Luigi Scazzieri
@lscazzieri.bsky.social
Senior Policy Analyst @euiss.bsky.social | Non-resident associate fellow @centreeuropeanref.bsky.social focusing on European defence issues| PhD from Kings College London| My personal views
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European Security Council: why creating a new institution is not the answer. @lscazzieri.bsky.social explores four possible ESC models but all face political & practical limits. The more realistic path: making better use of existing structures. ow.ly/3AbV50YebZw
A European Security Council: Between strategic need and institutional realities
The renewed debate over a European Security Council underscores Europe’s search for more effective decision-making in security policy. The most realistic way forward is strengthening existing formats ...
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February 13, 2026 at 9:44 AM
European Security Council: why creating a new institution is not the answer. @lscazzieri.bsky.social explores four possible ESC models but all face political & practical limits. The more realistic path: making better use of existing structures. ow.ly/3AbV50YebZw
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🇪🇺 A European Security Council: Between strategic need and institutional realities
By @lscazzieri.bsky.social – @euiss.bsky.social
www.iss.europa.eu/publications...
By @lscazzieri.bsky.social – @euiss.bsky.social
www.iss.europa.eu/publications...
A European Security Council: Between strategic need and institutional realities
The renewed debate over a European Security Council underscores Europe’s search for more effective decision-making in security policy. The most realistic way forward is strengthening existing formats ...
www.iss.europa.eu
February 13, 2026 at 9:24 AM
🇪🇺 A European Security Council: Between strategic need and institutional realities
By @lscazzieri.bsky.social – @euiss.bsky.social
www.iss.europa.eu/publications...
By @lscazzieri.bsky.social – @euiss.bsky.social
www.iss.europa.eu/publications...
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European Security Council: why creating a new institution is not the most realistic option. Making better use of existing formats can deliver just what Europe needs, argues @lscazzieri.bsky.social. 🔗 ow.ly/3AbV50YebZw
February 12, 2026 at 9:33 AM
European Security Council: why creating a new institution is not the most realistic option. Making better use of existing formats can deliver just what Europe needs, argues @lscazzieri.bsky.social. 🔗 ow.ly/3AbV50YebZw
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The debate on a European Security Council is back.
In my new EUISS commentary, I look at four possible models — and argue that strengthening what Europeans already have is the most realistic path ahead
www.iss.europa.eu/publications...
In my new EUISS commentary, I look at four possible models — and argue that strengthening what Europeans already have is the most realistic path ahead
www.iss.europa.eu/publications...
A European Security Council: Between strategic need and institutional realities
The renewed debate over a European Security Council underscores Europe’s search for more effective decision-making in security policy. The most realistic way forward is strengthening existing formats ...
www.iss.europa.eu
February 11, 2026 at 3:56 PM
The debate on a European Security Council is back.
In my new EUISS commentary, I look at four possible models — and argue that strengthening what Europeans already have is the most realistic path ahead
www.iss.europa.eu/publications...
In my new EUISS commentary, I look at four possible models — and argue that strengthening what Europeans already have is the most realistic path ahead
www.iss.europa.eu/publications...
The debate on a European Security Council is back.
In my new EUISS commentary, I look at four possible models — and argue that strengthening what Europeans already have is the most realistic path ahead
www.iss.europa.eu/publications...
In my new EUISS commentary, I look at four possible models — and argue that strengthening what Europeans already have is the most realistic path ahead
www.iss.europa.eu/publications...
A European Security Council: Between strategic need and institutional realities
The renewed debate over a European Security Council underscores Europe’s search for more effective decision-making in security policy. The most realistic way forward is strengthening existing formats ...
www.iss.europa.eu
February 11, 2026 at 3:56 PM
The debate on a European Security Council is back.
In my new EUISS commentary, I look at four possible models — and argue that strengthening what Europeans already have is the most realistic path ahead
www.iss.europa.eu/publications...
In my new EUISS commentary, I look at four possible models — and argue that strengthening what Europeans already have is the most realistic path ahead
www.iss.europa.eu/publications...
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The EU’s role in defence hinges largely on the level of defence funding in the next EU budget.
New @centreeuropeanref.bsky.social insight by @lscazzieri.bsky.social
Read here: buff.ly/bxYKhe4
New @centreeuropeanref.bsky.social insight by @lscazzieri.bsky.social
Read here: buff.ly/bxYKhe4
November 4, 2025 at 11:02 AM
The EU’s role in defence hinges largely on the level of defence funding in the next EU budget.
New @centreeuropeanref.bsky.social insight by @lscazzieri.bsky.social
Read here: buff.ly/bxYKhe4
New @centreeuropeanref.bsky.social insight by @lscazzieri.bsky.social
Read here: buff.ly/bxYKhe4
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The EU is embracing a more flexible approach to #defence co-operation by harnessing the dynamism of small groups.
New @centreeuropeanref.bsky.social insight by @lscazzieri.bsky.social
Read here: buff.ly/bxYKhe4
New @centreeuropeanref.bsky.social insight by @lscazzieri.bsky.social
Read here: buff.ly/bxYKhe4
October 31, 2025 at 2:05 PM
The EU is embracing a more flexible approach to #defence co-operation by harnessing the dynamism of small groups.
New @centreeuropeanref.bsky.social insight by @lscazzieri.bsky.social
Read here: buff.ly/bxYKhe4
New @centreeuropeanref.bsky.social insight by @lscazzieri.bsky.social
Read here: buff.ly/bxYKhe4
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🎥 When it comes to reduced US engagement, @lscazzieri.bsky.social warns that Europe seems to be preparing only for benign scenarios. That is a strategy that comes with risks.
🔗 More on how the EU can protect its interests in this new era of low transatlantic trust. www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNUD...
🔗 More on how the EU can protect its interests in this new era of low transatlantic trust. www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNUD...
October 31, 2025 at 12:12 PM
🎥 When it comes to reduced US engagement, @lscazzieri.bsky.social warns that Europe seems to be preparing only for benign scenarios. That is a strategy that comes with risks.
🔗 More on how the EU can protect its interests in this new era of low transatlantic trust. www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNUD...
🔗 More on how the EU can protect its interests in this new era of low transatlantic trust. www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNUD...
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The effort to strengthen Europe’s defences hinges on whether Europeans can avoid duplication and weave their efforts into a more coherent whole.
New @centreeuropeanref.bsky.social insight by @lscazzieri.bsky.social
Read here: buff.ly/bxYKhe4
New @centreeuropeanref.bsky.social insight by @lscazzieri.bsky.social
Read here: buff.ly/bxYKhe4
October 30, 2025 at 10:01 AM
The effort to strengthen Europe’s defences hinges on whether Europeans can avoid duplication and weave their efforts into a more coherent whole.
New @centreeuropeanref.bsky.social insight by @lscazzieri.bsky.social
Read here: buff.ly/bxYKhe4
New @centreeuropeanref.bsky.social insight by @lscazzieri.bsky.social
Read here: buff.ly/bxYKhe4
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The EU's efforts to accelerate and inject coherence into Europe's defence build-up depend on sustained funding and political will.
New @centreeuropeanref.bsky.social insight by @lscazzieri.bsky.social
Read here: buff.ly/bxYKhe4
New @centreeuropeanref.bsky.social insight by @lscazzieri.bsky.social
Read here: buff.ly/bxYKhe4
October 29, 2025 at 12:00 PM
The EU's efforts to accelerate and inject coherence into Europe's defence build-up depend on sustained funding and political will.
New @centreeuropeanref.bsky.social insight by @lscazzieri.bsky.social
Read here: buff.ly/bxYKhe4
New @centreeuropeanref.bsky.social insight by @lscazzieri.bsky.social
Read here: buff.ly/bxYKhe4
New piece for @centreeuropeanref.bsky.social on the EU’s Defence Readiness 2030 Roadmap:
It's a much needed attempt to accelerate and bring coherence to Europe’s defence ramp-up, but its success hinges on both political will and sustained investment
www.cer.eu/insights/eu-...
It's a much needed attempt to accelerate and bring coherence to Europe’s defence ramp-up, but its success hinges on both political will and sustained investment
www.cer.eu/insights/eu-...
www.cer.eu
October 29, 2025 at 12:52 PM
New piece for @centreeuropeanref.bsky.social on the EU’s Defence Readiness 2030 Roadmap:
It's a much needed attempt to accelerate and bring coherence to Europe’s defence ramp-up, but its success hinges on both political will and sustained investment
www.cer.eu/insights/eu-...
It's a much needed attempt to accelerate and bring coherence to Europe’s defence ramp-up, but its success hinges on both political will and sustained investment
www.cer.eu/insights/eu-...
Pleased to share my new piece on how Europe can navigate the 'grey zone'
Russia's hybrid warfare is meant to test Europe’s defences and unity. Europeans should be more assertive.
www.iss.europa.eu/publications...
Russia's hybrid warfare is meant to test Europe’s defences and unity. Europeans should be more assertive.
www.iss.europa.eu/publications...
Navigating the grey zone: Readiness, solidarity and resolve
Russia's hybrid warfare against the EU has escalated in recent weeks, revealing a pattern of coercive probing designed to test Europe's defences and unity. The challenge for Europeans is to demonstrat...
www.iss.europa.eu
October 29, 2025 at 9:59 AM
Pleased to share my new piece on how Europe can navigate the 'grey zone'
Russia's hybrid warfare is meant to test Europe’s defences and unity. Europeans should be more assertive.
www.iss.europa.eu/publications...
Russia's hybrid warfare is meant to test Europe’s defences and unity. Europeans should be more assertive.
www.iss.europa.eu/publications...
According to Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson deliveries of the Gripen to Ukraine will start in 3 years
With that timeframe, the Gripens will contribute to deterrence in a hypothetical ceasefire scenario, rather than contributing to Ukraine's defence now.
www.defensenews.com/global/europ...
With that timeframe, the Gripens will contribute to deterrence in a hypothetical ceasefire scenario, rather than contributing to Ukraine's defence now.
www.defensenews.com/global/europ...
Ukraine gets in line for Swedish Gripen-E fighter jets
Deliveries of the newest E variant of the aircraft could begin in three years, officials said.
www.defensenews.com
October 28, 2025 at 10:37 AM
According to Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson deliveries of the Gripen to Ukraine will start in 3 years
With that timeframe, the Gripens will contribute to deterrence in a hypothetical ceasefire scenario, rather than contributing to Ukraine's defence now.
www.defensenews.com/global/europ...
With that timeframe, the Gripens will contribute to deterrence in a hypothetical ceasefire scenario, rather than contributing to Ukraine's defence now.
www.defensenews.com/global/europ...
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New piece for @euiss.bsky.social:
The ability to rapidly move forces and supplies around Europe is a crucial component of European deterrence.
But infrastructure gaps, shortages in transport assets, and administrative hurdles continue to impede military mobility.
www.iss.europa.eu/publications...
The ability to rapidly move forces and supplies around Europe is a crucial component of European deterrence.
But infrastructure gaps, shortages in transport assets, and administrative hurdles continue to impede military mobility.
www.iss.europa.eu/publications...
The road to readiness: How the EU can strengthen military mobility
Rapid and efficient movement of troops and supplies is vital for Europe’s defence, but this is impeded by infrastructure gaps, limited transport assets and administrative barriers. The EU can drive a ...
www.iss.europa.eu
October 23, 2025 at 9:45 AM
New piece for @euiss.bsky.social:
The ability to rapidly move forces and supplies around Europe is a crucial component of European deterrence.
But infrastructure gaps, shortages in transport assets, and administrative hurdles continue to impede military mobility.
www.iss.europa.eu/publications...
The ability to rapidly move forces and supplies around Europe is a crucial component of European deterrence.
But infrastructure gaps, shortages in transport assets, and administrative hurdles continue to impede military mobility.
www.iss.europa.eu/publications...
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Moving troops from West to East Europe could take weeks or months.
The EU can help improve military mobility with more funding for infrastructure, harmonised & digitised border rules & a crisis state framework, writes @lscazzieri.bsky.social.
🔗 ow.ly/F6IX50XgN4W
The EU can help improve military mobility with more funding for infrastructure, harmonised & digitised border rules & a crisis state framework, writes @lscazzieri.bsky.social.
🔗 ow.ly/F6IX50XgN4W
The road to readiness: How the EU can strengthen military mobility
Rapid and efficient movement of troops and supplies is vital for Europe’s defence, but this is impeded by infrastructure gaps, limited transport assets and administrative barriers. The EU can drive a ...
ow.ly
October 24, 2025 at 7:47 AM
Moving troops from West to East Europe could take weeks or months.
The EU can help improve military mobility with more funding for infrastructure, harmonised & digitised border rules & a crisis state framework, writes @lscazzieri.bsky.social.
🔗 ow.ly/F6IX50XgN4W
The EU can help improve military mobility with more funding for infrastructure, harmonised & digitised border rules & a crisis state framework, writes @lscazzieri.bsky.social.
🔗 ow.ly/F6IX50XgN4W
New piece for @euiss.bsky.social:
The ability to rapidly move forces and supplies around Europe is a crucial component of European deterrence.
But infrastructure gaps, shortages in transport assets, and administrative hurdles continue to impede military mobility.
www.iss.europa.eu/publications...
The ability to rapidly move forces and supplies around Europe is a crucial component of European deterrence.
But infrastructure gaps, shortages in transport assets, and administrative hurdles continue to impede military mobility.
www.iss.europa.eu/publications...
The road to readiness: How the EU can strengthen military mobility
Rapid and efficient movement of troops and supplies is vital for Europe’s defence, but this is impeded by infrastructure gaps, limited transport assets and administrative barriers. The EU can drive a ...
www.iss.europa.eu
October 23, 2025 at 9:45 AM
New piece for @euiss.bsky.social:
The ability to rapidly move forces and supplies around Europe is a crucial component of European deterrence.
But infrastructure gaps, shortages in transport assets, and administrative hurdles continue to impede military mobility.
www.iss.europa.eu/publications...
The ability to rapidly move forces and supplies around Europe is a crucial component of European deterrence.
But infrastructure gaps, shortages in transport assets, and administrative hurdles continue to impede military mobility.
www.iss.europa.eu/publications...
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In these years of maximum danger, ramping up European defence is the only way to go. Lots of EU initiatives but we need results at speed and scale. Only if we are strong can we remain free.
Good to discuss all this with @thinktankeuropa.bsky.social with @eu2025dk.bsky.social
Good to discuss all this with @thinktankeuropa.bsky.social with @eu2025dk.bsky.social
@sbeverts.bsky.social from @euiss.bsky.social: “In Europe there is still a reluctance to face the facts in their totally. Europe is in real danger.”
At Defending Europe’s future, today with @eu2025dk.bsky.social and @danskindustri.dk.
At Defending Europe’s future, today with @eu2025dk.bsky.social and @danskindustri.dk.
October 20, 2025 at 9:35 AM
In these years of maximum danger, ramping up European defence is the only way to go. Lots of EU initiatives but we need results at speed and scale. Only if we are strong can we remain free.
Good to discuss all this with @thinktankeuropa.bsky.social with @eu2025dk.bsky.social
Good to discuss all this with @thinktankeuropa.bsky.social with @eu2025dk.bsky.social
A few thoughts on the EU’s Defence Readiness 2030 Roadmap
The aim of the Roadmap is essentially trying to inject more resources and coherence into Europe’s defence ramp up
defence-industry-space.ec.europa.eu/eu-defence-i...
The aim of the Roadmap is essentially trying to inject more resources and coherence into Europe’s defence ramp up
defence-industry-space.ec.europa.eu/eu-defence-i...
Readiness Roadmap 2030
The Roadmap sets out clear objectives and milestones to achieve defence readiness by 2030, as outlined in the White Paper for European Defence.
defence-industry-space.ec.europa.eu
October 17, 2025 at 1:48 PM
A few thoughts on the EU’s Defence Readiness 2030 Roadmap
The aim of the Roadmap is essentially trying to inject more resources and coherence into Europe’s defence ramp up
defence-industry-space.ec.europa.eu/eu-defence-i...
The aim of the Roadmap is essentially trying to inject more resources and coherence into Europe’s defence ramp up
defence-industry-space.ec.europa.eu/eu-defence-i...
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This whole thread by @lscazzieri.bsky.social, and the paper it’s based on, are smart.
4) There is scope for a new transatlantic defence bargain, with the US reducing its involvement as Europeans assume primary responsibility for their security. The transition will require extensive coordination, but a disorderly process would only benefit our adversaries.
October 15, 2025 at 1:14 PM
This whole thread by @lscazzieri.bsky.social, and the paper it’s based on, are smart.
Pleased to have contributed my thoughts on defence to this new EUISS Chaillot Paper out today, on navigating transatlantic relations in an era of low trust.
October 15, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Pleased to have contributed my thoughts on defence to this new EUISS Chaillot Paper out today, on navigating transatlantic relations in an era of low trust.
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Latest for @rusi.bsky.sociwwwon how medical provision would be impacted by war in Europe. Spoiler alert - not good, despite understanding by Med professionals on the challenge. Better sorting these out before war starts and thats on politicians...
www.rusi.org/explore-our-...
www.rusi.org/explore-our-...
European Medical Provision in Times of War
As European militaries ready themselves for war, creating resilient medical systems remains an afterthought for the UK.
www.rusi.org
October 6, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Latest for @rusi.bsky.sociwwwon how medical provision would be impacted by war in Europe. Spoiler alert - not good, despite understanding by Med professionals on the challenge. Better sorting these out before war starts and thats on politicians...
www.rusi.org/explore-our-...
www.rusi.org/explore-our-...
Pleased to see my analysis on Europe’s emerging “capability coalitions” — small groups of countries cooperating more closely on defence — quoted in this weekend's FT Europe Express.
These coalitions can accelerate progress where national needs align.
www.ft.com/content/ed59...
These coalitions can accelerate progress where national needs align.
www.ft.com/content/ed59...
Europe Express: Warning shots over the drone wall
European leaders question the viability of Ursula von der Leyen’s initiative
www.ft.com
October 6, 2025 at 7:44 AM
Pleased to see my analysis on Europe’s emerging “capability coalitions” — small groups of countries cooperating more closely on defence — quoted in this weekend's FT Europe Express.
These coalitions can accelerate progress where national needs align.
www.ft.com/content/ed59...
These coalitions can accelerate progress where national needs align.
www.ft.com/content/ed59...
New piece for @euiss.bsky.social
Europe’s effort to rebuild its defences hinges on whether Europeans can cooperate more effectively with each other and with Ukraine. EU instruments can play a key role in driving this effort forward.
www.iss.europa.eu/publications...
Europe’s effort to rebuild its defences hinges on whether Europeans can cooperate more effectively with each other and with Ukraine. EU instruments can play a key role in driving this effort forward.
www.iss.europa.eu/publications...
Rebuilding Europe's defences: How to unlock a coordinated defence surge
The EU can help drive a European defence surge, both by unlocking additional funding and fostering deeper cooperation.
www.iss.europa.eu
September 23, 2025 at 1:01 PM
New piece for @euiss.bsky.social
Europe’s effort to rebuild its defences hinges on whether Europeans can cooperate more effectively with each other and with Ukraine. EU instruments can play a key role in driving this effort forward.
www.iss.europa.eu/publications...
Europe’s effort to rebuild its defences hinges on whether Europeans can cooperate more effectively with each other and with Ukraine. EU instruments can play a key role in driving this effort forward.
www.iss.europa.eu/publications...
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Our next discussion is on defence and security, a central area of cooperation between the UK and the EU
Over to @jannikewachowiak.bsky.social, Sir Julian King, @lscazzieri.bsky.social, Maike Tribbels and Jean-Baptiste Valmary 🧵
Over to @jannikewachowiak.bsky.social, Sir Julian King, @lscazzieri.bsky.social, Maike Tribbels and Jean-Baptiste Valmary 🧵
September 17, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Our next discussion is on defence and security, a central area of cooperation between the UK and the EU
Over to @jannikewachowiak.bsky.social, Sir Julian King, @lscazzieri.bsky.social, Maike Tribbels and Jean-Baptiste Valmary 🧵
Over to @jannikewachowiak.bsky.social, Sir Julian King, @lscazzieri.bsky.social, Maike Tribbels and Jean-Baptiste Valmary 🧵
Interesting progress on the question of how US support for a post-war reassurance force in Ukraine.
However, US involvement is conditional on Europeans deploying 'tens of thousands' in Ukr. A tall order: recent planning has focused on air and naval support + training.
www.ft.com/content/66ec...
However, US involvement is conditional on Europeans deploying 'tens of thousands' in Ukr. A tall order: recent planning has focused on air and naval support + training.
www.ft.com/content/66ec...
US offers air and intelligence support to postwar force in Ukraine
Washington prepared to contribute surveillance, command and control and air defence assets, say European officials
www.ft.com
August 27, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Interesting progress on the question of how US support for a post-war reassurance force in Ukraine.
However, US involvement is conditional on Europeans deploying 'tens of thousands' in Ukr. A tall order: recent planning has focused on air and naval support + training.
www.ft.com/content/66ec...
However, US involvement is conditional on Europeans deploying 'tens of thousands' in Ukr. A tall order: recent planning has focused on air and naval support + training.
www.ft.com/content/66ec...