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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EPP leader Manfred Weber just gave a very good keynote speech on the future of Europe in Berlin tonight, putting forward seven principles for a stronger EU.
Quick thread:
Quick thread:
November 10, 2025 at 7:41 PM
EPP leader Manfred Weber just gave a very good keynote speech on the future of Europe in Berlin tonight, putting forward seven principles for a stronger EU.
Quick thread:
Quick thread:
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Immer eine gute Woche, wenn sie mit @nilsredeker.bsky.social und @sandertordoir.bsky.social startet. In der neuen EU to go-Folge sprechen wir über die kriselnde Automobilindustrie und wie sie zu retten ist. Stay tuned!
November 10, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Immer eine gute Woche, wenn sie mit @nilsredeker.bsky.social und @sandertordoir.bsky.social startet. In der neuen EU to go-Folge sprechen wir über die kriselnde Automobilindustrie und wie sie zu retten ist. Stay tuned!
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One of the most self-destructive things Germany could do is to reverse the green transition now.
Renewables expansion has been on a tear but Germany has seen reversals before, unfortunately. And the country still does not have oil or gas and isn’t getting any anytime soon (ever).
Renewables expansion has been on a tear but Germany has seen reversals before, unfortunately. And the country still does not have oil or gas and isn’t getting any anytime soon (ever).
November 9, 2025 at 3:28 PM
One of the most self-destructive things Germany could do is to reverse the green transition now.
Renewables expansion has been on a tear but Germany has seen reversals before, unfortunately. And the country still does not have oil or gas and isn’t getting any anytime soon (ever).
Renewables expansion has been on a tear but Germany has seen reversals before, unfortunately. And the country still does not have oil or gas and isn’t getting any anytime soon (ever).
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Experten von drei EU Forschungseinrichtungen in einem Paper dazu auf dass die EU dringend eine gemeinschaftliche Kraftanstrengung unternehmen sollte um der Autoindustrie zu helfen. Beteiligt sind @bertelsmannst.bsky.social, @delorsberlin.bsky.social & @centreeuropeanref.bsky.social
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Warum Europas Autokrise nichts mit Klimazielen, aber viel mit China zu tun hat
Deutsche Autobauer verlieren rasant Marktanteile in China, und erstmals könnte China heuer mehr Fahrzeuge nach Europa exportieren, als es von dort einführt. Drei Forscher haben eine Idee, wie sich…
www.derstandard.at
November 5, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Experten von drei EU Forschungseinrichtungen in einem Paper dazu auf dass die EU dringend eine gemeinschaftliche Kraftanstrengung unternehmen sollte um der Autoindustrie zu helfen. Beteiligt sind @bertelsmannst.bsky.social, @delorsberlin.bsky.social & @centreeuropeanref.bsky.social
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We are sad to share that our longtime editor David Gow passed away. David was a sharp, humane and curious voice on Europe, with a great sense of humour. He helped shape our work with clarity and a deep commitment to public debate. Our thoughts are with his family. www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
David Gow, former Guardian Germany correspondent, dies aged 80
‘Impressively professional journalist’ with a commitment to social justice was also European business editor
www.theguardian.com
November 4, 2025 at 2:50 PM
We are sad to share that our longtime editor David Gow passed away. David was a sharp, humane and curious voice on Europe, with a great sense of humour. He helped shape our work with clarity and a deep commitment to public debate. Our thoughts are with his family. www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
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New analysis with @cdgeiser.bsky.social: The EU’s current drive to cut red tape at all costs is weakening Europe. Last week’s failed vote on the Sustainability Omnibus in the European Parliament was the culmination of extreme pressure, poorly designed proposals and political polarisation. Thread:
EU-Nachhaltigkeitsregeln: Dieser Bürokratieabbau ist für die EU gefährlich
Will Brüssel seine Regulierung wirklich vereinfachen, sollte es umdenken, erklären zwei Wissenschaftler der Bertelsmann-Stiftung.
www.faz.net
October 30, 2025 at 3:02 PM
New analysis with @cdgeiser.bsky.social: The EU’s current drive to cut red tape at all costs is weakening Europe. Last week’s failed vote on the Sustainability Omnibus in the European Parliament was the culmination of extreme pressure, poorly designed proposals and political polarisation. Thread:
The only two policy areas mentioned by name are agriculture and cohesion. No word on competitiveness, transition, defense, or decarbonization.
Tells you something about where MEPs see Europe’s future priorities.
Tells you something about where MEPs see Europe’s future priorities.
To be clear: the EP isn’t demanding changes - the message of this letter is simple: we don’t want reforms.
At a time when the EU desperately needs a better budget, the Parliament should take a stance that goes beyond a pure defence of the status quo.
www.politico.eu/article/ursu...
At a time when the EU desperately needs a better budget, the Parliament should take a stance that goes beyond a pure defence of the status quo.
www.politico.eu/article/ursu...
EU Parliament demands changes to von der Leyen’s budget proposal, document reveals
MEPs are threatening to reject a key part of the 2028-2034 budget unless their conditions are met.
www.politico.eu
October 30, 2025 at 12:10 PM
The only two policy areas mentioned by name are agriculture and cohesion. No word on competitiveness, transition, defense, or decarbonization.
Tells you something about where MEPs see Europe’s future priorities.
Tells you something about where MEPs see Europe’s future priorities.
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With all the caveats that the far right hasn't been weakened, only splintered in the Netherlands, it's still very good to see an election where liberal democracy is not on the line and a government with a pro-European outlook is back in sight
October 30, 2025 at 11:32 AM
With all the caveats that the far right hasn't been weakened, only splintered in the Netherlands, it's still very good to see an election where liberal democracy is not on the line and a government with a pro-European outlook is back in sight
To be clear: the EP isn’t demanding changes - the message of this letter is simple: we don’t want reforms.
At a time when the EU desperately needs a better budget, the Parliament should take a stance that goes beyond a pure defence of the status quo.
www.politico.eu/article/ursu...
At a time when the EU desperately needs a better budget, the Parliament should take a stance that goes beyond a pure defence of the status quo.
www.politico.eu/article/ursu...
EU Parliament demands changes to von der Leyen’s budget proposal, document reveals
MEPs are threatening to reject a key part of the 2028-2034 budget unless their conditions are met.
www.politico.eu
October 30, 2025 at 12:00 PM
To be clear: the EP isn’t demanding changes - the message of this letter is simple: we don’t want reforms.
At a time when the EU desperately needs a better budget, the Parliament should take a stance that goes beyond a pure defence of the status quo.
www.politico.eu/article/ursu...
At a time when the EU desperately needs a better budget, the Parliament should take a stance that goes beyond a pure defence of the status quo.
www.politico.eu/article/ursu...
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"Mitte der 2000er war Deutschland Weltmarktführer für Solarmodule. Heute sind unsere Dächer mit Zellen "Made in China" gepflastert. Es gibt keinen Grund zu glauben, dass unsere Straßen in 20 Jahren nicht auch voller chinesischer Autos sein könnten."
Europäische Autoindustrie: Wie der Autoindustrie wirklich geholfen werden kann
Kippt das EU-Verbrenneraus, verliert Europa endgültig den Anschluss auf dem E-Automarkt. Die Politik sollte lieber die Förderung verbessern. Zwei Vorschläge
www.zeit.de
October 29, 2025 at 9:12 AM
"Mitte der 2000er war Deutschland Weltmarktführer für Solarmodule. Heute sind unsere Dächer mit Zellen "Made in China" gepflastert. Es gibt keinen Grund zu glauben, dass unsere Straßen in 20 Jahren nicht auch voller chinesischer Autos sein könnten."
Wer es lieber ein bisschen ausführlicher als 5000 Zeichen hat, findet unser gesamtes Papier dazu hier:
www.delorscentre.eu/en/publicati...
www.delorscentre.eu/en/publicati...
October 28, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Wer es lieber ein bisschen ausführlicher als 5000 Zeichen hat, findet unser gesamtes Papier dazu hier:
www.delorscentre.eu/en/publicati...
www.delorscentre.eu/en/publicati...
Für die Zeit haben wir mit @lucasguttenberg.bsky.social und @sandertordoir.bsky.social aufgeschrieben, was das Problem der europäischen Autoindustrie ist, warum Denkmalschutz für Verbrenner die schlechtesten aller Antworten wäre - und was die EU stattdessen tun kann.
www.zeit.de/mobilitaet/2...
www.zeit.de/mobilitaet/2...
Europäische Autoindustrie: Wie der Autoindustrie wirklich geholfen werden kann
Kippt das EU-Verbrenneraus, verliert Europa endgültig den Anschluss auf dem E-Automarkt. Die Politik sollte lieber die Förderung verbessern. Zwei Vorschläge
www.zeit.de
October 28, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Für die Zeit haben wir mit @lucasguttenberg.bsky.social und @sandertordoir.bsky.social aufgeschrieben, was das Problem der europäischen Autoindustrie ist, warum Denkmalschutz für Verbrenner die schlechtesten aller Antworten wäre - und was die EU stattdessen tun kann.
www.zeit.de/mobilitaet/2...
www.zeit.de/mobilitaet/2...
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You've read the paper, now read the op-ed.
Piece in Die Zeit by Nils, Lucas and myself based on our report on how to coordinate buy-European EV subsidies - which by the way owes a lot to the intellectually always generous Brad Setser (some Americans still like Europe).
Piece in Die Zeit by Nils, Lucas and myself based on our report on how to coordinate buy-European EV subsidies - which by the way owes a lot to the intellectually always generous Brad Setser (some Americans still like Europe).
@lucasguttenberg.bsky.social, @nilsredeker.bsky.social und @sandertordoir.bsky.social hier schreiben sie über ihre gemeinsame Vision für die europäische Autoindustrie.
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Europäische Autoindustrie: Wie der Autoindustrie wirklich geholfen werden kann
Kippt das EU-Verbrenneraus, verliert Europa endgültig den Anschluss auf dem E-Automarkt. Die Politik sollte lieber die Förderung verbessern. Zwei Vorschläge
www.zeit.de
October 28, 2025 at 12:15 PM
You've read the paper, now read the op-ed.
Piece in Die Zeit by Nils, Lucas and myself based on our report on how to coordinate buy-European EV subsidies - which by the way owes a lot to the intellectually always generous Brad Setser (some Americans still like Europe).
Piece in Die Zeit by Nils, Lucas and myself based on our report on how to coordinate buy-European EV subsidies - which by the way owes a lot to the intellectually always generous Brad Setser (some Americans still like Europe).
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The National and Regional Partnership Programmes 2028-34 are under attack, as many fear they neglect cohesion goals. Better regional targeting could be one way to improve the Commission's proposal. In a new Policy Brief, I outline how this could be done.
👉 www.delorscentre.eu/en/publicati...
👉 www.delorscentre.eu/en/publicati...
Breaking the traps: Smarter regional allocation of EU cohesion spending 2028-2034
The Commission’s proposal for National and Regional Partnership Plans (NRPPs) could offer a fresh start for the EU’s cohesion policy after 2028. Given the mixed results and implementation difficulties...
www.delorscentre.eu
October 27, 2025 at 9:21 AM
The National and Regional Partnership Programmes 2028-34 are under attack, as many fear they neglect cohesion goals. Better regional targeting could be one way to improve the Commission's proposal. In a new Policy Brief, I outline how this could be done.
👉 www.delorscentre.eu/en/publicati...
👉 www.delorscentre.eu/en/publicati...
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Merz’ instinct to treat EU as intergovernmental forum clashed this week with Parliament. Calling EP’s failed omnibus vote an “unacceptable” mistake to be “corrected” didn’t land well and shows blindspot. EU is not an intergovernmental project where leaders decide and everyone else, incl. EP, follows
October 24, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Merz’ instinct to treat EU as intergovernmental forum clashed this week with Parliament. Calling EP’s failed omnibus vote an “unacceptable” mistake to be “corrected” didn’t land well and shows blindspot. EU is not an intergovernmental project where leaders decide and everyone else, incl. EP, follows
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Für diejenigen, die die Argumente zum Industriestrompreis im Thread unten lieber kompakt und auf deutsch lesen möchten: Jan Diesteldorf hat in der Süddeutschen meinen Policy Brief aufgegriffen: www.sueddeutsche.de/wirtschaft/i...
October 22, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Für diejenigen, die die Argumente zum Industriestrompreis im Thread unten lieber kompakt und auf deutsch lesen möchten: Jan Diesteldorf hat in der Süddeutschen meinen Policy Brief aufgegriffen: www.sueddeutsche.de/wirtschaft/i...
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Europe's car industry has major problems, but none of this has anything to do with future emission rules or an engine ban in 10yrs. It's about China's rise as a car exporter, US protectionism and low domestic car demand. Boost demand at home; harmonise support schemes. Must-read report
October 24, 2025 at 6:01 AM
Europe's car industry has major problems, but none of this has anything to do with future emission rules or an engine ban in 10yrs. It's about China's rise as a car exporter, US protectionism and low domestic car demand. Boost demand at home; harmonise support schemes. Must-read report
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Very good thread by @jannikjansen.bsky.social on the instability of the current European Parliament and how, with a strengthened and emboldened far-right, the concept of flexible majorities is coming to its limits
While the European Council in Brussels took the spotlight, this week's events in Strasbourg should set off alarm bells. The European Parliament slamming the brakes on the first “Omnibus” package isn’t just a hiccup – it’s a symptom of strain in the EU’s democratic engine. A thread 🧵
October 24, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Very good thread by @jannikjansen.bsky.social on the instability of the current European Parliament and how, with a strengthened and emboldened far-right, the concept of flexible majorities is coming to its limits
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While the European Council in Brussels took the spotlight, this week's events in Strasbourg should set off alarm bells. The European Parliament slamming the brakes on the first “Omnibus” package isn’t just a hiccup – it’s a symptom of strain in the EU’s democratic engine. A thread 🧵
October 24, 2025 at 11:18 AM
While the European Council in Brussels took the spotlight, this week's events in Strasbourg should set off alarm bells. The European Parliament slamming the brakes on the first “Omnibus” package isn’t just a hiccup – it’s a symptom of strain in the EU’s democratic engine. A thread 🧵
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In a report published ahead of the summit by various think-tanks, including the @centreeuropeanref.bsky.social, @nilsredeker.bsky.social & colleagues @sandertordoir.bsky.social & @lucasguttenberg.bsky.social point to a different set of problems EU leaders should be trying to solve.
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EU leaders clash on 2035 engine ban, but experts warn subsidising demand is key
As EU leaders clashed over the 2035 combustion engine phase-out at their Brussels summit, economists say governments should focus on boosting demand for European-made electric vehicles instead…
euobserver.com
October 24, 2025 at 8:00 AM
In a report published ahead of the summit by various think-tanks, including the @centreeuropeanref.bsky.social, @nilsredeker.bsky.social & colleagues @sandertordoir.bsky.social & @lucasguttenberg.bsky.social point to a different set of problems EU leaders should be trying to solve.
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A chart Berlin‘s economic policy-makers should think hard about.
Doing a buy-German clause in new EV subsidies would be an own goal.
The German market is simply too small, and lacks sufficient premium demand.
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Doing a buy-German clause in new EV subsidies would be an own goal.
The German market is simply too small, and lacks sufficient premium demand.
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October 24, 2025 at 2:10 AM
A chart Berlin‘s economic policy-makers should think hard about.
Doing a buy-German clause in new EV subsidies would be an own goal.
The German market is simply too small, and lacks sufficient premium demand.
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Doing a buy-German clause in new EV subsidies would be an own goal.
The German market is simply too small, and lacks sufficient premium demand.
1/
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Love an analysis that starts with the right problem statement. And for cars that's falling demand. Subsidies might help a bit - but ultimately the question is whether Europe is giving up on the idea of international competitiveness.
The car crisis tops today’s EU summit but leaders keep staring at the wrong problem
The issue isn’t the 2035 engine ban - it’s demand falling off a cliff today
With @sandertordoir.bsky.social and @lucasguttenberg.bsky.social, we show why flipping regs won’t help - and what the EU can do instead.
The issue isn’t the 2035 engine ban - it’s demand falling off a cliff today
With @sandertordoir.bsky.social and @lucasguttenberg.bsky.social, we show why flipping regs won’t help - and what the EU can do instead.
October 23, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Love an analysis that starts with the right problem statement. And for cars that's falling demand. Subsidies might help a bit - but ultimately the question is whether Europe is giving up on the idea of international competitiveness.
I agree conceptually - but when it comes to cars, 80% of EU exports already go to a handful of advanced economies that share our concerns about Chinese overcapacity.
I’d argue there’s enough demand and competition behind that common wall to build the scale Europe needs for global competitiveness.
I’d argue there’s enough demand and competition behind that common wall to build the scale Europe needs for global competitiveness.
A number of recent reports have suggested that the G7 plus friends should simply retreat behind common walls whether for steel or cars, and leave the rest of the world to China with whom the assumption is we simply can't be competitive.
I just can't see it working.
I just can't see it working.
October 23, 2025 at 7:06 PM
I agree conceptually - but when it comes to cars, 80% of EU exports already go to a handful of advanced economies that share our concerns about Chinese overcapacity.
I’d argue there’s enough demand and competition behind that common wall to build the scale Europe needs for global competitiveness.
I’d argue there’s enough demand and competition behind that common wall to build the scale Europe needs for global competitiveness.
This! If we don’t fix demand, we won’t avoid industrial policy - we’ll just get a hot mess of bailouts on the supply side.
And a coordinated Buy European push actually scores high on the “sound industrial policy” scale.
And a coordinated Buy European push actually scores high on the “sound industrial policy” scale.
Coordinated “Buy European” clauses are also quite elegant economically: they don’t pick individual winners, they’re competition-friendly within the single market since national subsidies stay open to producers across the EU, and they help speed up the transition rather than cement old structures.
The car crisis tops today’s EU summit but leaders keep staring at the wrong problem
The issue isn’t the 2035 engine ban - it’s demand falling off a cliff today
With @sandertordoir.bsky.social and @lucasguttenberg.bsky.social, we show why flipping regs won’t help - and what the EU can do instead.
The issue isn’t the 2035 engine ban - it’s demand falling off a cliff today
With @sandertordoir.bsky.social and @lucasguttenberg.bsky.social, we show why flipping regs won’t help - and what the EU can do instead.
October 23, 2025 at 6:50 PM
This! If we don’t fix demand, we won’t avoid industrial policy - we’ll just get a hot mess of bailouts on the supply side.
And a coordinated Buy European push actually scores high on the “sound industrial policy” scale.
And a coordinated Buy European push actually scores high on the “sound industrial policy” scale.
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Coordinated “Buy European” clauses are also quite elegant economically: they don’t pick individual winners, they’re competition-friendly within the single market since national subsidies stay open to producers across the EU, and they help speed up the transition rather than cement old structures.
The car crisis tops today’s EU summit but leaders keep staring at the wrong problem
The issue isn’t the 2035 engine ban - it’s demand falling off a cliff today
With @sandertordoir.bsky.social and @lucasguttenberg.bsky.social, we show why flipping regs won’t help - and what the EU can do instead.
The issue isn’t the 2035 engine ban - it’s demand falling off a cliff today
With @sandertordoir.bsky.social and @lucasguttenberg.bsky.social, we show why flipping regs won’t help - and what the EU can do instead.
October 23, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Coordinated “Buy European” clauses are also quite elegant economically: they don’t pick individual winners, they’re competition-friendly within the single market since national subsidies stay open to producers across the EU, and they help speed up the transition rather than cement old structures.