Christian Odendahl

Christian Odendahl @codendahl.bsky.social · 5h

"could not be less of an economist" is a great line.

Agree on the cost of living, we economists tend to underappreciate that, or misunderstand.

Dr Stylite @columnist.bsky.social · 5h

Always forget that UK EU discourse attracts some of the barmiest takes.

Christian Odendahl @codendahl.bsky.social · 5h

That was subtle, probably too subtle, irony.

Christian Odendahl @codendahl.bsky.social · 6h

Nah. Those are all allocated. Lots of folks desperate to spend them.

Christian Odendahl @codendahl.bsky.social · 6h

And this is despite allowing himself about 1 trillion extra to spend on defence, investment and gimmicks to please voters.

Christian Odendahl @codendahl.bsky.social · 6h

He's done it! Merz is now less popular than Olaf Scholz at his lowest low.

Nobody could have predicted this, of course. www.n-tv.de/politik/Kanz...

Kanzler Merz ist so unbeliebt wie Scholz an seinem Tiefpunkt

Die schwarz-rote Koalition kommt nicht vom Fleck - weder bei ihrem Rentenpaket noch bei ihrem Ansehen in der Bevölkerung. Die Werte der Parteien im RTL/ntv Trendbarometer sind wie zementiert. Bewegung...

www.n-tv.de

Christian Odendahl @codendahl.bsky.social · 6h

This is fine.

HT @remkorteweg.bsky.social www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

US Firms Are Snapping Up the Rare Earths Europe Needs to Rearm

As Europe embarks on a historic rearming effort, its defense companies are scrambling for a vital component in high-tech weapons: rare earth minerals, which more nimble US rivals are scooping up.

www.bloomberg.com

Sander Tordoir @sandertordoir.bsky.social · 6h

“ The European Central Bank has refused to backstop a €140bn payment to Ukraine”

The ECB backstopping the EU Ukraine loan reeks of monetary financing.

The ECB was obviously going to say no to such a request - not clear to me what the Commission was thinking.

1/

www.ft.com/content/616c...

ECB refuses to provide backstop for €140bn Ukraine loan

Central bank rejects role in European Commission proposal to use frozen Russian assets, saying it would be illegal

www.ft.com

Reuters @reuters.com · 8h

Apple can be sued in a Dutch court for antitrust damages, EU's top court says reut.rs/4iHrBmz

Apple can be sued in a Dutch court for antitrust damages, EU's top court says

Apple can be sued in a Dutch court for antitrust damages, Europe's highest court said on Tuesday, backing two foundations seeking compensation for users affected by the iPhone maker's alleged anti-competitive conduct related to its App Store.

reut.rs

Christian Odendahl @codendahl.bsky.social · 22h

Fair.

Christian Odendahl @codendahl.bsky.social · 22h

Just leaving this here. www.economist.com/europe/2025/...

Why Canada should join the EU

Europe needs space and resources, Canada needs people. Let’s deal

www.economist.com

Christian Odendahl @codendahl.bsky.social · 23h

On the last post: this is quite significant.

Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu · 23h

Welcome to SAFE, Canada!

When like-minded partners join forces on security and defence in a turbulent world, our countries grow stronger, our industries benefit and our citizens are safer.

Our Joint Statement ↓

link.europa.eu/QCDtpr

Christian Odendahl @codendahl.bsky.social · 23h

"Mr @nicolange.bsky.social argues that Germany should spend 10% of its procurement budget on “disruptive projects”, rising to 30% by 2030."

www.economist.com/europe/2025/...

Europe is going on a huge military spending spree

But with America now an unreliable ally, will it be enough to counter Russia?

www.economist.com

Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu · 23h

Welcome to SAFE, Canada!

When like-minded partners join forces on security and defence in a turbulent world, our countries grow stronger, our industries benefit and our citizens are safer.

Our Joint Statement ↓

link.europa.eu/QCDtpr

Merriam-Webster @merriam-webster.com · 1d

"We will call the 12th month of the year 'December'... which means 'tenth month.'"

Screenshot of SNL's George Washington sketch from 10/28/23 with Nate Bargatze

Christian Odendahl @codendahl.bsky.social · 1d

I think the Polish stock market should be in there, too. Has had a pretty good 2025.

Christian Odendahl @codendahl.bsky.social · 1d

Interesting, thank you.

Christian Odendahl @codendahl.bsky.social · 1d

Ok, but how do all of these compare to the baseline of what the countries think about their leaders, usually?

Christian Odendahl @codendahl.bsky.social · 1d

Fair.

Christian Odendahl @codendahl.bsky.social · 1d

meister is just master, so the highest qualification in the German system to be allowed to open a bakery (if indeed that is still needed, there has been some liberalisation).

Christian Odendahl @codendahl.bsky.social · 1d

Haha

Christian Odendahl @codendahl.bsky.social · 1d

"In some 25 years only one French baker has been recognised by Germany as a meister permitted to run a bakery."

In fairness, French bread is not the national cuisine's best exhibit. www.ft.com/content/cbfd...

Who killed Europe’s single market dream?

A decades-long effort to tear down internal trade barriers has stalled, leaving the EU economy ‘tagging along behind’

www.ft.com

Finbarr Bermingham @fbermingham.bsky.social · 1d

New survey shows the massive impact China's rare earth controls are still having on EU firms

- One company said the controls cost 20% of its global revenue
- 40% said licensing process added 2 months+ to delivery times
- 38% expect significant disruption or production stoppages

Christian Odendahl @codendahl.bsky.social · 1d

Bei Deinem Profil gedacht: ach wat, noch ein Kölner.

Christian Odendahl @codendahl.bsky.social · 1d

Sample size of my personal study is 3, but I have it on good source that it was the favourite elsewhere, too.

So simple, so good. ⚠️ Warning: you will have to read this A LOT.

Yaroslava @strategywoman.bsky.social · 1d

Ukraine is more than the war –
I repeat it so often.

I’m grateful to everyone who wants to learn more about my dear country.

If you missed Sunday Letter about traditional youth gatherings on winter evenings in the 19th and early 20th centuries, you can read it here
www.patreon.com/posts/144712...

Christian Odendahl @codendahl.bsky.social · 1d

Fascinated this evening by how this book is just the absolute best for 18 months to 2-year-olds. Incredible.

(There is a German and English version.)

www.ecoledesloisirs.fr/livre/livre-...

Le livre des bruits

Voici le livre des bruits, de presque tous les bruits. Pour bien se rappeler que la trompette fait pouêt, que le pétard fait boum, que le loup fait oooouuuh et le hibou ouh ouh, que le rhume fait atch...

www.ecoledesloisirs.fr

Christian Odendahl @codendahl.bsky.social · 2d

So much going on in this tweet.

MAKS 25 👀🇺🇦 @maks23.bsky.social · 2d

🇩🇪 Shmyhal: Ukraine will receive a record €11.5 billion from Germany for artillery, drones, military equipment, and other gear.

🇫🇷 Macron will host Zelensky in Paris on Monday to discuss conditions for a "fair and lasting peace in Ukraine."

4/5

MAKS 25 👀🇺🇦 @maks23.bsky.social · 2d

🇩🇪 Shmyhal: Ukraine will receive a record €11.5 billion from Germany for artillery, drones, military equipment, and other gear.

🇫🇷 Macron will host Zelensky in Paris on Monday to discuss conditions for a "fair and lasting peace in Ukraine."

4/5

Merle Meyerdierks @merleperle23.bsky.social · 3d

#KI hilft bei der Automatisierung....

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