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📢 We are excited to announce that a NEW BOOK "The Idea of China" by @a_bachulska, @markhleonard & @oertel_janka has been published. Find here the free download in .epub format: buff.ly/3XZyKGz

#WEC2026 | Agenda Highlight How to save the fundamentals of Europe’s climate policy while lowering energy prices and securing cleantech value chains that benefit the EU? Moderator: @JuliaCydejko – Senior Energy Analyst, Polityka Insight

🌍Last week, experts from across Central Europe, the Western Balkans, and the Baltics gathered in Vilnius to tackle a growing challenge: Chinese foreign information manipulation and interference (FIMI) in Europe. Key takeaways from the workshop: chinaobservers.eu/sino-russian-c…

@ricbdc @epc_eu @info_igs @Jacob_T_Gunter @merics_eu 15/ Final takeaway from today’s Japan–Europe Forum in Berlin: Uncertainty brings risks, but also opportunities. Many speakers argued this is exactly the moment for the EU and Japan to deepen their strategic cooperation.

Chinese foreign manipulation and interference activities are growing in Europe. Key messages include China’s “peaceful rise”, its intense modernity and support for Russian foreign policy positions. If left unchecked, they could further corrode Europe’s information environment, undermining democratic resilience. Read the latest policy brief by @a_bachulska from ECFR, and Ivana Karásková and Konrad Szatters from @chinaobservers. bit.ly/4ugJPRr

Russia is backing China’s claims to Taiwan in return for economic and trade support. Europeans need to understand the real cost of Beijing-Moscow cooperation. Evelyn Yeh provides insight into what kind of measures Europeans can use to counter Russia-China strategic coordination and diminish the incentives for their cooperation. bit.ly/4rH7W9r

💬 The most significant threat of Russia-China alignment is the deliberate dismantling of the international order in their favour, writes Evelyn Yeh. Read more on 3️⃣ European measures to counter Russia-China strategic coordination. @ecfr buff.ly/aL7CIES

@a_bachulska @ivana_karaskova @ecfr @AMO_cz @chinaobservers European decision-makers should help their populations become more “China-literate” to be alert to such operations. They should also consider how they can counter them directly.

@a_bachulska @ivana_karaskova @ecfr @AMO_cz @chinaobservers If left unchecked, these methods and messages could further corrode Europe’s information environment, undermining democratic resilience. Chinese AI tools also appear to push the same ideas.

🌐 What's China’s influence playbook in Europe? In their latest policy brief, @a_bachulska, @ivana_karaskova & Konrad Szatters analyse the rising scale and intensity of Chinese interference in Europe’s information space. @ecfr @AMO_cz @chinaobservers buff.ly/OSuUeQw

Europe and South Korea should prioritise their own strategic ties and focus on the most pressing areas of dependence: defence, technology and economic security. @ECFRAsia ecfr.eu/article/hedgin…

🌏️ Why has India’s relationship with the EU become more strategically important? How is New Delhi balancing ties with China, Russia & USA? 🎧️ Listen to the new podcast episode with @markhleonard & Raja Mohan on the sidelines of Raisina Dialogue. @ecfr buff.ly/JlYb5X5

At a moment of geopolitical uncertainty, the EU and Japan are stepping closer together. Today’s Japan–Europe Forum in Berlin explores how democratic partners can strengthen cooperation on multilateralism, economic security and emerging technologies. Thread 🧵

In the Trump era, Europe and South Korea should prioritise their own strategic ties and focus on the most pressing areas of dependence: defence, technology and economic security, writes @alexlipke. @ECFRAsia 👇 Read the full commentary bit.ly/4kTAqL6

In the Trump era, Europe and South Korea should prioritise their own strategic ties and focus on the most pressing areas of dependence: defence, technology and economic security, writes @alexlipke. @ECFRAsia 👇 Read the full commentary bit.ly/4kTAqL6

Why do Europe & South Korea need each other in the Trump era? In his latest commentary, @alexlipk argues that the EU & South Korea should use 2026 to deepen their own defence & economic security ties, thereby strengthening their collective resilience. ⬇️ buff.ly/c3GGmtY

"Germany is at the heart of the second China shock," @ajwsmall comments in @dwnews. @ecfr 📖 Read more on China's threat to Europe's industry ⬇️ buff.ly/Bo3H76b

In the Trump era, Europe and South Korea should prioritise their own strategic ties and focus on the most pressing areas of dependence: defence, technology and economic security, writes @alexlipke. @ECFRAsia 👇 Read the full commentary bit.ly/4kTAqL6