Daniela Schwarzer

@dschwarzer.bsky.social

Das Schlimmste an unserer virtuellen „Regierungskrise“ ist für mich, dass die Regierenden (schließe Gewerkschaften und Arbeitgeberverbände mit ein) offenbar NICHT verstanden haben, dass sie einen gemeinsamen Feind haben, der die liberale Demokratie in diesem Land zerstören will.

Schrodinger’s foreign policy: the Trump administration says the US is simultaneously at war/not at war with Iran, Iran is a mortal threat/utterly vanquished, and the Strait of Hormuz is both open and closed. Got it?

“A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again.” -Trump Article III The following acts shall be punishable: (a) Genocide; (b) Conspiracy to commit genocide; (c) Direct and public incitement to commit genocide; (d) Attempt to commit genocide; (e) Complicity in genocide.

Germany’s foreign minister, Johann Wadephul, has announced a major reform of his ministry to become effective in summer of 2026. As the NSC is built, the MFA refocuses. Wadephul has emphasised three foreign policy goals: protecting Germany’s security, freedom, and prosperity. 1/

It was an honour to moderate this meeting with President Macron, Chancellor Merz, Commission VP Virkkunen and leading tech CEOs to discuss how to concretely advance European digital sovereignty. Impressive success stories, a strong sense of urgency and compelling suggestions for change.

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Great to contribute to this weeks TTP. I make the point France's political permacrisis is bad news for European rearmament efforts. I'm in excellent company too @georginaewright.bsky.social @dschwarzer.bsky.social.

Carnegie Europe@carnegieeurope.bsky.social · 10mo ago

❔| #TTP: Does France's Political Crisis Weaken Europe's Geopolitical Hand? While the EU tries to navigate international challenges, France is experiencing historic political disarray. What impact will instability in Paris have on Europe's strategic capacity? ⤵️ carnegieendowment.org/europe/strat...

🌍Geoeconomic Interconnectivity Index (GEOII) How connected is Europe to its neighbourhood, and how about the US, China & Russia? Explore the GEOII here: geoii.eu/start And read @dschwarzer.bsky.social's piece on how Europe must wield its economic weight here: www.handelsblatt.com/meinung/kolu...

The Geoeconomic Interconnectivity Index

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

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Zusammen mit dem Monitoring-Bericht zur Energiewende hat Katherina Reiche in der letzten Woche einen Zehn-Punkte-Plan vorgestellt. Dieser weist sprachlich wie inhaltlich große Ähnlichkeiten zu einem Papier von RWE und Eon aus dem Frühjahr auf. Ein längerer Thread mit Links und Beispielen. (1/19)

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