Comment la Patrouille de France a conquis @michaelcrowley.bsky.social correspondant diplomatique du @nytimes.com, even though making him "feel like warm spoiled mayonnaise". Lovely piece www.nytimes.com/2026/07/04/u...

What a French Fighter Jet Ride Taught Me About the Fourth of July

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Donald Trump declared making more than 22,000 stock transactions in 2025, according to the FT analysis. His immediate predecessor, Joe Biden, made 13 transactions over four years. In his first term, Trump made 517. ft.trib.al/ld3ItuQ

It didn’t take long. We’re back to @fromtga.bsky.social’s question. A German Europe or a European Germany? www.ft.com/content/dc32... The new German military question

The new German military question

France and other countries in Europe fear that Berlin is planning to go it alone

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The new German military question—In some European capitals — but, regrettably, less so in Berlin — the debate has moved on from “Can the Germans fight?” to “Is Germany re-arming itself or is it re-arming Europe?” Germany… www.ft.com/content/dc32... @sylviekauffmann.bsky.social @financialtimes.com

The new German military question

France and other countries in Europe fear that Berlin is planning to go it alone

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Is it the right time for Europe to try to engage Russia on Ukraine? My take in @lemonde.fr

'Speaking with Putin? For Europe, there may be a window of opportunity. But how and for what purpose?'

COLUMN. On the eve of three major summits – the G7 in Evian, the European Council in Brussels, and the NATO summit in Ankara – Europe is positioning itself to take the lead in potential talks on Ukrai...

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Wrote a short comment on Sweden’s decision to procure French frigates. It’s a big deal for Swedish air defence, French industry, and the future of European security if this turns into a deeper strategic partnership. Many people will say that France will be France, but beggars can’t be choosers !

Long Live The Bernadotte Connection

In a major deal, Sweden decided to buy frigates from France. The Sweden-France connection could become an important strategic partnership.

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☢️New ECFR's interactive dashboard! "Iran Nuclear Monitor: Month by Month" It forecasts 6 realistic scenarios ahead for the nuclear program, explaining why and how they could unfold & the threat level each poses to Western security interests. @ecfrmena.bsky.social ecfr.eu/special/iran...

🚨The court issued verdicts in the October 4 case. Those arrested on charges of organizing: Paata Burchuladze, Murtaz Zodelava, Irakli Nadiradze, Paata Manjgaladze, and Lasha Beridze were each sentenced to seven years in prison. 1/

No progress in Georgia 🇬🇪🇪🇺 as the country continues its rapid descent into authoritarian rule, say @afet.europarl.europa.eu MEPs in a new report adopted today. Press release www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/pres... Rapporteur Rasa JUKNEVIČIENĖ

Mort de Soledad Gallego-Diaz, la grande dame du journalisme espagnol. RIP. @elpais.com

Muere Soledad Gallego-Díaz, la periodista total

La primera mujer directora de EL PAÍS fue corresponsal en numerosas capitales y logró la gran exclusiva periodística de la Transición

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Big EU digital news: Commission has preliminarily found Meta's Instagram and Facebook in breach of the Digital Services Act (DSA) for failing to diligently identify, assess and mitigate the risks of minors under 13 years old accessing their services.

Commission preliminarily finds Meta in breach of Digital Services Act for failing to prevent minors under 13 from using Instagram and Facebook

The European Commission has preliminarily found Meta\'s Instagram and Facebook in breach of the Digital Services Act (DSA) for failing to diligently identify, assess and mitigate the risks of minors under 13 years old accessing their services.

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"En quelques opérations financières, Critical Metals, une société américaine créée en 2022, a pris le contrôle total d’un gisement majeur de terres rares au Groenland" @lemonde.fr

« Les terres rares du Groenland qui n’ont pas été obtenues militairement sont en passe de l’être grâce à Wall Street »

CHRONIQUE. En quelques opérations financières, Critical Metals, une société américaine, a pris le contrôle total, en avril, d’un gisement majeur de terres rares au Groenland. C’est une preuve de plus ...

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The EU’s new Industrial Accelerator Act is missing the key ingredient needed for acceleration: a reliable supply of processed minerals. For this, Europeans should turn to African countries and offer them industrial investments tied to offtake commitments. https://bit.ly/3QmVTB7

Lost in processing: Why ‘Made in Europe’ needs an Africa strategy – European Council on Foreign Relations

The EU’s new Industrial Accelerator Act is missing the key ingredient needed for acceleration—a reliable supply of processed minerals. For this, Europeans shoul

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💥Orbán heads to the US in June, where family members already live, while loyalists seek MAGA think-tank jobs and visas after the election defeat. Meanwhile, oligarchs & cronies are shifting wealth abroad, largely to the Middle East. @floragaramvolgyi.bsky.social's story quoting @vsquare.bsky.social

Orbán associates rush to move wealth out of Hungary after election defeat

Incoming PM Péter Magyar accuses Fidesz-linked figures of trying to shield their wealth from accountability

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Yesterday, we were delighted to host @cbeaune.bsky.social at the @hertieschool.bsky.social for a keynote & discussion moderated by our co-director @onethuthree.bsky.social on Europe's geoeconomic future. ➡️ A recording of the event is now available here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=HzhQ...

BREAKING: Viktor Orbán quits Hungary's parliament after 36 years – confirming my earlier scoop that he's planning a longer US trip this summer, where heads of the Orbán business empire – his daughter and son-in-law – already live, and where he could possibly seek refuge from prosecution.

Les aumôniers militaires, de plus en plus demandés sur le front en Ukraine. Reportage @faustinevincent.bsky.social @lemonde.fr www.lemonde.fr/internationa...

« Tout le monde s’est mis à croire en Dieu au premier bombardement » : en Ukraine, les aumôniers militaires, témoins directs de l’enfer du front

Eprouvés par quatre années de guerre à grande échelle, les soldats trouvent auprès des chapelains militaires un soutien moral précieux. Confrontés à la mort et à la destruction au quotidien, ils sont ...

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Appel à témoignages : vous avez décidé d’investir dans l’industrie de la défense en raison du contexte géopolitique ? Racontez-nous

Appel à témoignages : vous avez décidé d’investir dans l’industrie de la défense en raison du contexte géopolitique ? Racontez-nous

Guerre en Ukraine, réarmement français et européen, conflits au Proche et au Moyen-Orient… Vous êtes un particulier et avez placé de l’argent dans l’industrie de la défense au regard du contexte international. Partagez votre expérience avec nous.

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Can Hungary show the way out of deep populism? I write from Budapest… www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

In a joyful Budapest, I see the chance of an unprecedented transition | Timothy Garton Ash

With the ejection of Trumpian hero Viktor Orbán, Hungarians demanded a restored democracy. Now, Europe must support them, says historian, political writer and Guardian columnist Timothy Garton Ash

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France is switching from Microsoft to Linux "We must become less reliant on American tools and regain control of our digital destiny. We can no longer accept that our data, our infrastructure, our strategic decisions depend on solutions whose rules, pricing, evolution, and risks we do not control."

I just came back from some days in Africa. Here’s what you find on the streets of Dakar. russia’s propaganda channel is running outdoor adverts. One of the slogans reads ‘the future belongs to you.’ Reality check: they’re using Africans as cannon fodder, when their militias aren’t murdering them.

Georgian Dream MPs and high-ranking officials appeared at the April 9 Memorial, where they were met with protest chants. #GeorgiaProtests

Publika.ge@publikage.bsky.social · 4mo ago

1/ 37 years ago today, on April 9, 1989, the Soviet army brutally cracked down on peaceful protesters in Tbilisi. Troops dispersed demonstrators on Rustaveli Avenue who were demanding independence from the Soviet Union, using firearms, tear gas, and toxic substances. 📷 AFP

‘Building an illiberal democracy in the heart of Europe started with taking advantage of the generous EU budget while relentlessly attacking what were viewed as Brussels’ infringements on Hungary’s sovereignty. EU cohesion funds financed over half of public investments’ www.ft.com/content/e04b...

How the EU made Viktor Orbán

Hungary’s illiberal champion has benefited from the misjudgments and complacency of other leaders

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📅 Deadline extended to 30 March 2026! Apply for the 5th Henrik Enderlein Prize, honouring our founding director’s legacy of European engagement & academic excellence. €10,000 award by @hertieschool.bsky.social, @sciencespo.bsky.social, @diplo.de & the French Ministry for Europe & Foreign Affairs ⬇️

Call for submissions: Henrik Enderlein Prize

The fifth Franco-German research prize will be given to exceptional scholars under 40 whose work contributes to solving the future challenges of Europe.

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Quoi ???

Robin Brooks@robin-j-brooks.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Consistently the world's top 5 most romantic cuisines: 1. Germany (see photo) 2. Sweden 3. Poland 4. Italy 5. UK

📖 Je recommande fortement la lecture des Aveuglés de @sylviekauffmann.bsky.social pour comprendre le chemin parcouru par la France & l'Allemagne ces 30 dernières années concernant leur relation à la Russie & aux pays d'Europe centrale & orientale. 1/

Guerre en Iran : « L’Europe a dit non aux Etats-Unis. C’est nouveau, et c’est un fait majeur » Chronique @sylviekauffmann.bsky.social www.lemonde.fr/idees/articl...

Guerre en Iran : « L’Europe a dit non aux Etats-Unis. C’est nouveau, et c’est un fait majeur »

CHRONIQUE. Le refus des Européens de s’engager aux côtés de Washington dans la guerre au Moyen-Orient marque un éloignement transatlantique plus profond encore que celui de la crise irakienne en 2003,...

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Aid to Ukraine from 2022-2026 was a rounding error. We used more in the first two weeks of the Iran war than we provided in the 4 years of aid to Ukraine.

Kate from Kharkiv@kateinkharkiv.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Hegseth: "We're still dealing with the environment Joe Biden created—depleting our stockpiles and sending them to Ukraine instead of our own military. Every time we face a challenge, it traces back to 'Well, sent it to Ukraine.'" It looks like they’re just going to blame Ukraine

Trump is not winning on trade: for @foreignpolicy.com I dig into 2025 data and find that by his own yardstick—making foreigners pay for doing business with America, fuelling a manufacturing boom, narrowing the trade deficit and punishing China—tariffs have failed foreignpolicy.com/2026/03/19/t...

It’s Official: Trump’s Tariffs Have Failed

Americans are paying, reindustrialization isn’t happening, and China profits.

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Macron’s remarkable nuclear proposal faces a culture clash— France has long protected the independence of its nuclear deterrent, choosing to stay out of Nato’s nuclear planning group in 1966. The French nuclear doctrine… www.ft.com/content/cd6a... @sylviekauffmann.bsky.social @financialtimes.com

Macron’s remarkable nuclear proposal faces a culture clash

The longstanding independence of France’s ‘force de frappe’ may stand in the way of successful co-ordination with allies

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