Global Gateway. But “connectivity” here means more than wires + roads. It’s vital for overlapping regional spheres of influence. A 🧵 1/5

We‘re getting there! EU policy people seem to be a bit slower to move, but this shows (again) that replacing X is possible.

Claes de Vreese@claesdevreese.bsky.social · last yr.

Bluesky consolidating as key platform for science. Bluesky, on most days, hosts more posts linked to new research than X. This @altmetric.com blog gives an excellent analysis of the changing dynamics. www.altmetric.com/blog/bluesky...

Einordnung von @etiennehoera.d-64.social für alle, die sich fragen, ob EU-China-Beziehungen es hergeben, nicht nur aktuelle US-Politik auszugleichen, sondern Russlands Beliefern mit Gütern mit Kriegsverwendungszweck zu unterbinden. Welche "Interessenschnittmengen" EU/China könnten Grundlage sein?

Etienne Höra@etiennehoera.d-64.social · last yr.

EU-Handelskommissar Šefčovič reist morgen für Gespräche nach China. Keine schlechte Idee, aber zu viel sollten wir nicht erwarten:

Sehr gute Einordnung von @miriamkosmehl.bsky.social - Russlands Maximalforderungen stehen Frieden im Weg, selbst wenn die Ukraine zu Zugeständnissen bereit wäre (und ohne Sicherheitsgarantien keine dauerhafte Sicherheit).

🧵 Thread: „Territoriale Konzessionen“ Wie realistisch ist Frieden für die Ukraine, wenn Russland noch mehr fordert als es schon hält? Ein Blick auf Maximalforderungen, Risiken & Optionen:

How could the EU Commission make room for more defence spending? This issue remains critical, Russia must be taken seriously as a threat to Europe, no matter how current negotiations develop. Here a colleague's thoughts and suggestions 👇

Lucas Guttenberg@lucasguttenberg.bsky.social · last yr.

Because it fears a change of the EU fiscal rules, the Commission is resorting to a very far-reaching interpretation of the rules to make room for much more defense spending. This is a shortsighted mistake because it risks accidentally killing the rules altogether at the worst moment. Here is why:

Empfehle diese gut verständliche Übersicht meiner Kolleginnen und Kollegen, um handelspolitische Herausforderungen einzuordnen und mitzudiskutieren, wie Deutschland angesichts von Sicherheitsrisiken und sinkenden Exporten handeln kann👇

Etienne Höra@etiennehoera.d-64.social · last yr.

Zölle, sinkende Exporte, Sicherheitsrisiken - was kommt handelspolitisch auf die neue Bundesregierung zu? Mit @corajungbluth.bsky.social und Thieß Petersen habe ich Ideen zu den wichtigsten Problemfeldern aufgeschrieben - 🧵

euobserver.com/eu-and-the-w... Thank you for inviting me to write this op-ed! With 3 years of full war & unpredictable transatlantic relations, I wish for a unified Europe that recognises #Ukraine’s strategic importance and takes action to enable further accessions, economic integration & security.

Is Ukraine's EU accession dependent on Zelensky being there?

The US is now discrediting the very people who have maintained a functioning state under full-scale war for three long years — adding to the long list of challenges Ukrainian society must navigate.

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Recommend my colleague @brandonbohrn.bsky.social‘s thread on latest U.S. statements. Central: Europe is on its own. Conclusion: If smart, Ukraine‘s role and significance is recognized as integral part of European defence and secured by us Europeans.

Brandon Bohrn@brandonbohrn.bsky.social · 2y ago

Taken together, these developments should come as no surprise: an increasing U.S. shift away from Europe with mounting pressure on Europeans to step up on their own security and defense. More to follow this week at the MSC with VP Vance, Sp. Envoy R/UKR Kellogg in attendance.

This compiled analysis, prepared by valued colleagues in Kyiv, provides insights into what should be taken into account for meaningful negotiations with an imperialist head of state who has neither changed his aims nor run out of time neweurope.org.ua/en/analytics...

What should the US President take into consideration before the beginning of (and during) negotiations with Putin about Ukraine?

Key recommendations based on answers given by diplomats, participants of negotiations, researchers

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Informative on the new Multiannual Financial Framework that will shape Europe into the 2030s. @lucasguttenberg.bsky.social focuses his thread on the challenge of trade-offs - in defence, prosperity, climate. Their significance for our shared future is a key reason to work united for a common goal.

Lucas Guttenberg@lucasguttenberg.bsky.social · 2y ago

So: The Commission is on the right track. It has outlined the choices that have to be made and a number of ways how things could work better. Member states should be supportive now. And then hopefully the Commission will follow through with an ambitious proposal that keeps in mind these risks.

Wir laden Euch ein zur Diskussion mit Maksym Butkevych, einem der bekanntesten ukrainischen Menschenrechtsaktivisten, und Maria Kovalchuk, Historikerin und Zeitzeugin der „Revolution der Würde“. Moderiert von @efdavies.bsky.social Mehr Infos: deutsch-ukrainische-gesellschaft.de/publications...

Of course, Ukraine, with its wealth of resources, can contribute to future industries. Its deposits of rare minerals are immense, which is why the EU has been regarding it as a strategic partner, including in environmentally friendly economic policies www.bertelsmann-stiftung.de/en/our-proje...

Ukraine’s future competitiveness – Directions for structural shifts in investment and trade

Amid the full-scale war, Ukrainian and European policymakers face the challenge of supporting the Ukrainian economy to ensure that recovery and EU integration are not jeopardized from the outset. Econ...

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Tatsächlich kann die Ukraine mit ihrem Ressourcenreichtum zu Zukunftsindustrien wie Elektromobilität beitragen. Ihre Vorkommen seltener Mineralien sind enorm. Längst sieht die EU sie als strategischen Partner auch für umweltfreundliche Wirtschaftspolitik www.bertelsmann-stiftung.de/en/our-proje...

Ukraine’s future competitiveness – Directions for structural shifts in investment and trade

Amid the full-scale war, Ukrainian and European policymakers face the challenge of supporting the Ukrainian economy to ensure that recovery and EU integration are not jeopardized from the outset. Econ...

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#Ukraine: Calibrating #EU #enlargement & #security Read our new #PolicyPaper ➡️https://www.bertelsmann-stiftung.de/en/our-projects/sovereign-europe/project-news/translate-to-english-navigating-ukraines-eu-accession-aligning-security-and-integration-strategies @bertelsmannst.bsky.social @libmod.de