Tim Rühlig
@ruehlig.bsky.social
Senior Analyst, European Union Institute for Security Studies @euiss.bsky.social, Paris/Brussels. Formerly European Commission, DGAP, UI. China, digital technology, EU-China relations. More at www.timruhlig.eu
Europas Abhängigkeit von Generika aus China ist immens. In einem neuen Stresstest zeigen wir die massiven Risiken für die Gesundheitsversorgung 👇👇👇
Europe depends heavily on China for basic medicines like antibiotics, painkillers & antidiabetics. Generics are particularly affected. A crisis could threaten essential medical care, warn @ruehlig.bsky.social, Martin Catarata, David Francas & Jasmina Kirchhoff. www.iwkoeln.de/presse/press...
Antibiotika, Schmerzmittel, Antidiabetika: Bei diesen Medikamenten ist Europa von China abhängig - Institut der deutschen Wirtschaft (IW)
In einem möglichen Konflikt mit China drohen in Deutschland Versorgungslücken bei einer Reihe kritischer Medikamente, zeigt eine neue Studie des Instituts der deutschen Wirtschaft (IW) in Kooperation ...
www.iwkoeln.de
October 24, 2025 at 8:21 AM
Europas Abhängigkeit von Generika aus China ist immens. In einem neuen Stresstest zeigen wir die massiven Risiken für die Gesundheitsversorgung 👇👇👇
Looking for the Full Text of von der Leyen‘s State of the European Union speech? Here you go 👇👇👇
This is Europe as one community.
This is the Europe that I love.
This is the Europe that we must protect at all costs.
And we must do that together.
Read the full #SOTEU speech delivered by President @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu here → europa.eu/!NNWdhF
This is the Europe that I love.
This is the Europe that we must protect at all costs.
And we must do that together.
Read the full #SOTEU speech delivered by President @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu here → europa.eu/!NNWdhF
September 10, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Looking for the Full Text of von der Leyen‘s State of the European Union speech? Here you go 👇👇👇
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Poland is also not the only country where this happens with some regularity. Lithuania also has seen some drone incursions. (The number of drones this time seems higher though.)
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a...
Ukraine war briefing: Call for Nato action after Russian drone intrudes on Lithuania
Russia talking down Medvedev’s influence after nuclear threats; oligarch’s superyacht goes on sale with proceeds to Ukraine. What we know on day 1,260
www.theguardian.com
September 10, 2025 at 6:56 AM
Poland is also not the only country where this happens with some regularity. Lithuania also has seen some drone incursions. (The number of drones this time seems higher though.)
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a...
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Now asked about China and de-risking:
"Europe has been very open for foreign investment and tech, open for business. Covid was a wake-up call that in certain sectors we became very dependent on certain countries..."
Names medicines and chips.
"Europe has been very open for foreign investment and tech, open for business. Covid was a wake-up call that in certain sectors we became very dependent on certain countries..."
Names medicines and chips.
September 3, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Now asked about China and de-risking:
"Europe has been very open for foreign investment and tech, open for business. Covid was a wake-up call that in certain sectors we became very dependent on certain countries..."
Names medicines and chips.
"Europe has been very open for foreign investment and tech, open for business. Covid was a wake-up call that in certain sectors we became very dependent on certain countries..."
Names medicines and chips.
Very good summary of @kajakallas.bsky.social points on 🇨🇳 at the #EUISS2025 annual conference @euiss.bsky.social 👇👇👇
🚨Kallas on Beijing parade:
Xi, Putin and Kim are an "autocratic alliance" seeking a "new world order"
"While Western leaders gather in diplomacy, an autocratic alliance is seeking a fast track to a new world order"
Xi, Putin and Kim are an "autocratic alliance" seeking a "new world order"
"While Western leaders gather in diplomacy, an autocratic alliance is seeking a fast track to a new world order"
September 3, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Very good summary of @kajakallas.bsky.social points on 🇨🇳 at the #EUISS2025 annual conference @euiss.bsky.social 👇👇👇
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A full house today for the HR/VP @kajakallas.bsky.social at our @euiss.bsky.social annual conference.
"Whether we like it or not, Europe is engaged in a global competition for democracy and freedom"
"Whether we like it or not, Europe is engaged in a global competition for democracy and freedom"
September 3, 2025 at 1:21 PM
A full house today for the HR/VP @kajakallas.bsky.social at our @euiss.bsky.social annual conference.
"Whether we like it or not, Europe is engaged in a global competition for democracy and freedom"
"Whether we like it or not, Europe is engaged in a global competition for democracy and freedom"
Priyanka Chaturvedi, member of the Indian parliament, tells the #EUISS2025 annual conference that 🇮🇳🇨🇳 will pursue more economic cooperation, but 🇮🇳 will avoid dependence due to colonial history.
September 3, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Priyanka Chaturvedi, member of the Indian parliament, tells the #EUISS2025 annual conference that 🇮🇳🇨🇳 will pursue more economic cooperation, but 🇮🇳 will avoid dependence due to colonial history.
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🔴 NOW LIVE: High Representative @kajakallas.bsky.social takes the stage at #EUISS2025.
🎥 Watch the livestream: www.youtube.com/watch?v=6AKx...
🎥 Watch the livestream: www.youtube.com/watch?v=6AKx...
EUISS 2025 annual conference: Kaja Kallas keynote speech
YouTube video by EU Institute for Security Studies
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September 3, 2025 at 12:04 PM
🔴 NOW LIVE: High Representative @kajakallas.bsky.social takes the stage at #EUISS2025.
🎥 Watch the livestream: www.youtube.com/watch?v=6AKx...
🎥 Watch the livestream: www.youtube.com/watch?v=6AKx...
JR/VP @kajakallas.bsky.social voices concern that the EU is not following up with action on the message 🇪🇺 delivers to 🇨🇳. Calls on the EU becoming geostrategic. #EUISS2025
September 3, 2025 at 12:37 PM
JR/VP @kajakallas.bsky.social voices concern that the EU is not following up with action on the message 🇪🇺 delivers to 🇨🇳. Calls on the EU becoming geostrategic. #EUISS2025
Now on: HR/VP @kajakallas.bsky.social delivering her Keynote at our @euiss.bsky.social annual conference. Tune in: linkedin.com/redir/redirect…#EUISS202525
September 3, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Now on: HR/VP @kajakallas.bsky.social delivering her Keynote at our @euiss.bsky.social annual conference. Tune in: linkedin.com/redir/redirect…#EUISS202525
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Great to have you here, dear President Zelenskyy.
We continue our cooperation to achieve a just peace that respects Ukraine & Europe's vital security interests.
With the Coalition of the Willing in Brussels today, and in the White House with President Trump tomorrow ↓
europa.eu/!VwFhwJ
We continue our cooperation to achieve a just peace that respects Ukraine & Europe's vital security interests.
With the Coalition of the Willing in Brussels today, and in the White House with President Trump tomorrow ↓
europa.eu/!VwFhwJ
August 18, 2025 at 7:08 AM
Great to have you here, dear President Zelenskyy.
We continue our cooperation to achieve a just peace that respects Ukraine & Europe's vital security interests.
With the Coalition of the Willing in Brussels today, and in the White House with President Trump tomorrow ↓
europa.eu/!VwFhwJ
We continue our cooperation to achieve a just peace that respects Ukraine & Europe's vital security interests.
With the Coalition of the Willing in Brussels today, and in the White House with President Trump tomorrow ↓
europa.eu/!VwFhwJ
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DeepSeek R1's efficiency & its disruption of US tech dominance paved the way for a pluralisation of AI development.
@clotildebomont.bsky.social & @ruehlig.bsky.social argue that for the EU, this will either be a security risk if ignored, or a strategic opportunity. www.iss.europa.eu/publications...
@clotildebomont.bsky.social & @ruehlig.bsky.social argue that for the EU, this will either be a security risk if ignored, or a strategic opportunity. www.iss.europa.eu/publications...
July 31, 2025 at 10:49 AM
DeepSeek R1's efficiency & its disruption of US tech dominance paved the way for a pluralisation of AI development.
@clotildebomont.bsky.social & @ruehlig.bsky.social argue that for the EU, this will either be a security risk if ignored, or a strategic opportunity. www.iss.europa.eu/publications...
@clotildebomont.bsky.social & @ruehlig.bsky.social argue that for the EU, this will either be a security risk if ignored, or a strategic opportunity. www.iss.europa.eu/publications...
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🇪🇺-🇨🇳 leaders often adopt maximalist positions and end up concluding agreements in not-so-key areas, says @ruehlig.bsky.social to @sz-dossier.de.
To achieve progress in strategically important issues, the EU must set clear minimum conditions for deeper cooperation. www.sz-dossier.de/tiefgaenge/c...
To achieve progress in strategically important issues, the EU must set clear minimum conditions for deeper cooperation. www.sz-dossier.de/tiefgaenge/c...
![Quote: China emerged from the negotiations with the US in a strong position and therefore showed significantly less willingness to compromise with Brussels in Beijing [during last week's EU-China Summit]. — Tim Rühlig in Süddeutsche Zeitung](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:fwx4jzdj4fhgnw44aphg3hmv/bafkreifycl7aldawii7qd724u37pqlhnwwytfnt2yl6j7jjkgl6a44evku@jpeg)
July 30, 2025 at 1:59 PM
🇪🇺-🇨🇳 leaders often adopt maximalist positions and end up concluding agreements in not-so-key areas, says @ruehlig.bsky.social to @sz-dossier.de.
To achieve progress in strategically important issues, the EU must set clear minimum conditions for deeper cooperation. www.sz-dossier.de/tiefgaenge/c...
To achieve progress in strategically important issues, the EU must set clear minimum conditions for deeper cooperation. www.sz-dossier.de/tiefgaenge/c...
What to make of the hype around Chinese AI start-up #DeepSeek? Double have been raised of the technological revolution it represents. But its political impact is enormous, I argue with @clotildebomont.bsky.social in our new piece 👇👇👇
🆕 DeepSeek's R1 marked a disruptive shift, proving credible alternatives to US #AI & fostering a more pluralistic landscape.
For the EU, this is either a security risk if ignored, or a strategic opportunity, write @clotildebomont.bsky.social & @ruehlig.bsky.social. www.iss.europa.eu/publications...
For the EU, this is either a security risk if ignored, or a strategic opportunity, write @clotildebomont.bsky.social & @ruehlig.bsky.social. www.iss.europa.eu/publications...
July 28, 2025 at 2:07 PM
What to make of the hype around Chinese AI start-up #DeepSeek? Double have been raised of the technological revolution it represents. But its political impact is enormous, I argue with @clotildebomont.bsky.social in our new piece 👇👇👇
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Quick take on EU-China (or China-EU) climate joint statement:
We'll do more of the same and we'll commit to make some commitments later.
vs. last joint statement back in 2021 - in which China stated that it was going to 'strictly control coal consumption (it didn't)
We'll do more of the same and we'll commit to make some commitments later.
vs. last joint statement back in 2021 - in which China stated that it was going to 'strictly control coal consumption (it didn't)
July 24, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Quick take on EU-China (or China-EU) climate joint statement:
We'll do more of the same and we'll commit to make some commitments later.
vs. last joint statement back in 2021 - in which China stated that it was going to 'strictly control coal consumption (it didn't)
We'll do more of the same and we'll commit to make some commitments later.
vs. last joint statement back in 2021 - in which China stated that it was going to 'strictly control coal consumption (it didn't)
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🇨🇳 #China may be realising that, despite transatlantic tensions, the core differences between European and Chinese interests remain unchanged, writes @ruehlig.bsky.social.
Today's tense kick-off to the #EUChinaSummit is a clear reflection of this reality. www.iss.europa.eu/publications...
Today's tense kick-off to the #EUChinaSummit is a clear reflection of this reality. www.iss.europa.eu/publications...
![Quote: Xi Jinping's decision not to travel to Europe [for the EU-China Summit], alongside other recent signals, made it clear from the outset that Beijing’s focus lies not on Europe but on the 'Global South'. — Tim Rühlig, 'Same summit, different stakes?'](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:fwx4jzdj4fhgnw44aphg3hmv/bafkreigh76q332tomceopemfj2utga6h43hpiurkymoxcz7r3aavv3bypu@jpeg)
July 24, 2025 at 12:33 PM
🇨🇳 #China may be realising that, despite transatlantic tensions, the core differences between European and Chinese interests remain unchanged, writes @ruehlig.bsky.social.
Today's tense kick-off to the #EUChinaSummit is a clear reflection of this reality. www.iss.europa.eu/publications...
Today's tense kick-off to the #EUChinaSummit is a clear reflection of this reality. www.iss.europa.eu/publications...
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Beijing sees Brussels as a serious partner partly due to its reliance on 🇪🇺 in areas like aviation and nuclear energy. But Europe's dependence on China is greater and growing.
💬 "Our starting position is steadily worsening," warns @ruehlig.bsky.social in Tagesschau. www.tagesschau.de/ausland/euro...
💬 "Our starting position is steadily worsening," warns @ruehlig.bsky.social in Tagesschau. www.tagesschau.de/ausland/euro...
EU-China-Gipfel: Lauter Zeichen der Entfremdung
China lässt die EU spüren, dass andere Partner derzeit für sie wichtiger sind. 50 Jahre, nachdem die bilateralen Beziehungen aufgenommen wurde, sind sie aus vielen Gründen angespannt. Schlechte Vorzei...
www.tagesschau.de
July 24, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Beijing sees Brussels as a serious partner partly due to its reliance on 🇪🇺 in areas like aviation and nuclear energy. But Europe's dependence on China is greater and growing.
💬 "Our starting position is steadily worsening," warns @ruehlig.bsky.social in Tagesschau. www.tagesschau.de/ausland/euro...
💬 "Our starting position is steadily worsening," warns @ruehlig.bsky.social in Tagesschau. www.tagesschau.de/ausland/euro...
Zum 50. Bestehen der 🇪🇺🇨🇳Beziehungen findet heute der Gipfel in Peking statt. Gefeiert wird nicht. Auch Trump führt nicht zu eine Annäherung. Die Liste der Herausforderungen ist lang: Wirtschaft, 🇷🇺, Sicherheit. Mein Take bei @tagesschau.bsky.social👇 www.tagesschau.de/ausland/euro...
EU-China-Gipfel: Lauter Zeichen der Entfremdung
China lässt die EU spüren, dass andere Partner derzeit für sie wichtiger sind. 50 Jahre, nachdem die bilateralen Beziehungen aufgenommen wurde, sind sie aus vielen Gründen angespannt. Schlechte Vorzei...
www.tagesschau.de
July 24, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Zum 50. Bestehen der 🇪🇺🇨🇳Beziehungen findet heute der Gipfel in Peking statt. Gefeiert wird nicht. Auch Trump führt nicht zu eine Annäherung. Die Liste der Herausforderungen ist lang: Wirtschaft, 🇷🇺, Sicherheit. Mein Take bei @tagesschau.bsky.social👇 www.tagesschau.de/ausland/euro...
What to expect from tomorrow’s EU-China Summit? Read my new commentary where I explain what is different this time 👇👇👇
🇨🇳 The upcoming #EUChinaSummit may give the impression of business as usual. But the geopolitical context has changed.
Beijing may be realising that, despite ongoing transatlantic strains, fundamental EU-China divergences remain unchanged, writes @ruehlig.bsky.social. iss.europa.eu/publications...
Beijing may be realising that, despite ongoing transatlantic strains, fundamental EU-China divergences remain unchanged, writes @ruehlig.bsky.social. iss.europa.eu/publications...
July 23, 2025 at 9:04 AM
What to expect from tomorrow’s EU-China Summit? Read my new commentary where I explain what is different this time 👇👇👇
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To counter the Kremlin, Europe needs clarity.
What is Russia actually good at? And where is it exposed?
A thread ⤵️🧵 #UnpowerRussia
What is Russia actually good at? And where is it exposed?
A thread ⤵️🧵 #UnpowerRussia
June 10, 2025 at 12:17 PM
To counter the Kremlin, Europe needs clarity.
What is Russia actually good at? And where is it exposed?
A thread ⤵️🧵 #UnpowerRussia
What is Russia actually good at? And where is it exposed?
A thread ⤵️🧵 #UnpowerRussia
(1/5) Out now: My new paper “The Huawei Saga in Europe Revisited” has appeared with @ifri.bsky.social Now that the development of 6G is starting, what can we learn from the 5G debate? shorturl.at/pTpRM
The “Huawei Saga” in Europe Revisited: German Lessons for the Rollout of 6G | Ifri
While the European Union attempted to coordinate a collective response through its 5G Toolbox in Europe’s 5G infrastructure, member states diverged significantly in balancing political, economic, and ...
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June 10, 2025 at 12:26 PM
(1/5) Out now: My new paper “The Huawei Saga in Europe Revisited” has appeared with @ifri.bsky.social Now that the development of 6G is starting, what can we learn from the 5G debate? shorturl.at/pTpRM
(1/5) Out now: As 6G standardisation starts, read my new paper with Liesbet van der Perre with @uisweden.bsky.social „Technological evolution, looming geopolitics: Embarking on 6G standards definition” shorturl.at/dUr9M
Technological evolution, looming geopolitics Embarking on 6G standards definition
Rühlig, T. & van der Perre, L.
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June 9, 2025 at 5:15 PM
(1/5) Out now: As 6G standardisation starts, read my new paper with Liesbet van der Perre with @uisweden.bsky.social „Technological evolution, looming geopolitics: Embarking on 6G standards definition” shorturl.at/dUr9M
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PUBLICATION ALERT🚨📕!
The EU’s upcoming Foreign Economic Policy is a terrific chance to strengthen the crisis resilience of both EU Member States and their partners around the world. How to achieve this?
Please read the Policy Brief my colleague @ruehlig.bsky.social and I put together
The EU’s upcoming Foreign Economic Policy is a terrific chance to strengthen the crisis resilience of both EU Member States and their partners around the world. How to achieve this?
Please read the Policy Brief my colleague @ruehlig.bsky.social and I put together
(1/8) Out now: To develop a new foreign economic policy sits at the heart of @ec.europa.eu‘s Political Guidelines published in July 2024. What should it entail? Read my new @euiss.bsky.social Policy Brief co-authored with @joristeer.bsky.social: shorturl.at/wdMu3 A 🧵👇👇👇
Resilience by design: A new EU Foreign Economic Policy to counter global disorder
The pledge to develop a new foreign economic policy is central to the European Commission’s July 2024 Political Guidelines. This ambition has become even more pressing in light of President Trump’s di...
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May 19, 2025 at 10:11 AM
PUBLICATION ALERT🚨📕!
The EU’s upcoming Foreign Economic Policy is a terrific chance to strengthen the crisis resilience of both EU Member States and their partners around the world. How to achieve this?
Please read the Policy Brief my colleague @ruehlig.bsky.social and I put together
The EU’s upcoming Foreign Economic Policy is a terrific chance to strengthen the crisis resilience of both EU Member States and their partners around the world. How to achieve this?
Please read the Policy Brief my colleague @ruehlig.bsky.social and I put together
(1/8) Out now: To develop a new foreign economic policy sits at the heart of @ec.europa.eu‘s Political Guidelines published in July 2024. What should it entail? Read my new @euiss.bsky.social Policy Brief co-authored with @joristeer.bsky.social: shorturl.at/wdMu3 A 🧵👇👇👇
Resilience by design: A new EU Foreign Economic Policy to counter global disorder
The pledge to develop a new foreign economic policy is central to the European Commission’s July 2024 Political Guidelines. This ambition has become even more pressing in light of President Trump’s di...
shorturl.at
May 19, 2025 at 9:42 AM
(1/8) Out now: To develop a new foreign economic policy sits at the heart of @ec.europa.eu‘s Political Guidelines published in July 2024. What should it entail? Read my new @euiss.bsky.social Policy Brief co-authored with @joristeer.bsky.social: shorturl.at/wdMu3 A 🧵👇👇👇
Looking for a weekend read? Just out now: A new Policy Brief I wrote with @joristeer.bsky.social , where we explain how to craft a new EU Foreign Economic Policy tackling 🇺🇸 tariffs and 🇨🇳 drive for self-reliance. Check it out 👇👇👇
How can the EU counter Trump's #tariffs, China’s overcapacity & rising global shocks?
By building a new foreign economic policy focused on crisis resilience.
@ruehlig.bsky.social & @joristeer.bsky.social explain how 👉 www.iss.europa.eu/publications...
By building a new foreign economic policy focused on crisis resilience.
@ruehlig.bsky.social & @joristeer.bsky.social explain how 👉 www.iss.europa.eu/publications...
May 16, 2025 at 8:03 AM
Looking for a weekend read? Just out now: A new Policy Brief I wrote with @joristeer.bsky.social , where we explain how to craft a new EU Foreign Economic Policy tackling 🇺🇸 tariffs and 🇨🇳 drive for self-reliance. Check it out 👇👇👇