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The Europe Programme at @chathamhouse.org analyses and shapes the European policy agenda through expertise and engagement.

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💬 “In Europe’s attempt to move from a peace project to a power project, it cannot avoid further deepening in strategic areas.” In his expert comment @sebastienmaillard.bsky.social reflects on Mario Draghi’s call for ‘pragmatic federalism’ in Europe.

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Draghi wants real decision-making power in Europe, not a federal Big Bang
Competitiveness is not enough. The former president of the European Central Bank’s call for ‘pragmatic federalism’ would require Europe to strengthen its decision-making process if it wants to weigh i...
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February 9, 2026 at 3:25 PM
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Check out the new expert comment by our programme's Associate fellow @sebastienmaillard.bsky.social 👇
February 9, 2026 at 10:39 AM
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Would Europe still be able to project unity with populists at the centre of power? This and other questions were explored during our recent panel discussion on the rise of Europe’s far-right.

📹 Event recording is now available here: www.chathamhouse.org/events/all/s...
February 4, 2026 at 5:30 PM
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📣 Event: Defending NATO’s Eastern Flank | 9 Feb, 17:30

Oana Țoiu, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Romania, will speak at @chathamhouse.org on support for Ukraine, European security, & tackling the Russian threat.
Moderator: @mgmessmer.bsky.social

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February 4, 2026 at 11:28 AM
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🎥 Watch the recording of our recent event where @fromtga.bsky.social, Baroness Claire Fox, Gregoire Roos & Sophie Pedder discuss what the rise of populist parties across Europe means for its future trajectory, internal politics and the EU’s role in the world.

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Europe's far right sell themselves as the new realists. Are electorates buying it?
With populists rising across the continent, this session explores how Europe’s politics, institutions, the EU and international standing could change if they took power simultaneously in major states.
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January 30, 2026 at 2:37 PM
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“Most of America's allies have known for years that the US had no problem trampling international law."

Grégoire Roos (@cheurope.bsky.social) on Mark Carney's speech at Davos and Western hypocrisy in foreign affairs.
January 29, 2026 at 7:00 AM
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EU leaders echo de Gaulle, saying Europe must depend on no-one. But where should autonomy begin? Leaders agree on the need to reduce dependencies in defence, technology, energy & trade. But what are the priorities?

Read the latest expert comment by Gregoire Roos
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EU leaders echo de Gaulle, saying Europe must depend on no-one. But where should autonomy begin?
Leaders agree on the need to reduce dependencies in defence, technology, energy and trade. But what are the priorities? And can they overcome their fragmented politics?
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January 29, 2026 at 3:30 PM
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“Threats may have been temporarily suspended, but the signal remains intact. Something in the Transatlantic relationship is irreparably broken.” writes Grégoire Roos for @chathamhouse.org

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Trump’s Davos speech backed off escalation in Greenland. That will not prevent an EU rush for strategic autonomy
The Greenland episode taught important lessons: strategic autonomy must be accelerated to stop a haemorrhage of sovereignty; And the Anti-Coercion Instrument can be a powerful weapon in a new geopolit...
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January 23, 2026 at 4:42 PM
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While Denmark is no match for the US in military terms, it does hold legal title to Greenland, along with the right to the self-determination of the local population.
Who owns Greenland?
Denmark’s claim is unimpeachable. In the 1951 Defense of Greenland Agreement with Denmark, the US unambiguously recognizes ‘the sovereignty of the Kingdom of Denmark’ over Greenland.
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January 23, 2026 at 11:10 AM
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🆕 Event | The new threat? An imperial America | 27 Jan, 4pm GMT

Grégoire Roos, Laurel Rapp, Dr Yu Jie & Bronwen Maddox discuss what Trump's foreign policy means for Europe, Russia & China.

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The new threat? An imperial America
What President Trump’s foreign policy means for Europe, Russia and China.
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January 23, 2026 at 3:42 PM
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📣 New event | 28 Jan, 17:00 at @chathamhouse.org & online

Join us for this conversation with Grégoire Roos, Timothy Garton Ash @fromtga.bsky.social & Baroness Claire Fox exploring what the future of Europe might look like as populist movements are on the rise.

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January 8, 2026 at 10:58 AM
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💬"US threats to annex Greenland following the attack on Venezuela should be taken seriously. European countries have important leverage they should be prepared to use"

writes Marion Messmer in her latest @chathamhouse.org expert comment.

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US intentions towards Greenland threaten NATO’s future. But European countries are not helpless
US threats to annex Greenland following the attack on Venezuela should be taken seriously. European countries have important leverage they should be prepared to use.
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January 7, 2026 at 4:33 PM
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US President Trump’s threats towards Greenland and rumoured mineral deals with Russia mean NATO allies can no longer rely on the US in the High North.

Britain could help fill the military gap, writes @alanderminna.bsky.social (of @cheurope.bsky.social).
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Britain should step up in the Arctic as US rethinks its security role
President Trump’s threats towards Greenland and rumoured American mineral deals with Russia mean NATO allies can no longer rely on the US in the High North. Britain could help fill the military gap, w...
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January 7, 2026 at 3:04 PM
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Event | The Director’s Annual Lecture 2026

Join Chatham House Director Bronwen Maddox for the 2026 Director’s Annual Lecture on the future of the international order.

Date📅: 13 January
Time⌚️: 18:00

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The Director’s Annual Lecture 2026
Join Chatham House Director and Chief Executive Bronwen Maddox for the 2026 Director’s Annual Lecture.
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January 2, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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💬 “NATO allies can no longer rely on the US in the High North. Britain could help fill the military gap”, writes @alanderminna.bsky.social (Associate Fellow, @cheurope.bsky.social) in the latest issue of @chathamhouse.org @theworldtoday.org magazine.

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December 15, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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🎙️Europe scrambles to avoid being sidelined on Ukraine | Independent Thinking podcast

@bronwenmaddox.bsky.social, Gregoire Roos, Natalie Sabanadze & @jaroslavabarbieri.bsky.social discuss Europe's options, as Russia & US seek to strike their own deal on Ukraine

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December 5, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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New expert comment by Europe & Russia & Eurasia Programmes director - Gregoire Roos 👇
December 5, 2025 at 3:43 PM
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🎙️ Europe scrambles to avoid being sidelined on Ukraine | New episode of @chathamhouse.org Independent Thinking Podcast

Featuring Grégoire Roos, Natalie Sabanadze, @jaroslavabarbieri.bsky.social & @bronwenmaddox.bsky.social

Listen to the episode here:
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December 5, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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📑The self-destruction of the traditional right represents a massive upheaval of Europe’s post-war political landscape. But a populist axis between the UK, France and Germany is unlikely, writes Grégoire Roos, Director of the Europe and Russia Programme at Chatham House.

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The rise of Reform, the AfD and RN is more than a blip – so what happens if the E3 goes far right?
The self-destruction of the traditional right represents a massive upheaval of Europe’s post-war political landscape. But a populist axis between the UK, France and Germany is unlikely.
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October 9, 2025 at 5:36 PM
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📢 Chatham House Europe Programme is pleased to announce the appointment of Grégoire Roos as Programme Director for Europe and Russia.

We are excited to welcome Grégoire to the Chatham House team and look forward to the important work ahead.

Read about Grégoire's expertise⬇️
Appointment of new Chatham House Programme Director for Europe and Russia
Grégoire Roos will begin his new role of Programme Director for Europe and Russia in October.
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September 1, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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August 4, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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📑 Friedrich Merz’s visit to the UK only a week after that of Emmanuel Macron symbolizes a return of the E3 format - France, Germany and the UK - as the driving force of European security, writes @nvondarza.bsky.social in his latest expert comment for @cheurope.bsky.social 👇
After Brexit: E3. New treaty puts UK, Germany and France back at the heart of European security
Friedrich Merz’s visit to the UK only a week after that of Emmanuel Macron symbolizes a return of the E3 format – France, Germany and the UK – as the driving force of European security.
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July 19, 2025 at 9:20 AM
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Explainer | The UK and France should get back to basics after Brexit

@sebastienmaillard.bsky.social (@cheurope.bsky.social) discusses Emmanuel Macron's state visit to the United Kingdom and what it means for 🇬🇧🇫🇷 relations post-Brexit.

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July 9, 2025 at 7:00 AM
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Explainer | The UK and France should get back to basics after Brexit

@sebastienmaillard.bsky.social (@cheurope.bsky.social) discusses Emmanuel Macron's state visit to the United Kingdom and what it means for 🇬🇧🇫🇷 relations post-Brexit.
July 8, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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📑 After an unambitious summit, NATO allies must return with laser focus to the key issues that were left off the agenda, write @armida.bsky.social and @kajsaollongren.bsky.social
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Five key priorities for NATO after the summit in The Hague – and how to make progress
After an unambitious summit, NATO allies must return with laser focus to the key issues that were left off the agenda.
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June 27, 2025 at 7:42 PM