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What is the EU’s role in resolving conflicts in occupied territories within eastern candidate countries? Why the EU membership is a powerful incentive for reform and stability? Re-read @teftak.bsky.social and Sergi Kapanadze's policy brief @ecfreuropeansec.bsky.social
https://bit.ly/4le7c8m
https://bit.ly/4le7c8m
Occupational therapy: Frozen conflicts, Russian aggression and EU enlargement
As Russia accelerates its annexation of “frozen conflict” regions, the EU must enhance its policy to counter Moscow’s influence.
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September 8, 2025 at 12:32 PM
What is the EU’s role in resolving conflicts in occupied territories within eastern candidate countries? Why the EU membership is a powerful incentive for reform and stability? Re-read @teftak.bsky.social and Sergi Kapanadze's policy brief @ecfreuropeansec.bsky.social
https://bit.ly/4le7c8m
https://bit.ly/4le7c8m
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The EU should draw up a policy to deal with Russian annexation actions in breakaway and occupied regions, and embed this in its evolving approach towards Russia, write Tefta Kelmendi and Sergi Kapanadzi.
Read their latest policy brief here: https://bit.ly/4le7c8m
Read their latest policy brief here: https://bit.ly/4le7c8m
Occupational therapy: Frozen conflicts, Russian aggression and EU enlargement
As Russia accelerates its annexation of “frozen conflict” regions, the EU must enhance its policy to counter Moscow’s influence.
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August 30, 2025 at 6:59 PM
The EU should draw up a policy to deal with Russian annexation actions in breakaway and occupied regions, and embed this in its evolving approach towards Russia, write Tefta Kelmendi and Sergi Kapanadzi.
Read their latest policy brief here: https://bit.ly/4le7c8m
Read their latest policy brief here: https://bit.ly/4le7c8m
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🇬🇪Why is Georgian Dream surviving despite mass protests, backlash, and international condemnation?
The answer isn’t repression alone. It’s money.
🧵A thread on how Bidzina Ivanishvili’s fortune and Russian inflows saved his regime - and why it’s still may crack.
1/16
The answer isn’t repression alone. It’s money.
🧵A thread on how Bidzina Ivanishvili’s fortune and Russian inflows saved his regime - and why it’s still may crack.
1/16
August 21, 2025 at 3:53 PM
🇬🇪Why is Georgian Dream surviving despite mass protests, backlash, and international condemnation?
The answer isn’t repression alone. It’s money.
🧵A thread on how Bidzina Ivanishvili’s fortune and Russian inflows saved his regime - and why it’s still may crack.
1/16
The answer isn’t repression alone. It’s money.
🧵A thread on how Bidzina Ivanishvili’s fortune and Russian inflows saved his regime - and why it’s still may crack.
1/16
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EYES ON GEORGIA!
The court hearing of Girchi-MF leader Zurab Girchi Japaridze, also one of the leaders of Coalition for Change will begin now.
The expectation is that they’ll jail Zurab Girchi Japaridze over non-cooperation with regime’s history-revising, Stalin-era "Parliamentary committee." 1/
The court hearing of Girchi-MF leader Zurab Girchi Japaridze, also one of the leaders of Coalition for Change will begin now.
The expectation is that they’ll jail Zurab Girchi Japaridze over non-cooperation with regime’s history-revising, Stalin-era "Parliamentary committee." 1/
May 22, 2025 at 10:43 AM
EYES ON GEORGIA!
The court hearing of Girchi-MF leader Zurab Girchi Japaridze, also one of the leaders of Coalition for Change will begin now.
The expectation is that they’ll jail Zurab Girchi Japaridze over non-cooperation with regime’s history-revising, Stalin-era "Parliamentary committee." 1/
The court hearing of Girchi-MF leader Zurab Girchi Japaridze, also one of the leaders of Coalition for Change will begin now.
The expectation is that they’ll jail Zurab Girchi Japaridze over non-cooperation with regime’s history-revising, Stalin-era "Parliamentary committee." 1/
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Armenia and Azerbaijan have never been so close to peace—but bilateral issues and geopolitical complications mean a new escalation is still possible, writes @dumoulinme.bsky.social
@ecfrwidereurope.bsky.social
@ecfrwidereurope.bsky.social
The perpetual horizon: Armenia, Azerbaijan and prospects for peace
Armenia and Azerbaijan have never been so close to peace—but bilateral issues and geopolitical complications mean a new escalation is still possible. The EU needs to use what levers it has to help…
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May 16, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Armenia and Azerbaijan have never been so close to peace—but bilateral issues and geopolitical complications mean a new escalation is still possible, writes @dumoulinme.bsky.social
@ecfrwidereurope.bsky.social
@ecfrwidereurope.bsky.social
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Prime Minister #EdiRama managed to present himself as "the most pro-EU, pragmatic and constructive leader in the region,"
@ecfr.eu's @teftak.bsky.social told The New Union Post. However, this could lead the EU to overlook "deeper, systemic issues"
#EPCSummit #Albania
newunionpost.eu/2025/05/16/e...
@ecfr.eu's @teftak.bsky.social told The New Union Post. However, this could lead the EU to overlook "deeper, systemic issues"
#EPCSummit #Albania
newunionpost.eu/2025/05/16/e...
The European Political Community serves Edi Rama’s narrative
At the European Political Community summit in Tirana, the Albanian Prime Minister managed to promote his pro-EU stance, downplaying internal issues
newunionpost.eu
May 16, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Prime Minister #EdiRama managed to present himself as "the most pro-EU, pragmatic and constructive leader in the region,"
@ecfr.eu's @teftak.bsky.social told The New Union Post. However, this could lead the EU to overlook "deeper, systemic issues"
#EPCSummit #Albania
newunionpost.eu/2025/05/16/e...
@ecfr.eu's @teftak.bsky.social told The New Union Post. However, this could lead the EU to overlook "deeper, systemic issues"
#EPCSummit #Albania
newunionpost.eu/2025/05/16/e...
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After my recent trip to #Tbilisi, it’s clear Europe must act fast. The window to support dialogue and halt Georgia’s authoritarian drift is closing. The Weimar Triangle + UK are best placed to lead. My latest for @ecfr.eu
Georgia stands at a crossroads. As democratic institutions falter and authoritarianism looms, Europe's response could determine the nation's future. @teftak.bsky.social s latest commentary urges a united European front. @ecfrwidereurope.bsky.social
A narrow window: How Europeans can still halt Georgia’s authoritarian turn
As Georgia teeters on the brink of authoritarianism, Europe’s fractured resolve risks ceding the south Caucasus to Russian and Chinese influence. A coalition of France, Germany and Poland…
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May 2, 2025 at 10:36 AM
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#Rama secured more than half of the total vote, on the back of his pledge to bring the country into the EU by 2030. "The support #Albania received from the integration process worked to his advantage," said @teftak.bsky.social
(@ecfrwidereurope.bsky.social @ecfr.eu)
newunionpost.eu/2025/05/13/e...
(@ecfrwidereurope.bsky.social @ecfr.eu)
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What Rama's triumph in Albanian elections means for the EU
Prime Minister Rama's Socialist Party secured a fourth consecutive term, pledging to bring Albania into the European Union by 2030
newunionpost.eu
May 13, 2025 at 11:09 AM
#Rama secured more than half of the total vote, on the back of his pledge to bring the country into the EU by 2030. "The support #Albania received from the integration process worked to his advantage," said @teftak.bsky.social
(@ecfrwidereurope.bsky.social @ecfr.eu)
newunionpost.eu/2025/05/13/e...
(@ecfrwidereurope.bsky.social @ecfr.eu)
newunionpost.eu/2025/05/13/e...
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Germany has been on the back foot in Europe over the past few years. Chancellor Merz's visits to Paris and Warsaw today beg the question: will that now change?
Here's @jpuglierin.bsky.social's and my (very) cautiously upbeat assessment:
ecfr.eu/article/from...
Here's @jpuglierin.bsky.social's and my (very) cautiously upbeat assessment:
ecfr.eu/article/from...
From fence-sitter to pace-setter: How Merz’s Germany can lead Europe
On foreign policy, Germany’s new chancellor will be pulled between conservatism and radicalism. For Europe’s sake, he must choose the latter
ecfr.eu
May 7, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Germany has been on the back foot in Europe over the past few years. Chancellor Merz's visits to Paris and Warsaw today beg the question: will that now change?
Here's @jpuglierin.bsky.social's and my (very) cautiously upbeat assessment:
ecfr.eu/article/from...
Here's @jpuglierin.bsky.social's and my (very) cautiously upbeat assessment:
ecfr.eu/article/from...
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Géorgie 🇬🇪 le Congrès US a passé un texte visant directement le régime du Rêve géorgien de l'oligarque Ivanishvili comme pro-Kremlin, à geler toute aide, à introduire des sanctions Magnitsky dans les 60 jours.
Il reste donc des gens censés à Washington.
Il reste donc des gens censés à Washington.
May 6, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Géorgie 🇬🇪 le Congrès US a passé un texte visant directement le régime du Rêve géorgien de l'oligarque Ivanishvili comme pro-Kremlin, à geler toute aide, à introduire des sanctions Magnitsky dans les 60 jours.
Il reste donc des gens censés à Washington.
Il reste donc des gens censés à Washington.
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The incoming German government, Britain and the “Weimar Triangle” have a narrow window of opportunity to halt repression and prevent Georgia’s further entanglement with Moscow, writes @teftak.bsky.social ⬇️
ecfr.eu/article/a-na...
ecfr.eu/article/a-na...
A narrow window: How Europeans can still halt Georgia’s authoritarian turn
As Georgia teeters on the brink of authoritarianism, Europe’s fractured resolve risks ceding the south Caucasus to Russian and Chinese influence. A coalition of France, Germany and Poland…
ecfr.eu
May 5, 2025 at 9:09 AM
The incoming German government, Britain and the “Weimar Triangle” have a narrow window of opportunity to halt repression and prevent Georgia’s further entanglement with Moscow, writes @teftak.bsky.social ⬇️
ecfr.eu/article/a-na...
ecfr.eu/article/a-na...
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After Canada’s election, new momentum is building for closer EU-Canada ties.
How can both sides strengthen cooperation on trade, security, and global challenges?
How can both sides strengthen cooperation on trade, security, and global challenges?
Questions of sovereignty: Canada’s relations with Europe after the general election
Europeans should begin seeking new opportunities to work with Canada under Mark Carney…
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May 5, 2025 at 7:30 AM
After Canada’s election, new momentum is building for closer EU-Canada ties.
How can both sides strengthen cooperation on trade, security, and global challenges?
How can both sides strengthen cooperation on trade, security, and global challenges?
After my recent trip to #Tbilisi, it’s clear Europe must act fast. The window to support dialogue and halt Georgia’s authoritarian drift is closing. The Weimar Triangle + UK are best placed to lead. My latest for @ecfr.eu
Georgia stands at a crossroads. As democratic institutions falter and authoritarianism looms, Europe's response could determine the nation's future. @teftak.bsky.social s latest commentary urges a united European front. @ecfrwidereurope.bsky.social
A narrow window: How Europeans can still halt Georgia’s authoritarian turn
As Georgia teeters on the brink of authoritarianism, Europe’s fractured resolve risks ceding the south Caucasus to Russian and Chinese influence. A coalition of France, Germany and Poland…
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May 2, 2025 at 10:36 AM
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Mentre la Georgia traballa sull'orlo dell'autoritarismo, la frattura dell'Europa rischia di consegnare il Caucaso meridionale all'influenza russa e cinese. Secondo @teftak.bsky.social, una coalizione europea potrebbe salvare la democrazia e la stabilità del Paese @ECFRPower👇
A narrow window: How Europeans can still halt Georgia’s authoritarian turn
As Georgia teeters on the brink of authoritarianism, Europe’s fractured resolve risks ceding the south Caucasus to Russian and Chinese influence. A coalition of France, Germany and Poland…
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May 2, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Mentre la Georgia traballa sull'orlo dell'autoritarismo, la frattura dell'Europa rischia di consegnare il Caucaso meridionale all'influenza russa e cinese. Secondo @teftak.bsky.social, una coalizione europea potrebbe salvare la democrazia e la stabilità del Paese @ECFRPower👇
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Canada and Europe have a renewed opportunity to deepen their partnership. As global alliances shift, this moment is pivotal for strengthening transatlantic ties.
Read @jhosa.bsky.social new policy alert. @ecfrpower.bsky.social
Read @jhosa.bsky.social new policy alert. @ecfrpower.bsky.social
Questions of sovereignty: Canada’s relations with Europe after the general election
Europeans should begin seeking new opportunities to work with Canada under Mark Carney…
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May 2, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Canada and Europe have a renewed opportunity to deepen their partnership. As global alliances shift, this moment is pivotal for strengthening transatlantic ties.
Read @jhosa.bsky.social new policy alert. @ecfrpower.bsky.social
Read @jhosa.bsky.social new policy alert. @ecfrpower.bsky.social
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Georgia stands at a crossroads. As democratic institutions falter and authoritarianism looms, Europe's response could determine the nation's future. @teftak.bsky.social s latest commentary urges a united European front. @ecfrwidereurope.bsky.social
A narrow window: How Europeans can still halt Georgia’s authoritarian turn
As Georgia teeters on the brink of authoritarianism, Europe’s fractured resolve risks ceding the south Caucasus to Russian and Chinese influence. A coalition of France, Germany and Poland…
bit.ly
May 2, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Georgia stands at a crossroads. As democratic institutions falter and authoritarianism looms, Europe's response could determine the nation's future. @teftak.bsky.social s latest commentary urges a united European front. @ecfrwidereurope.bsky.social
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My recent piece looks at how the EU can engage with Turkey amid the democratic backsliding but also shared strategic interests. Disengagement risks new dependencies as member states start playing solo with Ankara.
Europe faces a strategic dilemma: engage with Turkey despite domestic concerns, or risk regional instability. Maria Simeonova explores how the EU can pragmatically deepen ties with Ankara while upholding its values.
No easy choices: How Europe can write a new chapter with Turkey
Europe’s security requires cooperation with Turkey, but Erdogan’s domestic abuses complicate the relationship. To navigate this, Europeans must invest in this partnership, prioritising urgent needs…
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May 2, 2025 at 6:55 AM
My recent piece looks at how the EU can engage with Turkey amid the democratic backsliding but also shared strategic interests. Disengagement risks new dependencies as member states start playing solo with Ankara.
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European policymakers have little direct influence over Moscow and Washington. However, they can use certain tools as leverage to help shape talks about Ukraine’s future—while ensuring to act in the EU’s best interest, writes @dumoulinme.bsky.social
@ecfrwidereurope.bsky.social
@ecfrwidereurope.bsky.social
Spoil or shape: How Europeans can impact US-Russia talks on Ukraine
European policymakers have little direct influence over Moscow and Washington. However, they can use certain tools as leverage to help shape talks about Ukraine’s future—while ensuring to act in the…
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April 10, 2025 at 3:11 PM
European policymakers have little direct influence over Moscow and Washington. However, they can use certain tools as leverage to help shape talks about Ukraine’s future—while ensuring to act in the EU’s best interest, writes @dumoulinme.bsky.social
@ecfrwidereurope.bsky.social
@ecfrwidereurope.bsky.social
I attended today’s protest in #Georgia - it was impressive and moving, to say the least. People feel forgotten, but they sustain this resilience on their own…
"Our hearts beat for motherland! Spring of people is here!" - popular anti-oligarchy chant performed during Independence Restoration Referendum Day rally on crowded Rustaveli Ave. Day 124 of #GeorgiaProtests
🎥 Nini Gabritchidze/Civil.ge
🎥 Nini Gabritchidze/Civil.ge
March 31, 2025 at 6:49 PM
I attended today’s protest in #Georgia - it was impressive and moving, to say the least. People feel forgotten, but they sustain this resilience on their own…
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📣 It’s a wrap!
After three days of fruitful discussions at our ECFR Annual Staff Retreat, in which we dove deep into the policy challenges of today’s world, we’re ready to tackle what lies ahead!
After three days of fruitful discussions at our ECFR Annual Staff Retreat, in which we dove deep into the policy challenges of today’s world, we’re ready to tackle what lies ahead!
March 13, 2025 at 5:07 PM
📣 It’s a wrap!
After three days of fruitful discussions at our ECFR Annual Staff Retreat, in which we dove deep into the policy challenges of today’s world, we’re ready to tackle what lies ahead!
After three days of fruitful discussions at our ECFR Annual Staff Retreat, in which we dove deep into the policy challenges of today’s world, we’re ready to tackle what lies ahead!
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Last week, 🇧🇦’s state court sentenced Milorad #Dodik, entity president, to 1 year in prison & barred him from public office for 6 years. It takes effect only after appeals are exhausted.
Dodik dismissed the ruling & pushed the RS assembly to adopt anti-state laws.
My 🧵
Dodik dismissed the ruling & pushed the RS assembly to adopt anti-state laws.
My 🧵
March 3, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Last week, 🇧🇦’s state court sentenced Milorad #Dodik, entity president, to 1 year in prison & barred him from public office for 6 years. It takes effect only after appeals are exhausted.
Dodik dismissed the ruling & pushed the RS assembly to adopt anti-state laws.
My 🧵
Dodik dismissed the ruling & pushed the RS assembly to adopt anti-state laws.
My 🧵
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Polls close shortly in Germany. What a good election outcome for Europe would look like:
- stable two-part government formed swiftly
- AfD underperforming (sub-20%)
- clear 2/3 majority (420+ seats) for debt-brake reform
- parties pivoting fast from campaign to wider realities
- stable two-part government formed swiftly
- AfD underperforming (sub-20%)
- clear 2/3 majority (420+ seats) for debt-brake reform
- parties pivoting fast from campaign to wider realities
February 23, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Polls close shortly in Germany. What a good election outcome for Europe would look like:
- stable two-part government formed swiftly
- AfD underperforming (sub-20%)
- clear 2/3 majority (420+ seats) for debt-brake reform
- parties pivoting fast from campaign to wider realities
- stable two-part government formed swiftly
- AfD underperforming (sub-20%)
- clear 2/3 majority (420+ seats) for debt-brake reform
- parties pivoting fast from campaign to wider realities
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1/ Europe at Munich Security Conference looked like deer in Trump administration's headlights. How have we got this far without a concrete European plan for Ukraine to put on table? How is there *still* no proper consensus among major EU governments (+UK) on how far Europe is willing to step up?
February 16, 2025 at 11:35 AM
1/ Europe at Munich Security Conference looked like deer in Trump administration's headlights. How have we got this far without a concrete European plan for Ukraine to put on table? How is there *still* no proper consensus among major EU governments (+UK) on how far Europe is willing to step up?
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Wrote this for @newstatesman.com in December. Trump will either divide Europeans and make deals over their heads, or have the effect of pushing them together. Which force prevails depends entirely on Europe's leaders making choices they should have made at least a decade ago.
February 12, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Wrote this for @newstatesman.com in December. Trump will either divide Europeans and make deals over their heads, or have the effect of pushing them together. Which force prevails depends entirely on Europe's leaders making choices they should have made at least a decade ago.
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The 🇪🇺 EU needs to reconsider its 🇽🇰 Kosovo policy, shifting from punitive actions to offering genuine incentives for integration. A reliable EU approach is essential for ensuring stability in the #WesternBalkans.
@teftak.bsky.social @agonm.bsky.social
@teftak.bsky.social @agonm.bsky.social
Why the EU should use Kosovo’s election to advance its goals in the Western Balkans
Kosovo remains at odds with Serbia—and the EU. The outcome of the country’s imminent election could allow the EU to transform relations between the countries and open the door to Kosovo’s accession
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February 12, 2025 at 2:02 PM
The 🇪🇺 EU needs to reconsider its 🇽🇰 Kosovo policy, shifting from punitive actions to offering genuine incentives for integration. A reliable EU approach is essential for ensuring stability in the #WesternBalkans.
@teftak.bsky.social @agonm.bsky.social
@teftak.bsky.social @agonm.bsky.social