Reposted by Maria TadeoNoah Barkin @noahbarkin.bsky.social · 22/06/2025Von der Leyen out now with a statement that tries to walk a fine line between support (“Iran must never acquire the bomb”) and veiled criticism (“respect for international law is critical”) of US actions 73719
Maria Tadeo @mariatad.bsky.social · 20/06/2025Spanish are serious about their rejection to 5%. They argue it will rush off-the-shelf purchases, making a mess of interoperability and undermine made in Europe. Funding at EU-level unresolved. And - food for thought - target incompatible with the European welfare state. See you at The Hague 7365
Reposted by Maria TadeoEuronews @euronews.com · 05/05/2025Israel approved plans on Monday to take full control of the Gaza Strip and remain in the territory for an unspecified period, according to two Israeli officials. 92927
Reposted by Maria TadeoChristian Odendahl @codendahl.bsky.social · 30/04/2025"That said, the notion of recession is less well-defined in European countries with low potential growth ... [there is] a low bar for a technical recession in Europe." Ouch, Goldman Sachs. Too mean. 091
Maria Tadeo @mariatad.bsky.social · 28/04/2025Spanish PM confirms what sources had briefed earlier - in the space of five seconds, 15 GW were “suddenly lost” from system or the equivalent of 60% of total energy demand at that time. Drop led to worst blackout in modern history. PM says not ruling out any scenario. 38431
Maria Tadeo @mariatad.bsky.social · 26/04/2025Von der Leyen met Trump very briefly on the sidelines. No bilateral sitdown expected today. Top spox say they “agreed to meet” without providing further details on timing or format. A separate official told me you don’t solve a trade spat during a funeral. It was an icebreaker. 040
Maria Tadeo @mariatad.bsky.social · 17/04/2025Tras el muy comentado viaje de Pedro Sánchez a Pekín, mi entrevista con el ministro de exteriores Albares. Estados Unidos, China y una política exterior que no quieren elegir bandos. Sin embargo la política comercial y la guerra arancelaria arrastra al desacople. legrandcontinent.eu/es/2025/04/1...legrandcontinent.eu«Nuestra política exterior es global y con identidad propia», una conversación con José Manuel Albares - El Grand ContinentMientras que la «pausa» en la guerra comercial de Trump salva —parcial y temporalmente— a los europeos, la visita de Pedro Sánchez a Pekín ha suscitado un gran debate. ¿Está España a la vanguardia de... 030
Maria Tadeo @mariatad.bsky.social · 02/04/2025«The problem with the anti-coercion instrument is that it has never been used before, so it will have to be drafted very carefully to make sure it is effective, but also taking into account the precedent it might set. I would have thought we would have used it against China first.» 0106
Maria Tadeo @mariatad.bsky.social · 02/04/2025«Trump II tariffs will be much worse, but the administration underestimates the reaction of the rest of the world. The irony is that Trump may end up reviving the rules-based multilateral trading system – without the US» geopolitique.eu/en/2025/04/0...geopolitique.euA Conversation with Cecilia Malmström - Groupe d'études géopolitiquesYou were Europe's top trade official when the US under President Trump first imposed tariffs on the Union in 2018. He is expected to unleash a barrage of new tariffs on April 2. How does Trump II comp... 083
Maria Tadeo @mariatad.bsky.social · 30/03/2025A diplomat said to me last week White House underestimating effect Liberation Day will have on the rest of the world. Today: « South Korea, China and Japan held their first economic dialogue in five years, seeking to facilitate regional trade.» www.reuters.com/world/asia-p...reuters.comSouth Korea, China, Japan agree to promote regional trade as Trump tariffs loomSouth Korea, China and Japan held their first economic dialogue in five years on Sunday, seeking to facilitate regional trade as the three Asian export powers brace from U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs. 181
Maria Tadeo @mariatad.bsky.social · 18/03/2025Deutsche Bank in note «In our view, this is a historic fiscal regime shift, arguably the largest since German reunification. Yet fiscal expansion does not guarantee success: the next government will need to deliver structural reforms to turn this fiscal package into sustainable growth.» 071
Maria Tadeo @mariatad.bsky.social · 15/03/2025Italy’s Giorgetti «Germany is now doing whatever the hell they want because (the rules) no longer suit them, so they do the opposite. Naturally, without consulting anyone». This is very much aimed for domestic consumption, yet harsh from a usually mild-mannered minister www.ansa.it/sito/notizie...ansa.itGiorgetti, su regole Ue Berlino vuol fare quel che gli pare - Ultima ora - Ansa.it"Ora i tedeschi hanno deciso che (sulle regole di bilancio europee, ndr) fanno quel cavolo che gli pare. Siccome non gli va bene a loro adesso, fanno il contrario naturalmente senza aver negoziato nul... 110
Maria Tadeo @mariatad.bsky.social · 12/02/2025Hegseth lays out framework ahead of MSC: - return to 2014 borders unrealistic - rules out Ukraine Nato membership - security guarantees have to be robust (no Minsk 3.0) but clear that is mostly a responsibility for Europeans (Zelensky had said prior it wouldn’t be enough) 162
Maria Tadeo @mariatad.bsky.social · 03/02/2025«When targeted unfairly or arbitrarily - the European Union will respond firmly» says Ursula von der Leyen after Brussels summit. 043
Maria Tadeo @mariatad.bsky.social · 03/02/2025Polish PM Tusk hits the nail on the head «why choose conflict among Allies? We have to everything to avoid a stupid and totally unnecessary tariff war but at the same time during our talks with our American friends we can’t lose right of our European interests and self-respect.» 0227
Maria Tadeo @mariatad.bsky.social · 02/02/2025Trump hit Latin America fast and furious. Except for Venezuela. Preserving the status quo is good enough for Maduro. Unique window for the EU to expand relations via CELAC and Mercosur. But that means ratification. The German/Spanish argument this is geopolitics as much as trade amplified x 100 020
Maria Tadeo @mariatad.bsky.social · 26/01/2025Milei mentioned the term woke 16 times in his Davos speech this year - compared to 0 references in 2024. La motosierra started mostly as economic shock therapy but it’s morphing. For Milei, it’s not just about taming inflation, it’s civilizational. legrandcontinent.eu/es/2025/01/2...legrandcontinent.euMilei en Davos: el discurso completo - El Grand ContinentDespués de la economía, Javier Milei se lanza ahora en las guerras culturales. ¿Su plan? «Hacer a Occidente grande nuevamente» asumiendo el liderazgo de una internacional reaccionaria junto a sus «com... 064
Reposted by Maria TadeoFinancial Times @financialtimes.com · 24/01/2025The US president insisted he was serious in his determination to take over Greenland in a fiery telephone call with Denmark’s prime minister www.ft.com/content/ace0... 2621204437
Maria Tadeo @mariatad.bsky.social · 24/01/2025Marco Rubio has had calls with the foreign ministers of Poland, Latvia and Lithuania individually. European top diplomat Kallas hopes to get one soon but no timing yet - per official today. Needless to say, the EU favors 27 jointly over case by case. 052
Maria Tadeo @mariatad.bsky.social · 23/01/2025The Spanish say they are serious about this proposal - three pillars - more transparency on algorithm and user identification (not necessarily public, nickname, alias etc but connected to real ID) will be pitched during the March EUCO summit. 43721
Maria Tadeo @mariatad.bsky.social · 22/01/2025Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez says he will pitch measures to end anonymity on social media in the next EU Council. He tells Davos « you can’t mail a package without showing an ID, yet roam freely without linking a profile to a real identity» argues toxic for public debate & misinformation 1197
Maria Tadeo @mariatad.bsky.social · 20/01/2025Von der Leyen’s top spox said earlier « attempts » to schedule a meeting with Trump have been made, but no specific date. Asked whether VDL coordinated with Meloni, says « it’s a ceremony, not a meeting » there was no particular message. 132
Reposted by Maria TadeoGrand Continent @grandcontinent.bsky.social · 15/01/2025«Il faut mettre fin au chantage nucléaire de Poutine». Une conversation menée par @mariatad.bsky.social avec @glandsbergis.bsky.social, ancien ministre des Affaires étrangères de Lituanie. legrandcontinent.eu/fr/2025/01/1...legrandcontinent.eu«Il faut mettre fin au chantage nucléaire de Poutine», une conversation avec Gabrielius Landsbergis, ancien ministre des Affaires étrangères de Lituanie | Le Grand ContinentPendant plusieurs années à la tête du ministère des Affaires étrangères de Lituanie, Gabrielius Landsbergis a été le chef de file des « néo-idéalistes » soutenant ceux qui s’opposent aux autocraties —... 063
Maria Tadeo @mariatad.bsky.social · 09/01/2025Meloni in press conference - «I don’t agree with everything Elon Musk says but he’s not a danger to democracy. What’s the real issue…he’s rich, influential and doesn’t support the left? Meloni also suggests Soros meddled far more than Musk in EU affairs. «That’s also political interference.» 120
Maria Tadeo @mariatad.bsky.social · 29/12/2024The Magic Mountain turns 100 - Le Grand Continent is publishing a dedicated series. Our conversation with Merve Emre sharp in her observations but also generous with her time. Both essential to read Mann. legrandcontinent.eu/fr/2024/12/2...legrandcontinent.euLire La Montagne magique dans un monde cassé, une conversation avec Merve Emre | Le Grand ContinentComment lire aujourd'hui ce livre écrit entre la maladie et la guerre, l'humanisme et le nihilisme ? La vérité d’Hans Castorp se situe-t-elle dans une nuit non écrite, comme un point aveugle, « un mil... 061
Maria Tadeo @mariatad.bsky.social · 10/12/2024Luca de Meo, car supremo and boss of Renault, at Brussels conference says Europeans want to drive cars but increasingly can’t afford the cost. «That’s a sign of a European middle class with less purchasing power» it’s serious question. 151
Maria Tadeo @mariatad.bsky.social · 24/11/2024Summing up my thoughts for the week - a deal struck for the next College of Commissioners that offers some clues about the state of play. 172
Maria Tadeo @mariatad.bsky.social · 24/11/2024”Trump sera ferme et décisif : c’est ce qui a manqué à l’administration Biden. Est-ce une bonne nouvelle pour l’Ukraine ? Je pense quant à moi que oui — car le statu quo saignait l’Ukraine à blanc.” legrandcontinent.eu/fr/2024/11/1...legrandcontinent.eu«En Ukraine, nous sommes sur un ring de boxe — et c’est le dixième round», une conversation avec Tymofiy Mylovanov | Le Grand ContinentNe pas compter sur Scholz. Regarder Trump en face. Dissuader Poutine par des troupes au sol. Créer les conditions d’une alliance entre l’industrie et les militaires. Donner à la génération meurtrie pa... 052
Maria Tadeo @mariatad.bsky.social · 20/11/2024Both Fitto and Ribera are confirmed. Hungary’s pick - seen as the weakest link - goes through with a slim portfolio. Kallas approved in tonight’s package deal. The College is complete and von der Leyen’s Commission 2.0 moves on as scheduled. Tutto cambia perché nulla cambi. 0103
Maria Tadeo @mariatad.bsky.social · 17/11/2024A rather difficult sequence for Scholz, cautious Chancellor on the phone with Putin, backlash from Zelensky, major attack on energy infrastructure today, big USA policy reversal on long-large missiles and Macron just now «Putin doesn’t want peace and is not ready to negotiate it» 030
Maria Tadeo @mariatad.bsky.social · 17/11/2024DTEK, one of Ukraine’s largest energy companies, says Russia’s latest attack marks the 10th hit on Ukrainian energy infrastructure this year. Its own facilities hit over 190 times since the war started. Power supply to civilians depend on it. 031
Reposted by Maria TadeoUNITED24 Media @united24media.com · 16/11/2024⚡️ Zelenskyy: The US cannot force us to "sit and listen" at the negotiating table. We are an independent country. 📹: Suspilne / Youtube 939096
