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Nicole Koenig

@nicolekoenig.bsky.social
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Head of Policy at the Munich Security Conference | working on European security, EU foreign, security and defense policy, Franco-German relations | previously Deputy Director of Jacques Delors Centre | views my own

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Jeff Rathke @jeffrathke.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
Gestern durfte ich mit @sarananni.bsky.social , @nicolekoenig.bsky.social + @helgaschmidt.bsky.social die Ergebnisse der MSC 2026 diskutieren. Danke an die Petra-Kelly-Stiftung und @margaretebause.bsky.social für die Einladung, und an Birgit Frank für Moderation www.youtube.com/live/Yru_cr7...
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Die 62. Münchner Sicherheitskonferenz. Eine Nachbetrachtung
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ARES Group - EU @aresgroup-eu.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
🇪🇺 European Cohesion for Security and Defense By Andrea Gilli, @nicolekoenig.bsky.social, Margarita Šešelgytė and Ricarda Nierhaus – @dgap.org dgap.org/en/research/...
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European ­Cohesion for Security and Defense
The practical response by European countries to Russia’s war on Ukraine has been uneven, with frontline states in the north and east showing much greater resolve. Disagreements about burden sharing fo...
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Lucas Guttenberg @lucasguttenberg.bsky.social · 16/12/2025
Is Germany again dragging its feet and undermining a "simple" solution to the Ukraine financing problem, instead pushing the ubercomplex reparations loan? It's a tempting eurocrisis reflex that if only there were a will in Berlin, there would be a better way. But there isn't. Here is why:
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Munich Security Conference @munsecconf.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
The Merz government has claimed the mantle of #Europe’s defense leader. But leadership requires more than higher #defense spending. Our new analysis outlines 3 key tests #Germany must face to truly lead ⬇️
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Nicole Koenig @nicolekoenig.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
Can Germany live up to its leadership promise in European defense? With @leoschuette.bsky.social I argue that, to truly lead, Berlin must pass three crucial tests: 1️⃣Drive Ukraine support 2️⃣Boost defense industrial cooperation 3️⃣Help fund European rearmament securityconference.org/publikatione...
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Don’t Dodge Dilemmas: Three Tests for German Leadership in European Defense
Die Regierung Merz ist mit dem Versprechen angetreten, eine stärkere Führungsrolle in der europäischen Verteidigungspolitik zu übernehmen.
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Nicole Koenig @nicolekoenig.bsky.social · 20/06/2025
In der aktuellen Folge des Atlantik Talk Podcasts der Deutschen Atlantischen Gesellschaft diskutiere ich mit @dweilandt.bsky.social, wie verteidigungsfähig Europa ist, wo es noch hakt – und warum die Debatte häufig Déjà-vu-Momente auslöst. Hier geht’s zur Folge 🎧👉 ata-dag.de/podcast/atla...
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(64) Europas Verteidigungsfähigkeit: Realität, Hürden, Perspektiven · Deutsche Atlantische Gesellschaft e.V.
„EU und NATO sind wie zwei Gehirnhälften, die nicht genug miteinander kommunizieren“, sagt Dr. Nicole Koenig, Head of Policy der Münchner Sicherheitskonferenz, aber das ändere sich jetzt. Europa ist d...
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Nicole Koenig @nicolekoenig.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
Last week, I spoke with Estonian Public Broadcasting about the bumpy start of the new German government and what to expect in terms of security and defence policy, support for Ukraine and transatlantic relations. Thanks for having me! Watch here: www.err.ee/1609691570/m... @munsecconf.bsky.social
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Merzilt oodatakse jõulisi samme riigi julgeoleku tagamisel ja Ukraina toetamisel
Saksamaa liidukantslerina asus eelmisel nädalal ametisse Friedrich Merz, kellelt analüütikud ootavad jõulisemaid samme julgeoleku tagamisel ja Ukraina toetamisel. Mil määral need ootused täituvad, all...
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Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung European Union | Global Dialogue @boelleu.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
🟢 Did you miss the @boell.de webinar "Europe at a Crossroads: Security, Defence, and the Polish EU Council Presidency" with @sophiabesch.bsky.social, @lukmas1986.bsky.social, @nicolekoenig.bsky.social & @rkefferputz.bsky.social? ▶️ Rewatch it here: www.youtube.com/live/X-VWUKU... #Poland25EU #EUCO
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Europe at a Crossroads: Security, Defence, and the Polish EU Council Presidency
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Nicole Koenig @nicolekoenig.bsky.social · 21/02/2025
How to defend Europe without risking another euro crisis? Excellent and timely paper by former colleagues @lucasguttenberg.bsky.social @nilsredeker.bsky.social explaining how EU fiscal rules could be adapted, potentially complemented by joint borrowing. 👉https://shorturl.at/HpBlY
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Nicole Koenig @nicolekoenig.bsky.social · 19/02/2025
Not easy to summarize an event like the Munich Security Conference #MSC2025 in four pages. And yet my colleagues @tobiasbunde.bsky.social & Sophie Eisentraut did it. "Westlessness Reloaded?" Read it here: securityconference.org/publikatione... @munsecconf.bsky.social
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Westlessness Reloaded? Key Takeaways From the Munich Security Conference 2025 - Munich Security Conference
Die Münchner Sicherheitskonferenz (MSC) ist das weltweit führende Forum für Debatten zu den drängendsten internationalen Sicherheitsrisiken.
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Munich Security Conference @munsecconf.bsky.social · 14/02/2025
Out now: #MSC2025 Agenda 🗣️ more than 200 speakers 🎤 60 sessions 📺 most of them live securityconference.org/en/msc-2025/...
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Agenda and Livestreams: Munich Security Conference 2025
Follow the MSC 2025 discussions live and explore the program!
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Nicole Koenig @nicolekoenig.bsky.social · 12/02/2025
"Die Europäer sollten die Münchner Sicherheitskonferenz am Wochenende nutzen, um den Vertretern der Trump-Regierung zu signalisieren, dass sie den Schuss gehört haben" sagt mein werter Kollege @leoschuette.bsky.social heute im Stern. Bitte lesen Europa! www.stern.de/politik/ausl...
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Warum Europa sich endlich selbst verteidigen können muss
Noch immer vertraut Europa auf den Schutz der USA – ein Irrglaube. Wir müssen Geld in die Verteidigung investieren. Jetzt. Russland wird nicht auf uns warten.
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Nicole Koenig @nicolekoenig.bsky.social · 10/02/2025
The 2025 #MSCreport titled “Multipolarization” is out! In Chapter 4 @leoschuette.bsky.social & I argue that the EU is facing a “perfect polar storm,” shattering Europe's security architecture, undermining its economic model, and shaking its liberal foundations👉https://shorturl.at/qBTPs
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Munich Security Report 2025: Multipolarization
The MSR 2025 analyzes the consequences of the multipolarization of the international order.
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Munich Security Conference @munsecconf.bsky.social · 10/02/2025
Biggest global risks as perceived by #G7 citizens: 🇬🇧: Russia 🇺🇸: Cyberattacks 🇨🇦: Extreme weather & 🇷🇺 🇫🇷: Radical Islamic terrorism 🇩🇪: Mass migration & 🇷🇺 🇯🇵: Climate change 🇮🇹: Extreme weather More data powered by Kekst CNC in our #MSCreport 2025: securityconference.org/msr
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Munich Security Report 2025: Multipolarization
The MSR 2025 analyzes the consequences of the multipolarization of the international order.
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Munich Security Conference @munsecconf.bsky.social · 10/02/2025
JUST IN: We are honored to confirm that 🇺🇦 President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will lead the Ukrainian delegation at #MSC2025.
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