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European Council on Foreign Relations: the only pan-European think-tank. We foster coalitions for change and promote debate on Europe's global role.
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Joined January 2010
At this year's Annual Council Meeting, ECFR brought together top policymakers, experts, and thought leaders to discuss the most pressing global challenges. Together, we explored Europe’s political choices in an age of ambition — a huge thank you to all who made it possible!
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An AI foreign policy requires a dual approach. First, the EU must identify and boost its strategic indispensability across the global AI value chain. Second, it must be willing to use these indispensable assets as leverage in return for other AI inputs, or to secure economic and.
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🎧 In our last podcast episode, @markhleonard was joined by Gladden Pappin, president of the Hungarian Institute of International Affairs. They explored the current state of the liberal international order and the recent shift in EU-US relations. 🔗 Listen to the latest episode.
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The US cannot end the war in Ukraine on its own, especially as Trump has been unwilling to impose harsher punishment for Russia’s continued aggression, says @j_kobzova, the co-director of the European Security Programme @ECFREuropeanSec.
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On August 15th, the American and Russian presidents will meet in Alaska to discuss the future of Ukraine—without Ukrainians, or even Europeans, in the room. Quick results are unlikely, and in any...
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Gulf powers are rapidly expanding their investments across Africa while Europe remains slow and risk averse. To remain competitive, the EU should focus on achieving what the Gulf cannot: industrial development in Africa that serves both African and European interests, writes.
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RT @ECFRAfrica: To successfully expand #Europe's role in critical mineral supply chains, European governments must not only rely on African….
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RT @ECFRAfrica: A warm welcome to Dr Alex Vines who is taking over as new Director of @ecfr's Africa programme today. We are delighted to h….
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RT @ECFRWarsaw: Dr Alex Vines has officially joined @ecfr as the new director of our Africa Programme! 🥳.Welcome aboard, Alex! 👋.We are loo….
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As Europeans move to make a better offer to African countries, they should also be aware of the factors that limit the viability of mineral processing and value addition activities in African countries. @ECFRAfrica .
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After decades of extractive mining, the industrialisation of resource-rich African countries has fallen short of expectations. To change this—and give Europe a secure, diversified source of minerals…
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Welcome, Alex!.
A warm welcome to Dr Alex Vines who is taking over as new Director of @ecfr's Africa programme today. We are delighted to have him on board and look forward to keep lifting our work on Africa-Europe relations to the next level.🤝🎉
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The Trump-brokered deal between Armenia and Azerbaijan signals public US involvement in one of Europe’s most protracted conflicts. But the ceremony may have come too soon, triggering dynamics that could threaten lasting peace, writes Distinguished Fellow Jim O'Brien.Read here:.
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Two weeks on from the Alaska Summit, uncertainties surrounding American guaranties for European and Ukrainian security remain. ECFR's European Security Programme laid out a plan for Ukraine in their recent policy brief. Read here:
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Together with the Ukrainians, Europeans should begin—now—to draw up a “beyond the horizon” plan for Ukraine in readiness for a ceasefire or even a peace deal…
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The EU should draw up a policy to deal with Russian annexation actions in breakaway and occupied regions, prevent Moscow from effectively vetoing candidates’ accession, and embed this in its evolving approach towards Russia, write Tefta Kelmendi and Sergi Kapanadzi. Read their.
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From Namibia & Zambia 🇳🇦🇿🇲 to Europe: our new policy brief shows how African & European policymakers can boost local mineral value addition - helping Africa capture more value and Europe diversify its supply chains sustainably. @ECFRAfrica .
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After decades of extractive mining, the industrialisation of resource-rich African countries has fallen short of expectations. To change this—and give Europe a secure, diversified source of minerals…
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RT @ECFRMena: For more, read @ecfr's piece on what the snapback mechanism is, how it works, and how it could be extended to avoid a new cri….
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The deadline is looming for Britain, France and Germany to decide whether to reimpose sanctions on Iran. They are right to consider an extension to this “snapback” mechanism—and China could play a…
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RT @ECFRAfrica: 📢 NEW BRIEF.Europe and Africa should work together to keep more stages of mineral processing and manufacturing in #Africa.….
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After decades of extractive mining, the industrialisation of resource-rich African countries has fallen short of expectations. To change this—and give Europe a secure, diversified source of minerals…
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RT @ECFRMena: E3 countries are reportedly set to trigger 30 day process for snapback of UN nuclear sanctions against Iran. ECFR’s Ellie Ger….
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The deadline is looming for Britain, France and Germany to decide whether to reimpose sanctions on Iran. They are right to consider an extension to this “snapback” mechanism—and China could play a…
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RT @France24_en: 🇺🇦 How is #Europe working to provide robust security guarantees to #Ukraine, given the #US administration's tenuous positi….
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Germany’s Luxcara is scrapping its Chinese turbine deal in favour of Siemens Energy. This shows Europe can still save its wind industry—but only if policymakers take decisive action to ensure fair competition, as our recent study explains:
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Europe’s pioneering wind turbine manufacturers are grappling with Chinese competition at home and abroad—but it is not too late to save them…
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Head of @ECFRMadrid, @jitorreblanca delivers a powerful talk on the deception of MAGA free speech narratives, and the need for Europe to sure up its regulatory laws and capacity in this context. Watch José's talk and the other panels of the 2025 #ACM25 Annual Council Meeting:
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