European leaders largely understand the geopolitical imperative for EU enlargement. Where they hesitate is over how to make it work in practice. ecfr.eu/publication/...

The magnificent ten: A coalition of the willing to drive the EU’s next enlargement – European Council on Foreign Relations

A Team Enlargement coalition of EU member states can drive the changes needed to bring Ukraine and others into the bloc.

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In #Ankara #NATO agreed on digital modernisation and interoperability. That is good. But the devil is in the detail: on whom's standards do you standardise? Can we avoid digital dependency on 🇺🇸? My comment for @ecfr.eu 👇 ecfr.eu/article/nato...

NATO’s digital arsenal: How Europe can avoid a new dependence on America – European Council on Foreign Relations

AI-powered command systems are becoming the backbone of modern warfare. NATO needs shared standards, but if those rest on American software, interoperability wi

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AI-powered command systems are becoming the backbone of modern warfare. NATO needs shared standards, but if those rest on American software, interoperability will come at the price of dependence. Latest by @gresselgustav.bsky.social ⬇️ ecfr.eu/article/nato...

NATO’s digital arsenal: How Europe can avoid a new dependence on America – European Council on Foreign Relations

AI-powered command systems are becoming the backbone of modern warfare. NATO needs shared standards, but if those rest on American software, interoperability wi

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Over the last couple of months, @engjellushem.bsky.social and I have spent a good deal of time thinking about the future of EU enlargement.

Summer reading on how to get the enlargement right by my great @ecfreuropeansec.bsky.social colleagues @engjellushem.bsky.social and @gvalodskaite.bsky.social

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A German-led “Team Enlargement” coalition could help drive EU enlargement forward—building support for Ukraine, Moldova and the Western Balkans through a credible and managed accession process. Read full text: https://bit.ly/4fxzFoK

A German-led “Team Enlargement” coalition could help drive EU enlargement forward—building support for Ukraine, Moldova and the Western Balkans through a credible and managed accession process. Read full text: https://bit.ly/4fxzFoK

The magnificent ten: A coalition of the willing to drive the EU’s next enlargement – European Council on Foreign Relations

A Team Enlargement coalition of EU member states can drive the changes needed to bring Ukraine and others into the bloc.

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[Policy Brief] #EUEnlargement: The magnificent ten: A coalition of the willing to drive the #EU’s next enlargement , by @engjellushem.bsky.social & @gvalodskaite.bsky.social | @ecfr.eu www.pubaffairsbruxelles.eu/opinion-anal...

The magnificent ten: A coalition of the willing to drive the EU’s next enlargement - PubAffairs Bruxelles

Time to move The EU lacks a strategy to get Ukraine quickly and safely through the door. The question has surged to the fore because EU membership is highly likely to be essential to any peace settlem...

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🎧 Making Defence European Again is a four-part podcast series from the European Council on Foreign Relations exploring the future of European security and defence. https://ecfr.eu/podcast-series/clips/making-defence-european-again/

European leaders largely understand the geopolitical imperative for enlargement. Where they hesitate is over how to make it work in practice. ecfr.eu/publication/...

The magnificent ten: A coalition of the willing to drive the EU’s next enlargement – European Council on Foreign Relations

A Team Enlargement coalition of EU member states can drive the changes needed to bring Ukraine and others into the bloc.

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Imagine this fictional scenario: It's January 2027. The US just quarantined Greenland. Russia just hit a Polish LNG terminal. What happens when the country that contributes most to NATO is also the country causing one of the two crises?

Zelensky’s outgoing defence minister did not hold back in his criticism of military commanders—and his allegations deserve proper scrutiny, writes @jkobzova.bsky.social. @ecfreuropeansec.bsky.social ecfr.eu/article/the-...

The fallout of the fallout: Zelensky’s reshuffle and protests in Ukraine – European Council on Foreign Relations

Zelensky’s outgoing defence minister did not hold back in his criticism of military commanders—and his allegations deserve proper scrutiny

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Ukraine’s European partners should not back any one choice of new defence minister. But they should make clear that, whether it is Khmara or somebody else, Fedorov’s replacement must be a credible, competent and trusted partner, notes @jkobzova.bsky.social ⬇️ ecfr.eu/article/the-...

The fallout of the fallout: Zelensky’s reshuffle and protests in Ukraine – European Council on Foreign Relations

Zelensky’s outgoing defence minister did not hold back in his criticism of military commanders—and his allegations deserve proper scrutiny

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On Monday, government leaders from Ukraine and nine other countries including the UK, Germany and France met in Paris for the “coalition of the willing”. Here’s your ECFR background readings from @ecfreuropeansec.bsky.social to understand what’s at stake 🧵

On Monday, government leaders from Ukraine and nine other countries including the UK, Germany and France met in Paris for the “coalition of the willing”. Here’s your ECFR background readings to understand what’s at stake 🧵

In this eye-opening episode, we explore the paradox of European defence: while polls show Europeans desire greater security and support increased military spending, lingering doubts, economic worries, and electoral fears complicate the path forward. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RfqNMxnwiuU

Why Europeans Are More Ready Than You Think to Defend Themselves

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Who would send their forces against the United States to help Denmark to retake Greenland? Listen to Marta Prochwicz Jazowska's full intervention during our Annual Council Meeting in Vienna.

What role should Ukraine play in Europe's future security architecture? The latest episode of *Making Defence European Again* explores what ECFR polling reveals about Europeans' views on enlargement—and why Ukraine's future is about more than EU membership.

🎧 Making Defence European Again is a four-part podcast series from the European Council on Foreign Relations exploring the future of European security and defence. https://ecfr.eu/podcast-series/clips/making-defence-european-again/

Are Europeans ready to invest more in their own defence? In the latest episode of our Making Defence European Again series, ECFR fellow @pawelzerka.bsky.social explores what recent polling reveals about European public opinion & why this moment matters. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RfqNMxnwiuU

Is Britain’s new Defence Investment Plan fit for the challenges ahead? While it embraces some lessons from Ukraine, it remains heavily reliant on legacy capabilities and old assumptions about security. Read the full commentary: https://bit.ly/4pa1Z5c

Behind the curve: Britain’s defence investment plan in Trump’s world – European Council on Foreign Relations

The new defence investment plan is weighed down by the habits of Britain’s defence establishment. By contrast, the British public appear readier to accept chang

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From today on, NATO members meet in Ankara to discuss pressing defence and security questions. The agenda includes how the member states' 5% commitment has developed, the defence industry and support for Ukraine. Here’s the background reading you need ⬇️

Our recent report on How to make Defence European (again) features prominently in this excellent long-read of the NATO summit. Let the games begin. giftarticle.ft.com/giftarticle/...

How Europe would fight without America

As Nato meets, the continent is starting to think about how to defend itself without the US

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🎧 Making Defence European Again is a four-part podcast series from the European Council on Foreign Relations exploring the future of European security and defence. https://ecfr.eu/podcast-series/clips/making-defence-european-again/

A stronger European posture requires integrated nuclear and conventional capabilities, enhanced missile defence, intelligence, and political cohesion to deter future aggression. Read the full policy brief here: https://bit.ly/4oV7qVd

As Europe's security environment continues to evolve, the challenge is no longer simply to spend more on defence—but to build the institutions, partnerships, and capabilities needed to act together when it matters most. www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLKg...

While most Europeans blame the US for the current fuel and energy turmoil unleashed by the war, many—especially in Germany and Estonia—also blame their national governments. More #defence, energy and economic #polling data 👇 @pawelzerka.bsky.social @jkobzova.bsky.social https://bit.ly/3PUhhOk

Home alone: Europeans are ready to defend themselves – European Council on Foreign Relations

A major ECFR poll finds the European public, in a time of rupture, thinking differently and questioning old assumptions. It reveals new political space availabl

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At ECFR's #ACM, Jacek Siewiera argued that Europe’s security depends on a stronger shared European identity and a more realistic view of its military posture. Watch the full address: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYGWxxu8_1g

When crises collide: Can Europe decide?

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Voters no longer trust the US, and largely accept the efforts necessary to cover for the absence of the American security provision, whether this proves to be temporary or permanent, say @pawelzerka.bsky.social and @jkobzova.bsky.social about a major new ECFR #poll https://bit.ly/3PUhhOk

Home alone: Europeans are ready to defend themselves – European Council on Foreign Relations

A major ECFR poll finds the European public, in a time of rupture, thinking differently and questioning old assumptions. It reveals new political space availabl

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A major new ECFR #poll suggests voters are ready for bolder action on #defence and energy resilience. But that support comes with conditions on governments' ability to protect them from economic hardship by @pawelzerka.bsky.social and @jkobzova.bsky.social 👇 https://bit.ly/3PUhhOk

Home alone: Europeans are ready to defend themselves – European Council on Foreign Relations

A major ECFR poll finds the European public, in a time of rupture, thinking differently and questioning old assumptions. It reveals new political space availabl

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The bear with the bomb: Russian nuclear coercion and the future of European deterrence ecfr.eu/publication/... Our latest policy brief now with a brand new header designed by @ecfr.eu's @chriseichberger.bsky.social! Check out our other “The bear at the door” reports here: ecfr.eu/topic/the-be...

Rafael Loss@rafaelloss.bsky.social · 2mo ago

The bear with the bomb: Russian nuclear coercion and the future of European deterrence In this report for @ecfr.eu, the brilliant Katrine Westgaard and I take on the Russian nuclear threat to Europe and make the case for a European integrated strategic deterrence posture. ecfr.eu/publication/...