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Jason C. Moyer

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Transatlantic security, NATO, EU defense, Arctic, Nordics, Baltics, OSCE | Foreign & Security Program Director at Heinrich Böll Foundation's Washington office| Nonres Fellow @ Atlantic Council; Researcher at LIIA

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Gesine Weber @gesineweber.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Agree and disagree. Yes, EU still lacks all of the things mentioned here. BUT the European Defence Projects of Common Interest are a really, really good step for the EU making an important contribution to burden-shifting.
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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Putin’s reward for bombing hospitals, schools, apartment buildings, public parks and museums and killing children is to get invited to the G20 Summit by Marco Rubio.
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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 29/09/2026
Scottish Labour’s new leader, Michael Marra, said he does not believe there is a “realistic prospect” of the U.K. rejoining the European Union because of “huge political instability” across the continent.
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Scottish Labour leader says UK rejoining EU ‘not a realistic prospect’
Michael Marra said that current political conditions in Europe mean the bloc is not in a position to consider a British return.
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Transatlantic Policy Center @aueuropecenter.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
"A dedicated multinational NATO squadron of armed jet trainers could shoot down Russian drone incursions without burning through frontline fighters and scarce air-to-air missiles" www.rusi.org/explore-our-...
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Options for a NATO Multinational Drone-Interception Squadron
A dedicated multinational NATO squadron of armed jet trainers could shoot down Russian drone incursions without burning through frontline fighters and scarce air-to-air missiles.
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Noah Barkin @noahbarkin.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Would Le Pen pivot to the center once in power like Meloni did? On the economy perhaps - given the dire state of France’s finances. But on the big foreign policy challenges - Russia, China, US - I suspect she could be far more damaging. www.ft.com/content/7783...
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Why Europe’s centre will hold
The 1930s are not a good guide to the politics of the 21st century
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Noah Barkin @noahbarkin.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Germany and France are finalizing a paper which will call on the European Commission to develop a powerful new tool to deter China. The paper points to a new consensus between Berlin and Paris - and a willingness to think out of the WTO box. nbarkin.substack.com/p/watching-c...
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Watching China in Europe - October 2026
Merz and Macron want the EU to develop a powerful trade tool to deter China. A joint paper due this week points to a new Franco-German consensus and a willingness to think outside the WTO box.
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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 28/09/2026
As European People’s Party chair Manfred Weber launches a task force to shape the EPP’s 2029 platform, internal records reveal the party’s defining choice: hold the center or move further right. 🔗 www.politico.eu/article/euro...
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Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu · 28/09/2026
Europe is stepping up massively on defence. Today, we are moving forward with five major joint projects: drones, air defence, space, maritime security and our Eastern Flank. Five areas that are crucial to European security. And where we need to move fast.
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Noah Barkin @noahbarkin.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
It's unnerving for the EU to watch Xi Jinping being feted in Washington at a time when the bloc is veering towards a trade conflict with China. My comments to @scmpnews.bsky.social www.scmp.com/economy/glob...
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Why Xi’s US trip leaves Europe relieved by trade truce – but wary of the future
The summit in Washington eases near-term uncertainty over rare earths, but analysts fear the bloc could have less say over decisions shaping its economic interests.
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Ulrike Franke @rikefranke.eu · 28/09/2026
Norway and Sweden work together on the combination of land robots and aerial drones www.hartpunkt.de/drohnenkrieg...
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Drohnenkriegsführung – Norwegen und Schweden erproben Systemverbund aus luft- und bodengestützten Drohnen
Norwegen und Schweden haben gemeinsam den Einsatz unbemannter Bodenfahrzeuge im Verbund mit Drohnen in der Luft erprobt.
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ProPublica @propublica.org · 27/09/2026
On the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, a 162-page White House report argued the Smithsonian had “moved the Museum’s mission away from straightforward historical education and scholarship toward an extreme political activism.”
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How the Smithsonian Became the Latest Front in Trump’s Culture War
The Smithsonian — particularly its National Museum of American History — has faced withering pressure from the Trump administration. It’s the culmination of decades of criticism by conservatives and o...
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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 27/09/2026
Hard-liners in Northern Ireland are reviving an age-old dispute rife with bitter symbolism that pits the rights of British Protestants against those of Irish Catholics — and risks the destruction of their supposed unity government.
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Northern Ireland standoff puts peace and power-sharing at risk
A sudden revival of the 1990s confrontations between Orange Order marchers and Catholic demonstrators puts the police back in the middle — and leaders of Northern Ireland’s supposed unity government on opposite sides.
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Noah Barkin @noahbarkin.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Good piece from @spignal.bsky.social on why Europe’s populists haven’t demonized China. I think the main reason is that they are too busy demonizing their own governments. Paying attention to (and talking about) foreign countries is a step too far. economist.com/europe/2026/...
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Why Europe’s populists don’t criticise China
An ideal target gets a free pass from the demagogues
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Ricardo Borges de Castro 🇺🇦🟧 @ricbdc.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
A curious outcome of the Trump-Xi Summit for European watchers is that it seems that for Beijing the #China-#US relationship can be segmented in three layers: “cooperation is the mainstay”/ “competition is kept within proper limits” / “differences are managed”… 🇨🇳 MFA statement: lnkd.in/eiFDjuqR
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This link will take you to a page that’s not on LinkedIn
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Ulrike Franke @rikefranke.eu · 26/09/2026
In case you needed to be worried more. danwatch.dk/en/military-...
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Military documents reveal how Russia has reactivated a top-secret doomsday system
Danwatch has reviewed millions of military procurement documents and can, for the first time, reveal how the Russian military has secretly carried out a vast co
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 25/09/2026
CBS: The Army is requesting military planning aimed for Cuba. Is the US preparing for military action? STATE DEPT SPOX TOMMY PIGOTT: We're always going to guided by the national interest of the US. The president has a wide array of options (Not a no!)
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Catherine Rampell @crampell.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Pentagon quietly adds dozens to tally of troops wounded amid Iran war: With the addition of 29 U.S. sailors and eight Marines, the total number of personnel wounded since the start of hostilities has risen to 861, database shows. www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
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Pentagon quietly adds dozens to tally of troops wounded amid Iran war
With the addition of 29 U.S. sailors and eight Marines, the total number of personnel wounded since the start of hostilities has risen to 861, a Pentagon database shows.
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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 26/09/2026
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul yesterday said that the participation of Russian President Vladimir Putin at a G20 meeting could be the start of "serious negotiations" to end Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
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Trump’s G20 invite to Putin is an ‘opportunity,’ German foreign minister says
Johann Wadephul’s remarks diverged from the German government’s official line.
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Gesine Weber @gesineweber.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Oh wow, Switzerland will host the European Political Community meeting in spring 2027. www.admin.ch/de/newnsb/V5...
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Das 10. Gipfeltreffen der Europäischen Politischen Gemeinschaft findet in Zürich statt
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ECFR @ecfr.eu · 26/09/2026
This new policy brief argues that Britain needs a new way to strengthen itself against coercion, rebuild international influence and regain domestic support. ecfr.eu/publication/middle-powerhou…
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Middle powerhouse: A new blueprint for British internationalism – European Council on Foreign Relations
Britain is the custodian of a global order that no longer exists. Its international approach should now centre innovative cooperation and building strong coalit
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Transatlantic Policy Center @aueuropecenter.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
"The French presidential front-runner still plans to take Paris out of the military alliance’s integrated command, she tells POLITICO" www.politico.eu/article/mari...
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Le Pen says she won’t leave NATO until Russia’s war in Ukraine ends
The French presidential front-runner still plans to take Paris out of the military alliance’s integrated command, she tells POLITICO.
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Gesine Weber @gesineweber.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Got a weekend read for you. geopoliticaleurope.substack.com/p/associate-...
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Associate membership: the EU’s newest geopolitical tool?
The debate on “associate membership” for Canada reveals deeper trends on shifts in Brussels’ thinking about global order and international politics.
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Noah Barkin @noahbarkin.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Tony Blair is ethically challenged. We all know that. But this story, which seems to want to remind us of this, misses the mark www.ft.com/content/1ca9...
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Tony Blair’s think-tank offers political access to $25,000-a-year corporate members
BP, Uber and Amazon are among corporate members of the non-profit’s membership programme, the Global Network for Change
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Alexandra Sharp @alexandrassharp.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
U.S. President Donald Trump welcomes Chinese President Xi Jinping with pomp and pageantry. But their White House talks conclude with few breakthroughs. foreignpolicy.com/2026/09/24/t...
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Trump and Xi Talked a Lot but Accomplished Little
The White House summit concluded with much fanfare but few breakthroughs.
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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 25/09/2026
Voters in Switzerland will decide in a referendum this weekend whether to enshrine a stricter definition of the country's centuries-old neutrality into the constitution. A “yes” vote would effectively prevent Bern from imposing sanctions on Russia.
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Switzerland’s neutrality vote puts Russia sanctions on the line
Voters will decide in a referendum on Sunday on whether to make Switzerland’s historic neutrality even more legally binding.
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Noah Barkin @noahbarkin.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
US attitudes towards China are softening. Trumpian chaos at home and a perception of relative order, stability and economic advancement in China is likely playing a role. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/23/u...
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As Trump Welcomes Xi, More Americans Have a Positive View of China
Experts attribute the changing mood to fading memories of the coronavirus pandemic, awareness of China’s tech innovations and disaffection with President Trump’s trade wars.
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Financial Times @financialtimes.com · 24/09/2026
Space: the final frontline ft.trib.al/WZjOfL1
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Space: the final frontline
The history of cold war arms control shows that greater transparency can help prevent a cascade of deadly mistakes
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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 24/09/2026
Presidential hopeful Gabriel Attal has told us he’s eyeing Sweden as a potential defense partner after the demise of France’s joint fighter jet project with Germany earlier this year. Follow our live blog from #POLITICOPlaybookLive 👉 www.politico.eu/article/pari...
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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 24/09/2026
Breaking News: Google is planning to launch an experimental satellite into orbit in Big Tech’s first move toward A.I. data centers in space.
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Google Is Sending an A.I. Data Center to Outer Space
Next Thursday, Google is sending an experimental satellite into orbit that will have enough computing power to answer simple A.I. queries from space.
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Ulrike Franke @rikefranke.eu · 24/09/2026
An excellent article “A multinational squadron dedicated to drone-interception duties under a NATO banner offers an obvious solution that could be rapidly created and deployed if prioritised by senior military and political leaders.” www.rusi.org/explore-our-...
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Options for a NATO Multinational Drone-Interception Squadron
A dedicated multinational NATO squadron of armed jet trainers could shoot down Russian drone incursions without burning through frontline fighters and scarce air-to-air missiles.
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Ulrike Franke @rikefranke.eu · 23/09/2026
I don’t think the superintelligence-is-gonna-kill-us claims are scifi. It’s just that I worry even more about human using AI in stupid ways. My latest column for @wpr.bsky.social on last weeks CNN report. www.worldpoliticsreview.com/ai-risks-apo...
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AI Really Could End the World—If Humans Don’t First
The public’s imagination has been captured by a doomsday narrative that fails to consider the very real threat of humans misusing AI.
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Agathe Demarais @agathedemarais.com · 22/09/2026
In 1995-2013 uranium from 20,000 Soviet nuclear weapons supplied 10% of US electricity. Despite a 2024 import ban, Russia remains America's top supplier of nuclear fuel - for @foreignpolicy.com I explore how the ban is theatre and where Moscow's leverage really lies foreignpolicy.com/2026/09/21/u...
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Nuclear Energy Is the Kremlin’s Latest Leverage Over Washington
The United States has done little to end its dependence on Russia for enriched uranium.
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Gesine Weber @gesineweber.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Official declaration by German MoD after election of Gen. Breuer to Chair of NATO Military Committee: "as a convinced European and Transatlanticist, Gen. Breuer represents a military capable and strong Europe". Or: Zeitenwende in action. www.bmvg.de/de/presse/br...
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General Breuer zum Vorsitzenden des NATO-Militärausschusses gewählt
General Carsten Breuer wird wird 2027 die Nachfolge von Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone antreten
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Transatlantic Policy Center @aueuropecenter.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
"The presidential hopeful is in favor of training Ukrainian soldiers and sending defensive gear — but “financially, we can’t do it anymore.” www.politico.eu/article/fran...
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France’s Le Pen rules out more money for Ukraine
The presidential hopeful is in favor of training Ukrainian soldiers and sending defensive gear — but “financially, we can’t do it anymore.”
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Ulrike Franke @rikefranke.eu · 21/09/2026
Mhmh. I mean, it makes sense to have NATO involved but this sounds a bit odd on an agreement signed by Denmark, Greenland, and the US… www.reuters.com/world/europe...
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Denmark says NATO shares responsibility for Arctic security under Greenland deal
Denmark, Greenland and the United States are set to sign a deal on Greenland's ‌security on Tuesday, an agreement Denmark says will put Arctic security under NATO's watch rather than leaving it solely...
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Ulrike Franke @rikefranke.eu · 20/09/2026
After Sachsen-Anhalt, AFD also strongest party in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern (Not final numbers)
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mathieu gallard @mathieugallard.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
🇩🇪🗳 sondages sortis des urnes FSG et Infratest ➡️ Mecklembourg- Poméranie ⚫AfD 37% / 38% 🟣SPD 35,5% / 36,5% 🔴Die Linke 7,5% / 6% 🟢Grünen 5,5% / 5,5% 🔵CDU 5,5% / 5% 🔴BSW 5% / 4,8% ➡️ Berlin 🔴Die Linke 26% / 24,5% 🔵CDU 20% / 20% 🟢Grünen 15,5% / 15% ⚫AfD 13,5% / 16% 🟣SPD 12,5% / 12% 🔴BSW 5% / 5%
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Alexander Lanoszka @lanoszka.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Four German Air Force Eurofighter jets as well as additional contributions from the Italian and Turkish air forces will strengthen the defence of Latvian airspace, particularly while Latvia is holding parliamentary elections early in October. eng.lsm.lv/article/soci...
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Extra NATO jets coming to Latvia during election period
In a significant development on September 17th, it was announced that extra NATO jets will be coming to Latvia "to reinforce Latvian airspace protection during elections."
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auonsson @auonsson.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Germany and Sweden are reinforcing Gotland in light of deteriorating security situation. Aerial, naval and other units are active with live weapons. It is explicitly described as not an exercise and aimed at securing logistics. "Primary focus is Russia" www.svt.se/nyheter/inri...
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Tyska förband förstärker Gotland i Nato-operation
Tyska förband rullar i dag in på Gotland i en förstärkningsoperation tillsammans med svenska Försvarsmakten. Operationen är ett test av Natos planer för hur ön ska försvaras. – Det här är ingen vanlig...
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Noah Barkin @noahbarkin.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Trump plans to greet Xi Jinping as he gets off his plane next week. He has only done this for one other leader in his second term. Three guesses who that was.
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DG MEME @ecmemes.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
I am happy Canada wants to be closer to the EU. But I find it also so funny that the whole world is commenting on something that has no definition whatsoever. I guess politics can't always be a serious thing.
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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 18/09/2026
Top European officials are increasingly alarmed that Russia could stage drone or missile attacks against NATO countries as Moscow steps up its hybrid campaign across the continent.
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European leaders warn of ‘intensified threat’ from Putin
However, NATO sees no risk of “imminent attack” despite the fresh warnings from countries such as Poland, Lithuania, France and the Netherlands.
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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 18/09/2026
When Keir Starmer had his first dinner with Donald Trump, he strained so hard to impress the U.S. president that his host offered the British team a second helping of chicken. Andy Burnham’s face-to-face introduction next Tuesday will look very different.
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What Andy Burnham needs from Donald Trump at their New York meet
Britain’s new prime minister is set for his first meeting with the U.S. president next Tuesday. Unlike Keir Starmer, he won’t be angling for a second helping.
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Transatlantic Policy Center @aueuropecenter.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
"The Ukrainian theory of victory: Demonstrate military genius on an industrial scale and show Russia that time isn’t on its side" www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
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Opinion | David Petraeus: The race to make Putin’s aggression unaffordable
The Ukrainian theory of victory: Demonstrate military genius on an industrial scale and show Russia that time isn’t on its side.
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Andrius Kubilius @andriuskubilius.ec.europa.eu · 16/09/2026
Visionary and strategic @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu statement: Canada to become first EU Associate Member and join European Security Council. Will bring big bilateral benefits for 🇨🇦&🇪🇺 and major global geopolitical consequences. Europe is becoming centre of gravity of like-minded global democracies!
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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 16/09/2026
With today’s State of the Union speech in the rearview mirror, here are some key takeaways — beyond Ursula von der Leyen’s surprise announcement that the EU will explore “associate membership” for Canada. Follow live 👉 www.politico.eu/article/ursu...
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Transatlantic Policy Center @aueuropecenter.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
"Canada’s prime minister tells FT deeper ties with Europe will make both sides ‘more resilient’ amid Trump turmoil" www.ft.com/content/1a1d...
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Mark Carney urges EU to cement trade deal as Ottawa seeks pivot from US
Canada’s prime minister tells FT deeper ties with Europe will make both sides ‘more resilient’ amid Trump turmoil
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Mark Carney @mark-carney.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
The EU has delivered greater stability across the continent, greater mobility for its citizens, and a single market that gives Europe global economic weight. An honour to hear President von der Leyen address the European Parliament today as we build a deeper partnership for the future.
Prime Minister Carney visits the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France.Prime Minister Carney visits the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France.
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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 16/09/2026
Europe’s firefighters don’t want your applause.
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Give us resources, not praise, say European firefighters after hellish summer
Emergency services plead with Brussels and national governments for more staff, better equipment and investment in fire prevention.
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Ulrike Franke @rikefranke.eu · 16/09/2026
Today is State of the European Union day - aka the day of Ursula von der Leyen’s big speech at the European parliament. And it looks like we will get (the proposal for) a European Security Council www.euractiv.com/news/exclusi...
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EXCLUSIVE: Von der Leyen to call for ‘European Security Council’ in SOTEU text | Euractiv
The potential rival to NATO will come with a call for an ‘Alliance for the future’ with Canada, according to a draft
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