Executive board member
@bertelsmannST
Frmr Director
@dgapev
and OSF Europe/Centralasia. Latest books: „Krisenzeit“ and „Final Call“ (EU between US & China)
Wenn Sie sich nach unserem Event für das aktuelle Buch von
@D_Schwarzer
interessieren, finden Sie beim
@piperverlag
alle Informationen zum Titel "Krisenzeit. Sicherheit, Wirtschaft, Zusammenhalt – Was Deutschland jetzt tun muss". 📘👇
Eine sehr wichtige Rede für unser Land. Klar und differenziert darüber, was "nie wieder" heißt.
Weshalb Israels Sicherheit unsere Verpflichtung ist und warum es bei uns keinen Platz für Intoleranz gibt. Große Achtung vor dem Vizekanzler. Gut, dass er in eine Lücke getreten ist.
Der Terrorangriff der Hamas auf
#Israel
ist jetzt bald vier Wochen her. Vieles ist seitdem passiert, die öffentliche Debatte aufgeheizt und verworren. Im Video deshalb einige Gedanken von Vizekanzler und Minister Robert
#Habeck
zur Einordnung und Differenzierung.
Heute erhalten Wolodymyr Selenskyi und das ukrainische Volk den Karlspreis in Aachen. Eine wichtige Anerkennung, ein wichtiges Signal.
Meine Einordnung zur Bedeutung des russischen Angriffs für Europa, zur Leistung der Ukraine & ihrer Zivilgesellschaft.
Makes my day. Baden-Württemberg's offer to treat seriously ill
#Corona
patients from France is a strong signal of understanding that national borders neither define the right parameter for fighting a pandemic, nor for handling the human drama that goes along with it.
@ClaudMajor
beeindruckt mich durch sachliche Analyse, ihre Ruhe in heissen Diskussionen und ihren Mut, klar Stellung zu beziehen.
Dieser diffamierende Text sagt nichts über Claudia.
Umso mehr sagt er über den Autoren und
@ndaktuell
Redaktion, die ihn publiziert.
Diskutieren ja, Kritik ja, Widerspruch ja. Davon lebt die Debatte, daran wachsen wir.
Aber das ist keine Debatte. Ich empfinde das als irrlichternde Diffamierung.
Two years ago today Sylke Tempel died in a tragical accident. Sylke was an outstanding journalist and author, a sharp analyst, a staunch defender of liberal values, a warmhearted colleague. We miss her.
Yesterday, Berlin decided to provide arms to Ukraine. That was just an appetizer.
Today marks a fundamental turn in Germany’s foreign, defense & security policy. As
@olafscholz
explains how 🇩🇪 will meet its responsibility, the
#Bundestag
rises in solidarity w/ Ukraine. Thread 1/
Many thanks to all for expressing your solidarity with us after yesterday’s arson attack on
@dgapev
. We are all safe. Our doors remain open. We carry on with our work.
#dialoguenotviolence
#democracy
After 8 months of work we will present our report on EU institutional reform to the General Affairs Council today.
Thank you to
@annaluehrmann
and
@LaurenceBoone
for tasking the 12 of us to develop ideas on the what & how. A 🧵on how our idependent expert group worked 1/6
Thinking of Sylke Tempel. Three years ago today she died in a tragical accident. There is so much she would have to say about the developments of our time. We miss her.
Here we go:
Slovenian PM is first European Head of Government to congratulate
@realDonaldTrump
on election results - before all votes are counted, disrespecting basic rules of democracy.
This gives an idea of how a possible second Trump term could divide the EU.
Four years ago this afternoon, Sylke Tempel died in a tragical accident.
I think of her often. Many of us miss her warmth, her sharp analysis, her journalistic work, her humor, her generous mentorship to many younger colleagues.
Immer ein sehr bewegender Moment: Das erste Exemplar von „Krisenzeit“ ist am Wochenende angekommen.
Es geht um Gestaltungskraft in herausfordernden Zeiten - in Deutschland und Europa.
Ab 28. September ist das Buch im Handel.
As we are gearing up for
#MSC2024
, I share some fresh
#eupinions
data on public opinion in the EU.
87% of EU citizens support a common defence policy.
Can this encourage EU leaders to get serious about defence cooperation in an increasingly dangerous security environment?
1/
Five thoughts on last night's budget & recovery fund agreement:
1. Big & relevant political success: EU decides on a tool that in May, when Germany🇩🇪🇫🇷 & then Commission tabled proposals, seemed unrealistic to many. A lot will follow from this if political commitment lasts
Seven years after his Sorbonne 1 speech
@EmmanuelMacron
is back with a simple and serious message that I fully agree with:
"Our Europe can die and it depends solely on our choices whether it does." 1/
Remarkable speech by
@larsklingbeil
- right balance between sober realism about the world around us and engaging and emotional words on what Europe means and German leadership should be. Important to hear that kind of enthusiasm and engagement from the party leading 🇩🇪 government
Vielen Dank für die vielen Solidaritätsbekundungen nach dem gestrigen Brandanschlag auf die
@dgapev
. Das wichtigste: Niemand wurde verletzt. Unsere Türen bleiben offen. Wir arbeiten weiter. Politischer
#DialogstattGewalt
#Demokratie
A victory for civil society in
#Georgia
! After two nights of protests, the government withdrew its law on "foreign agents", written to stifle NGOs & media as has happened in Russia.
I am honored to join OSF as it is fundamentally transforming to meet today’s challenges and seize new opportunities in its fight for liberal democracy & rule of law.
This week was off to a busy start! Delighted to work with a great team to increase our impact in Europe & Eurasia
We are delighted to welcome
@D_Schwarzer
to the Open Society Foundations. As Open Society president
@malloch_brown
says, “under her leadership in Europe and Eurasia we can build on our impressive legacy...and strive for even greater impact.”
Big thanks to team
@dgapev
for an extraordinary time together. I was honoured to lead the strategic repositioning & modernization of this excellent foreign policy organization. I am most delighted to hand over to
@Cluverc
. Best of luck for new endeavors!
Strong & empathetic speech by
#Merkel
preparing Germans for deepening health crisis, urging responsible behaviour.
But a shocking choice not mention Europe once. Germans need to process that only collective European action will tackle health, economic & financial challenges.
„Es ist ernst. Seit der Deutschen Einheit, nein, seit dem Zweiten Weltkrieg gab es keine Herausforderung an unser Land mehr, bei der es so sehr auf unser gemeinsames solidarisches Handeln ankommt."
Kanzlerin
#Merkel
in ihrer Ansprache an die Bürgerinnen und Bürger.
#Coronavirus
@OlafScholz
delivered a historical speech in 🇩🇪Parliament that lays the ground for a more responsible foreign policy.
He committed Germany fully to the fight for democracy and freedom in Europe.
He announced steps to reduce Germany’s dependency and increase its capacity to act.
Jacques Delors, great builder of the EU and such an inspiring European, has died.
Without him, the euro would not exist. Had he had his way fully on monetary & economic integration, the EU would be in a better place. It’s worth reading Delors’ work for what remains to be done.
L'ancien président de la Commission européenne, père de l'euro et figure de la gauche française, Jacques Delors, est décédé à 98 ans, a annoncé à l'
#AFP
sa fille Martine Aubry.
Extraordinary statement by all former Secretaries of Defense warning Trump + his officials: “Efforts to involve the US Armed Forces in resolving election disputes would take us into dangerous, unlawful and unconstitutional territory.”- The Washington Post
Ja, das hat er wirklich gesagt.
So etwas passiert vielen von uns, immer und immer wieder.
Ich "reizende und kluge Frau" habe mich auch bei
#Maischberger
entschieden, bei den Sachargumenten zu bleiben. Ihr danke ich für die sofortige Intervention.
This was a big & say-it-as-it-is
#Merkel
speech. Minutes of applause & standing ovations for a powerful commitment to picking up the pieces of a shattered order and working on a European & internat order that creates win-win-situations.
Today, the European Parliament confirmed by an overwhelming majority that
#Hungary
is in breach of the EU’s fundamental principles. Orban’s 🇭🇺 is “a hybrid regime of electoral autocracy”.
#RuleOfLaw
A 🧵1/5
5. EU heard the shot: Despite deepest divisions, leaders stayed through 4 days of negotiations. A breakdown would have been a catastrophic signal. The deal shows that EU is more resilient than many out there hope or believe. The work for the EU is only starting now.
Important news: One year after the successful relaunch of our journal Internationale Politik
@Int_Politik
we will bring IPQuarterly on the market.
A new English language foreign affairs quarterly. Made in Berlin with a European and global outlook. Online only. Not to be missed!
I was honoured to welcome
@albinkurti
this morning to discuss Kosovo’s next steps towards membership in the Council of Europe, a historical opportunity not to be missed. Participants appreciated the frank exchange on concrete proposals, regional developments & geopolitics in
#WB
Kosovo PM
@albinkurti
has arrived at
@BertelsmannSt
for a roundtable in Berlin, discussing Kosovo’s aspirations to join the Council of Europe ahead of a speech in the Bundestag. A crucial discussion on regional diplomacy and EU enlargment🇽🇰🇪🇺
#Kosovo
#EU
#Balkans
A rare statement by Jacques Delors. To be taken very seriously.
“The climate reigning among European Heads of State and Government and the lack of European solidarity represent an existential danger to the European Union. The bacillus is back.”
Jacques Delors sort de son silence : « Le climat qui semble régner entre les chefs d’Etat et de gouvernement et le manque de solidarité européenne font courir un danger mortel à l’Union européenne. Le microbe est de retour »
@afpfr
#EUCouncil
#CoronaVirus
#Conseileuropeen
I am very glad the German government lifted the export ban on masks and other protective material that had been imposed on March 4. One of several self-corrections over the past two weeks.
German FM
@heikomaas
threatens Russia with sanctions - including halt of
#NordStream2
.
Debate on how & at which price
#NS2
can serve as leverage against
#Putin
is deepening.
#EU
needs to discuss goal & conditions of possible sanction package asap.
A moving tribute to Jacques Delors in Paris today, a great European and French leader. President Macron praised Delors’ capacity to listen and his deep sense of reconciliation as he worked for a peaceful, competitive & just Europe. Two qualities we need in the EU more than ever.
An incredibly sad day.
Henrik will be so greatly missed. As a father, husband, brother, son. I mourn alongside his family.
He was a dedicated scholar, teacher, an engaged European, a deep connoisseur of France, a trusted advisor to policymakers in Berlin and Paris alike.
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved faculty member and past President, Henrik Enderlein.
We mourn alongside his family and offer our deepest sympathies. Our community has lost a dear friend and he will be greatly missed.
Today, the Eurozone grows to 20 members out of 27 EU countries.
Welcome Croatia!
Roughly 85% of EU GDP is now covered by the single currency.
This is the 7th enlargement of the European Monetary Union since its start 24 years ago. Here is how it looks today 👇
Just arrived!
My thoughts on how Europe can assert itself between China and the US. After a good 15 years of subsequent crises on our continent. There’s a lot to get done.
Ab 15.9. auf Deutsch im Buchhandel.
Just out in English: CDU president
@akk
lays out her views on foreign & defence policy, Europe and Germany‘s international role. Great read to better understand Berlin debates on the eve of
#MSC2019
ENERGY: 🇩🇪 reduces dependency on 🇷🇺: 2 LNG terminals to be built in northern Germany.
Important as dependency on Russian gas limits options for Germany and EU facing RUS aggression.
The need for EU energy security was clear after annexation of Crimea. Now policy finally changes.
In his historical speech,
@OlafScholz
fully embraced the fight for democracy and freedom - a fight that goes well beyond Ukraine. For parts of the SPD, Russia's intervention in Ukraine required a fundamental U-turn in their
#Russia
policy. This got confirmed today.
Spiegel reports 🇩🇪 navy chief will leave after sympathizing w Russia in Ukraine crisis.
Important move as soft or vague 🇩🇪 statements on 🇷🇺keep worrying Ukraine & weaken credibility of Western allies' approach
#NordStream2
#arms
#sanctions
@derspiegel
« Weil nicht seit kann, was nicht sein darf » ist erschreckend oft die Grundhaltung, die ich (seit 2005 in Politikberatung) bei meinen Gegenübern erlebt habe
Die Bereitschaft WorstCase Szenarien ernst zu nehmen & Handlungsfähigkeit sicherzustellen ist oft unverantwortlich gering
Ich verschaffe mir mal kurz Luft. Sehe die ganzen Sondersendungen und fasse mir an den Kopf, wenn ich jetzt Politikerinnen sagen höre. „Wir waren zu naiv“, „Es ist eine Zeitenwende“ „Wir haben XY unterschätzt“ Es gibt eine Armada an Wissenschaftlerinnen,/1
We will not abandon Ukraine. Today, we commit another $25 million to support the fight for a free and democratic Ukraine.
We invite other funders to join the new Ukraine Democracy Fund to support civil society in response to Russian President Putin’s assault on democracy.
We're committing $25 million to the new Ukraine Democracy Fund to support Ukrainian civil society, international solidarity with Ukraine, and the dignity of those displaced and affected by the conflict. This builds on our work in the country since 1990.
#Merkel
says in interview
#ard
#brennpunkt
:
- Not sure whether she will approach
#SPD
again on grand coalition
- skeptical bout minority gvt. bad for a country that faces so many challenges and has that much responsibility
- new elections are better than minority government
Good morning from Berlin! Looking forward to our 2nd day of remote work.
@dgapev
went all digital yesterday. Fantastic to see our team manage the switch so smoothly. As of today, we reach out to partners to step up the European discussion on cooperative
#Corona
crisis management.
Last night, we hosted 🇩🇪 defence minister Pistorius to discuss "Governing in times of Zeitenwende"
incl. societies' dealing w new threats, radicalisation, leadership, budget tradeoffs, gvt coordination & more
He earned the title "Democracy Defence Minister"
Video up soon.
DEFENCE: Germany will spend more than 2% of GDP for several years & will create an additional fund of 100bn EUR for investments, to be enshrined in basic law. Pledges modernization of defence to brace for cyber war, investment in resilience & confirms armed drones purchase 4/
#UNGA
vote:
141 countries demand Russia to end the brutal war in Ukraine. Only
#Russia
,
#Belarus
,
#Eritrea
,
#DPRK
and
#Syria
vote against the resolution.
This is not Russia against the West.
This is Russia against the rest.
HERE’S WHY THIS MATTERS: This is a global rebuke of historic proportions. Look not just at the YES vote total, condemning Russia, but at *which* countries voted in favor. Putin is isolated to an unprecedented degree. Even his longstanding partners are condemning this invasion.
Danke,
@zeitonline
für Eure erschreckende Dokumentation zur
#Diskriminierung
von Frauen am Arbeitsplatz. Aufgabe für alle: hinsehen, nachfragen, zuhören, eingreifen.
Happy 2024! Lust auf einen neuen
#Job
? Wir besetzen gerade 3 Top-Stellen: Director Europe, Director Demokratie & Zusammenhalt, Senior Expert EU-Wirtschaft.
Wir suchen starke Gestalter:innen, die unsere Arbeit an neuen Herausforderungen ausrichten. Fragen? DM me. 1/4
#IvanKrastev
: Most important question for future if
#EU
: Is it possible that Germany at some point sees itself at some point as the loser of European integration? Just like
#US
saw itself as loser of
#globalisation
?
#Trump
At this year's
#MSC2024
, European leaders missed yet another opportunity to show how work plan to strengthen NATO’s European pillar and develop a robust European defense industry. It is high time to act and everyone knows that.
Chancellor
@OlafScholz
reiterated 🇩🇪's full commitment to a strong EU & Nato. That alone is no news.
But concrete measures in defence & energy finally made that commitment credible.
We today heard a Chancellor ready to take responsibility and to lead.
2. Historic deal: The agreement may pave the way for deeper fiscal integration in the EU. With regards to funding tools, but also taxation policy. This must go hand in hand with democratisation. Progress towards fiscal union will be devisive, but crucial for EU's deepening.
Hi from Berlin! We are recruiting a fellow to work with
@dgapev
's
#Europe
programme lead by
@jana_puglierin
. If you specialize in
#EU
institutions, the future of (dis)integration etc. & want to join a dynamic team in Berlin, check out our
#job
offer
@TimothyDSnyder
on Russia’s genocide handbook:
“one of the most openly genocidal documents I have ever seen.
It calls for the liquidation of the Ukrainian state and for abolition of any organization that has any association with Ukraine”
Read 👇🏼
Now out: our new English language journal IPQuarterly. Building on the success of
@Int_Politik
. Online only. Made in Berlin. Let us know what you think!👇
Germany's political fragmentation: Five weeks before election day, many scenarios are possible.
Long coalition negotiations can paralyze country at a very challenging moment in time.
Which party would Germans vote for if elections were to be held next Sunday? 👇👇
Last night, the
#Eurogroup
failed to agree on an economic stabilisation package to fight the Corona downturn.
Here is how to overcome the unanimity deadlock.
@Shahinvallee
shows how a group of willing can build a
#CoronaFund
& discusses the trade-offs.
Short version of the election night so far: Very tight race. Both Scholz and Laschet still hope to become chancellor.
Greens and FDP try to turn around the process as we have known it by responding: We‘ll speak with each other first and then we‘ll see.
Today we will remember Henrik.
I am deeply moved to be part of this American-Franco-German tribute to a European academic and teacher, a bridge builder across the Rhine and the Atlantic, a friend.
He left us by so far too early.
I am delighted to share that
@dgapev
is launching a major new climate program.
We are now seeking a new colleague to define the strategic priorities of our climate work and to build and lead the team. 👇👇
Just for a change: Joy of home office & schooling. Day 5. Son, 11, has set up sophisticated self-study plan showing advanced awareness for healthy work-life-balance. Mother asks kids at breakfast: „Has anyone taken the 🐕 outside yet?“ Son: „Yes, he and I did yoga in the garden.“
I agree. Toomas' point is a powerful call to action for Europeans. We must step up our contribution to European security and with that to Nato as security challenges are rising in Asia, the US are going to the polls in 2024... Meanwhile
#Germany
is again debating the 2% goal.
No matter how much I Iove the EU, without NATO to protect and gird Europe through the persistent threat of a Russian invasion, the EU would have halted nothing.
#Merkel
makes case for higher
#defence
spending, says DE needs to do more for security, intelligence etc. Acknowledges that this is unpopular in
#Germany
. Underlines
#PESCO
as promising
#EU
achivement. Want to develop comprehensive approach further.
#AnneWill
We're sad to see Jana leaving
@dgapev
next year, though happy for her for this excellent opportunity to gain new experience in a very dynamic think tank. Europe at its best!
@JJ52
At the same time, we are delighted to announce that we have recruited a worthy successor to carry on the work as head of our office, and leading the
#RethinkEurope
project.
A warm welcome to
@jana_puglierin
!
Guten Morgen!
Ich suche eine:n Vorstandsreferent:in und freue mich sehr auf Bewerber:innen mit großer Motivation & Teamgeist, scharfer Analysefähigkeit, Kreativität, Flexibilität & Humor. Mehr zum Jobprofil und meinen Schwerpunktthemen hier:
👇
Mit
@D_Schwarzer
haben wir im Mai ein neues Vorstandsmitglied begrüßt. Nun würden wir gerne auch Sie begrüßen - als Referent:in (m/w/d) für Daniela Schwarzer! Wir bieten Ihnen eine vielfältige, spannende Aufgabe. Hier erfahren Sie mehr: (fw)
#Jobs
We are very much looking forward to presenting the Franco-German report to the Foreign Ministers of EU member states in the General Affairs Council tomorrow.
Wie machen wir 🇪🇺 fit für Erweiterung? Welche Reformen braucht es, damit wir handlungsfähiger werden? Morgen stellen wir mit
@LaurenceBoone
den Bericht der 🇫🇷🇩🇪-Expert:innengruppe zur Zukunft der EU vor. Stay tuned!
3. Transformation agenda: The amounts of money spent on modernization (climate, digitization, research, health etc.) are lower than COM had proposed & EU needs. EU has no time to loose on this, may need additional tools. COM needs to take strong role in national reform monitoring
So here is Germany's first ever National Security Strategy.
Good that is is finally out as a next step in strengthening security policy & Germany's international role.
First takes on substance, missed opportunities & next steps 1/
In der hitzigen Debatte zur
#Kindergrundsicherung
empfehle ich
@antjefuncke
&
@sarah_menne
zu lesen: Finanzielle Sicherheit & Bildungschancen für Kinder zahlen sich aus. Nicht nur für die Betroffenen, sondern volkswirtschaftlich & gesamtgesellschaftlich.
My attempt to playfully describe the differences in political culture between France and Germany - which came out ever so clearly over the past four years in the cooperation between Merkel and Macron who indeed cultivate very distinct styles.
Freundlicher Abschiedsartikel in der New York Times über Angela Merkel zu
#G7Summit2021
mit gleichwohl ziemlich treffender Beschreibung ihrer Visionslosigkeit in Kontrast zu Macron durch
@D_Schwarzer
.
Very honoured to be a guest at Frankfurt book fair today to discuss my new book « Final Call. Wie Europa sich zwischen China und den USA behaupten kann »
So langsam füllt sich der Kalender für die
#fbm21
. Wir freuen uns besonders, dass unsere Autor*innen
@D_Schwarzer
und
@malte_thiessen
auf dem Blauen Sofa zu Gast sein werden.
3 points on Weidel's Dexit flash in the pan
1) AfD seems ready to ruin what is left of 🇩🇪 economic growth model
2) Dexit requires constitutional change with 2/3 majority in both chambers as deeper EU is state goal
3) 🇩🇪 is a representative democracy, no legal base for referendum
Alice Weidel says the UK was 'dead right' in leaving the EU. Breaking a big national taboo, the far-right leader tells the FT she will call for a referendum on 'Dexit' — a German exit from the bloc — if elected
It’s quite peculiar that
@vonderleyen
focuses on risk of exfiltration of data of citizens and companies and not at all on bigger risks of manipulation/sabatoge and risks of dependence on Chinese providers.
4. Rule of law and democracy: It is of key importance, that this principle is acknowledged. So far, wording is fuzzy. Implementation by COM with strong member states' backing will be key. This will be conflictual, but necessary.
Please read. To the last sentence.
Our
@sasushko
: “Putin’s view of Ukraine is an existential threat to our people. This is not about a piece of land. This is about our right to exist. And this is why the people are so determined to defend what’s ours.”