Antonia Zimmermann
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I have two missions in life:
- securing world peace
- dissuading people from organising a "quick preparatory call ahead of next week's panel".
- securing world peace
- dissuading people from organising a "quick preparatory call ahead of next week's panel".
November 10, 2025 at 10:06 AM
I have two missions in life:
- securing world peace
- dissuading people from organising a "quick preparatory call ahead of next week's panel".
- securing world peace
- dissuading people from organising a "quick preparatory call ahead of next week's panel".
Officials and observers across the Atlantic know full well that should the court strike down the tariffs, in cases brought by a dozen Democratic-run states and two sets of private companies, Trump will find a way to replace them.
www.politico.eu/article/dona...
www.politico.eu/article/dona...
After US judges trash Trump’s tariffs, it’s no time for Europe to gloat
The EU would face more uncertainty if the U.S. Supreme Court shoots down President Donald Trump’s most sweeping tariffs.
www.politico.eu
November 6, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Officials and observers across the Atlantic know full well that should the court strike down the tariffs, in cases brought by a dozen Democratic-run states and two sets of private companies, Trump will find a way to replace them.
www.politico.eu/article/dona...
www.politico.eu/article/dona...
"China was seeking to halt research by Laura Murphy, professor of human rights and contemporary slavery at Sheffield Hallam, into allegations Uyghur Muslims in the north-western region of Xinjiang were subject to forced labour."
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China intimidated UK university to ditch human rights research, documents show
Sheffield Hallam University apologises to Professor Laura Murphy for restricting her academic freedom.
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November 3, 2025 at 1:05 PM
"China was seeking to halt research by Laura Murphy, professor of human rights and contemporary slavery at Sheffield Hallam, into allegations Uyghur Muslims in the north-western region of Xinjiang were subject to forced labour."
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Brussels is racing to put together a new plan by the end of this year to diversify European supply of so-called critical raw materials — such as lithium and copper — away from China.
The thing is: We’ve been here before.
www.politico.eu/article/eu-c...
The thing is: We’ve been here before.
www.politico.eu/article/eu-c...
The EU wants to escape China’s grip on critical minerals. Can it afford to?
Ursula von der Leyen has announced an action plan to secure supplies, but without serious money it risks becoming a relabeling exercise.
www.politico.eu
November 3, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Brussels is racing to put together a new plan by the end of this year to diversify European supply of so-called critical raw materials — such as lithium and copper — away from China.
The thing is: We’ve been here before.
www.politico.eu/article/eu-c...
The thing is: We’ve been here before.
www.politico.eu/article/eu-c...
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Commission chief von der Leyen is looking to fly to Brazil to ink the long-awaited deal with Mercosur on Dec. 20 — as long as EU capitals give the green light.
The date of the signing was floated by Costa at a leaders summit last week.
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www.politico.eu/article/eu-m...
The date of the signing was floated by Costa at a leaders summit last week.
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EU eyes final signing of Mercosur deal before Christmas
Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen would jet into Brazil to ink the long-awaited accord on Dec. 20 — as long as EU capitals give the green light.
www.politico.eu
October 28, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Commission chief von der Leyen is looking to fly to Brazil to ink the long-awaited deal with Mercosur on Dec. 20 — as long as EU capitals give the green light.
The date of the signing was floated by Costa at a leaders summit last week.
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www.politico.eu/article/eu-m...
The date of the signing was floated by Costa at a leaders summit last week.
with @zimmerfrau.bsky.social
www.politico.eu/article/eu-m...
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Scoop: EU eyes final signing of Mercosur deal before Christmas
(Alternative headline: Friedrich Merz wasn’t wrong, but may have jumped the gun last week.)
By @camgijs.bsky.social and @zimmerfrau.bsky.social
www.politico.eu/article/eu-m...
(Alternative headline: Friedrich Merz wasn’t wrong, but may have jumped the gun last week.)
By @camgijs.bsky.social and @zimmerfrau.bsky.social
www.politico.eu/article/eu-m...
EU eyes final signing of Mercosur deal before Christmas
Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen would jet into Brazil to ink the long-awaited accord on Dec. 20 — as long as EU capitals give their green light.
www.politico.eu
October 28, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Scoop: EU eyes final signing of Mercosur deal before Christmas
(Alternative headline: Friedrich Merz wasn’t wrong, but may have jumped the gun last week.)
By @camgijs.bsky.social and @zimmerfrau.bsky.social
www.politico.eu/article/eu-m...
(Alternative headline: Friedrich Merz wasn’t wrong, but may have jumped the gun last week.)
By @camgijs.bsky.social and @zimmerfrau.bsky.social
www.politico.eu/article/eu-m...
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China tightens its rare earth choke hold on Europe
Here’s the money quote: “In the short term there’s nothing you can do, except try and negotiate with the Chinese.”
Worth your time, by @zimmerfrau.bsky.social
www.politico.eu/article/eu-n...
Here’s the money quote: “In the short term there’s nothing you can do, except try and negotiate with the Chinese.”
Worth your time, by @zimmerfrau.bsky.social
www.politico.eu/article/eu-n...
China tightens its rare earth choke hold on Europe
Despite the EU’s efforts to diversify its supply of critical minerals, Beijing’s skillfully crafted dominance gives it immense geopolitical leverage.
www.politico.eu
October 23, 2025 at 9:16 AM
China tightens its rare earth choke hold on Europe
Here’s the money quote: “In the short term there’s nothing you can do, except try and negotiate with the Chinese.”
Worth your time, by @zimmerfrau.bsky.social
www.politico.eu/article/eu-n...
Here’s the money quote: “In the short term there’s nothing you can do, except try and negotiate with the Chinese.”
Worth your time, by @zimmerfrau.bsky.social
www.politico.eu/article/eu-n...
Back at the office after a lovely break in France and Ireland. What have I missed in the trade policy world? Hit me up ☕
October 20, 2025 at 7:44 AM
Back at the office after a lovely break in France and Ireland. What have I missed in the trade policy world? Hit me up ☕
The European Commission is eyeing a possible signature of its long-awaited partnership agreement with the Mercosur bloc of South American countries on Dec. 5 in Brazil, four EU diplomats told @politico.eu
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Brussels aims to sign Mercosur trade deal on Dec. 5
U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff crusade has pushed the EU toward completing its long-awaited agreement with the South American bloc.
www.politico.eu
October 1, 2025 at 7:51 AM
The European Commission is eyeing a possible signature of its long-awaited partnership agreement with the Mercosur bloc of South American countries on Dec. 5 in Brazil, four EU diplomats told @politico.eu
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Trump's tariff game can sometimes seem like a highly technical, unpredictable and abstract calculation. But for locals on the Irish coast, power politics determine no less than their personal future.
My dispatch
www.politico.eu/article/irel...
My dispatch
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Ireland’s ‘Viagra Village’ in the eye of Trump’s tariff storm
Investments by U.S. Big Pharma in Ireland’s County Cork have brought jobs and prosperity. Donald Trump’s tariffs could change all that.
www.politico.eu
September 25, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Trump's tariff game can sometimes seem like a highly technical, unpredictable and abstract calculation. But for locals on the Irish coast, power politics determine no less than their personal future.
My dispatch
www.politico.eu/article/irel...
My dispatch
www.politico.eu/article/irel...
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The EU ombudsman will investigate the commission’s decision to delete a text exchange between Macron and von der Leyen about the Mercosur trade deal.
@politico.eu was first to report on the text’s existence back in 2024 👀
www.politico.eu/article/eu-w...
@politico.eu was first to report on the text’s existence back in 2024 👀
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EU watchdog probes Macron’s text to von der Leyen requesting Mercosur delay
The EU executive could not provide access to a text message from the French president to the Commission president, first revealed by POLITICO.
www.politico.eu
September 24, 2025 at 7:12 AM
The EU ombudsman will investigate the commission’s decision to delete a text exchange between Macron and von der Leyen about the Mercosur trade deal.
@politico.eu was first to report on the text’s existence back in 2024 👀
www.politico.eu/article/eu-w...
@politico.eu was first to report on the text’s existence back in 2024 👀
www.politico.eu/article/eu-w...
Earlier this month, I cycled around Ringaskiddy in southwestern Ireland with the aim of putting a human face to the impacts of Donald Trump's tariff games.
Here's the story.
www.politico.eu/article/irel...
Here's the story.
www.politico.eu/article/irel...
Ireland’s ‘Viagra Village’ in the eye of Trump’s tariff storm
Investments by U.S. Big Pharma in Ireland’s County Cork have brought jobs and prosperity. Donald Trump’s tariffs could change all that.
www.politico.eu
September 23, 2025 at 8:50 AM
Earlier this month, I cycled around Ringaskiddy in southwestern Ireland with the aim of putting a human face to the impacts of Donald Trump's tariff games.
Here's the story.
www.politico.eu/article/irel...
Here's the story.
www.politico.eu/article/irel...
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Some goodies for our Pros this morning 👀
1) Ahead of today’s round of negotiations on how the EU will go about screening foreign investments, I’ve got my hands on the 4-column document outlining the bloc’s latest thinking.
Spoiler? The two big fights remain.
pro.politico.eu/news/205173
1) Ahead of today’s round of negotiations on how the EU will go about screening foreign investments, I’ve got my hands on the 4-column document outlining the bloc’s latest thinking.
Spoiler? The two big fights remain.
pro.politico.eu/news/205173
POLITICO Pro
pro.politico.eu
September 23, 2025 at 7:42 AM
Some goodies for our Pros this morning 👀
1) Ahead of today’s round of negotiations on how the EU will go about screening foreign investments, I’ve got my hands on the 4-column document outlining the bloc’s latest thinking.
Spoiler? The two big fights remain.
pro.politico.eu/news/205173
1) Ahead of today’s round of negotiations on how the EU will go about screening foreign investments, I’ve got my hands on the 4-column document outlining the bloc’s latest thinking.
Spoiler? The two big fights remain.
pro.politico.eu/news/205173
French President Emmanuel Macron wants to pull off a grand diplomatic coup on Monday by collecting several Western countries together to recognize a Palestinian state, but he’s a long way from delivering a genuine breakthrough in Gaza.
www.politico.eu/article/emma...
www.politico.eu/article/emma...
Macron wants a big diplomatic win on Palestinian statehood. But Europe is split.
The French president is seeking to build a diplomatic counterweight against U.S. support for Israel, but his efforts will do little to end the war in Gaza.
www.politico.eu
September 22, 2025 at 10:38 AM
French President Emmanuel Macron wants to pull off a grand diplomatic coup on Monday by collecting several Western countries together to recognize a Palestinian state, but he’s a long way from delivering a genuine breakthrough in Gaza.
www.politico.eu/article/emma...
www.politico.eu/article/emma...
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During the UN General Assembly next week, a growing number of nations are bucking the Trump administration to recognize a Palestinian state.
But the move highlights the limited options available to countries that want to break with Washington on Israel.
But the move highlights the limited options available to countries that want to break with Washington on Israel.
Europe, Canada, Saudi Arabia poke at Trump with Palestinian statehood
France and others frustrated with U.S. inaction on Israel have few options to reorient the conflict between Israel and the Palestinians
www.politico.com
September 19, 2025 at 9:39 AM
During the UN General Assembly next week, a growing number of nations are bucking the Trump administration to recognize a Palestinian state.
But the move highlights the limited options available to countries that want to break with Washington on Israel.
But the move highlights the limited options available to countries that want to break with Washington on Israel.
Top EU diplomat Kaja Kallas unveiled plans to downgrade trade ties with Israel over findings of human rights abuses in Gaza.
The measures would only target some 37 percent of Israel’s total exports to the EU, but mark a major shift in the bloc's approach.
www.politico.eu/article/eu-u...
The measures would only target some 37 percent of Israel’s total exports to the EU, but mark a major shift in the bloc's approach.
www.politico.eu/article/eu-u...
EU unveils plan to hit Israel with tariffs, sanctions amid Gaza war outcry
European Commission moves to get tough on Israel — but now it needs member countries on board.
www.politico.eu
September 17, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Top EU diplomat Kaja Kallas unveiled plans to downgrade trade ties with Israel over findings of human rights abuses in Gaza.
The measures would only target some 37 percent of Israel’s total exports to the EU, but mark a major shift in the bloc's approach.
www.politico.eu/article/eu-u...
The measures would only target some 37 percent of Israel’s total exports to the EU, but mark a major shift in the bloc's approach.
www.politico.eu/article/eu-u...
The EU wants to boost cooperation with India, including on defense — just as U.S. President Donald Trump pressures it to slam New Delhi with massive tariffs over its enablement of Russia’s war in Ukraine.
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EU wants closer India ties despite Russia links
The bloc’s top diplomat Kaja Kallas warns that Indian oil purchases from Russia are “an obstacle” to closer ties.
www.politico.eu
September 17, 2025 at 12:52 PM
The EU wants to boost cooperation with India, including on defense — just as U.S. President Donald Trump pressures it to slam New Delhi with massive tariffs over its enablement of Russia’s war in Ukraine.
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www.politico.eu/article/eu-c...
The EU plans to propose sanctions on more Chinese companies linked to the Kremlin’s war effort this week, as part of its efforts to persuade Trump to finally press Russia to end its war.
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EU plans more sanctions on China. Will that be enough for Trump?
Donald Trump says he’ll slap a harsh embargo on the Kremlin if Brussels turns the screws on China, but EU diplomats suspect the U.S. president is stalling.
www.politico.eu
September 17, 2025 at 8:46 AM
The EU plans to propose sanctions on more Chinese companies linked to the Kremlin’s war effort this week, as part of its efforts to persuade Trump to finally press Russia to end its war.
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If Donald Trump is going to slap sanctions on Russia, there are a few things he’d like NATO allies to do first.
But meeting some of these demands will be easier than others. w/ @camgijs.bsky.social @zimmerfrau.bsky.social @gabrielgavin.bsky.social
If Donald Trump is going to slap sanctions on Russia, there are a few things he’d like NATO allies to do first.
But meeting some of these demands will be easier than others. w/ @camgijs.bsky.social @zimmerfrau.bsky.social @gabrielgavin.bsky.social
Quit Russian oil? For the EU, Trump’s other demands are even harder.
From facing down Hungary and Slovakia to taking on Turkey and China, meeting the U.S. president’s requests will be challenging.
www.politico.eu
September 16, 2025 at 8:44 AM
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If Donald Trump is going to slap sanctions on Russia, there are a few things he’d like NATO allies to do first.
But meeting some of these demands will be easier than others. w/ @camgijs.bsky.social @zimmerfrau.bsky.social @gabrielgavin.bsky.social
If Donald Trump is going to slap sanctions on Russia, there are a few things he’d like NATO allies to do first.
But meeting some of these demands will be easier than others. w/ @camgijs.bsky.social @zimmerfrau.bsky.social @gabrielgavin.bsky.social
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A coalition of European leaders has convinced US President Donald Trump that Russia is not interested in ending its war in Ukraine and must be forced to the negotiating table.
Now they have to persuade an unpredictable White House to agree on how to make that happen.
Now they have to persuade an unpredictable White House to agree on how to make that happen.
Trump finally wants to put the squeeze on Russia. Now comes the hard part.
Europe targets new sanctions on Moscow. Washington eyes tariffs and trade deals.
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September 12, 2025 at 7:12 AM
A coalition of European leaders has convinced US President Donald Trump that Russia is not interested in ending its war in Ukraine and must be forced to the negotiating table.
Now they have to persuade an unpredictable White House to agree on how to make that happen.
Now they have to persuade an unpredictable White House to agree on how to make that happen.
European lawmakers accused Commission President Ursula von der Leyen of striking a bad, one-sided trade deal with U.S. President Donald Trump after she defended the accord in her annual State of the Union address Wednesday.
www.politico.eu/article/parl...
www.politico.eu/article/parl...
Parliament chiefs seize moment to savage von der Leyen for her Trump trade deal
European Commission boss gets a rough ride from European lawmakers after defending her transatlantic agreement.
www.politico.eu
September 10, 2025 at 10:57 AM
European lawmakers accused Commission President Ursula von der Leyen of striking a bad, one-sided trade deal with U.S. President Donald Trump after she defended the accord in her annual State of the Union address Wednesday.
www.politico.eu/article/parl...
www.politico.eu/article/parl...
President Ursula von der Leyen used her annual State of the Union speech to announce the European Commission will take a tougher approach on Israel ― including by proposing a suspension of the EU's trade accord with the country.
www.politico.eu/article/urus...
www.politico.eu/article/urus...
Von der Leyen vows to punish Israel’s ‘extremist ministers’ and pause payments
“What is happening in Gaza is unacceptable,” EU Commission president tells a noisy European Parliament during State of Union address.
www.politico.eu
September 10, 2025 at 10:10 AM
President Ursula von der Leyen used her annual State of the Union speech to announce the European Commission will take a tougher approach on Israel ― including by proposing a suspension of the EU's trade accord with the country.
www.politico.eu/article/urus...
www.politico.eu/article/urus...
My favourite kind of workday. Story coming soon!
September 3, 2025 at 10:06 AM
My favourite kind of workday. Story coming soon!
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EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič today made an 11th-hour intervention to stop the EU Commission issuing a penalty on U.S. tech giant Google for its search advertising practices, amid continued trade threats from President Donald Trump.
EU Google antitrust penalty halted amid Trump’s tariff threats
The decision was paused by Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič against the wishes of Competition Commissioner Teresa Ribera.
www.politico.eu
September 2, 2025 at 5:26 PM
EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič today made an 11th-hour intervention to stop the EU Commission issuing a penalty on U.S. tech giant Google for its search advertising practices, amid continued trade threats from President Donald Trump.
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European Council President António Costa appeared to concede the war in Ukraine was a factor in the EU's accepting its much-criticized trade deal with the United States, in a major break from the official line taken by the EU executive.
Costa breaks ranks on EU-US trade deal, fires warning shot at Trump
The European Council president appears to admit the war in Ukraine was a factor in accepting the bloc’s lopsided pact with Washington.
www.politico.eu
September 1, 2025 at 3:04 PM
European Council President António Costa appeared to concede the war in Ukraine was a factor in the EU's accepting its much-criticized trade deal with the United States, in a major break from the official line taken by the EU executive.