Jakob Weizman
@jakobweizman.bsky.social
journalist | reporting for @politico.eu
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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen delivered pointed remarks today to Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić about his country’s progress toward EU membership.
Von der Leyen warns Serbia: Time to get real about joining the EU
The EU is losing patience with Belgrade as it maintains ties with Russia.
www.politico.eu
October 15, 2025 at 12:05 PM
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen delivered pointed remarks today to Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić about his country’s progress toward EU membership.
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The US has shared a proposed text of a joint statement enshrining its outline trade deal with the EU, the Commission said on Thursday, indicating that the political agreement is inching closer to reality.
Washington shares proposed trade deal text with EU
“We will ping pong it forth and back until we get to a final text — and I hope we can get there soon,” says EU trade spokesperson.
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August 14, 2025 at 12:38 PM
The US has shared a proposed text of a joint statement enshrining its outline trade deal with the EU, the Commission said on Thursday, indicating that the political agreement is inching closer to reality.
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After the EU found Israel to be in breach of its human rights obligations under their trade deal, tensions are running high over what economic steps the bloc can now take at a time of extreme tension in the Middle East.
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The EU says Israel is guilty of human rights abuses. What does that mean for trade?
As Israel’s largest trading partner, the European Union could use its economic power to exert pressure on the country.
www.politico.eu
June 24, 2025 at 1:59 PM
After the EU found Israel to be in breach of its human rights obligations under their trade deal, tensions are running high over what economic steps the bloc can now take at a time of extreme tension in the Middle East.
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www.politico.eu/article/eu-g...
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After the EU found Israel to be in breach of its human rights obligations under their trade deal, tensions are running high over what economic steps the bloc can now take at a time of extreme tension in the Middle East.
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pro.politico.eu/news/200779
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pro.politico.eu/news/200779
June 24, 2025 at 9:36 AM
After the EU found Israel to be in breach of its human rights obligations under their trade deal, tensions are running high over what economic steps the bloc can now take at a time of extreme tension in the Middle East.
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pro.politico.eu/news/200779
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Read my story with @jakobweizman.bsky.social about what the EU and 12-nation CPTPP could do together to challenge Trump.
www.politico.eu/article/dona...
www.politico.eu/article/dona...
Trump’s trade war pushes EU toward Pacific free traders
A 12-nation Indo-Pacific club could serve as a platform for teaming up.
www.politico.eu
May 16, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Read my story with @jakobweizman.bsky.social about what the EU and 12-nation CPTPP could do together to challenge Trump.
www.politico.eu/article/dona...
www.politico.eu/article/dona...
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As Trump’s trade war smashes the economic order, the EU is increasingly thinking that joining forces with the Indo-Pacific trade bloc CPTPP might be the best plan B.
Trump’s trade war pushes EU toward Pacific free traders
A 12-nation Indo-Pacific club could serve as a platform for teaming up.
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May 12, 2025 at 7:12 AM
As Trump’s trade war smashes the economic order, the EU is increasingly thinking that joining forces with the Indo-Pacific trade bloc CPTPP might be the best plan B.
The U.S. makes up 13% of global trade — and the EU is setting its sights beyond that.
Read my explainer for @politico.eu here 👇
Read my explainer for @politico.eu here 👇
Donald Trump is turning his back on free trade and, with it, the €1.6 trillion transatlantic trade relationship. That's motivating the European Union to do trade deals with just about everyone else.
Trump talks tariffs. The EU talks free trade with the rest of the world.
With the United States throwing up the highest trade barriers in a century, Ursula von der Leyen’s European Commission is on a mission to do trade deals with everyone else.
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April 25, 2025 at 11:25 AM
The U.S. makes up 13% of global trade — and the EU is setting its sights beyond that.
Read my explainer for @politico.eu here 👇
Read my explainer for @politico.eu here 👇
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Donald Trump is turning his back on free trade and, with it, the €1.6 trillion transatlantic trade relationship. That's motivating the European Union to do trade deals with just about everyone else.
Trump talks tariffs. The EU talks free trade with the rest of the world.
With the United States throwing up the highest trade barriers in a century, Ursula von der Leyen’s European Commission is on a mission to do trade deals with everyone else.
ow.ly
April 25, 2025 at 6:53 AM
Donald Trump is turning his back on free trade and, with it, the €1.6 trillion transatlantic trade relationship. That's motivating the European Union to do trade deals with just about everyone else.
The EU wants Serbia’s lithium to power its green transition and reduce Chinese dependence.
But people in Serbia won’t go down without a fight.
Read our investigation into the controversial Jadar project👇🏻
But people in Serbia won’t go down without a fight.
Read our investigation into the controversial Jadar project👇🏻
The EU placed a strategic bet on Serbian lithium to fuel its shift to electric vehicles.
But it's resulted in dirty politics and an environmental backlash so severe it is poisoning the Balkan nation’s relations with Brussels.
But it's resulted in dirty politics and an environmental backlash so severe it is poisoning the Balkan nation’s relations with Brussels.
Is Serbia turning into an EU mining colony?
A Brussels-backed project to develop the lithium reserves needed to power electric vehicles is fueling political instability on the European Union’s doorstep.
www.politico.eu
April 18, 2025 at 8:32 AM
The EU wants Serbia’s lithium to power its green transition and reduce Chinese dependence.
But people in Serbia won’t go down without a fight.
Read our investigation into the controversial Jadar project👇🏻
But people in Serbia won’t go down without a fight.
Read our investigation into the controversial Jadar project👇🏻
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The EU placed a strategic bet on Serbian lithium to fuel its shift to electric vehicles.
But it's resulted in dirty politics and an environmental backlash so severe it is poisoning the Balkan nation’s relations with Brussels.
But it's resulted in dirty politics and an environmental backlash so severe it is poisoning the Balkan nation’s relations with Brussels.
Is Serbia turning into an EU mining colony?
A Brussels-backed project to develop the lithium reserves needed to power electric vehicles is fueling political instability on the European Union’s doorstep.
www.politico.eu
April 18, 2025 at 6:57 AM
The EU placed a strategic bet on Serbian lithium to fuel its shift to electric vehicles.
But it's resulted in dirty politics and an environmental backlash so severe it is poisoning the Balkan nation’s relations with Brussels.
But it's resulted in dirty politics and an environmental backlash so severe it is poisoning the Balkan nation’s relations with Brussels.
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Trump blinked — and we had to re-record Politico’s EU Confidential podcast.
Here’s Take 2 — with Josh Lipsky of the Atlantic Council and Sarah Wheaton hosting. Thanks for having me on the show!
@politico.eu
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Here’s Take 2 — with Josh Lipsky of the Atlantic Council and Sarah Wheaton hosting. Thanks for having me on the show!
@politico.eu
open.spotify.com/episode/71xd...
Trump blinks on tariffs. Can Europe exhale?
EU Confidential · Episode
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April 11, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Trump blinked — and we had to re-record Politico’s EU Confidential podcast.
Here’s Take 2 — with Josh Lipsky of the Atlantic Council and Sarah Wheaton hosting. Thanks for having me on the show!
@politico.eu
open.spotify.com/episode/71xd...
Here’s Take 2 — with Josh Lipsky of the Atlantic Council and Sarah Wheaton hosting. Thanks for having me on the show!
@politico.eu
open.spotify.com/episode/71xd...
Looks like we've got ourselves a trade war!
Stellar (and quick) reporting from @camgijs.bsky.social and @koenverhelst.bsky.social
www.politico.eu/article/eu-t...
Stellar (and quick) reporting from @camgijs.bsky.social and @koenverhelst.bsky.social
www.politico.eu/article/eu-t...
EU takes revenge on Trump’s tariffs as countries approve €20B+ retaliation
Brussels is now set to strike back against U.S. president’s steel and aluminum measures.
www.politico.eu
April 9, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Looks like we've got ourselves a trade war!
Stellar (and quick) reporting from @camgijs.bsky.social and @koenverhelst.bsky.social
www.politico.eu/article/eu-t...
Stellar (and quick) reporting from @camgijs.bsky.social and @koenverhelst.bsky.social
www.politico.eu/article/eu-t...
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If all is hostile, turn friendly: EU offers Donald Trump to slash all tariffs on industrial goods.
www.politico.eu/article/eu-o...
w/ fresh reporting from Luxembourg by @camgijs.bsky.social @jakobweizman.bsky.social and data via @gi-coi.bsky.social
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EU offers Trump removal of all industrial tariffs
“Europe is always ready for a good deal,” says Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
www.politico.eu
April 7, 2025 at 2:59 PM
If all is hostile, turn friendly: EU offers Donald Trump to slash all tariffs on industrial goods.
www.politico.eu/article/eu-o...
w/ fresh reporting from Luxembourg by @camgijs.bsky.social @jakobweizman.bsky.social and data via @gi-coi.bsky.social
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We spoke with Czechia's foreign minister on what comes next in the EU's response to Trump's tariffs.
Could American gas still be on the table?
Read more here 👇
With @gabrielgavin.bsky.social
Could American gas still be on the table?
Read more here 👇
With @gabrielgavin.bsky.social
The EU should encourage U.S. President Donald Trump to reverse trade tariffs by buying more American gas, while simultaneously threatening penalties of its own, Czechia's top diplomat said.
EU can still do deal with Trump to beat tariffs, says Czechia
Brussels should plan for peace with Washington — but prepare for trade war, Prague’s top diplomat told POLITICO.
www.politico.eu
April 5, 2025 at 3:00 PM
We spoke with Czechia's foreign minister on what comes next in the EU's response to Trump's tariffs.
Could American gas still be on the table?
Read more here 👇
With @gabrielgavin.bsky.social
Could American gas still be on the table?
Read more here 👇
With @gabrielgavin.bsky.social
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The EU should encourage U.S. President Donald Trump to reverse trade tariffs by buying more American gas, while simultaneously threatening penalties of its own, Czechia's top diplomat said.
EU can still do deal with Trump to beat tariffs, says Czechia
Brussels should plan for peace with Washington — but prepare for trade war, Prague’s top diplomat told POLITICO.
www.politico.eu
April 5, 2025 at 9:09 AM
The EU should encourage U.S. President Donald Trump to reverse trade tariffs by buying more American gas, while simultaneously threatening penalties of its own, Czechia's top diplomat said.
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If you, too, want to make up your own reciprocal tariffs to charge friends, family and foreign countries, all you need is simple maths and a calculator.
Yes, that's precisely how the Trump administration has just upended world trade.
with Jakob Weizman on @politico.eu
Yes, that's precisely how the Trump administration has just upended world trade.
with Jakob Weizman on @politico.eu
Trump’s tariff math is crazy, says ‘Wisdom of Crowds’ author
James Surowiecki challenges the White House’s rationale for punishing Europe, China, India and Japan with reciprocal tariffs.
www.politico.eu
April 3, 2025 at 12:10 PM
If you, too, want to make up your own reciprocal tariffs to charge friends, family and foreign countries, all you need is simple maths and a calculator.
Yes, that's precisely how the Trump administration has just upended world trade.
with Jakob Weizman on @politico.eu
Yes, that's precisely how the Trump administration has just upended world trade.
with Jakob Weizman on @politico.eu
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And about those maths...
James Surowiecki challenges the White House’s rationale for punishing Europe, China, India and Japan with reciprocal tariffs.
Story by @jakobweizman.bsky.social and @gi-coi.bsky.social
www.politico.eu/article/dona...
James Surowiecki challenges the White House’s rationale for punishing Europe, China, India and Japan with reciprocal tariffs.
Story by @jakobweizman.bsky.social and @gi-coi.bsky.social
www.politico.eu/article/dona...
Trump’s tariff math is crazy, says ‘Wisdom of Crowds’ author
James Surowiecki challenges the White House’s rationale for punishing Europe, China, India and Japan with reciprocal tariffs.
www.politico.eu
April 3, 2025 at 12:40 PM
And about those maths...
James Surowiecki challenges the White House’s rationale for punishing Europe, China, India and Japan with reciprocal tariffs.
Story by @jakobweizman.bsky.social and @gi-coi.bsky.social
www.politico.eu/article/dona...
James Surowiecki challenges the White House’s rationale for punishing Europe, China, India and Japan with reciprocal tariffs.
Story by @jakobweizman.bsky.social and @gi-coi.bsky.social
www.politico.eu/article/dona...
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Stark signal by EU Commission boss von der Leyen on the eve of 'Liberation Day.'
“Europe holds a lot of cards. From trade to technology, to the size of our market... All instruments are on the table.”
This is how the EU plans to hit back against Trump's tariffs 👇
www.politico.eu/article/eu-t...
“Europe holds a lot of cards. From trade to technology, to the size of our market... All instruments are on the table.”
This is how the EU plans to hit back against Trump's tariffs 👇
www.politico.eu/article/eu-t...
EU readies counterstrike on Big Tech and US banks over Trump’s mega tariffs
Brussels sees America’s transatlantic trade surplus in services as its Achilles’ heel.
www.politico.eu
April 1, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Stark signal by EU Commission boss von der Leyen on the eve of 'Liberation Day.'
“Europe holds a lot of cards. From trade to technology, to the size of our market... All instruments are on the table.”
This is how the EU plans to hit back against Trump's tariffs 👇
www.politico.eu/article/eu-t...
“Europe holds a lot of cards. From trade to technology, to the size of our market... All instruments are on the table.”
This is how the EU plans to hit back against Trump's tariffs 👇
www.politico.eu/article/eu-t...
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An eye for an eye.
That's in essence the playbook the EU should follow in responding to Trump’s tariff war, Belgium’s new EU and Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot told us.
Tech would bring "greatest sensitivity and responsiveness" from US.
W/ @pieterhaeck.bsky.social
www.politico.eu/article/belg...
That's in essence the playbook the EU should follow in responding to Trump’s tariff war, Belgium’s new EU and Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot told us.
Tech would bring "greatest sensitivity and responsiveness" from US.
W/ @pieterhaeck.bsky.social
www.politico.eu/article/belg...
Belgian FM: EU should fight fire with fire in Trump’s trade war
Targeting Big Tech could be among the EU’s options to hit Washington where it hurts, Belgium’s foreign minister says.
www.politico.eu
March 24, 2025 at 10:43 AM
An eye for an eye.
That's in essence the playbook the EU should follow in responding to Trump’s tariff war, Belgium’s new EU and Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot told us.
Tech would bring "greatest sensitivity and responsiveness" from US.
W/ @pieterhaeck.bsky.social
www.politico.eu/article/belg...
That's in essence the playbook the EU should follow in responding to Trump’s tariff war, Belgium’s new EU and Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot told us.
Tech would bring "greatest sensitivity and responsiveness" from US.
W/ @pieterhaeck.bsky.social
www.politico.eu/article/belg...
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Donald Trump repeated that the United States will annex Greenland, while cheering the Arctic island’s election result.
Trump: Annexation of Greenland ‘will happen’
The Arctic island’s election winner panned U.S. president’s comments as “unacceptable.”
www.politico.eu
March 13, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Donald Trump repeated that the United States will annex Greenland, while cheering the Arctic island’s election result.
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On the EU’s tariff hit list: American chicken wings, motorbikes and … women’s négligées?
www.politico.eu/article/on-t...
www.politico.eu/article/on-t...
On the EU’s tariff hit list: American chicken wings, motorbikes and … women’s négligées?
The European Commission is seeking feedback on a 99-page hit list and respondents have until March 26 to reply.
www.politico.eu
March 12, 2025 at 9:44 AM
On the EU’s tariff hit list: American chicken wings, motorbikes and … women’s négligées?
www.politico.eu/article/on-t...
www.politico.eu/article/on-t...
My latest for @politico.eu on Greenland's election results- and what it means for the Artic island's future.
Greenland had a message for Donald Trump as islanders went to the polls this week: thanks, but no thanks.
The US president’s repeated noises about acquiring the vast Arctic island were rejected at the ballot box, as a party that denounced Trump’s ambitions came out on top.
The US president’s repeated noises about acquiring the vast Arctic island were rejected at the ballot box, as a party that denounced Trump’s ambitions came out on top.
Greenlanders say no to Trump as rare earths loom over coalition talks
Election throws up surprise result as independence from Denmark remains tough to define.
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March 12, 2025 at 4:26 PM
My latest for @politico.eu on Greenland's election results- and what it means for the Artic island's future.
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Greenland had a message for Donald Trump as islanders went to the polls this week: thanks, but no thanks.
The US president’s repeated noises about acquiring the vast Arctic island were rejected at the ballot box, as a party that denounced Trump’s ambitions came out on top.
The US president’s repeated noises about acquiring the vast Arctic island were rejected at the ballot box, as a party that denounced Trump’s ambitions came out on top.
Greenlanders say no to Trump as rare earths loom over coalition talks
Election throws up surprise result as independence from Denmark remains tough to define.
ow.ly
March 12, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Greenland had a message for Donald Trump as islanders went to the polls this week: thanks, but no thanks.
The US president’s repeated noises about acquiring the vast Arctic island were rejected at the ballot box, as a party that denounced Trump’s ambitions came out on top.
The US president’s repeated noises about acquiring the vast Arctic island were rejected at the ballot box, as a party that denounced Trump’s ambitions came out on top.
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🚨 BREAKING: The European Union hit back hard as US President Donald Trump imposed 25 percent global steel and aluminum tariffs today, announcing a two-stage retaliation covering €26 billion in EU exports.
Full story: www.politico.eu/article/eu-t...
Full story: www.politico.eu/article/eu-t...
March 12, 2025 at 6:43 AM
🚨 BREAKING: The European Union hit back hard as US President Donald Trump imposed 25 percent global steel and aluminum tariffs today, announcing a two-stage retaliation covering €26 billion in EU exports.
Full story: www.politico.eu/article/eu-t...
Full story: www.politico.eu/article/eu-t...
I am delighted to lead my first Morning Trade newsletter for
@politico.eu.
Tariffs (again), India, and a U.S-Ukraine deal- read all about it: pro.politico.eu/news/194705
Feel free to reach out for a ☕️and chat about all things trade!
@politico.eu.
Tariffs (again), India, and a U.S-Ukraine deal- read all about it: pro.politico.eu/news/194705
Feel free to reach out for a ☕️and chat about all things trade!
February 27, 2025 at 12:10 PM
I am delighted to lead my first Morning Trade newsletter for
@politico.eu.
Tariffs (again), India, and a U.S-Ukraine deal- read all about it: pro.politico.eu/news/194705
Feel free to reach out for a ☕️and chat about all things trade!
@politico.eu.
Tariffs (again), India, and a U.S-Ukraine deal- read all about it: pro.politico.eu/news/194705
Feel free to reach out for a ☕️and chat about all things trade!