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Dr. Ilke Toygür @ilketoygur.bsky.social · 1d

A new selective multilateralism with grades? Issue based minilateralism?

Dr. Ilke Toygür @ilketoygur.bsky.social · 1d

The US President is “grading” every country that is participating in the peace ceremony. Some are standing behind him. The optics are just so weird.

A special mention was given to Hungary, promising that the US will “support” the reelection of Victor Orban.

Dr. Ilke Toygür @ilketoygur.bsky.social · 1d

The US President is “grading” every country that is participating in the peace ceremony. Some are standing behind him. The optics are just so weird.

A special mention was given to Hungary, promising that the US will “support” the reelection of Victor Orban.

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Dr. Ilke Toygür @ilketoygur.bsky.social · 6d

Europe’s greatest asset is Europe — let’s use it
www.ft.com/content/22f2...

Europe’s greatest asset is Europe — let’s use it

There are immediate steps that we can take to consolidate our single market

www.ft.com

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Fundación Carolina @fundacioncarolina.es · 6d

🗞️ Fundación Carolina y el Instituto de Empresa @IEuniversity presentan #DocumentodeTrabajo sobre las relaciones entre la UE y América Latina y el Caribe

👥 Con Germán Ríos y @emaropi.bsky.social (autorxs) e @ilketoygur.bsky.social

ℹ️ https://bit.ly/4q1K2FQ

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Fundación Carolina @fundacioncarolina.es · 6d

📕 Estamos presentando el #DocumentodeTrabajo "Relaciones entre la Unión Europea y América Latin a y el Caribe: fortaleciendo una alianza estratégica" en la
@ieuniversity.bsky.social

👥 Con Germán Ríos y @emaropi.bsky.social (autorxs) e @ilketoygur.bsky.social

📥 Descarga: bit.ly/4nA9ctu

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Dr. Ilke Toygür @ilketoygur.bsky.social · 8d

French PM and government resign, pitching Macron into chaos
www.politico.eu/article/fren...

French PM and government resign, pitching Macron into chaos

The new administration had been appointed less than 12 hours before resigning.

www.politico.eu

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Dr. Ilke Toygür @ilketoygur.bsky.social · 8d

This is one of the best articles I have read recently. So helpful in understanding the frustrations some Americans have when it comes to their lack of control over the European economy and trade (this was the reason for the investment in security).
www.foreignaffairs.com/united-state...

The Fatal Flaw in the Transatlantic Alliance

Trump must do much more to rebalance America’s relationship with Europe.

www.foreignaffairs.com

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Dr. Ilke Toygür @ilketoygur.bsky.social · 9d

Czech billionaire Babish's opposition party wins election
www.dw.com/en/czech-ele...

Czech billionaire Babish's opposition party wins election – DW – 10/04/2025

The party of populist billionaire Andre Babish has won the Czech Republic's parliamentary election, setting a new course for the country away from supporting Ukraine in its defense against Russia's fu...

www.dw.com

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Dr. Ilke Toygür @ilketoygur.bsky.social · 12d

Continental security (traditional, hybrid and all issues related to connectivity) is at the heart of the EPC meeting today in Copenhagen. The pan-European initiative is opening up a space for EU and non-EU leaders to informally discuss issues of common interest. #EPC2025

Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu · 12d

This is the 7th meeting of the European Political Community.

It comes at the right time.

The EU is taking giant leaps in its common defence.

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Dr. Ilke Toygür @ilketoygur.bsky.social · 15d

Moldova’s resistance to electoral meddling and its pro-EU credentials should be matched by decisive action of EU leaders. Time to open the first cluster.

enlargement.ec.europa.eu/news/moldova...

Moldova successfully completes its screening process

Today, Moldova has reached an important milestone on its EU accession path with the completion of the bilateral screening with the European Commission. The bilateral screening began in July 2024

enlargement.ec.europa.eu

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Dr. Ilke Toygür @ilketoygur.bsky.social · 20d

Very well written piece by Thu Nguyen & Jannik Jansen. I cannot agree more. What European leaders call strategic pragmatism is costing the EU its dignity and agency.

If Europe keeps placating its own far right, how can it possibly stand up to Trump?
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

If Europe keeps placating its own far right, how can it possibly stand up to Trump? | Thu Nguyen and Jannik Jansen

European leaders’ weakness is undermining the democratic principles on which the EU was built, say Thu Nguyen and Jannik Jansen from the Jacques Delors Centre

www.theguardian.com

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Dr. Ilke Toygür @ilketoygur.bsky.social · Sep 10

One take-away sentence: #democracy needs to offer solutions to people's legitimate problems. This is one of the very exciting upcoming projects we have together with @catherinedevries.bsky.social.

All pro-European democratic forces should work to strengthen #SocialEurope against authoritarianism.

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Dr. Ilke Toygür @ilketoygur.bsky.social · Sep 10

Last but not least: #democracy and #RuleofLaw. The Commission will establish a European Center for Democratic Resilience. This will have different components, including #independent media. Autocrats want people in the dark. The EU should offer more space to the free media. #SOTEU.

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Dr. Ilke Toygür @ilketoygur.bsky.social · Sep 10

In addition to this deal, the European Union will double down on #diversification and #partnerships. Mexico, MERCOSUR, and India. The EU will also establish a coalition of the like-minded countries to reform the global trading system. The EU will lead when it comes to free trade.

#SOTEU

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Dr. Ilke Toygür @ilketoygur.bsky.social · Sep 10

According to VdL: #Trade relations with the US are very important. With the deal we secured market access for our industries. A full-fledged trade war with the US would have been worse. The relations need #stability. BUT on environment & digital, Europe decides for itself.

#SOTEU

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Dr. Ilke Toygür @ilketoygur.bsky.social · Sep 10

And comes a reference to social #justice: there will be a European anti-poverty strategy. Affordability & cost of living crises are at the heart of social policies.

#House prices are a source of anxiety; it is a social crisis. This year – the first-ever European Affordable Housing Plan

#SOTEU

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Dr. Ilke Toygür @ilketoygur.bsky.social · Sep 10

#MadeinEurope criteria for public procurement, encouragement of partners to produce in Europe while trying to strengthen European industries. The Commission will move forward an "Industrial Accelerator Act".

Europe will remain open, but we will protect Europe from unfair competition.

#SOTEU

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Dr. Ilke Toygür @ilketoygur.bsky.social · Sep 10

#Competitiveness is at the heart of our future. The Commission will propose a Single Market Roadmap for 2028, following up on the suggestions of the Letta Report. This is also clearly connected to European tech / green tech. Faster, smarter, and more European.

#SOTEU

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Dr. Ilke Toygür @ilketoygur.bsky.social · Sep 10

#Gaza. We should all take our responsibility: Commission, Parliament, and Council. The Commission will propose suspension of grants from Horizon Europe, some parts of the Association Agreement and sanctions for extremist ministers and violent settlers.

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Dr. Ilke Toygür @ilketoygur.bsky.social · Sep 10

My highlights of the #SOTEU: The President of the European Commission started with Ukraine and located Ukraine at the heart of European security.

She then called #enlargement towards the W. Balkans and the Association Trio as #nextreunification – a historic reference to the post-Cold War period.

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Dr. Ilke Toygür @ilketoygur.bsky.social · Sep 10

Was the Russian violation of Polish airspace intentional? Accidental?

Poland shoots down Russian drones
on.ft.com/3HQNdiz

Poland shoots down Russian drones

Prime Minister Donald Tusk cites ‘multiple violations of Polish airspace’

on.ft.com

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Kaja Kallas @kajakallas.bsky.social · Sep 10

Last night in Poland we saw the most serious European airspace violation by Russia since the war began, and indications suggest it was intentional, not accidental.

I am in contact with NATO Secretary General Rutte and Poland FM Sikorski.

The EU stands in full solidarity with Poland. (1/2)

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Dr. Ilke Toygür @ilketoygur.bsky.social · Sep 8

The Silicon Valley flourished during the Cold War. If the increase in defense spending in the EU is well-invested, there might be a positive spillover in its economy.

Europe’s defence tech start-ups attract investment surge
on.ft.com/4m8dAyd

Europe’s defence tech start-ups attract investment surge

Russia’s war in Ukraine and fears over US security relationship drive wave of VC funding

on.ft.com

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Dr. Ilke Toygür @ilketoygur.bsky.social · Sep 5

When Pres. Zelenskyy was in the WH, Pres. Trump said that, according to his view, it was normal not to have elections during wartime. Then he added that if in 3.5 years the US happens to be at war, there won't be any elections either. Should we note down the signals?

www.ft.com/content/652c...

Donald Trump to rebrand defence department as the Department of War

US president to sign executive order on Friday that will allow Pentagon to use new title in official communications

www.ft.com

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Catherine E. de Vries @catherinedevries.bsky.social · Aug 28

My Substack on writing, Respect the Marble is back! 🎉

I’ll be launching several new things this autumn, outlined here: catherineeunicedevries.substack.com/p/a-new-seas...

A quick preview 👇

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A New Season for Respect the Marble

Introducing "Etched in Marble: Conversations with Writers" & "Sunday Writer's Digest"

catherineeunicedevries.substack.com

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