Nils Redeker
@nilsredeker.bsky.social
Acting Co-Director of Jacques Delors Centre at the Hertie School Berlin| think-tanking on European economic policy | wwww.delorscentre.eu | www.nilsredeker.net
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Two-speed Europe, coalitions of the willing, core Europe - all different labels currently circling in the debate for same idea that way forward is no longer at EU27.
But the how is important, and I think different people understand different things by the concept.
Quick thread on legal options:
But the how is important, and I think different people understand different things by the concept.
Quick thread on legal options:
February 13, 2026 at 12:02 PM
Two-speed Europe, coalitions of the willing, core Europe - all different labels currently circling in the debate for same idea that way forward is no longer at EU27.
But the how is important, and I think different people understand different things by the concept.
Quick thread on legal options:
But the how is important, and I think different people understand different things by the concept.
Quick thread on legal options:
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The idea to unblock the Single Market deepening agenda with a multi-speed approach a.k.a. Enhanced Cooperation seems extremely weird to me both in principle and politically especially if the goal is "One Market".
Here is why:
Here is why:
After years of resistance, leaders finally say EU should go at different speeds
Summit in Belgian castle sees governments acknowledge Europe urgently needs to change the way it functions if it’s not going to be left behind.
www.politico.eu
February 13, 2026 at 9:33 AM
The idea to unblock the Single Market deepening agenda with a multi-speed approach a.k.a. Enhanced Cooperation seems extremely weird to me both in principle and politically especially if the goal is "One Market".
Here is why:
Here is why:
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Perfect timing also to announce that AG Ćapeta will give a keynote speech at @delorsberlin.bsky.social on 27 February, followed by a panel discussion with @anabobic.bsky.social, Violeta Moreno-Lax and Mark Dawson.
Register here: invitedu.to/_prg4o
Register here: invitedu.to/_prg4o
February 12, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Perfect timing also to announce that AG Ćapeta will give a keynote speech at @delorsberlin.bsky.social on 27 February, followed by a panel discussion with @anabobic.bsky.social, Violeta Moreno-Lax and Mark Dawson.
Register here: invitedu.to/_prg4o
Register here: invitedu.to/_prg4o
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A small bombshell on rule of law conditionality from Luxembourg today: Advocate-General Capeta finds in her opinion that Commission was not allowed to unfreeze EU funds to Hungary in December 2023 and proposes that the Court of Justice annul the decision: curia.europa.eu/site/upload/...
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February 12, 2026 at 10:29 AM
A small bombshell on rule of law conditionality from Luxembourg today: Advocate-General Capeta finds in her opinion that Commission was not allowed to unfreeze EU funds to Hungary in December 2023 and proposes that the Court of Justice annul the decision: curia.europa.eu/site/upload/...
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Worth reading.
We want long lasting competitiveness and wealth creation.
We can get both, being truth to our goals and principles.
We want long lasting competitiveness and wealth creation.
We can get both, being truth to our goals and principles.
OPINION: As the current consensus goes, Europe has smothered itself in unnecessary regulation, and growth will return once red tape is cut.
This agenda is bound to disappoint.
This agenda is bound to disappoint.
Europe is chasing the wrong fix for its growth crisis
The continent’s old growth model no longer works in today’s world. And EU leaders need a plan that matches the scale of this shift.
www.politico.eu
February 11, 2026 at 11:11 AM
Worth reading.
We want long lasting competitiveness and wealth creation.
We can get both, being truth to our goals and principles.
We want long lasting competitiveness and wealth creation.
We can get both, being truth to our goals and principles.
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EU Leaders meet tomorrow to discuss measures to lift Europe's anaemic growth rate. But the summit risks turning into a nothing burger.
EU Leaders have cherry-picked a macroeconomically meaningless simplification agenda from the Draghi report
New oped.
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www.politico.eu/article/euro...
EU Leaders have cherry-picked a macroeconomically meaningless simplification agenda from the Draghi report
New oped.
1/
www.politico.eu/article/euro...
Europe is chasing the wrong fix for its growth crisis
The continent’s old growth model no longer works in today’s world. And EU leaders need a plan that matches the scale of this shift.
www.politico.eu
February 11, 2026 at 9:34 AM
EU Leaders meet tomorrow to discuss measures to lift Europe's anaemic growth rate. But the summit risks turning into a nothing burger.
EU Leaders have cherry-picked a macroeconomically meaningless simplification agenda from the Draghi report
New oped.
1/
www.politico.eu/article/euro...
EU Leaders have cherry-picked a macroeconomically meaningless simplification agenda from the Draghi report
New oped.
1/
www.politico.eu/article/euro...
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Very good. I think the word for this is punchy. Also trenchant.
When EU leaders meet tomorrow to discuss the EU’s competitiveness agenda, they should stop chasing ghosts and confront the real problem Europe‘s economy is facing.
Our latest for @politico.eu with @nilsredeker.bsky.social and @sandertordoir.bsky.social 👇
Our latest for @politico.eu with @nilsredeker.bsky.social and @sandertordoir.bsky.social 👇
Europe is chasing the wrong fix for its growth crisis
The continent’s old growth model no longer works in today’s world. And EU leaders need a plan that matches the scale of this shift.
www.politico.eu
February 11, 2026 at 8:42 AM
Very good. I think the word for this is punchy. Also trenchant.
Tomorrow’s summit is a chance for EU leaders to stop chasing the wrong fixes — and finally sketch a response that matches the scale of Europe’s economic challenge.
Here, lucasguttenberg.bsky.social, @sandertordoir.bsky.social and I lay out what that could look like.
www.politico.eu/article/euro...
Here, lucasguttenberg.bsky.social, @sandertordoir.bsky.social and I lay out what that could look like.
www.politico.eu/article/euro...
Europe is chasing the wrong fix for its growth crisis
The continent’s old growth model no longer works in today’s world. And EU leaders need a plan that matches the scale of this shift.
www.politico.eu
February 11, 2026 at 7:12 AM
Tomorrow’s summit is a chance for EU leaders to stop chasing the wrong fixes — and finally sketch a response that matches the scale of Europe’s economic challenge.
Here, lucasguttenberg.bsky.social, @sandertordoir.bsky.social and I lay out what that could look like.
www.politico.eu/article/euro...
Here, lucasguttenberg.bsky.social, @sandertordoir.bsky.social and I lay out what that could look like.
www.politico.eu/article/euro...
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When EU leaders meet tomorrow to discuss the EU’s competitiveness agenda, they should stop chasing ghosts and confront the real problem Europe‘s economy is facing.
Our latest for @politico.eu with @nilsredeker.bsky.social and @sandertordoir.bsky.social 👇
Our latest for @politico.eu with @nilsredeker.bsky.social and @sandertordoir.bsky.social 👇
Europe is chasing the wrong fix for its growth crisis
The continent’s old growth model no longer works in today’s world. And EU leaders need a plan that matches the scale of this shift.
www.politico.eu
February 11, 2026 at 6:47 AM
When EU leaders meet tomorrow to discuss the EU’s competitiveness agenda, they should stop chasing ghosts and confront the real problem Europe‘s economy is facing.
Our latest for @politico.eu with @nilsredeker.bsky.social and @sandertordoir.bsky.social 👇
Our latest for @politico.eu with @nilsredeker.bsky.social and @sandertordoir.bsky.social 👇
Preach! Friedrich Merz is spot on about the need for EU budget reform ahead of the Competitiveness Council.
If leaders can get past simplification slogans and into these kinds of serious reform debate tomorrow, this retreat could actually do some good for Europe’s economic policy discussion.
If leaders can get past simplification slogans and into these kinds of serious reform debate tomorrow, this retreat could actually do some good for Europe’s economic policy discussion.
February 11, 2026 at 6:35 AM
Preach! Friedrich Merz is spot on about the need for EU budget reform ahead of the Competitiveness Council.
If leaders can get past simplification slogans and into these kinds of serious reform debate tomorrow, this retreat could actually do some good for Europe’s economic policy discussion.
If leaders can get past simplification slogans and into these kinds of serious reform debate tomorrow, this retreat could actually do some good for Europe’s economic policy discussion.
Also, the German car industry’s woes have sucked up most of the attention.
But another storm is brewing in machinery - the other core engine of Germany’s growth model.
But another storm is brewing in machinery - the other core engine of Germany’s growth model.
February 10, 2026 at 3:07 PM
Also, the German car industry’s woes have sucked up most of the attention.
But another storm is brewing in machinery - the other core engine of Germany’s growth model.
But another storm is brewing in machinery - the other core engine of Germany’s growth model.
Brutal chart from @noahbarkin.bsky.social and Gregor Williams. German exports to China grew for nearly two decades - and are now in free fall.
February 10, 2026 at 10:06 AM
Brutal chart from @noahbarkin.bsky.social and Gregor Williams. German exports to China grew for nearly two decades - and are now in free fall.
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🎙️Neue Podcastfolge: Europa startet unter Druck ins Jahr 2026.
Wie handlungsfähig ist die EU?
@onethuthree.bsky.social & @nilsredeker.bsky.social sprechen darüber, was der Jahresauftakt über den Zustand der EU verrät und welche Weichen jetzt gestellt werden. www.delorscentre.eu/de/ueber-uns...
Wie handlungsfähig ist die EU?
@onethuthree.bsky.social & @nilsredeker.bsky.social sprechen darüber, was der Jahresauftakt über den Zustand der EU verrät und welche Weichen jetzt gestellt werden. www.delorscentre.eu/de/ueber-uns...
Podcast EU to go – Zwischen Krise und Kurswechsel - die EU in 2026
In der 57. Folge von EU to go sprechen Thu Nguyen und Nils Redeker darüber, was der turbulente Start ins Jahr 2026 über den Zustand der Europäischen Union verrät und welche Weichen jetzt für das gesam...
www.delorscentre.eu
February 6, 2026 at 3:26 PM
🎙️Neue Podcastfolge: Europa startet unter Druck ins Jahr 2026.
Wie handlungsfähig ist die EU?
@onethuthree.bsky.social & @nilsredeker.bsky.social sprechen darüber, was der Jahresauftakt über den Zustand der EU verrät und welche Weichen jetzt gestellt werden. www.delorscentre.eu/de/ueber-uns...
Wie handlungsfähig ist die EU?
@onethuthree.bsky.social & @nilsredeker.bsky.social sprechen darüber, was der Jahresauftakt über den Zustand der EU verrät und welche Weichen jetzt gestellt werden. www.delorscentre.eu/de/ueber-uns...
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Some Europeans have still not caught up to a world profoundly shaped by Chinas industrial policy.
A lot of hard pushback on targeted buy-European because it would reduce European competitiveness and product quality.
Reality, created by China, would disagree.
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A lot of hard pushback on targeted buy-European because it would reduce European competitiveness and product quality.
Reality, created by China, would disagree.
1/
February 5, 2026 at 6:46 PM
Some Europeans have still not caught up to a world profoundly shaped by Chinas industrial policy.
A lot of hard pushback on targeted buy-European because it would reduce European competitiveness and product quality.
Reality, created by China, would disagree.
1/
A lot of hard pushback on targeted buy-European because it would reduce European competitiveness and product quality.
Reality, created by China, would disagree.
1/
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Chinas Clean-Tech allein wäre die achtgrößte Ökonomie der Welt und trug fast ein Drittel zum Wirtschaftswachstum letztes Jahr bei.
February 5, 2026 at 12:03 PM
Chinas Clean-Tech allein wäre die achtgrößte Ökonomie der Welt und trug fast ein Drittel zum Wirtschaftswachstum letztes Jahr bei.
Max is right. The strategy has to be about creating momentum that brings everyone along.
On capital market integration in particular, this means strengthening existing EU initiatives - not running a six-member-state sideshow.
From what I understand, that’s the direction for now.
On capital market integration in particular, this means strengthening existing EU initiatives - not running a six-member-state sideshow.
From what I understand, that’s the direction for now.
This is huge. And my guess is that this doesn't lead to a two speed Europe but a mass bandwagon effect. If the Six agree others will almost all follow.
Six European economies vow to drive progress on stalled projects www.reuters.com/business/ger...
January 30, 2026 at 7:56 AM
Max is right. The strategy has to be about creating momentum that brings everyone along.
On capital market integration in particular, this means strengthening existing EU initiatives - not running a six-member-state sideshow.
From what I understand, that’s the direction for now.
On capital market integration in particular, this means strengthening existing EU initiatives - not running a six-member-state sideshow.
From what I understand, that’s the direction for now.
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Merz on EU in Bundestag today: „In last weeks, we have felt the joy of self-respect. Let’s build on this new developing self-confidence.“
Emphasizes European unity, which he clearly sees as European concept, not just EU. Explicitly refers to European states at CoW meeting in Paris as show of 🇪🇺unity
Emphasizes European unity, which he clearly sees as European concept, not just EU. Explicitly refers to European states at CoW meeting in Paris as show of 🇪🇺unity
January 29, 2026 at 9:23 AM
Merz on EU in Bundestag today: „In last weeks, we have felt the joy of self-respect. Let’s build on this new developing self-confidence.“
Emphasizes European unity, which he clearly sees as European concept, not just EU. Explicitly refers to European states at CoW meeting in Paris as show of 🇪🇺unity
Emphasizes European unity, which he clearly sees as European concept, not just EU. Explicitly refers to European states at CoW meeting in Paris as show of 🇪🇺unity
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A real change in how Germany approaches the EU is happening. Berlin used to prioritise the unity of the 27 and now seems much more open towards coalitions of the willing.
Next step is initiative by Finance minister Klingenbeil to build an avant-garde with 🇫🇷🇵🇱🇮🇹🇳🇱🇪🇸:
Next step is initiative by Finance minister Klingenbeil to build an avant-garde with 🇫🇷🇵🇱🇮🇹🇳🇱🇪🇸:
Six EU countries hold call in push for 'two‑speed' Europe
Ministers from six leading European economies, including Germany and France, will discuss on Wednesday plans to push ahead with joint projects without the rest of the EU, to facilitate agile decision-...
www.reuters.com
January 28, 2026 at 3:47 PM
A real change in how Germany approaches the EU is happening. Berlin used to prioritise the unity of the 27 and now seems much more open towards coalitions of the willing.
Next step is initiative by Finance minister Klingenbeil to build an avant-garde with 🇫🇷🇵🇱🇮🇹🇳🇱🇪🇸:
Next step is initiative by Finance minister Klingenbeil to build an avant-garde with 🇫🇷🇵🇱🇮🇹🇳🇱🇪🇸:
Friedrich Merz just now:
“In recent weeks, we’ve felt some of the happiness that comes with self-respect. Let us make something of this newly stirring self-confidence among Europeans.”
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VvQQ...
“In recent weeks, we’ve felt some of the happiness that comes with self-respect. Let us make something of this newly stirring self-confidence among Europeans.”
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VvQQ...
Live: Friedrich Merz' Regierungserklärung
YouTube video by DIE ZEIT
www.youtube.com
January 29, 2026 at 8:58 AM
Friedrich Merz just now:
“In recent weeks, we’ve felt some of the happiness that comes with self-respect. Let us make something of this newly stirring self-confidence among Europeans.”
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VvQQ...
“In recent weeks, we’ve felt some of the happiness that comes with self-respect. Let us make something of this newly stirring self-confidence among Europeans.”
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VvQQ...
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One of those announcements dissapearing in all the news thunder.
The commitment to accelerate wind energy in the North Sea is a great move for Europe - creating more energy independence which can be built with EU and UK kit.
It’s a sweet spot.
www.bundeswirtschaftsministerium.de/Redaktion/EN...
The commitment to accelerate wind energy in the North Sea is a great move for Europe - creating more energy independence which can be built with EU and UK kit.
It’s a sweet spot.
www.bundeswirtschaftsministerium.de/Redaktion/EN...
www.bundeswirtschaftsministerium.de
January 28, 2026 at 9:30 PM
One of those announcements dissapearing in all the news thunder.
The commitment to accelerate wind energy in the North Sea is a great move for Europe - creating more energy independence which can be built with EU and UK kit.
It’s a sweet spot.
www.bundeswirtschaftsministerium.de/Redaktion/EN...
The commitment to accelerate wind energy in the North Sea is a great move for Europe - creating more energy independence which can be built with EU and UK kit.
It’s a sweet spot.
www.bundeswirtschaftsministerium.de/Redaktion/EN...
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Thank you to @elisabettaco.bsky.social, Alexandr Hobza, @tpellerincarlin.bsky.social & @ph-jaeg.bsky.social for speaking at @centreeuropeanref.bsky.social/ @bst-europe.bsky.social/ @delorsberlin.bsky.social event on 'Shaping the right policies for Europe's clean tech industry' in Brussels yesterday.
January 27, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Thank you to @elisabettaco.bsky.social, Alexandr Hobza, @tpellerincarlin.bsky.social & @ph-jaeg.bsky.social for speaking at @centreeuropeanref.bsky.social/ @bst-europe.bsky.social/ @delorsberlin.bsky.social event on 'Shaping the right policies for Europe's clean tech industry' in Brussels yesterday.
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Addendum: From the Commission's press release, it sounds like X did not do any ad hoc risk assessment report before launching Grok, which it is obligated to do under the DSA.
The case is similar to when TikTok launched its Lite version in 2024, without doing a proper risk assessment beforehand.
The case is similar to when TikTok launched its Lite version in 2024, without doing a proper risk assessment beforehand.
X's AI tool Grok reportedly produced 3 million sexual deepfakes in 11 days - today the Commission reacted and opened another formal investigation into X under the Digital Services Act.
Here is what the investigation is about ⬇️🧵
ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
Here is what the investigation is about ⬇️🧵
ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
Commission investigates Grok and X\'s recommender systems under the Digital Services Act
The European Commission has launched a new formal investigation against X under the Digital Services Act (DSA).
ec.europa.eu
January 27, 2026 at 3:32 PM
Addendum: From the Commission's press release, it sounds like X did not do any ad hoc risk assessment report before launching Grok, which it is obligated to do under the DSA.
The case is similar to when TikTok launched its Lite version in 2024, without doing a proper risk assessment beforehand.
The case is similar to when TikTok launched its Lite version in 2024, without doing a proper risk assessment beforehand.
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X's AI tool Grok reportedly produced 3 million sexual deepfakes in 11 days - today the Commission reacted and opened another formal investigation into X under the Digital Services Act.
Here is what the investigation is about ⬇️🧵
ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
Here is what the investigation is about ⬇️🧵
ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
Commission investigates Grok and X\'s recommender systems under the Digital Services Act
The European Commission has launched a new formal investigation against X under the Digital Services Act (DSA).
ec.europa.eu
January 26, 2026 at 1:50 PM
X's AI tool Grok reportedly produced 3 million sexual deepfakes in 11 days - today the Commission reacted and opened another formal investigation into X under the Digital Services Act.
Here is what the investigation is about ⬇️🧵
ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
Here is what the investigation is about ⬇️🧵
ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
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Second batch of EU SAFE was approved today.
Highest national plans endorsed by Commission:
Poland (43 bn), Romania (16 bn), Italy (14 bn)
Under evaluation: France (16 bn), Hungary (16 bn)
defence-industry-space.ec.europa.eu/eu-defence-i...
Highest national plans endorsed by Commission:
Poland (43 bn), Romania (16 bn), Italy (14 bn)
Under evaluation: France (16 bn), Hungary (16 bn)
defence-industry-space.ec.europa.eu/eu-defence-i...
SAFE | Security Action for Europe
Adopted by the Council of the European Union on the 27th of May 2025, Security Action for Europe (SAFE) is the EU’s new financial instrument designed to support Member States in joint investments in d...
defence-industry-space.ec.europa.eu
January 26, 2026 at 7:10 PM
Second batch of EU SAFE was approved today.
Highest national plans endorsed by Commission:
Poland (43 bn), Romania (16 bn), Italy (14 bn)
Under evaluation: France (16 bn), Hungary (16 bn)
defence-industry-space.ec.europa.eu/eu-defence-i...
Highest national plans endorsed by Commission:
Poland (43 bn), Romania (16 bn), Italy (14 bn)
Under evaluation: France (16 bn), Hungary (16 bn)
defence-industry-space.ec.europa.eu/eu-defence-i...
The European Parliament is keeping the EU–US trade deal on ice - at least for now.
Seems sensible to me. Until it’s clear what the Greenland framework actually entails, and whether it credibly takes coercive US tariffs off the table, Europe would be unwise to put that leverage away.
Seems sensible to me. Until it’s clear what the Greenland framework actually entails, and whether it credibly takes coercive US tariffs off the table, Europe would be unwise to put that leverage away.
No decision taken on resumption of EU-US ordinary legislative procedures today. Up to EP negotiating team to do so before @EP_trade committee of 23-24 February. EP negotiating team will meet again next Wednesday, 4 February, to reassess the situation
January 26, 2026 at 4:49 PM
The European Parliament is keeping the EU–US trade deal on ice - at least for now.
Seems sensible to me. Until it’s clear what the Greenland framework actually entails, and whether it credibly takes coercive US tariffs off the table, Europe would be unwise to put that leverage away.
Seems sensible to me. Until it’s clear what the Greenland framework actually entails, and whether it credibly takes coercive US tariffs off the table, Europe would be unwise to put that leverage away.