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Embajada de España en Canadá @embespcanada.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Hablamos de geopolítica y relaciones 🇪🇺🇨🇦🇪🇸 con la directora del Global Policy Center de IE University, @ilketoygur.bsky.social We discussed geopolitics and relations among 🇪🇺 🇨🇦 🇪🇸, with @ilketoygur.bsky.social, director of the Global Policy Center at IE University

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Jakob Lewander @lewander.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Join our @sieps.bsky.social webinar on Friday 27/3 with @dittebrasso.bsky.social, @ilketoygur.bsky.social, and @vkreilinger.bsky.social to discuss the EU's foreign and security policy predicament of trying to govern without agreeing sieps.se/en/seminars/...

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How can the EU support Ukraine – without being in agreement?

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Valentin Kreilinger @vkreilinger.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

📣 Join us on Friday, 27 March, from 10:00 to 11:15, for a discussion on overcoming unanimity at the webinar "How can the EU support Ukraine – without being in agreement?" @sieps.bsky.social 👇

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JEPP Journal @jeppjournal.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

@ilketoygur.bsky.social & @alesojka.bsky.social: Does climate policy backlash fuel Eurosceptic vote? Exploring the link in the European Parliament elections 🔗 www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

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Dr. Ilke Toygür @ilketoygur.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

I may (try) to understand the downplaying of statements (even if they were loud and clear!). I really cannot understand the intention to toning down the reality right after the publication of the NSS. www.euractiv.com/news/us-stil...

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US 'still our biggest ally', Kallas says | Euractiv

The EU's top diplomat played down the harsh criticism levelled at the bloc in Trump's new security strategy

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SWP Europe @swp-europe.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

In a new Policy Brief @nvondarza.bsky.social & @ilketoygur.bsky.social argue that EU–Canada relations are shifting from trade-heavy to de-risking-oriented: hedging against US volatility, expanding defence ties, and broadening cooperation beyond CETA.

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Partners In De-Risking:Eu-Canada Relations In Times Of Transatlantic Drift

Explore the evolving EU-Canada relations aimed at de-risking amid transatlantic challenges.

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Nicolai von Ondarza @nvondarza.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

In the paper, we also put EU-Canada relations in the context of EU relations to Norway and the UK. At least in security, I would argue at the moment EU-Canada relations are surprisingly slightly more advanced than EU-UK relations (though the UK has the deeper ties with EU member states).

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Nicolai von Ondarza @nvondarza.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

Here is the joint EU Canada statement on the agreement on SAFE, though without concrete information on the conditions for the participation:

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Gesine Weber @gesineweber.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

This was clearly my favourite read of the week. @ilketoygur.bsky.social and @catherinedevries.bsky.social paint a gloomy picture without being alarmist, and suggest clear yet bold steps without being too idealistic.

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Dr. Ilke Toygür @ilketoygur.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

I really need an outlet that is fair in its assessment of the EU. The EU certainly has many (many) problems. But if there was no EU, the member states would have been worse off alone. Is it too much to ask for some news coverage of what the EU has done well? Is it unreasonable to expect that?

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Dr. Ilke Toygür @ilketoygur.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

The problem of #housing - one of the most important problems of European citizens - is included in the agenda for today’s #EUCO summit. For the first time ever, the European Council, Commission and Parliament are accepting their role in tackling the housing crisis. Very positive development.

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Dr. Ilke Toygür @ilketoygur.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

While we are boosting our work on the impact of the MAGA movement on European politics, American colleagues are asking for European help. Read this candid account of what is happening by Amanda Sloat and Cathryn Clüver. Europe should support US Democracy foreignpolicy.com/2025/10/07/e...

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Europe Should Support U.S. Democracy

EU leaders still aren’t alarmed enough about democratic decline across the Atlantic.

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Dr. Ilke Toygür @ilketoygur.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

A new selective multilateralism with grades? Issue based minilateralism?

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Dr. Ilke Toygür @ilketoygur.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

The US President is “grading” every country that is participating in the peace ceremony. Some are standing behind him. The optics are just so weird. A special mention was given to Hungary, promising that the US will “support” the reelection of Victor Orban.

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Fundación Carolina @fundacioncarolina.es · 08/10/2025

🗞️ Fundación Carolina y el Instituto de Empresa @IEuniversity presentan #DocumentodeTrabajo sobre las relaciones entre la UE y América Latina y el Caribe 👥 Con Germán Ríos y @emaropi.bsky.social (autorxs) e @ilketoygur.bsky.social ℹ️ bit.ly/4q1K2FQ

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Fundación Carolina @fundacioncarolina.es · 08/10/2025

📕 Estamos presentando el #DocumentodeTrabajo "Relaciones entre la Unión Europea y América Latin a y el Caribe: fortaleciendo una alianza estratégica" en la @ieuniversity.bsky.social 👥 Con Germán Ríos y @emaropi.bsky.social (autorxs) e @ilketoygur.bsky.social 📥 Descarga: bit.ly/4nA9ctu

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Dr. Ilke Toygür @ilketoygur.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

This is one of the best articles I have read recently. So helpful in understanding the frustrations some Americans have when it comes to their lack of control over the European economy and trade (this was the reason for the investment in security). www.foreignaffairs.com/united-state...

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The Fatal Flaw in the Transatlantic Alliance

Trump must do much more to rebalance America’s relationship with Europe.

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Dr. Ilke Toygür @ilketoygur.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

Continental security (traditional, hybrid and all issues related to connectivity) is at the heart of the EPC meeting today in Copenhagen. The pan-European initiative is opening up a space for EU and non-EU leaders to informally discuss issues of common interest. #EPC2025

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Dr. Ilke Toygür @ilketoygur.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

Very well written piece by Thu Nguyen & Jannik Jansen. I cannot agree more. What European leaders call strategic pragmatism is costing the EU its dignity and agency. If Europe keeps placating its own far right, how can it possibly stand up to Trump? www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

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If Europe keeps placating its own far right, how can it possibly stand up to Trump? | Thu Nguyen and Jannik Jansen

European leaders’ weakness is undermining the democratic principles on which the EU was built, say Thu Nguyen and Jannik Jansen from the Jacques Delors Centre

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Dr. Ilke Toygür @ilketoygur.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

My highlights of the #SOTEU: The President of the European Commission started with Ukraine and located Ukraine at the heart of European security. She then called #enlargement towards the W. Balkans and the Association Trio as #nextreunification – a historic reference to the post-Cold War period.

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Dr. Ilke Toygür @ilketoygur.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

Was the Russian violation of Polish airspace intentional? Accidental? Poland shoots down Russian drones on.ft.com/3HQNdiz

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Poland shoots down Russian drones

Prime Minister Donald Tusk cites ‘multiple violations of Polish airspace’

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Kaja Kallas @kajakallas.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

Last night in Poland we saw the most serious European airspace violation by Russia since the war began, and indications suggest it was intentional, not accidental. I am in contact with NATO Secretary General Rutte and Poland FM Sikorski. The EU stands in full solidarity with Poland. (1/2)

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Dr. Ilke Toygür @ilketoygur.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

The Silicon Valley flourished during the Cold War. If the increase in defense spending in the EU is well-invested, there might be a positive spillover in its economy. Europe’s defence tech start-ups attract investment surge on.ft.com/4m8dAyd

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Europe’s defence tech start-ups attract investment surge

Russia’s war in Ukraine and fears over US security relationship drive wave of VC funding

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Dr. Ilke Toygür @ilketoygur.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

When Pres. Zelenskyy was in the WH, Pres. Trump said that, according to his view, it was normal not to have elections during wartime. Then he added that if in 3.5 years the US happens to be at war, there won't be any elections either. Should we note down the signals? www.ft.com/content/652c...

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Donald Trump to rebrand defence department as the Department of War

US president to sign executive order on Friday that will allow Pentagon to use new title in official communications

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Catherine E. de Vries @catherinedevries.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

My Substack on writing, Respect the Marble is back! 🎉 I’ll be launching several new things this autumn, outlined here: catherineeunicedevries.substack.com/p/a-new-seas... A quick preview 👇 🧵

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A New Season for Respect the Marble

Introducing "Etched in Marble: Conversations with Writers" & "Sunday Writer's Digest"

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Dr. Ilke Toygür @ilketoygur.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

The #democracy component. The major issue today is the US support for the extreme right in Europe, while undermining mainstream politics (aka pillars of the European integration project). What could the EU do? Mario Monti for @politico.eu www.politico.eu/article/thre...

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Europe must rally the anti-authoritarian alliance

The bloc needs to regain its lucidity, self-confidence and, above all, dignity.

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IE Political Science Department @iepolisci.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

Check out the latest publication by our professor of practice @ilketoygur.bsky.social at the Journal of European Public Policy, on backlash against climate policy and Euroscepticism www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

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Aleksandra Sojka @alesojka.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

🎉 New research alert! My study with the great @ilketoygur.bsky.social has just been published in JEPP @jeppjournal.bsky.social‬: "Does climate policy backlash fuel Eurosceptic vote? Exploring the link in the European Parliament elections" www.tandfonline.com/doi/epdf/10.... (THREAD)

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Does climate policy backlash fuel Eurosceptic vote? Exploring the link in the European Parliament elections

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CEPS @ceps.eu · 23/06/2025

Following escalating geopolitical tensions, @ilketoygur.bsky.social, @stevenblockmans.bsky.social, and @maxbergmann.bsky.social reevaluate Europe’s security strategy. 📊🇹🇷 They examine Turkey’s dual strategic role through three key policy recommendations. READ HERE 👉 bit.ly/4kWTGXs

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CEPS @ceps.eu · 18/06/2025

Growing instability has prompted a reassessment of EU-NATO cooperation & relations with non-EU countries. Considering these challenges, @ilketoygur.bsky.social, @stevenblockmans.bsky.social & @maxbergmann.bsky.social give recommendations for EU-Turkey bilateral ties. READ 👉 bit.ly/4649XFh

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euradio @euradio.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

Dans le 2e épisode de "Navigating the Atlantic", Lolla Sauty--Hoyer reçoit @ilketoygur.bsky.social pour une discussion en anglais sur l'état des relations transatlantiques, leur impact sur le projet européen et la nécessité pour l'UE d'établir de nouveaux liens avec les pays du "Global South" :

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From Washington to the Global South : Redefining Europe's place in the world - Ilke Toygür

Aujourd'hui, pour ce deuxième épisode, nous abordons avec Ilko Töpfer l'état général des relations transatlantiques, leur impact sur le projet européen et la nécessité pour l'Union européenne de nouer...

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Dr. Ilke Toygür @ilketoygur.bsky.social · 18/05/2025

Nicusor Dan, Bucharest’s mayor, won Romania’s presidential election!

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Dr. Ilke Toygür @ilketoygur.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

For the ones that are interested in the European Political Community, the 6th meeting is taking place in Tirana, Albania (after Czechia, Moldova, Spain, the UK, and Hungary). You can follow the meeting here: epctiranasummit.al

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EPC-Tirana

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Trans European Policy Studies Association (TEPSA) @tepsa.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

#NewPublication 👉 in our latest European Council Experts' Debrief 1⃣3⃣ leading experts look into the nine building blocks outlined in the Niinistö report to ask what 🇪🇺 needs to do in order to be a fully prepared actor on the world stage 🔗 tepsa.eu/policy-advic...

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Dr. Ilke Toygür @ilketoygur.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

EU Enlargement in the Age of Geopolitics Stefan Lehne asks - "How the EU’s role as an anchor of European stability can be developed and how enlargement can be used to enhance security and prosperity in the current geopolitical context?" carnegieendowment.org/europe/strat...

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EU Enlargement in the Age of Geopolitics

EU enlargement remains the union’s most potent tool to strengthen unity and stability in Europe. But to succeed in this era of geopolitical standoffs between great powers, enlargement requires greater...

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European Parliament @europarl.europa.eu · 05/05/2025

To mark the 75th anniversary of the Schuman Declaration, the European Parliament is introducing the European Order of Merit. It is the first official European distinction of its kind, honouring individuals who advance European integration and values.

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Dr. Ilke Toygür @ilketoygur.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

Except Madrid, where it has been raining crazily!

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Dr. Ilke Toygür @ilketoygur.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

I enjoyed reading this article by Rana Mitter. Many China experts around me think that there is no hope when it comes to relations w/ China & the EU should not bother (very diverging interests)—which, in my opinion, is not an option. The Once and Future China www.foreignaffairs.com/china/once-a...

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The Once and Future China

If you dropped in to China at any point in its modern history and tried to project 20 years into the future, you would almost certainly end up getting it wrong. In 1900, no one serving in the late Qin...

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