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How can Europe build geoeconomic leverage? ECFR's @tobiasgehrke.bsky.social highlights that at our upcoming Annual Council Meeting in Vienna, Europe's geoeconomic position and strategies will be at the heart of our intellectual agenda. #ACM26

Iran nuclear deal Ellie Geranmayeh emphasizes the importance of European involvement in ensuring a durable US-Iran deal by anchoring it to international monitoring. Iran Nuclear Monitor dashboard outlining possible scenarios in Iran's nuclear future is now available. https://bit.ly/4dPrjcn

How can Europe navigate the collapse of the established economic order? ECFR's @alberto-rizzi.bsky.social states why Europe has a unique opportunity to seize the initiative and at our Annual Council Meeting, we will discuss how it can build new networks of trade and economic cooperation. #ACM26

Iran's nuclear stockpile Ellie Geranmayeh discusses the JCPOA negotiations, highlighting Iran's increased stockpile of highly enriched uranium as a significant risk. The Iran nuclear monitor: https://bit.ly/4dPrjcn

How can European bring an end to the ongoing war in Middle East? ECFR's @jbdacey.bsky.social emphasizes the urgency of Europeans to come together and how our Annual Council Meeting will be a space where this can be realised through putting difficult but necessary conversations on the table. #ACM26

How can European bring an end to the ongoing war in Middle East? ECFR's @jbdacey.bsky.social emphasizes the urgency of Europeans to come together and how our Annual Council Meeting will be a space where this can be realised through putting difficult but necessary conversations on the table. #ACM26

Iran's key to ceasefire Dive into the complexities of Iran's nuclear strategy with Kelsey Davenport. A new dashboard outlining possible scenarios in Iran's nuclear future is available for you now and updated monthly. The Iran nuclear monitor: https://bit.ly/4dPrjcn

Explore how analyzing multiple nuclear indicators together can reveal Iran's true intentions and risks: https://bit.ly/4dPrjcn More of the conversation here: https://apple.co/4dyLmfn #iran #iranisraelwar #nuclear

What is holding back the EU’s Global Gateway strategy? ECFR's Alex Vines explains why this question matters now and will be discussed at our upcoming Annual Council Meeting in Vienna. #ACM26

Are fragmentation, populism, and increasing right-wing sentiment the new normal in European politics? ECFR's Piotr Buras explains why this question will be at the heart of our agenda at this year's Annual Council Meeting in Vienna. #ACM26

Can soft power alone influence US foreign policy? Upon King Charles's visit to Washington, Nevada Joan Lee argues that Europe's flattery appeasement and distraction strategy to influence US foreign policy is inadequate and that the UK and Europe need to use hard power to change US foreign policy.

What makes a city the right place to discuss Europe’s future? As we look ahead to the ECFR Annual Council Meeting 2026 in June, Vienna is more than a host—it is a symbol of #Europe’s long tradition of intellectual exchange, debate, and diplomacy. #ACM26

This year, we begin the road to ECFR’s Annual Council Meeting 2026 with the launch of Surviving Chaos by Mark Leonard—a fitting starting point for the conversations ahead. #ACM26

Can Europe rely on the rules-based order, or survive without it? In Surviving Chaos: Geopolitics When the Rules Fail, @markhleonard.bsky.social argues that rather than preserving a fading status quo, Europe must rethink how to stay safe in an age of 'Un-Order'. Available in bookstores tomorrow!

How to defend democracies from coercion? Last Saturday, ECFR convened a panel on how European democracies can defend themselves from technological coercion from the US under the moderation of José-Ignacio Torreblanca.

How can #Sweden play a role in deterring #Chinese coercion? @tobiasgehrke.bsky.social explains why Sweden is a key partner in the #EU. Read the full report here: bit.ly/4s3mW1e

Sweden & China’s situation shows that avoiding tough decisions out of fear can limit our global competitiveness. Read tobiasgehrke.bsky.social's latest report here and learn more about it: https://ecfr.eu/publication/beijing-holdem-european-cards-against-chinese-coercion/ @ecfrgeotech.bsky.social

Is #Hungary rethinking its #China strategy or recalibrating it? @veghzsuzsanna.bsky.social points to a more nuanced approach to Chinese investment. Rather than a single-minded vision, Hungary seems to remain open within the boundaries of its alliance commitments. More here: https://bit.ly/3OgOzGq

Too tough or too soft: Is the #EU getting its approach to #Hungary wrong? @pawelzerka.bsky.social states that this discussion raises a delicate strategic dilemma: should the EU take a hard line or a more cautious approach toward #PéterMagyar? Listen more here: https://bit.ly/3OgOzGq

Can #Hungary truly align with the #EU on #Ukraine and #Russia? Piotr Buras highlights the key tensions — from support for Ukraine to ongoing reliance on Russian energy. Listen to the full conversation: https://bit.ly/3OgOzGq

How much influence does the #EU still have over democratic development in #Hungary? Zsuzsanna Végh highlights that while the EU’s role has often been questioned, it continues to act as an important constraining force. https://bit.ly/3OgOzGq

Could #Hungary's media landscape change after 16 years? The public media may undergo a reform now that there's a mandate under #Magyar but it won't be simple. @veghzsuzsanna.bsky.social states that #Orbán has dominated the public and private sector for so long, reform will be painful and complex.

@pawelzerka.bsky.social stated at our webinar yesterday that although there is a myriad of new opportunities present now under the new government, it is still unknown what kind of an approach Magyar's government will take. Listen to the full conversation: https://bit.ly/3OgOzGq

@veghzsuzsanna.bsky.social stated at our webinar today that the initial focus of Hungary's new government will be on domestic politics, adopting immediate reforms to recover economic malfunctions. Listen to the full conversation: https://bit.ly/3OgOzGq

Piotr Buras commented on what should be expected from Hungary's newly elected government at our webinar today, emphasizing potential disappointments and constraints for the realization of Magyar's promises. Listen to the full conversation: https://bit.ly/3OgOzGq

How Europe can build geoeconomic leverage and more questions will be tackled at The Annual Council Meeting 2026 based on our latest policy brief "Beijing hold'em: European cards against Chinese coercion" by @tobiasgehrke.bsky.social. To learn more, read the full report: https://bit.ly/4s3mW1e

The report, Beijing hold'em, provides a structured mapping of four potential European leverage points against China across key economic domains. https://bit.ly/413rF8c

"From an Israeli perspective, the campaign is already exceeding its expectations". Listen to Beth Oppenheim, ECFR's policy fellow on the escalation of the conflict in the Middle East.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has condemned US and Israeli strikes on Iran that began on Saturday as an “unjustified” and “dangerous military intervention” outside the realm of international law. Listen to our Senior Adviser & Distinguished Policy Fellow @jitorreblanca.bsky.social for more.

Spain has said that the United States will not be using joint military bases on its territory for operations against Iran, a mission condemned by Madrid. Listen to our Senior Adviser & Distinguished Policy Fellow, @jitorreblanca.bsky.social @ecfrmadrid.bsky.social

Iran's recent attacks have shaken the Gulf states to their core and the monarchies in the region are at crossroads. How far will they go to protect their interests against Iran? Listen to our Visiting Fellow, @cinziabianco.bsky.social to learn more and check out our latest commentary on ecfr.eu.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has condemned US and Israeli strikes on Iran that began on Saturday as an “unjustified” and “dangerous military intervention” outside the realm of international law. Listen to our Senior Adviser & Distinguished Policy Fellow @jitorreblanca.bsky.social

📍 ECFR in Greenland! After meeting key stakeholders in Nuuk, it’s clearer than ever that the Arctic is now central to European security. Stay tuned for upcoming ECFR research on Greenland and its strategic role. 👉 Check out our recent publications on Greenland: https://bit.ly/4jU1tWl

📢 ECFR is here in Nuuk, Greenland! Katrine Westgaard argues that Europe now has an important opportunity to strengthen its political and economic ties with Greenland. @ecfreuropeansec.bsky.social Keep up to date with ECFR's research on Greenland! 👉 https://bit.ly/4jU1tWl

📣 Live from Nuuk, Greenland! ECFR's experts, Tiago Antunes and Katrine Westgaard visited Greenland to understand the local atmosphere and to examine the validity of what President Trump argues regarding Greenland. Check out our recent publications on Greenland here! ▶️ https://bit.ly/4jU1tWl

Can Europe, on its own, ensure a secure, free and prosperous future for Ukraine? How can Europe avoid a “dirty peace” while not facing accusations from its own citizens of obstructing the path to peace? https://ecfr.eu/publication/how-trump-is-making-china-great-again-and-what-it-means-for-europe/

Europeans shouldn’t panic about Donald Trump’s threats toward Greenland. They should act—fast and visibly—to raise the costs of any annexation attempt. They can play “Arctic hold‘em” – with ten European cards 👇 https://bit.ly/45AQ3kr