Irene Braam
@irenebraam.bsky.social
Executive Director Bertelsmann Foundation North America, writing in a personal capacity on all things transatlanctic and that matter.
Space: the final frontier of human ambition. Can global powers collaborate or will old rivalries follow us beyond Earth? Don't miss screening of Astropolitics in Brussels
📅 Oct 6 |18:30 | @flageystudios.bsky.social, Studio 5
Free event, registration required 👉 www.flagey.be/en/activity/...
📅 Oct 6 |18:30 | @flageystudios.bsky.social, Studio 5
Free event, registration required 👉 www.flagey.be/en/activity/...
September 8, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Space: the final frontier of human ambition. Can global powers collaborate or will old rivalries follow us beyond Earth? Don't miss screening of Astropolitics in Brussels
📅 Oct 6 |18:30 | @flageystudios.bsky.social, Studio 5
Free event, registration required 👉 www.flagey.be/en/activity/...
📅 Oct 6 |18:30 | @flageystudios.bsky.social, Studio 5
Free event, registration required 👉 www.flagey.be/en/activity/...
Swiss engineering 🇨🇭altitude 2360 meters
August 18, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Swiss engineering 🇨🇭altitude 2360 meters
The transatlantic alliance: US pursuing America first manufacturing strategy, Europe pursuing a Europe first digital strategy, who will be successful?
June 26, 2025 at 12:42 PM
The transatlantic alliance: US pursuing America first manufacturing strategy, Europe pursuing a Europe first digital strategy, who will be successful?
Lacks a bit of objectivity- talking about destabilizing the region 👇
June 19, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Lacks a bit of objectivity- talking about destabilizing the region 👇
While scattered and often hyper-local protests against the Administration's policies have been occurring across the country, a nationwide wave of demonstrations is planned for Saturday, with events scheduled in 1,800 cities. Whether this marks the beginning of a broader movement remains to be seen.
June 12, 2025 at 1:14 PM
While scattered and often hyper-local protests against the Administration's policies have been occurring across the country, a nationwide wave of demonstrations is planned for Saturday, with events scheduled in 1,800 cities. Whether this marks the beginning of a broader movement remains to be seen.
Zin in een ijsje? $7.45 per bolletje!!
April 5, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Zin in een ijsje? $7.45 per bolletje!!
With 100+ episodes, one theme stands out in the How to Fix Democracy series: decline in trust. This season, the series tackles the trust crisis head-on. Kicking it off, Francis Fukuyama joins Andrew Keen to explore why trust is eroding—and how we can rebuild it. Available on all podcast platforms.
March 13, 2025 at 3:49 PM
With 100+ episodes, one theme stands out in the How to Fix Democracy series: decline in trust. This season, the series tackles the trust crisis head-on. Kicking it off, Francis Fukuyama joins Andrew Keen to explore why trust is eroding—and how we can rebuild it. Available on all podcast platforms.
How will the U.S. and Europe balance their approach to China, regional security, and economic interests in the Indo-Pacific? Tune in to the @bertelsmannfdn.bsky.social Transatlantic Transition interview with Dr. Elli-Katharina Pohlkamp: www.usa2024electionhub.org/podcast
March 11, 2025 at 8:58 PM
How will the U.S. and Europe balance their approach to China, regional security, and economic interests in the Indo-Pacific? Tune in to the @bertelsmannfdn.bsky.social Transatlantic Transition interview with Dr. Elli-Katharina Pohlkamp: www.usa2024electionhub.org/podcast
Slowly more protests are happening across the United States and the Sanders town-halls are drawing each time bigger crowds 👇
March 9, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Slowly more protests are happening across the United States and the Sanders town-halls are drawing each time bigger crowds 👇
Rapid decline of Germans’ trust in the USA, only 16% of Germans see the USA as a trustworthy partner 👇
March 8, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Rapid decline of Germans’ trust in the USA, only 16% of Germans see the USA as a trustworthy partner 👇
Historic day for Europe?
March 2, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Historic day for Europe?
Seems important to keep reposting this
February 24, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Seems important to keep reposting this
Aid to Ukraine: the real figures 👇
February 19, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Aid to Ukraine: the real figures 👇
Stop 3 for the ‚Lithium Rising‘ mini EU screening tour! Thank you @bertelsmannst.bsky.social for hosting us! Looking forward to the post film discussion with @pwalkenhorst.bsky.social & Sam George on this topic with geopolitical implications!
February 17, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Stop 3 for the ‚Lithium Rising‘ mini EU screening tour! Thank you @bertelsmannst.bsky.social for hosting us! Looking forward to the post film discussion with @pwalkenhorst.bsky.social & Sam George on this topic with geopolitical implications!
Definitely worthwhile the visit Pinakothek der Moderne Munich
February 16, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Definitely worthwhile the visit Pinakothek der Moderne Munich
While his VP was lecturing Europe about the dangers to our democracy 👇
February 16, 2025 at 1:39 PM
While his VP was lecturing Europe about the dangers to our democracy 👇
Great post screening discussion with Governor Kemp & Johanna Sydow. Governor Kemp stating that Europe & US will need to work together to compete with China when it comes to the race for critical minerals.
February 15, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Great post screening discussion with Governor Kemp & Johanna Sydow. Governor Kemp stating that Europe & US will need to work together to compete with China when it comes to the race for critical minerals.
Different wind blowing in the US Capital 👇
February 7, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Different wind blowing in the US Capital 👇
Welcome to America!
February 6, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Welcome to America!
Increasing my level of flight fear, upgrades carried out by some recent high school graduates without any real working experience. What can go wrong…
February 5, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Increasing my level of flight fear, upgrades carried out by some recent high school graduates without any real working experience. What can go wrong…
Federal freeze rescinded after huge public backlash
January 29, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Federal freeze rescinded after huge public backlash
What the Washington Post editorial boards thinks about Trump‘s cabinet picks 👇
January 13, 2025 at 6:41 PM
What the Washington Post editorial boards thinks about Trump‘s cabinet picks 👇