
Steven Everts
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Steven Everts
@sbeverts
Thoughts on Europe and the world. Director of @EU_ISS. Views personal. RT means interesting not endorsement. Now mostly on Bluesky
In the thick of things Katılım Kasım 2014
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@ConStelz I think the spirit is exactly right. But the ask should be on arms support for Ukraine and pressure on Russia.
On our side, we do issue linkage for common security objectives - freedom of navigation, resisting imperial aggression - not personal deals for narrow goals.
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This is the right spirit.
But we should ask for the return of US arms donations to Ukraine and serious pressure on Russia.
The idea being that we play hardball for common security goals - freedom of navigation/resisting aggression - not our own economic interests.
Gideon Rachman@gideonrachman
If the US is asking European and Asian allies to send their navies to the Strait of Hormuz, they should consider demanding an immediate cessation of all US tariffs on them in return. I don't think Trump would hesitate to make that demand, if the situations were reversed.
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It’s not Europe’s war but the chaos in the Middle East is directly affecting our interests.
Good to discuss with @euronews what Europe’s options are to go from bystander to actor:
open.spotify.com/episode/6Ef2u4…
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"In the five stages of grief, Europe is still too stuck in denial". Agree with @sbeverts observation. To remain relevant, #EU must skip the denial, anger, bargaining, and depression phases, accept the new realities and act with even greater confidence. iss.europa.eu/activities/new…
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Proud to take part in the EU Ambassadors Conference this week and contribute to key policy debates. Great exchanges with @sbeverts on navigating EU–China relations, and with @joristeer on strengthening economic security in times of conflict.



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China: the EU should speak less & do more
Great discussion at the launch of our new report offering a fresh perspective on 🇪🇺🇨🇳relations: Beijing is more fragile than we think. Europe has leverage - if it chooses to use it. With Tomas Baert, Trade Adviser to @vonderleyen.



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@ruehlig @Aligarciaherrer A new report from the European Union Institute for Security Studies (EUISS), the EU’s official think tank, said “China’s weakness creates opportunities” for the bloc to use its chokepoints and leverage to bring Beijing to the negotiating table in a credible way.
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New -
Europe warned: weaponise EU market against China or face manufacturing collapse
My report on new research from @ruehlig & @Aligarciaherrer that says:
1. China's economy is not as strong as Europe fears
2. Europe has leverage, use it or lose it
scmp.com/news/china/dip…
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Many people say China is all powerful and there is little Europe can do to shape its choices.
New @EU_ISS report argues that is analytically wrong and politically defeatist. We should use reverse dependencies and leverage based diplomacy to protect European interests. How? ⤵️
EU Institute for Security Studies@EU_ISS
#China is often seen as an unstoppable economic power. But Beijing is also increasingly fragile. New Chaillot Paper by @Aligarciaherrer & @ruehlig argues the EU has more leverage than it thinks - and should use it strategically ➡️ ow.ly/1p0650Yq7EC
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#China is often seen as an unstoppable economic power. But Beijing is also increasingly fragile.
New Chaillot Paper by @Aligarciaherrer & @ruehlig argues the EU has more leverage than it thinks - and should use it strategically ➡️ ow.ly/1p0650Yq7EC

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Goed om met @FD_Nieuws te praten over hoe Europa zich wèl staande kan houden in wereld van macht en dwang
fd.nl/politiek/15878…
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Europe’s strategic autonomy is often proclaimed but still far from reality. The path is clear, write @sbeverts & Matteo Signorini:
• think & act in terms of power
• make rearmament a success
• design decision-making rules that work under disagreement 🔗tepsa.eu/policy-advice/…

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"The political map of the Middle East is being redrawn. Europe must bridge the gap between reciting principles and exerting influence. You don’t win a match from the sidelines", writes Director @sbeverts. iss.europa.eu/publications/c…
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Oorlog in het Midden Oosten. Zoals wel vaker in Europa gaat het over wat we ervan vinden, en minder over wat we gaan doen. Europa moet brug slaan van oplepelen van principes naar uitoefenen van invloed. De wedstrijd wordt niet vanaf de zijlijn gewonnen.
nrc.nl/nieuws/2026/03…
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Europe must invest in its own strength & shed its psychology of weakness. Our firm response on Greenland showed that if Europeans are united & back their objectives with resources, they can achieve what they set out to do. @sbeverts in @el_pais. english.elpais.com/international/…
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@RBR_Daily @verstappenews @jucerasoli @grok but has FIA ruled the Mercedes trick meaning they can’t use it?
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🚨 Red Bull reportedly informed the other teams about the Mercedes compression trick, according to @jucerasoli
They did this because couldn't fully replicate it, so Red Bull decided to leak the information.

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America’s NATO allies have shifted from fearing US abandonment to fearing US hostility. But now a new question arises: can we trust the US security guarantee at all? @sbeverts in the @FT. ft.com/content/4e1c20…
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What’s really going on in Russia?
Understanding our adversary is key to defending Europe’s security & democratic resilience. Today, with @PLintheEU, we take a closer look at Russia’s economy, society & future — to prepare for the Russia we face, not the one we wish for.




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💬 For Trump, the transatlantic relationship is no longer one between allies, but a US-dominated order based on coercion rather than consultation and rules.
@sbeverts in @destandaard on why Europe must detach from a worldview that no longer exists. standaard.be/economie/steve…

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⏳ Apply by 6 February
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