Was verraten die ersten sechs Monate nach der neuen US-National Security Strategy (NSS) und National Defense Strategy (NDS) über die Zukunft der transatlantischen Beziehungen? Mit @brandonbohrn.bsky.social gehe ich dieser Frage in unserem neuen Policy Brief nach. 👇 bst-europe.eu/de/europe-in...

Six Months After the NSS and NDS: Navigating U.S. Volatility and Preserving Transatlantic Relations

The release of the U.S. National Security Strategy (NSS) and National Defense Strategy (NDS) at the turn of 2026 marked a critical inflection point in transatlantic relations. Together, they provided ...

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Eye-opening findings in Bertelsmann Stiftung survey on the eve of EU leaders debate on China 77% in the EU feel their countries need to reduce dependency on China "even if it hurt your economy in the short term", including 80% in Germany, 84% in France, 72% in Spain

Joined Welt TV earlier today to discuss G7 Summit takeaways from Évian and what they mean for transatlantic cooperation on Ukraine and Iran. Also highlighted new Bertelsmann research on European views of the US + our policy brief on 🇺🇸 policy toward 🇪🇺 six months after the NSS/NDS. Links below ⬇️

What do the first six months after the U.S. NSS and NDS tell us about the future of transatlantic relations? Together with @brandonbohrn.bsky.social I explore this question in our new policy brief. 👇 bst-europe.eu/europe-in-th...

Six Months After the NSS and NDS: Navigating U.S. Volatility and Preserving Transatlantic Relations

The release of the U.S. National Security Strategy (NSS) and National Defense Strategy (NDS) at the turn of 2026 marked a critical inflection point in transatlantic relations. Together, they provided ...

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🚨 New Policy Brief 🚨 As G7 leaders convene this week, questions around transatlantic coordination, strategic resilience, and US policy volatility feel especially timely. Thus pleased to share our latest BSt Europe Policy Brief with @pwalkenhorst.bsky.social 🧵 bst-europe.eu/europe-in-th...

Six Months After the NSS and NDS: Navigating U.S. Volatility and Preserving Transatlantic Relations

The release of the U.S. National Security Strategy (NSS) and National Defense Strategy (NDS) at the turn of 2026 marked a critical inflection point in transatlantic relations. Together, they provided ...

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This study by @bertelsmannst.bsky.social shows: political support for strategic autonomy does exist. Policymakers should seize this moment for ambitious steps. 73% say EU should ‘go its own way’ after decades of close cooperation with US (+10% from 2024) bst-europe.eu/europe-in-th...

Europe’s Call for Greater Independence

In a world increasingly shaped by war, confrontation and great-power rivalry, public opinion across the European Union points in one direction: greater independence. Nearly three in four Europeans now...

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On this #EuropeDay, we've just released fresh data referencing European polling data from Sept 2024 through Mar 2026 on perceptions of the EU's role in the world, its most valuable partners, the transatlantic relationship, and China as well. Access the full report here: bst-europe.eu/europe-in-th...

Was kommt nach dem Zollurteil des Supreme Court auf die EU zu? Deals sind allenfalls Risikomanagement. Die Aufgaben für die EU: geoökonomisch glaubwürdig werden, sich nicht von Dritten ausspielen lassen, Abhängigkeiten abbauen. Heute in @faznet.bsky.social Weltwirtschaft: www.faz.net/pro/weltwirt...

Zollchaos: Was die EU jetzt tun sollte

Auf die EU kommt eine Phase der Unsicherheit zu. Sie sollte sich auf weitere Handelskonflikte mit den Amerikanern einstellen und ihre Verwundbarkeiten angehen, rät ein Europaexperte der Bertelsmann St...

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How should the EU react to Trump’s tariff threats over Greenland? Get out of self-deterrence, launch the Anti-Coercion Instrument (ACI) and focus on concrete levers instead of the next abstract tools debate. This is an explainer how this could work: 1/ 🧵

New policy brief! Against the backdrop of the recently released US national security strategy, we examine the impact of USAID's closure for 🇪🇺 engagement in the Western Balkans and Eastern Partnership. Full publication here: bst-europe.eu/europe-in-th...

After USAID: Europe’s Moment to Lead

The 2025 closure of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has reshaped the global development landscape and created a strategic inflection point for Europe close to home. With...

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Struck by this line in @maxbergmann.bsky.social's latest on the implications of the Trump admin's NSS. This take - implications of US democracy program cuts in Europe - pairs well with our latest policy brief "After USAID: Europe's Moment to Lead", just released today: bst-europe.eu/europe-in-th...

In 2023, the US disbursed $12.4 billion in ODA to the Western Balkans and Eastern Partnership. One year later, much of that support has evaporated. Our new policy brief asks: Why does it matter for Europe — and how should Europe respond? A 🧵 on the main results: bst-europe.eu/europe-in-th...

After USAID: Europe’s Moment to Lead

The 2025 closure of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has reshaped the global development landscape and created a strategic inflection point for Europe close to home. With...

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The NSS signals 2 big shifts for Europe 1. Europe will handle its own security now. They take the 5% commitment literally. 2. US plans lots of political interference to back the far right. This is what "restoring Europe’s civilizational self-confidence and Western identity" means. Buckle up.

What struck me most on Europe wasn’t the focus on value, freedom of speech etc - again, very similar to Vance’s Munich speech - but how activist it is. This is about directly trying to influence what is going on in Europe:

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...

Everyone talks about #geoeconomics, we’re mapping it: Together with colleagues @bst-europe.bsky.social @wiiw.ac.at, ECIPE, we created the Geoeconomic Interconnectivity Index, measuring the EU's trade, finance and policy footprint in its neighbourhood, compared to China, Russia & US. Main findings 🧵

Our reaction to von der Leyen’s #SOTEU 2025 address yesterday. A serious speech with bold appeals & many initiatives. But is there the unity & coherence of initiatives to accomplish the agenda? A thread on the main points from each of our experts. Full article ➡️ bst-europe.eu/europe-in-th... 1/9

State of the European Union Address 2025: Our Experts React

After Ursula von der Leyen withstood considerable headwinds over the summer, the Commission President was under pressure to regain momentum. She sought to do so by evoking the gravity of the moment, d...

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Regardless of one's politics, this is horrifying. Only 31 years old, leaving behind a wife and two very young children, just 3 and 1. It brings to mind recent polling showing that a sizeable number of Americans believe violence is justified to achieve political aims. Just terrible.

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Breaking News: Charlie Kirk has died after being shot while speaking at a Utah college. The right-wing activist and close ally of President Trump was 31. nyti.ms/41PHpMZ

Economic Security is central to the EU’s external strategy - see SOTEU today - but cooperation with the UK remains nascent. Political and structural reasons are behind this but @antonspisak.bsky.social and I think there are grounds for deeper cooperation: www.bertelsmann-stiftung.de/en/our-proje...

A Missing Pillar: Economic Security in the EU-UK Partnership

Economic security has risen to the top of Europe’s strategic agenda, and the EU has intensified collaboration with key allies. While structural and political factors have so far prevented deeper engag...

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My colleagues from the Bertelsmann St's Europe program offer analysis on today's #SOTEU25 from Com. Pres. VDL on UKR/RUS, competitiveness, China, trade, technology, and transatlantic relations. Have a read here: bst-europe.eu/europe-in-th... @bertelsmannst.bsky.social @bst-europe.bsky.social

State of the European Union Address 2025: Our Experts React

After Ursula von der Leyen withstood considerable headwinds over the summer, the Commission President was under pressure to regain momentum. She sought to do so by evoking the gravity of the moment, d...

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As the EU prepares the next Russia sanctions package, @miriamkosmehl.bsky.social explains what could be an effective focus: oil trade and the shadow fleet; banks, dual-use goods and financial flows; and tackling circumvention through third countries. Read more here➡️ bst-europe.eu/economy-secu...

EU Prepares 19th Sanctions Package Against Russia’s War Economy

When EU foreign ministers meet at the end of August in Denmark, the current Council Presidency holder, the agenda is expected to include increasing pressure on Russia. President Vladimir Putin will on...

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15% tariffs, breaches of WTO rules, more tech dependency – the US deal is a far cry from what the EU wanted. This was not a one-off accident, but exposes longstanding structural weaknesses in EU trade policy that will affect any future negotiation. My analysis🧵 bst-europe.eu/economy-secu...

No Accident: Four Structural Reasons Why the EU Did Not Get a Better Trade Deal

As details on Sunday’s EU-US trade deal emerge, Europeans are split in two camps. Some believe the 15 percent tariff ceiling on most products is the best the EU could get from President Donald Trump’s...

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Enjoyed speaking with DW News this morning about Texas Rs’ and California Ds’ competing redistricting bills, the potential ripple effects in other critical states, and the broader implications as we head into next year’s midterm elections. Link to view here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=V2m3...

How might California's proposed Election Rigging Response Act counter GOP gerrymandering? | DW News

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"German sentiment sits with the UK, but the strategy always stays with the EU”. My thoughts in @economist.com on the - otherwise highly welcome and well-crafted - Anglo-German Friendship Treaty announced today. Thanks to @sambeal.bsky.social www.economist.com/britain/2025...

Britain and Germany sign a historic treaty

The two countries hope it will alleviate a set of mutual ailments

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New piece by @aleichthammer.bsky.social and me in @ipq.bsky.social: EU‘s cautious approach in the 🇺🇸🇪🇺 trade war has been useful, but has run its course as the 9 July deadline approaches. EU should prepare for flexible retaliation. 🧵 ip-quarterly.com/en/red-lines...

Red Lines and Retaliation: The EU’s Response to Trump’s Tariffs

The EU’s cautious approach to Donald Trump’s trade wars has served it relatively well. Now, however, is the time to switch to a tougher approach, backed up by an internal agreement on sharing the poss...

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We’re live in Berlin with a full house! Daniela Schwarzer and Lucas Guttenberg kick off a spirited discussion on whether coalitions of the willing can save Europe. Follow here for more updates and insights ⬇️

🚀 We have a new website! We offer evidence-based ideas and practical recommendations to strengthen Europe’s ability to act—on Europe's economy, resilience, geopolitics and more. Explore the new website → bst-europe.eu

Eine gut abgestimmte Dosis praktischer Solidarität in der #EU würde helfen, den sich anbahnenden Handelskonflikt mit den #USA zu überstehen, schreiben @aslak.bsky.social, @etiennehoera.d-64.social und @aleichthammer.bsky.social im heutigen Europe.Table von @table.media 👉 table.media/europe/stand...

Wie man einen Handelskrieg übersteht: Ein Plädoyer für europäische Lastenteilung

Der transatlantische Handelskonflikt wird eine politische und wirtschaftliche Herausforderung für die EU. Europäische Solidarität ist gefragt.

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Der #Koalitionsvertrag ist da! Was steht drin zu Handel und Investitionen? Leider wenig neue Impulse. „Geopolitischer Epochenbruch“ steht anderswo drin, zeigt sich hier aber nicht.

🧵Was sagt der neue #Koalitionsvertrag zu #Gesamtverteidigung und gesellschaftlicher Resilienz? Der Versuch einer Analyse quer durch die Ressorts. Denn, Spoiler: Gesamtverteidigung bleibt ein Puzzle.