Ludvig Broomé
@ludvigbroome.bsky.social
Analyst at the Swedish Institute of International Affairs.
European defence, geoeconomics, and the Transatlantic relationship
European defence, geoeconomics, and the Transatlantic relationship
I've written a blog post! Together with @bfagersten.bsky.social. Europeans want more EU defence cooperation, but their own governments are holding back.
Link here: geo-power.eu/publications...
Link here: geo-power.eu/publications...
New Blog Post by Ludvig Broomé and Dr. Björn Fägersten: "Europeans want more EU defence cooperation – governments are holding back" - Geo Power
New Blog Post by Ludvig Broomé and Dr. Björn Fägersten: “Europeans want more EU defence cooperation – governments are holding back” The GEO-POWER-EU Researchers Ludvig Broomé and Dr. Björn from The Sw...
geo-power.eu
November 18, 2025 at 1:00 PM
I've written a blog post! Together with @bfagersten.bsky.social. Europeans want more EU defence cooperation, but their own governments are holding back.
Link here: geo-power.eu/publications...
Link here: geo-power.eu/publications...
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📣 New #GEOPOWEREU blog post by Ludvig Broomé & Dr. Björn Fägersten from UI Sweden draws on the #GEOPOWEREU defence report, highlighting the growing gap between citizens’ expectations and government action in EU defence cooperation.🔗 shorturl.at/RYwCX
November 18, 2025 at 8:46 AM
📣 New #GEOPOWEREU blog post by Ludvig Broomé & Dr. Björn Fägersten from UI Sweden draws on the #GEOPOWEREU defence report, highlighting the growing gap between citizens’ expectations and government action in EU defence cooperation.🔗 shorturl.at/RYwCX
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Pressure is mounting on Belgium to lift its reservations and endorse the €140 billion reparations loan for Ukraine, which the vast majority of countries favour.
But technical talks between Belgium and the European Commission are stalled.
Story with @shonamurray.bsky.social.
But technical talks between Belgium and the European Commission are stalled.
Story with @shonamurray.bsky.social.
Pressure mounts on Belgium to back reparations loan for Ukraine
Support for a €140 billion reparations loan to Ukraine is intensifying, but Belgium is holding its ground. Talks with the European Commission have stalled and failed to deliver any progress.
www.euronews.com
November 13, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Pressure is mounting on Belgium to lift its reservations and endorse the €140 billion reparations loan for Ukraine, which the vast majority of countries favour.
But technical talks between Belgium and the European Commission are stalled.
Story with @shonamurray.bsky.social.
But technical talks between Belgium and the European Commission are stalled.
Story with @shonamurray.bsky.social.
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NEWS: The UK is no longer sharing intelligence with the US about suspected drug trafficking vessels in the Caribbean because it does not want to be complicit in US military strikes and believes the attacks are illegal, sources familiar with the matter told CNN. edition.cnn.com/2025/11/11/p...
Exclusive: UK suspends some intelligence sharing with US over boat strike concerns in major break | CNN Politics
The United Kingdom is no longer sharing intelligence with the US about suspected drug trafficking vessels in the Caribbean because it does not want to be complicit in US military strikes and believes ...
edition.cnn.com
November 11, 2025 at 3:06 PM
NEWS: The UK is no longer sharing intelligence with the US about suspected drug trafficking vessels in the Caribbean because it does not want to be complicit in US military strikes and believes the attacks are illegal, sources familiar with the matter told CNN. edition.cnn.com/2025/11/11/p...
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EU to set up a new spy unit under Ursula von der Leyen
"The move is opposed by senior officials at the EU’s diplomatic service, who fear it will duplicate the unit’s role and threaten its future"
"The move is opposed by senior officials at the EU’s diplomatic service, who fear it will duplicate the unit’s role and threaten its future"
EU to set up new intelligence unit under Ursula von der Leyen
Body to collate material from national agencies and improve its operational use
on.ft.com
November 11, 2025 at 7:50 AM
EU to set up a new spy unit under Ursula von der Leyen
"The move is opposed by senior officials at the EU’s diplomatic service, who fear it will duplicate the unit’s role and threaten its future"
"The move is opposed by senior officials at the EU’s diplomatic service, who fear it will duplicate the unit’s role and threaten its future"
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A British university complied with a demand from Beijing to halt research about human rights abuses in China, leading to a major project being dropped, the Guardian can reveal.
UK university halted human rights research after pressure from China
Exclusive: Leading professor at Sheffield Hallam was told to cease research on supply chains and forced labour in China after demands from authorities
www.theguardian.com
November 3, 2025 at 7:25 AM
A British university complied with a demand from Beijing to halt research about human rights abuses in China, leading to a major project being dropped, the Guardian can reveal.
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New paper out with a blueprint for a proper European industrial policy in the automotive sector.
The urgent issue is to offset geopolitical demand shocks - coordinated EV subsidies of the big four (FR FR ES IT) could cover 70% of the EU market.
Will tweet more later :)
The urgent issue is to offset geopolitical demand shocks - coordinated EV subsidies of the big four (FR FR ES IT) could cover 70% of the EU market.
Will tweet more later :)
In a new paper @nilsredeker.bsky.social, @lucasguttenberg.bsky.social & @sandertordoir.bsky.social propose co-ordinating consumer subsidies for EVs with a #buy-European clause, extending it to corporate fleets & signing reciprocal EV-subsidy agreements with EU allies.
Read here: buff.ly/qCCQdcG
Read here: buff.ly/qCCQdcG
October 23, 2025 at 8:06 AM
New paper out with a blueprint for a proper European industrial policy in the automotive sector.
The urgent issue is to offset geopolitical demand shocks - coordinated EV subsidies of the big four (FR FR ES IT) could cover 70% of the EU market.
Will tweet more later :)
The urgent issue is to offset geopolitical demand shocks - coordinated EV subsidies of the big four (FR FR ES IT) could cover 70% of the EU market.
Will tweet more later :)
Trumps sanktioner mot Ryssland är luft, som så ofta när han verkar ha satt ner foten
A new free piece released. The Trump "harsh" sanctions on Russia last night were anything but. They actually provide protection for Russia's biggest oil customers to transact business for at least the next 4 weeks--and have no automatic sanction after that. open.substack.com/pub/phillips...
The New US Sanctions Move Actually Protects Russia For Now
Think Four Weeks, Not Two
open.substack.com
October 23, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Trumps sanktioner mot Ryssland är luft, som så ofta när han verkar ha satt ner foten
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Handelsblatt reports that Germany, France and the European Commission are pushing for the use of the anti-coercion instrument in response to China's rare earths controls
www.handelsblatt.com...
www.handelsblatt.com...
October 22, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Handelsblatt reports that Germany, France and the European Commission are pushing for the use of the anti-coercion instrument in response to China's rare earths controls
www.handelsblatt.com...
www.handelsblatt.com...
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🚨🚨Excellent news: After three years of reasoning, pleading and conceding, the EU has had enough.
On Monday, the EU's MS are expected to back a new bill that will permanently cut #Russian gas supplies to #Hungary and #Slovakia — whether they like it or not. 🧵
www.politico.eu/article/eu-c...
On Monday, the EU's MS are expected to back a new bill that will permanently cut #Russian gas supplies to #Hungary and #Slovakia — whether they like it or not. 🧵
www.politico.eu/article/eu-c...
EU countries move to pull plug on Russian gas to Hungary and Slovakia
The two Central European countries have long spurned a phaseout. Now, EU capitals are ready to overrule them.
www.politico.eu
October 20, 2025 at 11:01 AM
🚨🚨Excellent news: After three years of reasoning, pleading and conceding, the EU has had enough.
On Monday, the EU's MS are expected to back a new bill that will permanently cut #Russian gas supplies to #Hungary and #Slovakia — whether they like it or not. 🧵
www.politico.eu/article/eu-c...
On Monday, the EU's MS are expected to back a new bill that will permanently cut #Russian gas supplies to #Hungary and #Slovakia — whether they like it or not. 🧵
www.politico.eu/article/eu-c...
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Today, we lay out Europe’s Defence Roadmap.
With clear objectives, European Flagships, and milestones on the path to 2030.
A strong, resilient and innovative EU defence industry will deliver the capabilities Europe needs.
Our work continues at the European Council next week.
With clear objectives, European Flagships, and milestones on the path to 2030.
A strong, resilient and innovative EU defence industry will deliver the capabilities Europe needs.
Our work continues at the European Council next week.
October 16, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Today, we lay out Europe’s Defence Roadmap.
With clear objectives, European Flagships, and milestones on the path to 2030.
A strong, resilient and innovative EU defence industry will deliver the capabilities Europe needs.
Our work continues at the European Council next week.
With clear objectives, European Flagships, and milestones on the path to 2030.
A strong, resilient and innovative EU defence industry will deliver the capabilities Europe needs.
Our work continues at the European Council next week.
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Bloomberg: EU considering forcing Chinese firms to hand over tech to European companies if they want to operate locally. as part of a legislative proposal called the Industrial Accelerator Act - expected in November
EU Considers Forced Tech Transfers for New Chinese Investments
The European Union is considering forcing Chinese firms to hand over technology to European companies if they want to operate locally, in an aggressive new push to make the bloc’s industry more competitive.
www.bloomberg.com
October 14, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Bloomberg: EU considering forcing Chinese firms to hand over tech to European companies if they want to operate locally. as part of a legislative proposal called the Industrial Accelerator Act - expected in November
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A quiet bombshell in Europe’s tech world
The Dutch government seems to have effectively frozen operations of Nexperia, the Chinese-owned chipmaker, citing national security, according to corporate filing today - via @zichenwanghere
The Dutch government seems to have effectively frozen operations of Nexperia, the Chinese-owned chipmaker, citing national security, according to corporate filing today - via @zichenwanghere
Dutch govt accused of freezing operations of Chinese semiconductor giant's chipmaker Nexperia
Wingtech, the Shanghai-listed parent, denounces what it essentially calls a boardroom coup involving the Dutch government and local executives
open.substack.com
October 12, 2025 at 3:22 PM
A quiet bombshell in Europe’s tech world
The Dutch government seems to have effectively frozen operations of Nexperia, the Chinese-owned chipmaker, citing national security, according to corporate filing today - via @zichenwanghere
The Dutch government seems to have effectively frozen operations of Nexperia, the Chinese-owned chipmaker, citing national security, according to corporate filing today - via @zichenwanghere
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🚨🚨Excellent and important news: The pro-EU Party of Action and Solidarity (PAS) secured a majority in a pivotal #Moldovan election that is set to keep the country on track to joining the #EU amidst massive Russian interference campaign. 🧵
www.politico.eu/article/poll...
www.politico.eu/article/poll...
Pro-EU party secures majority in high-stakes Moldovan election
The parliamentary election comes amid reports of an “unprecedented” Russian hybrid interference campaign.
www.politico.eu
September 29, 2025 at 7:34 AM
🚨🚨Excellent and important news: The pro-EU Party of Action and Solidarity (PAS) secured a majority in a pivotal #Moldovan election that is set to keep the country on track to joining the #EU amidst massive Russian interference campaign. 🧵
www.politico.eu/article/poll...
www.politico.eu/article/poll...
Européerna kör över amerikanerna i Ryder Cup så till den grad att jag oroar mig att Trump (som så klart varit på plats och kollat) ska dra tillbaka kärnvapenbeskyddet från Europa
September 28, 2025 at 6:49 AM
Européerna kör över amerikanerna i Ryder Cup så till den grad att jag oroar mig att Trump (som så klart varit på plats och kollat) ska dra tillbaka kärnvapenbeskyddet från Europa
Bra sammanfattning av varför EU har svårt att hävda sig i en maktstyrd världsordning. Alla verktyg finns inom räckhåll, men medlemsstaterna bakbinder Kommissionen. Sverige som oftast en av bromsklossarna www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...
The new age of weaponisation lays bare Europe's weaknesses
Does the EU have what it takes to survive in the age of weaponisation? Recent events have cast light on the crucial question. #EuropeNews
www.euronews.com
September 25, 2025 at 7:54 AM
Bra sammanfattning av varför EU har svårt att hävda sig i en maktstyrd världsordning. Alla verktyg finns inom räckhåll, men medlemsstaterna bakbinder Kommissionen. Sverige som oftast en av bromsklossarna www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...
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Pretty big news in global trading circles
China will no longer ask for or avail itself of benefits and flexibilities for developing countries as a part of World Trade Organization negotiations, Beijing announced on Tuesday.
China will no longer ask for or avail itself of benefits and flexibilities for developing countries as a part of World Trade Organization negotiations, Beijing announced on Tuesday.
China says it will no longer seek developing country benefits at the WTO | InsideTrade.com
China will no longer ask for or avail itself of benefits and flexibilities for developing countries as a part of World Trade Organization negotiations, Beijing announced on Tuesday.
insidetrade.com
September 24, 2025 at 6:22 AM
Pretty big news in global trading circles
China will no longer ask for or avail itself of benefits and flexibilities for developing countries as a part of World Trade Organization negotiations, Beijing announced on Tuesday.
China will no longer ask for or avail itself of benefits and flexibilities for developing countries as a part of World Trade Organization negotiations, Beijing announced on Tuesday.
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”Public affairs-sektorn kan helt enkelt köpa den kunskap om myndighetens inre processer som forskarna inte längre kommer åt. Det är inte rimligt att kansliet på detta vis hjälper till att förstärka lobbyisternas kunskapsövertag över medborgarna.”
www.dn.se/debatt/vad-a...
www.dn.se/debatt/vad-a...
DN Debatt. ”Vad är det egentligen Regeringskansliet vill dölja?”
DN Debatt. Forskare nekas insyn medan lobbyister kan köpa sig tillgång, skriver två professorer.
www.dn.se
September 24, 2025 at 4:07 AM
”Public affairs-sektorn kan helt enkelt köpa den kunskap om myndighetens inre processer som forskarna inte längre kommer åt. Det är inte rimligt att kansliet på detta vis hjälper till att förstärka lobbyisternas kunskapsövertag över medborgarna.”
www.dn.se/debatt/vad-a...
www.dn.se/debatt/vad-a...
"Återställ våtmarkerna" verkar vara mer än en miljöfråga
September 24, 2025 at 6:52 AM
"Återställ våtmarkerna" verkar vara mer än en miljöfråga
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Moscow thinks it can keep its war going.
We are making sure it pays the price for it.
Today, we present our 19th sanctions package. Every sanction reduces the Kremlin’s ability to wage war.
We won’t stop putting pressure on Russia until it ends its war.
We are making sure it pays the price for it.
Today, we present our 19th sanctions package. Every sanction reduces the Kremlin’s ability to wage war.
We won’t stop putting pressure on Russia until it ends its war.
September 19, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Moscow thinks it can keep its war going.
We are making sure it pays the price for it.
Today, we present our 19th sanctions package. Every sanction reduces the Kremlin’s ability to wage war.
We won’t stop putting pressure on Russia until it ends its war.
We are making sure it pays the price for it.
Today, we present our 19th sanctions package. Every sanction reduces the Kremlin’s ability to wage war.
We won’t stop putting pressure on Russia until it ends its war.
Väldigt bra text av kollegan Martin Kragh, om varför geoekonomi är ett centralt begrepp för den som vill förstå vart världen är på väg efn.se/geoekonomi-n...
När handeln blir ett vapen förändras spelplanen för världspolitiken
Geoekonomin visar att globaliseringens ideal inte längre är självklara
efn.se
September 13, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Väldigt bra text av kollegan Martin Kragh, om varför geoekonomi är ett centralt begrepp för den som vill förstå vart världen är på väg efn.se/geoekonomi-n...
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Last night the Polish airspace was violated by a huge number of Russian drones. Those drones that posed a direct threat were shot down. I am in constant communication with the Secretary General of NATO and our allies.
September 10, 2025 at 6:55 AM
Last night the Polish airspace was violated by a huge number of Russian drones. Those drones that posed a direct threat were shot down. I am in constant communication with the Secretary General of NATO and our allies.
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Very true, this: voters in Europe are ahead of most governing elites on European integration.
The same goes for another once ‘sensitive’ dossier: support for Gaza/Palestine
The same goes for another once ‘sensitive’ dossier: support for Gaza/Palestine
EU integration has historically been a top-down project. That may be changing. On defense, in particular, voters seem to be willing to go further in advancing EU sovereignty than its economic and political elites. 👉 With @alanderminna.bsky.social for @politico.eu
www.politico.eu/article/vote...
www.politico.eu/article/vote...
Voters believe in a sovereign Europe more than elites
For once, integration may not be driven top-down but bottom-up.
www.politico.eu
September 4, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Very true, this: voters in Europe are ahead of most governing elites on European integration.
The same goes for another once ‘sensitive’ dossier: support for Gaza/Palestine
The same goes for another once ‘sensitive’ dossier: support for Gaza/Palestine
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This is big news
Google’s adtech fine pulled at last minute over EU-US trade tensions
MLex reports that competition boss Ribera had to shelve announcement today because of lobbying from trade chief Sefcovic and the US DoJ
www.mlex.com/mlex/article...
Google’s adtech fine pulled at last minute over EU-US trade tensions
MLex reports that competition boss Ribera had to shelve announcement today because of lobbying from trade chief Sefcovic and the US DoJ
www.mlex.com/mlex/article...
Google’s adtech fine pulled at last minute over EU-US trade tensions | MLex | Specialist news and analysis on legal risk and regulation
An EU antitrust sanction against Google that was scheduled for today was put on hold hours before the planned announcement, following opposition from EU trade commissioner Maroš Šefčovič and lobbying ...
www.mlex.com
September 2, 2025 at 9:03 AM
This is big news
Google’s adtech fine pulled at last minute over EU-US trade tensions
MLex reports that competition boss Ribera had to shelve announcement today because of lobbying from trade chief Sefcovic and the US DoJ
www.mlex.com/mlex/article...
Google’s adtech fine pulled at last minute over EU-US trade tensions
MLex reports that competition boss Ribera had to shelve announcement today because of lobbying from trade chief Sefcovic and the US DoJ
www.mlex.com/mlex/article...
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Key quote:
"Domestic orders have risen and are offsetting the weakening demand from abroad. In fact, the best remedy against U.S. tariffs may be to strengthen domestic demand. Many expect to produce more in 12 months than they do today."
Spain, Greece lead - Germany edging towards stabilisation.
"Domestic orders have risen and are offsetting the weakening demand from abroad. In fact, the best remedy against U.S. tariffs may be to strengthen domestic demand. Many expect to produce more in 12 months than they do today."
Spain, Greece lead - Germany edging towards stabilisation.
Euro zone manufacturing expanded for first time since early 2022 in August, PMI shows reut.rs/3UVp11o
Euro zone manufacturing expanded for first time since early 2022 in August, PMI shows
Euro zone manufacturing activity expanded in August for the first time since mid-2022 due to a surge in domestic demand and output, raising optimism around future production, a survey showed.
reut.rs
September 1, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Key quote:
"Domestic orders have risen and are offsetting the weakening demand from abroad. In fact, the best remedy against U.S. tariffs may be to strengthen domestic demand. Many expect to produce more in 12 months than they do today."
Spain, Greece lead - Germany edging towards stabilisation.
"Domestic orders have risen and are offsetting the weakening demand from abroad. In fact, the best remedy against U.S. tariffs may be to strengthen domestic demand. Many expect to produce more in 12 months than they do today."
Spain, Greece lead - Germany edging towards stabilisation.