Dr. Ilke Toygür
@ilketoygur.bsky.social
Political Scientist | European Union & EU in the World | Director, Global Policy Center & Professor of (Geo)Politics of Europe, SPEGA, IE University | Senior Associate, CSIS Europe, Russia, Eurasia Program
Reposted by Dr. Ilke Toygür
This was clearly my favourite read of the week.
@ilketoygur.bsky.social and @catherinedevries.bsky.social paint a gloomy picture without being alarmist, and suggest clear yet bold steps without being too idealistic.
@ilketoygur.bsky.social and @catherinedevries.bsky.social paint a gloomy picture without being alarmist, and suggest clear yet bold steps without being too idealistic.
The EU’s only real path forward is to move from hesitation to decision and action, write Ilke Toygür and Catherine de Vries @ecfrpower.bsky.social @ecfreuropeansec.bsky.social
https://bit.ly/47EDcz1
https://bit.ly/47EDcz1
How Europeans can go beyond “limiting unpredictability” and respond to the MAGA doctrine
European leaders must draw up their alternative to the MAGA doctrine and drive deeper integration in the EU…
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November 14, 2025 at 8:14 AM
This was clearly my favourite read of the week.
@ilketoygur.bsky.social and @catherinedevries.bsky.social paint a gloomy picture without being alarmist, and suggest clear yet bold steps without being too idealistic.
@ilketoygur.bsky.social and @catherinedevries.bsky.social paint a gloomy picture without being alarmist, and suggest clear yet bold steps without being too idealistic.
I really need an outlet that is fair in its assessment of the EU. The EU certainly has many (many) problems. But if there was no EU, the member states would have been worse off alone. Is it too much to ask for some news coverage of what the EU has done well? Is it unreasonable to expect that?
October 23, 2025 at 7:17 AM
I really need an outlet that is fair in its assessment of the EU. The EU certainly has many (many) problems. But if there was no EU, the member states would have been worse off alone. Is it too much to ask for some news coverage of what the EU has done well? Is it unreasonable to expect that?
The problem of #housing - one of the most important problems of European citizens - is included in the agenda for today’s #EUCO summit. For the first time ever, the European Council, Commission and Parliament are accepting their role in tackling the housing crisis. Very positive development.
October 23, 2025 at 6:45 AM
While we are boosting our work on the impact of the MAGA movement on European politics, American colleagues are asking for European help. Read this candid account of what is happening by Amanda Sloat and Cathryn Clüver.
Europe should support US Democracy
foreignpolicy.com/2025/10/07/e...
Europe should support US Democracy
foreignpolicy.com/2025/10/07/e...
Europe Should Support U.S. Democracy
EU leaders still aren’t alarmed enough about democratic decline across the Atlantic.
foreignpolicy.com
October 16, 2025 at 9:38 AM
While we are boosting our work on the impact of the MAGA movement on European politics, American colleagues are asking for European help. Read this candid account of what is happening by Amanda Sloat and Cathryn Clüver.
Europe should support US Democracy
foreignpolicy.com/2025/10/07/e...
Europe should support US Democracy
foreignpolicy.com/2025/10/07/e...
Europe must complete the single market by 2028
www.politico.eu/article/euro...
www.politico.eu/article/euro...
Europe must complete the single market by 2028
This deadline shouldn’t be seen as a slogan — it’s a contract with Europeans who want results, not reassurances. And leaders must treat it as such.
www.politico.eu
October 15, 2025 at 8:35 AM
Europe must complete the single market by 2028
www.politico.eu/article/euro...
www.politico.eu/article/euro...
A new selective multilateralism with grades? Issue based minilateralism?
The US President is “grading” every country that is participating in the peace ceremony. Some are standing behind him. The optics are just so weird.
A special mention was given to Hungary, promising that the US will “support” the reelection of Victor Orban.
A special mention was given to Hungary, promising that the US will “support” the reelection of Victor Orban.
October 13, 2025 at 5:24 PM
A new selective multilateralism with grades? Issue based minilateralism?
The US President is “grading” every country that is participating in the peace ceremony. Some are standing behind him. The optics are just so weird.
A special mention was given to Hungary, promising that the US will “support” the reelection of Victor Orban.
A special mention was given to Hungary, promising that the US will “support” the reelection of Victor Orban.
October 13, 2025 at 5:19 PM
The US President is “grading” every country that is participating in the peace ceremony. Some are standing behind him. The optics are just so weird.
A special mention was given to Hungary, promising that the US will “support” the reelection of Victor Orban.
A special mention was given to Hungary, promising that the US will “support” the reelection of Victor Orban.
Europe’s greatest asset is Europe — let’s use it
www.ft.com/content/22f2...
www.ft.com/content/22f2...
Europe’s greatest asset is Europe — let’s use it
There are immediate steps that we can take to consolidate our single market
www.ft.com
October 8, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Europe’s greatest asset is Europe — let’s use it
www.ft.com/content/22f2...
www.ft.com/content/22f2...
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🗞️ Fundación Carolina y el Instituto de Empresa @IEuniversity presentan #DocumentodeTrabajo sobre las relaciones entre la UE y América Latina y el Caribe
👥 Con Germán Ríos y @emaropi.bsky.social (autorxs) e @ilketoygur.bsky.social
ℹ️ https://bit.ly/4q1K2FQ
👥 Con Germán Ríos y @emaropi.bsky.social (autorxs) e @ilketoygur.bsky.social
ℹ️ https://bit.ly/4q1K2FQ
October 8, 2025 at 4:04 PM
🗞️ Fundación Carolina y el Instituto de Empresa @IEuniversity presentan #DocumentodeTrabajo sobre las relaciones entre la UE y América Latina y el Caribe
👥 Con Germán Ríos y @emaropi.bsky.social (autorxs) e @ilketoygur.bsky.social
ℹ️ https://bit.ly/4q1K2FQ
👥 Con Germán Ríos y @emaropi.bsky.social (autorxs) e @ilketoygur.bsky.social
ℹ️ https://bit.ly/4q1K2FQ
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📕 Estamos presentando el #DocumentodeTrabajo "Relaciones entre la Unión Europea y América Latin a y el Caribe: fortaleciendo una alianza estratégica" en la
@ieuniversity.bsky.social
👥 Con Germán Ríos y @emaropi.bsky.social (autorxs) e @ilketoygur.bsky.social
📥 Descarga: bit.ly/4nA9ctu
@ieuniversity.bsky.social
👥 Con Germán Ríos y @emaropi.bsky.social (autorxs) e @ilketoygur.bsky.social
📥 Descarga: bit.ly/4nA9ctu
October 8, 2025 at 3:16 PM
📕 Estamos presentando el #DocumentodeTrabajo "Relaciones entre la Unión Europea y América Latin a y el Caribe: fortaleciendo una alianza estratégica" en la
@ieuniversity.bsky.social
👥 Con Germán Ríos y @emaropi.bsky.social (autorxs) e @ilketoygur.bsky.social
📥 Descarga: bit.ly/4nA9ctu
@ieuniversity.bsky.social
👥 Con Germán Ríos y @emaropi.bsky.social (autorxs) e @ilketoygur.bsky.social
📥 Descarga: bit.ly/4nA9ctu
French PM and government resign, pitching Macron into chaos
www.politico.eu/article/fren...
www.politico.eu/article/fren...
French PM and government resign, pitching Macron into chaos
The new administration had been appointed less than 12 hours before resigning.
www.politico.eu
October 6, 2025 at 8:26 AM
French PM and government resign, pitching Macron into chaos
www.politico.eu/article/fren...
www.politico.eu/article/fren...
This is one of the best articles I have read recently. So helpful in understanding the frustrations some Americans have when it comes to their lack of control over the European economy and trade (this was the reason for the investment in security).
www.foreignaffairs.com/united-state...
www.foreignaffairs.com/united-state...
The Fatal Flaw in the Transatlantic Alliance
Trump must do much more to rebalance America’s relationship with Europe.
www.foreignaffairs.com
October 6, 2025 at 6:11 AM
This is one of the best articles I have read recently. So helpful in understanding the frustrations some Americans have when it comes to their lack of control over the European economy and trade (this was the reason for the investment in security).
www.foreignaffairs.com/united-state...
www.foreignaffairs.com/united-state...
Czech billionaire Babish's opposition party wins election
www.dw.com/en/czech-ele...
www.dw.com/en/czech-ele...
Czech billionaire Babish's opposition party wins election – DW – 10/04/2025
The party of populist billionaire Andre Babish has won the Czech Republic's parliamentary election, setting a new course for the country away from supporting Ukraine in its defense against Russia's fu...
www.dw.com
October 5, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Czech billionaire Babish's opposition party wins election
www.dw.com/en/czech-ele...
www.dw.com/en/czech-ele...
Continental security (traditional, hybrid and all issues related to connectivity) is at the heart of the EPC meeting today in Copenhagen. The pan-European initiative is opening up a space for EU and non-EU leaders to informally discuss issues of common interest. #EPC2025
This is the 7th meeting of the European Political Community.
It comes at the right time.
The EU is taking giant leaps in its common defence.
It comes at the right time.
The EU is taking giant leaps in its common defence.
October 2, 2025 at 7:45 AM
Continental security (traditional, hybrid and all issues related to connectivity) is at the heart of the EPC meeting today in Copenhagen. The pan-European initiative is opening up a space for EU and non-EU leaders to informally discuss issues of common interest. #EPC2025
Moldova’s resistance to electoral meddling and its pro-EU credentials should be matched by decisive action of EU leaders. Time to open the first cluster.
enlargement.ec.europa.eu/news/moldova...
enlargement.ec.europa.eu/news/moldova...
Moldova successfully completes its screening process
Today, Moldova has reached an important milestone on its EU accession path with the completion of the bilateral screening with the European Commission. The bilateral screening began in July 2024
enlargement.ec.europa.eu
September 29, 2025 at 6:57 AM
Moldova’s resistance to electoral meddling and its pro-EU credentials should be matched by decisive action of EU leaders. Time to open the first cluster.
enlargement.ec.europa.eu/news/moldova...
enlargement.ec.europa.eu/news/moldova...
Very well written piece by Thu Nguyen & Jannik Jansen. I cannot agree more. What European leaders call strategic pragmatism is costing the EU its dignity and agency.
If Europe keeps placating its own far right, how can it possibly stand up to Trump?
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
If Europe keeps placating its own far right, how can it possibly stand up to Trump?
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
If Europe keeps placating its own far right, how can it possibly stand up to Trump? | Thu Nguyen and Jannik Jansen
European leaders’ weakness is undermining the democratic principles on which the EU was built, say Thu Nguyen and Jannik Jansen from the Jacques Delors Centre
www.theguardian.com
September 24, 2025 at 8:10 AM
Very well written piece by Thu Nguyen & Jannik Jansen. I cannot agree more. What European leaders call strategic pragmatism is costing the EU its dignity and agency.
If Europe keeps placating its own far right, how can it possibly stand up to Trump?
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
If Europe keeps placating its own far right, how can it possibly stand up to Trump?
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
My highlights of the #SOTEU: The President of the European Commission started with Ukraine and located Ukraine at the heart of European security.
She then called #enlargement towards the W. Balkans and the Association Trio as #nextreunification – a historic reference to the post-Cold War period.
She then called #enlargement towards the W. Balkans and the Association Trio as #nextreunification – a historic reference to the post-Cold War period.
September 10, 2025 at 7:40 AM
My highlights of the #SOTEU: The President of the European Commission started with Ukraine and located Ukraine at the heart of European security.
She then called #enlargement towards the W. Balkans and the Association Trio as #nextreunification – a historic reference to the post-Cold War period.
She then called #enlargement towards the W. Balkans and the Association Trio as #nextreunification – a historic reference to the post-Cold War period.
Was the Russian violation of Polish airspace intentional? Accidental?
Poland shoots down Russian drones
on.ft.com/3HQNdiz
Poland shoots down Russian drones
on.ft.com/3HQNdiz
Poland shoots down Russian drones
Prime Minister Donald Tusk cites ‘multiple violations of Polish airspace’
on.ft.com
September 10, 2025 at 6:54 AM
Was the Russian violation of Polish airspace intentional? Accidental?
Poland shoots down Russian drones
on.ft.com/3HQNdiz
Poland shoots down Russian drones
on.ft.com/3HQNdiz
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Last night in Poland we saw the most serious European airspace violation by Russia since the war began, and indications suggest it was intentional, not accidental.
I am in contact with NATO Secretary General Rutte and Poland FM Sikorski.
The EU stands in full solidarity with Poland. (1/2)
I am in contact with NATO Secretary General Rutte and Poland FM Sikorski.
The EU stands in full solidarity with Poland. (1/2)
September 10, 2025 at 6:47 AM
Last night in Poland we saw the most serious European airspace violation by Russia since the war began, and indications suggest it was intentional, not accidental.
I am in contact with NATO Secretary General Rutte and Poland FM Sikorski.
The EU stands in full solidarity with Poland. (1/2)
I am in contact with NATO Secretary General Rutte and Poland FM Sikorski.
The EU stands in full solidarity with Poland. (1/2)
The Silicon Valley flourished during the Cold War. If the increase in defense spending in the EU is well-invested, there might be a positive spillover in its economy.
Europe’s defence tech start-ups attract investment surge
on.ft.com/4m8dAyd
Europe’s defence tech start-ups attract investment surge
on.ft.com/4m8dAyd
Europe’s defence tech start-ups attract investment surge
Russia’s war in Ukraine and fears over US security relationship drive wave of VC funding
on.ft.com
September 8, 2025 at 7:45 AM
The Silicon Valley flourished during the Cold War. If the increase in defense spending in the EU is well-invested, there might be a positive spillover in its economy.
Europe’s defence tech start-ups attract investment surge
on.ft.com/4m8dAyd
Europe’s defence tech start-ups attract investment surge
on.ft.com/4m8dAyd
When Pres. Zelenskyy was in the WH, Pres. Trump said that, according to his view, it was normal not to have elections during wartime. Then he added that if in 3.5 years the US happens to be at war, there won't be any elections either. Should we note down the signals?
www.ft.com/content/652c...
www.ft.com/content/652c...
Donald Trump to rebrand defence department as the Department of War
US president to sign executive order on Friday that will allow Pentagon to use new title in official communications
www.ft.com
September 5, 2025 at 9:15 AM
When Pres. Zelenskyy was in the WH, Pres. Trump said that, according to his view, it was normal not to have elections during wartime. Then he added that if in 3.5 years the US happens to be at war, there won't be any elections either. Should we note down the signals?
www.ft.com/content/652c...
www.ft.com/content/652c...
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My Substack on writing, Respect the Marble is back! 🎉
I’ll be launching several new things this autumn, outlined here: catherineeunicedevries.substack.com/p/a-new-seas...
A quick preview 👇
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I’ll be launching several new things this autumn, outlined here: catherineeunicedevries.substack.com/p/a-new-seas...
A quick preview 👇
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A New Season for Respect the Marble
Introducing "Etched in Marble: Conversations with Writers" & "Sunday Writer's Digest"
catherineeunicedevries.substack.com
August 28, 2025 at 6:59 AM
My Substack on writing, Respect the Marble is back! 🎉
I’ll be launching several new things this autumn, outlined here: catherineeunicedevries.substack.com/p/a-new-seas...
A quick preview 👇
🧵
I’ll be launching several new things this autumn, outlined here: catherineeunicedevries.substack.com/p/a-new-seas...
A quick preview 👇
🧵
The #democracy component. The major issue today is the US support for the extreme right in Europe, while undermining mainstream politics (aka pillars of the European integration project). What could the EU do? Mario Monti for @politico.eu
www.politico.eu/article/thre...
www.politico.eu/article/thre...
Europe must rally the anti-authoritarian alliance
The bloc needs to regain its lucidity, self-confidence and, above all, dignity.
www.politico.eu
August 28, 2025 at 7:57 AM
The #democracy component. The major issue today is the US support for the extreme right in Europe, while undermining mainstream politics (aka pillars of the European integration project). What could the EU do? Mario Monti for @politico.eu
www.politico.eu/article/thre...
www.politico.eu/article/thre...
Reposted by Dr. Ilke Toygür
Check out the latest publication by our professor of practice @ilketoygur.bsky.social at the Journal of European Public Policy, on backlash against climate policy and Euroscepticism
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
July 8, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Check out the latest publication by our professor of practice @ilketoygur.bsky.social at the Journal of European Public Policy, on backlash against climate policy and Euroscepticism
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Reposted by Dr. Ilke Toygür
🎉 New research alert! My study with the great @ilketoygur.bsky.social has just been published in JEPP @jeppjournal.bsky.social: "Does climate policy backlash fuel Eurosceptic vote? Exploring the link in the European Parliament elections" www.tandfonline.com/doi/epdf/10....
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Does climate policy backlash fuel Eurosceptic vote? Exploring the link in the European Parliament elections
www.tandfonline.com
July 7, 2025 at 10:54 AM
🎉 New research alert! My study with the great @ilketoygur.bsky.social has just been published in JEPP @jeppjournal.bsky.social: "Does climate policy backlash fuel Eurosceptic vote? Exploring the link in the European Parliament elections" www.tandfonline.com/doi/epdf/10....
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