Bianca B Baumler
@biancabaumler.bsky.social
🗞️European Policy Centre’s Head of Strategic Communication🎤 📝 🖼️ 📹
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👩🎓Yale, SciencesPo-Paris, Freie Uni-Berlin & Merkator global alumnus 🗺️
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2️⃣0️⃣ years in
🇪🇺Public Diplomacy & as diplomat in Syria&🇺🇦
👩🎓Yale, SciencesPo-Paris, Freie Uni-Berlin & Merkator global alumnus 🗺️
🏠 in Brussels🇧🇪
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Executive VP for a Clean, Just & Competitive Transition @teresaribera.ec.europa.eu closes the #EPCAnnualConference with a reminder of the pillars of the European Dream: TRUST through the rule of law, HUMAN DIGNITY through social rights, and a strong digital & green agenda.
www.epc.eu/events/liber...
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Liberal Democracy Under Threat: Shaping a renewed vision for liberal democracy in
As liberal democracy faces an urgent crisis and EUrope stands at a turning point, the EPC brings together leading voices to confront the forces undermining democracy, from rising authoritarianism and disinformation to economic, social, and digital disruption.
www.epc.eu
December 2, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Executive VP for a Clean, Just & Competitive Transition @teresaribera.ec.europa.eu closes the #EPCAnnualConference with a reminder of the pillars of the European Dream: TRUST through the rule of law, HUMAN DIGNITY through social rights, and a strong digital & green agenda.
www.epc.eu/events/liber...
www.epc.eu/events/liber...
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"The EU risks becoming a shadow of itself" warns EPC Director 4European&Global Affairs @almutm.bsky.social "In 2026, Europeans urgently need to mend our vulnerabilities in security, democracy & our economic model." Read more in her 2026 Outlook Paper: www.epc.eu/publication/... #EPCannualConference
Two Tales in a City: The European Union in 2026
Almut Möller is Director for European and Global Affairs and head of the Europe in the World programme at the European Policy Centre.
www.epc.eu
December 2, 2025 at 4:42 PM
"The EU risks becoming a shadow of itself" warns EPC Director 4European&Global Affairs @almutm.bsky.social "In 2026, Europeans urgently need to mend our vulnerabilities in security, democracy & our economic model." Read more in her 2026 Outlook Paper: www.epc.eu/publication/... #EPCannualConference
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🇺🇸 Trump’s ‘peace plan’ isn’t diplomacy — it’s appeasement. And Europe’s trade concessions only make things worse.
If the EU wants real influence on Ukraine’s future, it needs leverage, not flattery.
Read the Flash Analysis by Georg Riekeles 👇
www.epc.eu/publication/...
If the EU wants real influence on Ukraine’s future, it needs leverage, not flattery.
Read the Flash Analysis by Georg Riekeles 👇
www.epc.eu/publication/...
November 25, 2025 at 5:36 PM
🇺🇸 Trump’s ‘peace plan’ isn’t diplomacy — it’s appeasement. And Europe’s trade concessions only make things worse.
If the EU wants real influence on Ukraine’s future, it needs leverage, not flattery.
Read the Flash Analysis by Georg Riekeles 👇
www.epc.eu/publication/...
If the EU wants real influence on Ukraine’s future, it needs leverage, not flattery.
Read the Flash Analysis by Georg Riekeles 👇
www.epc.eu/publication/...
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🏥 #Cyberattacks on EU #healthcare are now part of hybrid warfare — and AI-driven #disinformation is making the panic worse.
If health systems fail, #democracy’s resilience fails with them.
Read the full Policy Brief by Samuel Goodger & Elizabeth Kuiper 👇
www.epc.eu/publication/...
If health systems fail, #democracy’s resilience fails with them.
Read the full Policy Brief by Samuel Goodger & Elizabeth Kuiper 👇
www.epc.eu/publication/...
November 23, 2025 at 1:59 PM
🏥 #Cyberattacks on EU #healthcare are now part of hybrid warfare — and AI-driven #disinformation is making the panic worse.
If health systems fail, #democracy’s resilience fails with them.
Read the full Policy Brief by Samuel Goodger & Elizabeth Kuiper 👇
www.epc.eu/publication/...
If health systems fail, #democracy’s resilience fails with them.
Read the full Policy Brief by Samuel Goodger & Elizabeth Kuiper 👇
www.epc.eu/publication/...
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🇪🇺 Europe’s democracy problem isn’t denial — it’s hesitation.
Leaders know what must be done but call it “politically impossible.”
Fabian Zuleeg warns: act now, not only in crisis 👇
www.epc.eu/publication/...
Leaders know what must be done but call it “politically impossible.”
Fabian Zuleeg warns: act now, not only in crisis 👇
www.epc.eu/publication/...
November 21, 2025 at 8:23 AM
🇪🇺 Europe’s democracy problem isn’t denial — it’s hesitation.
Leaders know what must be done but call it “politically impossible.”
Fabian Zuleeg warns: act now, not only in crisis 👇
www.epc.eu/publication/...
Leaders know what must be done but call it “politically impossible.”
Fabian Zuleeg warns: act now, not only in crisis 👇
www.epc.eu/publication/...
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💶 Is cost-of-living now the defining political issue? @javiercarbonell.bsky.social on #Mamdani win – and why #affordability now shapes the future of European politics.
🔗https://www.epc.eu/publication/its-the-affordability-stupid-what-mamdanis-victory-means-for-europe/
🔗https://www.epc.eu/publication/its-the-affordability-stupid-what-mamdanis-victory-means-for-europe/
November 7, 2025 at 7:53 AM
💶 Is cost-of-living now the defining political issue? @javiercarbonell.bsky.social on #Mamdani win – and why #affordability now shapes the future of European politics.
🔗https://www.epc.eu/publication/its-the-affordability-stupid-what-mamdanis-victory-means-for-europe/
🔗https://www.epc.eu/publication/its-the-affordability-stupid-what-mamdanis-victory-means-for-europe/
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This commentary forms part of a series leading up to the 2025 #EPCAnnualConference. Learn more here: www.epc.eu/events/liber...
Liberal Democracy Under Threat: Shaping a renewed vision for liberal democracy in
As liberal democracy faces an urgent crisis and EUrope stands at a turning point, the EPC brings together leading voices to confront the forces undermining democracy, from rising authoritarianism and disinformation to economic, social, and digital disruption.
www.epc.eu
November 7, 2025 at 11:30 AM
This commentary forms part of a series leading up to the 2025 #EPCAnnualConference. Learn more here: www.epc.eu/events/liber...
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💬 Facts keep meeting feelings — and losing. Corina Stratulat explains why #EU debates misfire, from #enlargement to #climate. It's time to rethink how Europe talks to its citizens, aspirants and self.
Leading up to EPC Annual Conference 2025.
🔗 www.epc.eu/publication/...
Leading up to EPC Annual Conference 2025.
🔗 www.epc.eu/publication/...
November 7, 2025 at 11:09 AM
💬 Facts keep meeting feelings — and losing. Corina Stratulat explains why #EU debates misfire, from #enlargement to #climate. It's time to rethink how Europe talks to its citizens, aspirants and self.
Leading up to EPC Annual Conference 2025.
🔗 www.epc.eu/publication/...
Leading up to EPC Annual Conference 2025.
🔗 www.epc.eu/publication/...
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🇪🇺 Rising living costs, precarious work and shrinking access to quality public services are driving disillusionment.
Valentina Caimi argues that Europe’s best defence of #democracy is to invest in inclusive and resilient societies.
Ahead of 2025 #EPCAnnualConference.
🔗 www.epc.eu/publication/...
Valentina Caimi argues that Europe’s best defence of #democracy is to invest in inclusive and resilient societies.
Ahead of 2025 #EPCAnnualConference.
🔗 www.epc.eu/publication/...
November 10, 2025 at 10:04 AM
🇪🇺 Rising living costs, precarious work and shrinking access to quality public services are driving disillusionment.
Valentina Caimi argues that Europe’s best defence of #democracy is to invest in inclusive and resilient societies.
Ahead of 2025 #EPCAnnualConference.
🔗 www.epc.eu/publication/...
Valentina Caimi argues that Europe’s best defence of #democracy is to invest in inclusive and resilient societies.
Ahead of 2025 #EPCAnnualConference.
🔗 www.epc.eu/publication/...
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✈️ Russia’s #GNSS interference is testing Europe’s defences below the threshold of war. With 40% of Europe's air traffic already affected, Maria Martisiute warns the risk of a major disaster is rising.
Read her 17 proposals for a coordinated defence here:
www.epc.eu/publication/...
Read her 17 proposals for a coordinated defence here:
www.epc.eu/publication/...
November 12, 2025 at 7:19 AM
✈️ Russia’s #GNSS interference is testing Europe’s defences below the threshold of war. With 40% of Europe's air traffic already affected, Maria Martisiute warns the risk of a major disaster is rising.
Read her 17 proposals for a coordinated defence here:
www.epc.eu/publication/...
Read her 17 proposals for a coordinated defence here:
www.epc.eu/publication/...
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🛡️ The European Commission unveils its new #DemocracyShield today – a plan to protect the EU from foreign interference and manipulation. But can the EU defend democracy without turning it into a security project?
@carlosdolan.bsky.social weighs in.
🔗 www.epc.eu/publication/...
@carlosdolan.bsky.social weighs in.
🔗 www.epc.eu/publication/...
November 12, 2025 at 9:57 AM
🛡️ The European Commission unveils its new #DemocracyShield today – a plan to protect the EU from foreign interference and manipulation. But can the EU defend democracy without turning it into a security project?
@carlosdolan.bsky.social weighs in.
🔗 www.epc.eu/publication/...
@carlosdolan.bsky.social weighs in.
🔗 www.epc.eu/publication/...
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Everywhere you look, democracy feels more fragile.
The US. Europe. Even long-stable systems.
In the latest Language of Power episode, Paul Taylor, Amanda Sloat & Richard Youngs break down what’s driving the global slide — and where real resilience might still come from.
www.epc.eu/podcast/the-...
The US. Europe. Even long-stable systems.
In the latest Language of Power episode, Paul Taylor, Amanda Sloat & Richard Youngs break down what’s driving the global slide — and where real resilience might still come from.
www.epc.eu/podcast/the-...
November 14, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Everywhere you look, democracy feels more fragile.
The US. Europe. Even long-stable systems.
In the latest Language of Power episode, Paul Taylor, Amanda Sloat & Richard Youngs break down what’s driving the global slide — and where real resilience might still come from.
www.epc.eu/podcast/the-...
The US. Europe. Even long-stable systems.
In the latest Language of Power episode, Paul Taylor, Amanda Sloat & Richard Youngs break down what’s driving the global slide — and where real resilience might still come from.
www.epc.eu/podcast/the-...
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The EU’s plan to use frozen Russian assets to fund a Ukraine loan is legally sound — but Belgium bears the litigation risk.
EPC's Juraj Majcin says the fix is clear: EU guarantees and shared liability are needed.
Read more 👇
epc.eu/publication/...
EPC's Juraj Majcin says the fix is clear: EU guarantees and shared liability are needed.
Read more 👇
epc.eu/publication/...
November 17, 2025 at 8:31 AM
The EU’s plan to use frozen Russian assets to fund a Ukraine loan is legally sound — but Belgium bears the litigation risk.
EPC's Juraj Majcin says the fix is clear: EU guarantees and shared liability are needed.
Read more 👇
epc.eu/publication/...
EPC's Juraj Majcin says the fix is clear: EU guarantees and shared liability are needed.
Read more 👇
epc.eu/publication/...
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Europe is boosting defence spending — but ignoring its biggest vulnerability.
If democracies erode from within, Moscow won’t need to fire a shot.
New @epc-official.bsky.social Commentary by Demir Murat Seyrek on why defending democracy means defending Europe.
Read here 👇
epc.eu/publication/...
If democracies erode from within, Moscow won’t need to fire a shot.
New @epc-official.bsky.social Commentary by Demir Murat Seyrek on why defending democracy means defending Europe.
Read here 👇
epc.eu/publication/...
November 17, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Europe is boosting defence spending — but ignoring its biggest vulnerability.
If democracies erode from within, Moscow won’t need to fire a shot.
New @epc-official.bsky.social Commentary by Demir Murat Seyrek on why defending democracy means defending Europe.
Read here 👇
epc.eu/publication/...
If democracies erode from within, Moscow won’t need to fire a shot.
New @epc-official.bsky.social Commentary by Demir Murat Seyrek on why defending democracy means defending Europe.
Read here 👇
epc.eu/publication/...
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🇷🇸 The EU changed its tone on Serbia's accession progress in the 2025 Enlargement Package – now, it needs to change its strategy.
Read the latest by Berta López Domènech:
🔗 www.epc.eu/publication/...
#Serbia #enlargement
Read the latest by Berta López Domènech:
🔗 www.epc.eu/publication/...
#Serbia #enlargement
November 10, 2025 at 7:23 AM
🇷🇸 The EU changed its tone on Serbia's accession progress in the 2025 Enlargement Package – now, it needs to change its strategy.
Read the latest by Berta López Domènech:
🔗 www.epc.eu/publication/...
#Serbia #enlargement
Read the latest by Berta López Domènech:
🔗 www.epc.eu/publication/...
#Serbia #enlargement
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🌍 #COP30 in Brazil: Ambition → Action NOW!
EU at crossroads: 📉 2040 target = walk-back? bit.ly/4p1hJWJ 🌱 Energy-food-nature fix: bit.ly/3WFqbip 🌐 Europe '25 realism: lnkd.in/eBtC5_Qg
Join us post-COP debrief: lnkd.in/eGw7DZJi
#EUClimatePolicy
EU at crossroads: 📉 2040 target = walk-back? bit.ly/4p1hJWJ 🌱 Energy-food-nature fix: bit.ly/3WFqbip 🌐 Europe '25 realism: lnkd.in/eBtC5_Qg
Join us post-COP debrief: lnkd.in/eGw7DZJi
#EUClimatePolicy
November 7, 2025 at 4:16 PM
🌍 #COP30 in Brazil: Ambition → Action NOW!
EU at crossroads: 📉 2040 target = walk-back? bit.ly/4p1hJWJ 🌱 Energy-food-nature fix: bit.ly/3WFqbip 🌐 Europe '25 realism: lnkd.in/eBtC5_Qg
Join us post-COP debrief: lnkd.in/eGw7DZJi
#EUClimatePolicy
EU at crossroads: 📉 2040 target = walk-back? bit.ly/4p1hJWJ 🌱 Energy-food-nature fix: bit.ly/3WFqbip 🌐 Europe '25 realism: lnkd.in/eBtC5_Qg
Join us post-COP debrief: lnkd.in/eGw7DZJi
#EUClimatePolicy
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🇪🇺 As #Ukraine moves closer to the #EU and the #UK reconsiders its post-Brexit path, Europe faces an east-west enlargement dilemma.
@andrewduffeu.bsky.social argues for fast-tracking Ukraine’s accession — and reigniting debate on the UK’s future in Europe.
🔗 www.epc.eu/publication/...
@andrewduffeu.bsky.social argues for fast-tracking Ukraine’s accession — and reigniting debate on the UK’s future in Europe.
🔗 www.epc.eu/publication/...
November 6, 2025 at 10:01 AM
🇪🇺 As #Ukraine moves closer to the #EU and the #UK reconsiders its post-Brexit path, Europe faces an east-west enlargement dilemma.
@andrewduffeu.bsky.social argues for fast-tracking Ukraine’s accession — and reigniting debate on the UK’s future in Europe.
🔗 www.epc.eu/publication/...
@andrewduffeu.bsky.social argues for fast-tracking Ukraine’s accession — and reigniting debate on the UK’s future in Europe.
🔗 www.epc.eu/publication/...
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🇪🇺 Brussels still mistakes procedure for purpose
In her latest To the Point, Corina Stratulat argues the EU can’t spreadsheet its way into strategic relevance.
🔗 www.epc.eu/publication/...
In her latest To the Point, Corina Stratulat argues the EU can’t spreadsheet its way into strategic relevance.
🔗 www.epc.eu/publication/...
November 4, 2025 at 1:40 PM
🇪🇺 Brussels still mistakes procedure for purpose
In her latest To the Point, Corina Stratulat argues the EU can’t spreadsheet its way into strategic relevance.
🔗 www.epc.eu/publication/...
In her latest To the Point, Corina Stratulat argues the EU can’t spreadsheet its way into strategic relevance.
🔗 www.epc.eu/publication/...
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How can the #EU rebuild trust in enlargement?
A new @epc-official.bsky.social Policy Brief by Johannes Greubel, Liza Saris, Vanna Curin & Constanze Sendler argues that civil society must be at the heart of the process.
Read more 👉 www.epc.eu/publication/...
A new @epc-official.bsky.social Policy Brief by Johannes Greubel, Liza Saris, Vanna Curin & Constanze Sendler argues that civil society must be at the heart of the process.
Read more 👉 www.epc.eu/publication/...
November 3, 2025 at 8:51 AM
How can the #EU rebuild trust in enlargement?
A new @epc-official.bsky.social Policy Brief by Johannes Greubel, Liza Saris, Vanna Curin & Constanze Sendler argues that civil society must be at the heart of the process.
Read more 👉 www.epc.eu/publication/...
A new @epc-official.bsky.social Policy Brief by Johannes Greubel, Liza Saris, Vanna Curin & Constanze Sendler argues that civil society must be at the heart of the process.
Read more 👉 www.epc.eu/publication/...
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Suspicious drones spotted above Belgian military bases over the weekend are meant to spy on fighter jets and ammunition, Belgian Defense Minister Theo Francken said today.
Belgium says suspicious drones ‘come to spy’ on fighter jets, ammunition
The drones are trying “to see where the F-16s are, where the ammunition is, and other highly strategic information,” Belgian Defense Minister Théo Francken told RTBF.
www.politico.eu
November 2, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Suspicious drones spotted above Belgian military bases over the weekend are meant to spy on fighter jets and ammunition, Belgian Defense Minister Theo Francken said today.
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#Europe can’t defend itself with yesterday’s innovation model.
Paul Taylor, Chris Kremidas-Courtney and Jonas Singer explores why the #EU must shift from “dual-use” to omni-use if it wants to stay competitive in defence — and what #Germany must change to get there.
🔗 www.epc.eu/podcast/the-...
Paul Taylor, Chris Kremidas-Courtney and Jonas Singer explores why the #EU must shift from “dual-use” to omni-use if it wants to stay competitive in defence — and what #Germany must change to get there.
🔗 www.epc.eu/podcast/the-...
October 29, 2025 at 12:16 PM
#Europe can’t defend itself with yesterday’s innovation model.
Paul Taylor, Chris Kremidas-Courtney and Jonas Singer explores why the #EU must shift from “dual-use” to omni-use if it wants to stay competitive in defence — and what #Germany must change to get there.
🔗 www.epc.eu/podcast/the-...
Paul Taylor, Chris Kremidas-Courtney and Jonas Singer explores why the #EU must shift from “dual-use” to omni-use if it wants to stay competitive in defence — and what #Germany must change to get there.
🔗 www.epc.eu/podcast/the-...
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🇳🇱 The #Netherlands votes tomorrow in a pivotal election that could reshape Dutch politics and the #EU’s balance of power.
Far-right #PVV leads the polls — but #coalition math remains uncertain.
Join our Elections Monitor for analysis of the outcome👇
www.epc.eu/events/dutch...
Far-right #PVV leads the polls — but #coalition math remains uncertain.
Join our Elections Monitor for analysis of the outcome👇
www.epc.eu/events/dutch...
October 28, 2025 at 8:27 AM
🇳🇱 The #Netherlands votes tomorrow in a pivotal election that could reshape Dutch politics and the #EU’s balance of power.
Far-right #PVV leads the polls — but #coalition math remains uncertain.
Join our Elections Monitor for analysis of the outcome👇
www.epc.eu/events/dutch...
Far-right #PVV leads the polls — but #coalition math remains uncertain.
Join our Elections Monitor for analysis of the outcome👇
www.epc.eu/events/dutch...
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October 29, 2025 at 9:33 AM