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Cecilia Malmström

@ceciliamalmstrom.bsky.social
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Former EU politician, European Parliament, EU minister, EU commissioner for Home Affairs and Trade. Non resident senior fellow at PIIE. Visting professor at Göteborg Business school. Proud Tradeexperettes

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Tisdagsklubben @tisdagsklubben.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
På scenen: • Björn von Sydow, tidigare talman (S) • Mikael Odenberg, tidigare försvarsminister (M) • @ceciliamalmstrom.bsky.social, tidigare EU-minister (L) och EU-kommissionär • Annika Ström Melin, journalist och författare • @tsjostrom.bsky.social, styrelseordförande Novus
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Tisdagsklubben @tisdagsklubben.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
"Hur blir det med ny regering?" Valet är en vecka bort, men ingen rödgrön regering i sikte. Hur ska de röda linjerna passeras? Och vad berodde valsegern för oppositionen på? S och SD som tappade mark. Med @ceciliamalmstrom.bsky.social och @jesperbengtsson.bsky.social.
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Hur blir det med ny regering?
Valet är en vecka bort, men ingen rödgrön regering i sikte. Hur ska de röda linjerna passeras? Och vad berodde valsegern för oppositionen på? S och SD som tappade mark. Och Liberalerna som mot alla od
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Cecilia Malmström @ceciliamalmstrom.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
The state of play for global trade: Spotting trends and challenges www.piie.com/events/2026/...
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The state of play for global trade: Spotting trends and challenges
Trade wonks like to say that trade is like water; it always finds new ways. Is that really true? The last several years have been particularly challenging for global trade, beset by tariffs, wars, sub...
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Tisdagsklubben @tisdagsklubben.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
"Vad får AfD:s framgångar i Tyskland för effekter?" För första gången sedan andra världskriget är ett extremt högerparti störst i en tysk delstat. Vad betyder det för tysk politik, och för Europa? Med @ceciliamalmstrom.bsky.social och @jesperbengtsson.bsky.social.
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Vad betyder AfD:s framgångar i Tyskland?
För första gången sedan andra världskriget är ett extremt högerparti störst i en tysk delstat. Vad betyder det för tysk politik, och för Europa? I det här avsnittet talar vi även om de nya avslöjande
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Cecilia Malmström @ceciliamalmstrom.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
The state of play for global trade: Spotting trends and challenges www.piie.com/events/2026/...
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The state of play for global trade: Spotting trends and challenges
Trade wonks like to say that trade is like water; it always finds new ways. Is that really true? The last several years have been particularly challenging for global trade, beset by tariffs, wars, sub...
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Cecilia Malmström @ceciliamalmstrom.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Join us today at 9 am ET, 15 hrs CET
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Cecilia Malmström @ceciliamalmstrom.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
The Strait of Hormuz closure: What happens to trade and shipping? www.piie.com/events/2026/...
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The Strait of Hormuz closure: What happens to trade and shipping?
The Strait of Hormuz is a vital passage for world trade, notably for oil and fertilizers. Roughly 88 commercial vessels pass the strait per day, making it one of the world´s most critical maritime cho...
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Cecilia Malmström @ceciliamalmstrom.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
The Strait of Hormuz closure: What happens to trade and shipping? www.piie.com/events/2026/...
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The Strait of Hormuz closure: What happens to trade and shipping?
The Strait of Hormuz is a vital passage for world trade, notably for oil and fertilizers. Roughly 88 commercial vessels pass the strait per day, making it one of the world´s most critical maritime cho...
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Cecilia Malmström @ceciliamalmstrom.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
The Strait of Hormuz closure: What happens to trade and shipping? www.piie.com/events/2026/...
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The Strait of Hormuz closure: What happens to trade and shipping?
The Strait of Hormuz is a vital passage for world trade, notably for oil and fertilizers. Roughly 88 commercial vessels pass the strait per day, making it one of the world´s most critical maritime cho...
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Cecilia Malmström @ceciliamalmstrom.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
The Strait of Hormuz closure: What happens to trade and shipping? www.piie.com/events/2026/...
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The Strait of Hormuz closure: What happens to trade and shipping?
The Strait of Hormuz is a vital passage for world trade, notably for oil and fertilizers. Roughly 88 commercial vessels pass the strait per day, making it one of the world´s most critical maritime cho...
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Adam Posen @adamposen.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
New important analysis of why the "optimal tariff" argument fails in practice for the US right now By @kclausing.bsky.social and Obstfeld from @piie.com www.piie.com/blogs/realti...
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“Optimal tariffs” are far from optimal: Part 1
Advocates of President Donald Trump's tariff policies often bash economists for ignoring real-world complexities. Yet administration officials happily invoke the abstract theoretical concept of the "o...
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Cecilia Malmström @ceciliamalmstrom.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
The Strait of Hormuz closure: What happens to trade and shipping? www.piie.com/events/2026/...
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The Strait of Hormuz closure: What happens to trade and shipping?
The Strait of Hormuz is a vital passage for world trade, notably for oil and fertilizers. Roughly 88 commercial vessels pass the strait per day, making it one of the world´s most critical maritime cho...
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Women for Refugee Women @4refugeewomen.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
75 years ago, the world made a promise. The Refugee Convention was created in the aftermath of war to ensure that people fleeing persecution could find protection, safety, and dignity. For 75 years, it has saved lives across the world. Today, this promise is under attack. 1/3
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Peterson Institute for International Economics @piie.com · 23/07/2026
Mary Lovely warns that while the US could end up building more auto plants, because of automation, they would employ even fewer workers.
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AI, China, ‘dark factories’ and the future of the US auto industry
Economist Mary Lovely dismisses the claims that getting automakers to produce more cars in America proves tariffs work.
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TradeExperettes @tradeexperettes.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Reminder: TradeExperettes’ 8th Anniversary celebration is tomorrow! 🎉 Join us July 17 at 2:00 PM for games, fun discussions, and a well-deserved break from international trade 🌍✨ Invitations have been sent to members’ inboxes. Check yours! 💜 #tradeasaforceforgood
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ECFR MENA @ecfrmena.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
🔴 It is high time the EU ban trade of all goods & services from Israel’s illegal settlements in the West Bank. An @ecfr.eu joint call ahead of the EU Foreign Affairs Council by Sigmar Gabriel @aranchagonzalez.bsky.social Pascal Lamy Enrico Letta @ceciliamalmstrom.bsky.social ecfr.eu/article/the-...
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The EU should ban all trade with Israeli settlements – European Council on Foreign Relations
It is high time the EU follow its own trade policy and ban trade of all goods and services from Israel’s illegal settlements in the West Bank
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Kaja Kallas @kajakallas.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Words of condemnation alone will not stop attacks on Kyiv. Only sustained military support for Ukraine and increased pressure on Moscow can do that. This week, the EU has started disbursing €6 billion under the €90 billion support loan to strengthen Kyiv’s defences. (1/3)
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Cecilia Malmström @ceciliamalmstrom.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
EU-India free trade agreement: The mother of all deals? www.piie.com/events/2026/...
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EU-India free trade agreement: The mother of all deals?
In January 2026 the EU-India Free Trade agreement, often called "the mother of all deals," was officially concluded at the EU-India Summit in New Delhi. When it enters into force, most likely early ne...
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Cecilia Malmström @ceciliamalmstrom.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
EU-India free trade agreement: The mother of all deals? www.piie.com/events/2026/...
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EU-India free trade agreement: The mother of all deals?
In January 2026 the EU-India Free Trade agreement, often called "the mother of all deals," was officially concluded at the EU-India Summit in New Delhi. When it enters into force, most likely early ne...
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Cecilia Malmström @ceciliamalmstrom.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Hear about the biggest free trade agreement ever from the two chief negotiators from EU and India. 👇
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Cecilia Malmström @ceciliamalmstrom.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
EU-India free trade agreement: The mother of all deals? www.piie.com/events/2026/...
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EU-India free trade agreement: The mother of all deals?
In January 2026 the EU-India Free Trade agreement, often called "the mother of all deals," was officially concluded at the EU-India Summit in New Delhi. When it enters into force, most likely early ne...
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Cecilia Malmström @ceciliamalmstrom.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
EU-India free trade agreement: The mother of all deals? www.piie.com/events/2026/...
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EU-India free trade agreement: The mother of all deals?
In January 2026 the EU-India Free Trade agreement, often called "the mother of all deals," was officially concluded at the EU-India Summit in New Delhi. When it enters into force, most likely early ne...
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Peterson Institute for International Economics @piie.com · 02/06/2026
Europe needs to balance openness & the need for Chinese technology with protecting European industry from unfair cooperation, @ceciliamalmstrom.bsky.social writes. And the security dimension, not least in the area of rare earths & critical raw materials, must be included.
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Europe lacks a coherent strategy toward China
Global trade remains unstable because of the war with Iran, the closing of the Strait of Hormuz, and continuing unpredictable threats from the White House. The uncertainty dominates many corporate boa...
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Peterson Institute for International Economics @piie.com · 20/05/2026
NOW: @chadpbown.com & @soumayakeynes.ft.com launch their new book "How to Win a Trade War"! Also featuring remarks from Greg Ip @wsj.com & @inumanak.bsky.social. Watch live:
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How to Win a Trade War: Book launch and discussion with Bown and Keynes
Soumaya Keynes and Chad P. Bown discuss their new book How to Win a Trade War, available for pre-order.
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Cecilia Malmström @ceciliamalmstrom.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
This is today. Join us!
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Cecilia Malmström @ceciliamalmstrom.bsky.social · 10/05/2026
The EU-Mercosur trade agreement is finally happening www.piie.com/events/2026/...
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The EU-Mercosur trade agreement is finally happening
After more than 20 years in the making, the interim trade agreement between the Mercosur countries (Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay) and the European Union finally applies provisionally as of...
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Cecilia Malmström @ceciliamalmstrom.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
The EU-Mercosur trade agreement is finally happening www.piie.com/events/2026/...
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The EU-Mercosur trade agreement is finally happening
After more than 20 years in the making, the interim trade agreement between the Mercosur countries (Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay) and the European Union finally applies provisionally as of...
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Trade Talks Podcast @trade--talks.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
How President Trump's tariff policy is affecting one small American manufacturing company that just wants to make your seat cushions.
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211. How one small American manufacturer is dealing with Trump’s tariffs
The owner of Klear Vu, a company that makes seat cushions in Massachusetts and imports fabric from China, joins to explain how it was forced to respond to all the new US tariffs in 2025.
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Peterson Institute for International Economics @piie.com · 15/04/2026
🌸NOW: A special episode of Trade Winds with @ceciliamalmstrom.bsky.social LIVE from DC! @chadpbown.com, Mary Lovely, Mari Elka Pangestu, @adamposen.bsky.social, & @arvind2011.bsky.social explore: what is the true state of trade around the world today? Watch:
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Trade 360 degrees: Trade Winds LIVE from DC!
YouTube video by Peterson Institute for International Economics
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TradeExperettes @tradeexperettes.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
📣 Last call: TradeExperettes USMCA 2026 Review, April 14 in Washington, DC. Senior trade experts in an in-depth discussion on North America’s trade future. ⏳ Limited seats filling fast. 🔗 Register: www.tradeexperettes.org/events/event... #tradeasaforceforgood
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Cecilia Malmström @ceciliamalmstrom.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
Join us live if you are in Washington! Otherwise on line as usual 👇
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Cecilia Malmström @ceciliamalmstrom.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
Trade 360 degrees: Trade Winds LIVE from DC! www.piie.com/events/2026/...
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Trade 360 degrees: Trade Winds LIVE from DC!
Global trade is navigating turbulent waters amid escalating tariffs, divergent industrial policies, rising protectionism, and a weakened World Trade Organization. Yet amid the challenges, new opportun...
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Carl Heath @carl.heath.social.ap.brid.gy · 17/03/2026
V-Dems demokratirapport 2026 är osminkad. 92 autokratier, 87 demokratier. USA förlorar sin status som liberal demokrati för första gången på femtio år. Värre än 1930-talet. Men vägen framåt finns. carlheath.se/en-tid-av-demokratiska…
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En tid av demokratiska sönderfall
Den demokratiska epok vi befunnit oss i tog ett halvt sekel att bygga. Från Portugals nejlikerevolution 1974, genom Kalla krigets slut, fram till millennieskiftet då 71 länder samtidigt…
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Cecilia Malmström @ceciliamalmstrom.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
Go Birgitta! ❤️
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L-veteranen Birgitta Ohlsson ställer upp för Centerpartiet – förklarar bytet med tre ”T”
L-veteranen Birgitta Ohlsson kandiderar för Centerpartiet i höstens val. Hon blir fyra på riksdagslistan i Stockholm.
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Peterson Institute for International Economics @piie.com · 17/03/2026
The EU & its partners have an opportunity to lead in updated multilateralism—they could fashion new rules on subsidies & economic security, different models of carbon pricing, & deepen cooperation on critical minerals. But to remain trustworthy, they must stay open. By @ceciliamalmstrom.bsky.social:
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Can the EU lead a new world order in trade?
The Trump administration's trade wars, unrelenting despite the Supreme Court's rebuff, continue to sow distrust in Europe. New tariff threats against many European countries (over Greenland and more r...
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Cecilia Malmström @ceciliamalmstrom.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
The new age of Western industrial policy: Is there a new playbook? www.piie.com/events/2026/...
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The new age of Western industrial policy: Is there a new playbook?
Industrial policy is again high on the agenda in many countries, with many tools shaping it. The impetus driving the policy is often related to classic competitiveness and innovation but also to devel...
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Cecilia Malmström @ceciliamalmstrom.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
The new age of Western industrial policy: Is there a new playbook? www.piie.com/events/2026/...
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The new age of Western industrial policy: Is there a new playbook?
Industrial policy is again high on the agenda in many countries, with many tools shaping it. The impetus driving the policy is often related to classic competitiveness and innovation but also to devel...
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Department of Government, Uppsala University @uu-polisci.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
On Thursday the 12th, the Uppsala Political Science Association is hosting an open panel with @ceciliamalmstrom.bsky.social and @karinp.bsky.social on the theme "Europa i den nya världsordningen." Moderator: Professor Anna Michalski. 15:15 at Östra Ågatan 19 - event in Swedish. fb.me/e/6EyS2cUAV
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Cecilia Malmström @ceciliamalmstrom.bsky.social · 14/02/2026
I had the pleasure to discuss trade, democracy and the state of the world with @ivanscalfarotto.bsky.social
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Cecilia Malmström @ceciliamalmstrom.bsky.social · 14/02/2026
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Ep. 2 – What Trade Means in the Global Disorder, with Cecilia Malmström
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Cecilia Malmström @ceciliamalmstrom.bsky.social · 07/02/2026
Is the World Trade Organization at a crossroads? www.piie.com/events/2026/...
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Is the World Trade Organization at a crossroads?
Ministers from 166 countries will meet in March in Yaoundé, Cameroon, for the 14th Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization (WTO). The meeting takes place at a time when multilateral org...
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Cecilia Malmström @ceciliamalmstrom.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
Is the World Trade Organization at a crossroads? www.piie.com/events/2026/...
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Is the World Trade Organization at a crossroads?
Ministers from 166 countries will meet in March in Yaoundé, Cameroon, for the 14th Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization (WTO). The meeting takes place at a time when multilateral org...
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Peterson Institute for International Economics @piie.com · 27/01/2026
FEBRUARY 4: Chrystia Freeland joins @ceciliamalmstrom.bsky.social to discuss the increasing weaponization of trade & threats of tariffs used for hardcore geopolitics, how it affects Canada, the upcoming USMCA review, & more. Info & register:
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The securitization of trade: Where is globalization going? A conversation with Chrystia Freeland
The year 2026 has certainly started dramatically, not least in the trade area. We see an increasing weaponization of trade and threats of tariffs used for hardcore geopolitics. How should we interpret...
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Cecilia Malmström @ceciliamalmstrom.bsky.social · 24/01/2026
The securitization of trade: Where is globalization going? A conversation with Chrystia Freeland www.piie.com/events/2026/...
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The securitization of trade: Where is globalization going? A conversation with Chrystia Freeland
The year 2026 has certainly started dramatically, not least in the trade area. We see an increasing weaponization of trade and threats of tariffs used for hardcore geopolitics. How should we interpret...
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Cecilia Malmström @ceciliamalmstrom.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
The securitization of trade: Where is globalization going? A conversation with Chrystia Freeland www.piie.com/events/2026/...
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The securitization of trade: Where is globalization going? A conversation with Chrystia Freeland
The year 2026 has certainly started dramatically, not least in the trade area. We see an increasing weaponization of trade and threats of tariffs used for hardcore geopolitics. How should we interpret...
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Cecilia Malmström @ceciliamalmstrom.bsky.social · 17/01/2026
This constant threat of tariffs is getting ridiculous. Now Europe really needs to stand up and not let itself be bullied. There are anti coercion instruments, counter tariffs and other tools to be used if necessary. Solidarity 🇬🇱
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Cecilia Malmström @ceciliamalmstrom.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
Finally some good news. Important for jobs, investment, cooperation and the defence of rule based trade. Strong geopolitical signal.
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Cecilia Malmström @ceciliamalmstrom.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
Nytt avsnitt med omvärldsspanarna är ute. Vi samtalar om krishantering, innovation och om vad vi kan lära oss av Ukraina.
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Cecilia Malmström @ceciliamalmstrom.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
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Lars Hedström, senior rådgivare inom totalförsvar
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CSIS Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program @erep.csis.org · 06/12/2025
From Ukraine peace efforts to the next steps on the US–EU trade deal––@maxbergmann.bsky.social and @donatienneruy.bsky.social discuss this week's news on The #Eurofile. Plus, key insights about EU trade strategy from @ceciliamalmstrom.bsky.social. Tune in below! 🔗: www.csis.org/podcasts/eur...
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Is Europe’s Trade Agenda Evolving? | The Eurofile | CSIS Podcasts
Max and Donatienne discuss a recent vote in the European Parliament involving cuts to EU green rules before turning to a conversation with Federico Steinberg and Nicolas Véron for a conversation about...
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