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In der Aktuellen Stunde des WDR hat @wernertyann.bsky.social den heutigen Deutsch-Französischen Ministerrat eingeordnet: “Es geht darum, europäisch souverän zu sein. Das heißt, dass wir unsere eigenen Entscheidungen treffen können – und das im Zweifel auch unabhängig von unseren Partnern, den USA”

🚌 Mit dem #DigitalOmnibus will die EU Vorschriften zu Datenschutz, Cybersicherheit & KI vereinfachen. Doch stärkt das Europas Wettbewerbsfähigkeit – oder schwächt es den Datenschutz? Darüber sprechen @onethuthree.bsky.social und @luisequaritsch.eurosky.social in der neuen Folge von #EUtoGo.

Chancellor Friedrich Merz wants to restore German leadership in Europe. But this requires more than speed. It demands coalition-building, trust, and compromise. 👉 New op-ed by our Acting Co-Director Thu Nguyen @onethuthree.bsky.social in @ipq.bsky.social.

We are looking for a Postdoctoral Researcher in European Union Law and Politics. Your role? 🔹 Research the relationship between populist movements & EU law 🔹 Help organise research events 🔹 Present findings at workshops & conferences 📆 Application deadline: 14 August 2026

🎓 Over 300 students graduated from @hertieschool.bsky.social last week at a ceremony held in the Berlin Philharmonic. @wolfgangschmidt.bsky.social's keynote honoured our founding Director Henrik Enderlein's legacy of European integration & balanced policymaking. Congrats to all Graduates!

🛰️ One month ago at the French Embassy Berlin: Building a European Security Architecture in Space. Two panels, one message – Europe must act strategically & together. Swipe through for a few of the standout quotes on Europe's path to autonomy, security, and competitiveness in #space. Link below.

⚖️ Can #EUenlargement still drive democracy in the Western Balkans? Marina Vulović, Besa Shahini, and Aleksandar Ivković shared their findings at @hertieschool.bsky.social: strong monitoring + rebuilding trust -> consistent accession. With @delorsinstitute.bsky.social & Centre for Contemp. Politics!

Big ambition. Limited impact? The #IndustrialAcceleratorAct could be a game-changer for clean #industry – but only if it goes beyond paper promises. In a new policy brief, @ph-jaeg.bsky.social and @nilsredeker.bsky.social outline what it takes to make the IAA count. ➡️ Link in the comments.

Machtpoker am Golf – Unser Policy Fellow @aleichthammer.bsky.social war gestern Teil der phoenix runde. 🎤 Er unterstreicht: "Wirtschaftliche Abhängigkeiten werden zunehmend als Druckmittel benutzt." Die Straße von Hormus ist dafür ein Extrembeispiel, aber kein Einzelfall. Link in den Kommentaren.

Under pressure: Rising imports from #China are testing Europe’s industrial base. Yet the EU remains divided on how to respond. 👉 In a new brief, @aleichthammer.bsky.social argues that the EU should make better use of the safeguard tools already available under existing rules. Link in comments.

On 24 June, we join forces with the @delorsinstitute.bsky.social & the Centre for Contemporary Politics for a public event to discuss how #EUEnlargement can remain a true driver of democratic reform in the Western Balkans. 👉 Sign up now & join us at the @hertieschool.bsky.social. Link in comments.

How to keep the EU effective? Throwback to when Spanish Foreign Minister @jmalbares.bsky.social joined us at the @hertieschool.bsky.social for a discussion on the future of Europe. 👉 He called for reforms to decision-making, urging an expansion of qualified majority voting to avoid blockages.

🛰️ Research Meets Politics: Charting Europe's Future in Space #PariserPlatzDialogue: Last week at the French Embassy in Berlin, we gathered policymakers, researchers, and industry leaders to discuss Europe’s path to autonomy, security, and competitiveness in #space. 👉 Recap linked in the comments.

Buy European für Europas Industrie? Beim heutigen EU to go-Frühstück diskutierten @ph-jaeg.bsky.social und @jannikjansen.bsky.social, wie 🇪🇺 seine Industrie stärken kann. Kernpunkt: Die „Buy European“-Regeln im Industrial Accelerator Act sind bislang eher begrenzt und könnten ambitionierter sein.

What happens when a party seeks to appear moderate while advancing proposals with far‑reaching consequences? 💡 A new analysis by @wernertyann.bsky.social examines the Rassemblement National’s attempt to square this circle – and the strategic dilemma at the heart of its political project.

🔎 Throwback to our discussion with @cbeaune.bsky.social, who highlighted that Europe’s “treasury of cooperation” remains its greatest strength. His message: stronger cooperation is key – and Europe must act with urgency and ambition. 🎥 Revisit the keynote & discussion via the link in the comments.

🎤 Last week, our Acting Co-Director @onethuthree.bsky.social commented on European politics at the WDR Europaforum 2026 at @re-publica.com. Europe's three big questions: a new growth model, military sovereignty & institutional capacity to act.

☕🥐 Mit frischen Croissants, Kaffee und einer Portion Europapolitik in den Tag starten? Kein Problem! Beim nächsten #EUtogo Frühstück am 4.6. werfen @ph-jaeg.bsky.social & @jannikjansen.bsky.social einen Blick auf die Herausforderungen für Europas Industrie. Link zur Anmeldung in den Kommentaren.

5️⃣ thoughts that capture Henrik Enderlein’s vision: forward-looking, European, and deeply committed to better governance in an interconnected world. On the 5️⃣th anniversary of his passing, he remains deeply missed. Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones today.

Yesterday, we welcomed Spanish Foreign Minister @jmalbares.bsky.social for a keynote address and discussion moderated by @onethuthree.bsky.social. 👉 He shared a vision for a more sovereign, united, and globally engaged EU – grounded in multilateralism and stronger economic and security cooperation.

🎬 Today at re:publica, our Co-Director Thu Nguyen @onethuthree.bsky.social joined the WDR Europaforum as an invited observer and commentator, sharing her reflections on the discussions. The segment will be featured in today’s WDR broadcast. Find the link to the livestream in the comments.

We’re happy to welcome Shabnam Sourisolout as a new Student Assistant at the JDC! Shabnam will be working with Prof. Markus Jachtenfuchs and supporting him with research and literature database organisation. We’re so happy to have her on board – welcome, Shabnam! ✨

📣 How can the EU shape foreign investment? Our latest policy brief by @jannikjansen.bsky.social & @aleichthammer.bsky.social looks at the Industrial Accelerator Act and what it means for Europe’s industrial strategy, zooming in on the principle of selective conditionality. Link in the comments.

Happy #EuropeDay! From cross-border cooperation and human rights to biodiversity protection, our teams across the Jacques Delors family share what makes their hearts beat for Europe, and what this project continues to make possible today. And you, why do you choose Europe? 🤝