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Europe’s defensive measures to shield its democracies from hybrid attacks are no longer enough. If Europeans want to protect their peace and prosperity, the time has come for them to fight back. Read our new policy brief by @_Will_Brown, @j_kobzova, @nicupopescu and @jitorreblanca. bit.ly/4bebWIe

Europe’s defensive measures to shield its democracies from hybrid attacks are no longer enough. If Europeans want to protect their peace and prosperity, the time has come for them to fight back. Read our new policy brief by @_Will_Brown, @j_kobzova, @nicupopescu and @jitorreblanca. bit.ly/4bebWIe

Trump’s family and friends are trying—but failing—to broker peace in Gaza, Ukraine and beyond. The network they are building blends diplomacy with profit. Europe needs to find a way to shape the terms, write @jbdacey, @j_kobzova and Jim O’Brien. Read the full commentary: bit.ly/40rJAFu

Putin has long wanted to extract concessions from NATO. The three factors deterring Russia from an attack—a war in Ukraine, military capacity, and NATO strength—are under unprecedented strain, write @MarekMenkiszak and @mprochwicz. @ECFREuropeanSec 👇Read the full text on our website bit.ly/4aRstCO

Trump has released a new National Defense Strategy. @_RafaelLoss points out that "One red thread weaves throughout American rhetoric and actions: unburdening the US from defending Europe." This calls for Europeans to do three things now. @ECFREuropeanSec 👉 Read more: bit.ly/3NG6zcD

"The notion that “time is on the Russian side” betrays a lack of strategic patience and, even more importantly, squandered opportunities to exploit Moscow’s growing structural vulnerabilities", write @j_kobzova and @LeonidL @ECFREuropeanSec bit.ly/3LLfQzs

Europeans have real leverage in the face of Donald Trump’s threats towards Greenland and time on their side. They must use it to raise the prospective costs of annexation. ✍️@j_kobzova, @markhleonard, Jim O’Brien, @jana_puglierin, @JyShapiro, @vtcherneva & Katrine Westgaard 👇

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@EngjellusheM writes in the @BrusselsTimes that EU enlargement is caught in a veto-driven stalemate that risks deepening divisions across the Union. "With clear timelines and political courage, the EU can enlarge without compromising the equality that defines it", argues Morina. bit.ly/3Z9T5Iv

Britain and France have committed to deploying their armies on the ground in Ukraine. This is one step towards providing the robust security guarantees the country needs to deter future Russian aggression, writes @LeonidL ⬇️ ecfr.eu/article/peace-…

@EngjellusheM writes on the EU accession of Albania, Moldova, Montenegro and Ukraine within the next five years. The EU must avoid indefinite gradualism and institutional reform cannot be deferred. Full accession should be the paramount focus. @ECFREuropeanSec bit.ly/4pKSfhf

@j_kobzova of @ECFREuropeanSec suggests a 10-point Memo for Europe on Ukraine. Without sufficient money and weapons, Europeans will be unable to convert their talking points into a sustainable peace. ecfr.eu/article/no-cas…

Russia’s renewed offensive in Ukraine’s east makes urgent international support essential. Europe must now mobilise financial assistance to secure Ukrainian sovereignty—and its own security, writes Leo Litra @LeonidL bit.ly/48FPdUa

Russia’s renewed offensive in Ukraine’s east makes urgent international support essential. @LeonidL argues that Europe must now mobilise financial assistance to secure Ukrainian sovereignty—and its own security⬇️ ecfr.eu/article/fragil…

Without sufficient money and weapons, Europeans will be unable to convert their talking points into a sustainable peace. @j_kobzova provides a 10-point memo for Europe on Ukraine ⬇️ ecfr.eu/article/no-cas…

Europeans are focused on improving their military readiness—but deterrence also depends on moving forces fast. EU infrastructure plans must prepare Europe’s land, sea and air routes for commerce and conflict, writes Rafael Loss. bit.ly/48um8uB

Without sufficient money and weapons, Europeans will be unable to convert their talking points into a sustainable peace, writes @j_kobzova of @ECFREuropeanSec in a A 10-point memo for Europe on Ukraine ecfr.eu/article/no-cas…

As pressure rises on both sides, smarter decision-making could make #enlargement more credible and transparent. Listen to episode 2 of The Neighbourhood featuring @LeonidL: tinyurl.com/3nauwjs7 #Kyiv #Ukraine #EU #FutureofEurope #podcast #listennow

The disagreement over the Franco-German-Spanish fighter aircraft system, FCAS, shows that when it comes to building a European defence industry, political will is not enough, writes @RikeFranke ecfr.eu/article/the-tr…

🎧New podcast! In a new episode if our podcast mini-series, Ukraine Inside-Out, @LeonidL and @Ogryzko_L are joined by Eric Ciaramella and @j_kobzova to discuss the development and its implications. ecfr.eu/podcasts/episo…