Linda Kalcher
@lindakalcher.bsky.social
Working on industry, energy, climate and diplomacy at European and international level. #CleanIndustrialDeal - views my own
German in Brussels, Executive Director -> www.strategicperspectives.eu
German in Brussels, Executive Director -> www.strategicperspectives.eu
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We did it!
€15.5 billion committed to scaling up renewable energy across Africa.
Including €15.1 billion from Team Europe.
Africa’s clean-energy future is taking off.
Europe, as your trusted friend and partner, will stand with you every step of the way.
link.europa.eu/KJKMQ3
€15.5 billion committed to scaling up renewable energy across Africa.
Including €15.1 billion from Team Europe.
Africa’s clean-energy future is taking off.
Europe, as your trusted friend and partner, will stand with you every step of the way.
link.europa.eu/KJKMQ3
November 21, 2025 at 4:21 PM
We did it!
€15.5 billion committed to scaling up renewable energy across Africa.
Including €15.1 billion from Team Europe.
Africa’s clean-energy future is taking off.
Europe, as your trusted friend and partner, will stand with you every step of the way.
link.europa.eu/KJKMQ3
€15.5 billion committed to scaling up renewable energy across Africa.
Including €15.1 billion from Team Europe.
Africa’s clean-energy future is taking off.
Europe, as your trusted friend and partner, will stand with you every step of the way.
link.europa.eu/KJKMQ3
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Under no circumstances are we going to accept this text. Nothing that is remotely close to what is now on the table.
Yes, we do have a few more hours left.
You can count on us to do our absolute utmost to deliver #COP30
See my remarks this morning 👉🏻 ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
Yes, we do have a few more hours left.
You can count on us to do our absolute utmost to deliver #COP30
See my remarks this morning 👉🏻 ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
November 21, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Under no circumstances are we going to accept this text. Nothing that is remotely close to what is now on the table.
Yes, we do have a few more hours left.
You can count on us to do our absolute utmost to deliver #COP30
See my remarks this morning 👉🏻 ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
Yes, we do have a few more hours left.
You can count on us to do our absolute utmost to deliver #COP30
See my remarks this morning 👉🏻 ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
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⚠️ EU Ministers agree on 2040 climate target
EU environment ministers reached an agreement today on the 2040 climate target, setting the direction for Europe’s path toward a net 90% reduction in emissions.
More in our press release 👇
strategicperspectives.eu/eu-ministers...
EU environment ministers reached an agreement today on the 2040 climate target, setting the direction for Europe’s path toward a net 90% reduction in emissions.
More in our press release 👇
strategicperspectives.eu/eu-ministers...
November 5, 2025 at 8:53 AM
⚠️ EU Ministers agree on 2040 climate target
EU environment ministers reached an agreement today on the 2040 climate target, setting the direction for Europe’s path toward a net 90% reduction in emissions.
More in our press release 👇
strategicperspectives.eu/eu-ministers...
EU environment ministers reached an agreement today on the 2040 climate target, setting the direction for Europe’s path toward a net 90% reduction in emissions.
More in our press release 👇
strategicperspectives.eu/eu-ministers...
The finish line is in sight on the 2040 #climate target!
Tomorrow, environment ministers are set to agree on the 2040 target and the #NDC but key political and technical elements are still at play.
Read more about them in my latest blog with @neilmakaroff.bsky.social : lnkd.in/eB2MBzmC
Tomorrow, environment ministers are set to agree on the 2040 target and the #NDC but key political and technical elements are still at play.
Read more about them in my latest blog with @neilmakaroff.bsky.social : lnkd.in/eB2MBzmC
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November 3, 2025 at 1:08 PM
The finish line is in sight on the 2040 #climate target!
Tomorrow, environment ministers are set to agree on the 2040 target and the #NDC but key political and technical elements are still at play.
Read more about them in my latest blog with @neilmakaroff.bsky.social : lnkd.in/eB2MBzmC
Tomorrow, environment ministers are set to agree on the 2040 target and the #NDC but key political and technical elements are still at play.
Read more about them in my latest blog with @neilmakaroff.bsky.social : lnkd.in/eB2MBzmC
Great news from 🇪🇺 as climate finance numbers are up: In 2024, EU contributed €31.7 billion from public sources and mobilised an additional €11 billion in private finance for developing countries in combating climate change and adapting to its impacts. Source: www.consilium.europa.eu/en/infograph...
Europe's contribution to climate finance (in €bn)
How does the EU contribute to fighting climate change globally? The EU and its countries are the biggest providers of climate finance in the world.
www.consilium.europa.eu
October 27, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Great news from 🇪🇺 as climate finance numbers are up: In 2024, EU contributed €31.7 billion from public sources and mobilised an additional €11 billion in private finance for developing countries in combating climate change and adapting to its impacts. Source: www.consilium.europa.eu/en/infograph...
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🌎 Preparing for COP30: issues at stake, metrics of success, and Europe’s role
📅 4 November 13:00-14:00 CET
Join us for this event! w/ @tagliapietra.bsky.social, @lindakalcher.bsky.social, @fredroder.bsky.social, Jacob Werksman & Paulo Henrique Ribeiro Zerbinati
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📅 4 November 13:00-14:00 CET
Join us for this event! w/ @tagliapietra.bsky.social, @lindakalcher.bsky.social, @fredroder.bsky.social, Jacob Werksman & Paulo Henrique Ribeiro Zerbinati
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October 27, 2025 at 12:00 PM
🌎 Preparing for COP30: issues at stake, metrics of success, and Europe’s role
📅 4 November 13:00-14:00 CET
Join us for this event! w/ @tagliapietra.bsky.social, @lindakalcher.bsky.social, @fredroder.bsky.social, Jacob Werksman & Paulo Henrique Ribeiro Zerbinati
🔗Sign up: buff.ly/bAgeaSs
📅 4 November 13:00-14:00 CET
Join us for this event! w/ @tagliapietra.bsky.social, @lindakalcher.bsky.social, @fredroder.bsky.social, Jacob Werksman & Paulo Henrique Ribeiro Zerbinati
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My quick takes on #EUCO last night below.
Bottom line: there is actually a lot of good stuff in there that was kept out of the headlines.
Now the final sprint until 4 November and we might *finally* have a 2040 climate target and NDC ready for #COP30
www.linkedin.com/posts/linda-...
Bottom line: there is actually a lot of good stuff in there that was kept out of the headlines.
Now the final sprint until 4 November and we might *finally* have a 2040 climate target and NDC ready for #COP30
www.linkedin.com/posts/linda-...
#EUCO done: what happened and what next on climate? | Linda Kalcher
Leaders had a substantial debate and adopted conclusions on #competitiveness and guidance how to achieve the 2040 #climate target.
Admittedly, we’ve all be anxious on what could have happened.
Th...
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October 24, 2025 at 11:54 AM
My quick takes on #EUCO last night below.
Bottom line: there is actually a lot of good stuff in there that was kept out of the headlines.
Now the final sprint until 4 November and we might *finally* have a 2040 climate target and NDC ready for #COP30
www.linkedin.com/posts/linda-...
Bottom line: there is actually a lot of good stuff in there that was kept out of the headlines.
Now the final sprint until 4 November and we might *finally* have a 2040 climate target and NDC ready for #COP30
www.linkedin.com/posts/linda-...
Leaders crossed a major hurdle at #EUCO by adopting conclusions that confirm the 2040 #climate target contributes to competitiveness and prosperity. President Costa managed to rein in populist attempts to weaken existing climate laws or to derail the conversation entirely.
The European Council just held an in-depth discussion on how to make sure that Europe’s climate ambitions and the competitiveness of our economy go hand in hand.
We reaffirmed our commitment to the Paris Agreement and stressed that we need to be pragmatic and flexible in our strategy.
We reaffirmed our commitment to the Paris Agreement and stressed that we need to be pragmatic and flexible in our strategy.
October 23, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Meaningful progress on ending #gas import dependence on Russia!
Let’s ensure it won’t log us in expensive LNG imports from other countries. Decarbonising the power mix and #electrification are the way forward for energy security!
Let’s ensure it won’t log us in expensive LNG imports from other countries. Decarbonising the power mix and #electrification are the way forward for energy security!
EU energy ministers reached an agreement to gradually phase out remaining natural gas imports from Russia with a full ban in place by 1 January 2028.
The final text will now be discussed with the European Parliament.
→ link.europa.eu/PxNhKy
#TTE
The final text will now be discussed with the European Parliament.
→ link.europa.eu/PxNhKy
#TTE
October 20, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Meaningful progress on ending #gas import dependence on Russia!
Let’s ensure it won’t log us in expensive LNG imports from other countries. Decarbonising the power mix and #electrification are the way forward for energy security!
Let’s ensure it won’t log us in expensive LNG imports from other countries. Decarbonising the power mix and #electrification are the way forward for energy security!
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EU leaders meet this week to debate competitiveness and the 2040 climate target.
In their latest blog, @lindakalcher.bsky.social and @neilmakaroff.bsky.social look at what’s on the EUCO menu, and what it means for industrial growth and energy security👇
strategicperspectives.eu/the-recipe-o...
In their latest blog, @lindakalcher.bsky.social and @neilmakaroff.bsky.social look at what’s on the EUCO menu, and what it means for industrial growth and energy security👇
strategicperspectives.eu/the-recipe-o...
The recipe of a political package on 2040 | Strategic Perspectives
As EU leaders debate a 2040 climate target, the focus shifts to securing economic and social conditions for a 90% reduction.
strategicperspectives.eu
October 20, 2025 at 8:47 AM
EU leaders meet this week to debate competitiveness and the 2040 climate target.
In their latest blog, @lindakalcher.bsky.social and @neilmakaroff.bsky.social look at what’s on the EUCO menu, and what it means for industrial growth and energy security👇
strategicperspectives.eu/the-recipe-o...
In their latest blog, @lindakalcher.bsky.social and @neilmakaroff.bsky.social look at what’s on the EUCO menu, and what it means for industrial growth and energy security👇
strategicperspectives.eu/the-recipe-o...
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The EU’s new global vision on energy and climate diplomacy offers a chance to redefine its global role, linking competitiveness, resilience and partnerships that deliver real outcomes.
Read the analysis by Anne-Sophie Cerisola and @lindakalcher.bsky.social.
strategicperspectives.eu/expectations...
Read the analysis by Anne-Sophie Cerisola and @lindakalcher.bsky.social.
strategicperspectives.eu/expectations...
Expectations for the EU’s new global vision | Strategic Perspectives
Explore five key expectations for the EU’s new global vision ahead of COP30, from energy diplomacy and supply resilience to TeamEurope partnerships and coordinated Commission action.
strategicperspectives.eu
October 14, 2025 at 3:20 PM
The EU’s new global vision on energy and climate diplomacy offers a chance to redefine its global role, linking competitiveness, resilience and partnerships that deliver real outcomes.
Read the analysis by Anne-Sophie Cerisola and @lindakalcher.bsky.social.
strategicperspectives.eu/expectations...
Read the analysis by Anne-Sophie Cerisola and @lindakalcher.bsky.social.
strategicperspectives.eu/expectations...
The #EUCO debate on 2040 will be the first major test for Chancellor Merz’s ambitions as EU leader. He was decisive to allow for leaders to provide "guidance". Now it's up to him and Macron to ensure that ministers can adopt the target afterwards.
My piece in @table.media table.media/en/europe/op...
My piece in @table.media table.media/en/europe/op...
First major test for Chancellor Merz's claim to European leadership
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October 1, 2025 at 6:35 AM
The #EUCO debate on 2040 will be the first major test for Chancellor Merz’s ambitions as EU leader. He was decisive to allow for leaders to provide "guidance". Now it's up to him and Macron to ensure that ministers can adopt the target afterwards.
My piece in @table.media table.media/en/europe/op...
My piece in @table.media table.media/en/europe/op...
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At next week’s Competitiveness Council, ministers can send a clear signal that competitiveness and climate neutrality go hand in hand if the right tools are in place.
More in the latest blog by @neilmakaroff.bsky.social and @tristan-beucler.bsky.social 👇
strategicperspectives.eu/competitiven...
More in the latest blog by @neilmakaroff.bsky.social and @tristan-beucler.bsky.social 👇
strategicperspectives.eu/competitiven...
Competitiveness Council: key debate on 2040 industrial conditions | Strategic Perspectives
Ministers have the opportunity to discuss what industrial policies and incentives are necessary to scale up strategic industries.
strategicperspectives.eu
September 26, 2025 at 8:34 AM
At next week’s Competitiveness Council, ministers can send a clear signal that competitiveness and climate neutrality go hand in hand if the right tools are in place.
More in the latest blog by @neilmakaroff.bsky.social and @tristan-beucler.bsky.social 👇
strategicperspectives.eu/competitiven...
More in the latest blog by @neilmakaroff.bsky.social and @tristan-beucler.bsky.social 👇
strategicperspectives.eu/competitiven...
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This speech is a wake-up call for Europe.
#Trump claims to "love Europe" yet attacks the transition. What he really loves is to sell his oil and gas to Europeans. It's as simple as that.
Our decarbonisation efforts are working against his fossil fuel agenda. #UNGA
www.lemonde.fr/en/internati...
#Trump claims to "love Europe" yet attacks the transition. What he really loves is to sell his oil and gas to Europeans. It's as simple as that.
Our decarbonisation efforts are working against his fossil fuel agenda. #UNGA
www.lemonde.fr/en/internati...
Trump attacks UN, Europe and climate change in fiery UN return
The United States president slammed the West over migration and called climate change a 'con job' in his first United Nations speech since 2018.
www.lemonde.fr
September 23, 2025 at 8:37 PM
This speech is a wake-up call for Europe.
#Trump claims to "love Europe" yet attacks the transition. What he really loves is to sell his oil and gas to Europeans. It's as simple as that.
Our decarbonisation efforts are working against his fossil fuel agenda. #UNGA
www.lemonde.fr/en/internati...
#Trump claims to "love Europe" yet attacks the transition. What he really loves is to sell his oil and gas to Europeans. It's as simple as that.
Our decarbonisation efforts are working against his fossil fuel agenda. #UNGA
www.lemonde.fr/en/internati...
Thursday's Extraordinary Environment Council was significant, but not for its outcome. Neither the #NDC nor the 2040 #climate target got adopted.
It got me thinking of the rough road ahead.
Bottom line: EU still risks going empty handed to #COP30.
www.linkedin.com/posts/linda-...
It got me thinking of the rough road ahead.
Bottom line: EU still risks going empty handed to #COP30.
www.linkedin.com/posts/linda-...
EU 2040 climate target: where are we at? | Linda Kalcher
Morning read for your second ☕
Yesterday's Extraordinary #Environment Council was significant, but not for its outcome:
➡️ the statement of intent was negotiated as hard as if it was the NDC (given...
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September 20, 2025 at 8:51 AM
Thursday's Extraordinary Environment Council was significant, but not for its outcome. Neither the #NDC nor the 2040 #climate target got adopted.
It got me thinking of the rough road ahead.
Bottom line: EU still risks going empty handed to #COP30.
www.linkedin.com/posts/linda-...
It got me thinking of the rough road ahead.
Bottom line: EU still risks going empty handed to #COP30.
www.linkedin.com/posts/linda-...
Here is the statement of intent that EU Environment ministers have adopted as they were not able to agree the 2040 climate target today.
The EU missing the second UN deadline for the NDCs is embarrassing. The statement is a hard-fought consolation prize.
🧵
data.consilium.europa.eu/doc/document...
The EU missing the second UN deadline for the NDCs is embarrassing. The statement is a hard-fought consolation prize.
🧵
data.consilium.europa.eu/doc/document...
data.consilium.europa.eu
September 18, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Here is the statement of intent that EU Environment ministers have adopted as they were not able to agree the 2040 climate target today.
The EU missing the second UN deadline for the NDCs is embarrassing. The statement is a hard-fought consolation prize.
🧵
data.consilium.europa.eu/doc/document...
The EU missing the second UN deadline for the NDCs is embarrassing. The statement is a hard-fought consolation prize.
🧵
data.consilium.europa.eu/doc/document...
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The EU will not submit its NDC ahead of the deadline next week.
"The statement of intent is a hard-fought consolation prize, but it allows the EU to speak with one voice at the General Assembly next week," commented @lindakalcher.bsky.social.
Full quote 👇
"The statement of intent is a hard-fought consolation prize, but it allows the EU to speak with one voice at the General Assembly next week," commented @lindakalcher.bsky.social.
Full quote 👇
September 18, 2025 at 6:03 PM
The EU will not submit its NDC ahead of the deadline next week.
"The statement of intent is a hard-fought consolation prize, but it allows the EU to speak with one voice at the General Assembly next week," commented @lindakalcher.bsky.social.
Full quote 👇
"The statement of intent is a hard-fought consolation prize, but it allows the EU to speak with one voice at the General Assembly next week," commented @lindakalcher.bsky.social.
Full quote 👇
Denmark now seriously risking to double-ruining my evening....
Extraordinary Environment Council still ongoing and Copenhagen ahead against Leverkusen.
Sigh
Extraordinary Environment Council still ongoing and Copenhagen ahead against Leverkusen.
Sigh
September 18, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Denmark now seriously risking to double-ruining my evening....
Extraordinary Environment Council still ongoing and Copenhagen ahead against Leverkusen.
Sigh
Extraordinary Environment Council still ongoing and Copenhagen ahead against Leverkusen.
Sigh
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Macron has joined Poland, Italy and Hungary to stall the discussions on the EU's 2040 target.
"France is now putting itself in a dangerous position and running the risk of not reaching an ambitious agreement," commented our Director @neilmakaroff.bsky.social.
More 👇
www.politico.eu/article/emma...
"France is now putting itself in a dangerous position and running the risk of not reaching an ambitious agreement," commented our Director @neilmakaroff.bsky.social.
More 👇
www.politico.eu/article/emma...
How Macron joined the climate bad guys club
The French president has joined Poland, Italy and Hungary to stall discussions ahead of the COP30 climate conference in November.
www.politico.eu
September 18, 2025 at 7:59 AM
Macron has joined Poland, Italy and Hungary to stall the discussions on the EU's 2040 target.
"France is now putting itself in a dangerous position and running the risk of not reaching an ambitious agreement," commented our Director @neilmakaroff.bsky.social.
More 👇
www.politico.eu/article/emma...
"France is now putting itself in a dangerous position and running the risk of not reaching an ambitious agreement," commented our Director @neilmakaroff.bsky.social.
More 👇
www.politico.eu/article/emma...
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The EU is set to miss the second NDC submission deadline next week.
Failure to have 2035 and 2040 targets ready before COP30 could weaken other countries' ambition, as they could use the EU as an excuse for their own inaction, said @lindakalcher.bsky.social.
More 👇
www.reuters.com/sustainabili...
Failure to have 2035 and 2040 targets ready before COP30 could weaken other countries' ambition, as they could use the EU as an excuse for their own inaction, said @lindakalcher.bsky.social.
More 👇
www.reuters.com/sustainabili...
www.reuters.com
September 18, 2025 at 10:26 AM
The EU is set to miss the second NDC submission deadline next week.
Failure to have 2035 and 2040 targets ready before COP30 could weaken other countries' ambition, as they could use the EU as an excuse for their own inaction, said @lindakalcher.bsky.social.
More 👇
www.reuters.com/sustainabili...
Failure to have 2035 and 2040 targets ready before COP30 could weaken other countries' ambition, as they could use the EU as an excuse for their own inaction, said @lindakalcher.bsky.social.
More 👇
www.reuters.com/sustainabili...
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Fossil fuels waste 2/3 of their energy — 380 EJ lost as heat, worth $5T every year.
Electrotech flips the script:
1️⃣ 3x more efficient than fossil fuels
2️⃣ Taps the sun directly, with 100x more potential
Full slidedeck 👉 http://ember-energy.org/latest-insights/the-electrotech-revolution
Electrotech flips the script:
1️⃣ 3x more efficient than fossil fuels
2️⃣ Taps the sun directly, with 100x more potential
Full slidedeck 👉 http://ember-energy.org/latest-insights/the-electrotech-revolution
September 17, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Fossil fuels waste 2/3 of their energy — 380 EJ lost as heat, worth $5T every year.
Electrotech flips the script:
1️⃣ 3x more efficient than fossil fuels
2️⃣ Taps the sun directly, with 100x more potential
Full slidedeck 👉 http://ember-energy.org/latest-insights/the-electrotech-revolution
Electrotech flips the script:
1️⃣ 3x more efficient than fossil fuels
2️⃣ Taps the sun directly, with 100x more potential
Full slidedeck 👉 http://ember-energy.org/latest-insights/the-electrotech-revolution
Prof #Draghi follows with a series of stark warnings:
- Europe’s dependencies theaten us,
- without growth, difficult to support ageing society or address #climate change.
One year on, it got worse:
- US tougher on trade,
- China became a stronger competitor, trade surplus up 20% in last year.
- Europe’s dependencies theaten us,
- without growth, difficult to support ageing society or address #climate change.
One year on, it got worse:
- US tougher on trade,
- China became a stronger competitor, trade surplus up 20% in last year.
September 16, 2025 at 8:21 AM
And we’re off: one year after the #Draghi report.
Let’s hear what presumably has happened, and more importantly: what the Commission is really planning to boost #competitiveness of European industry in the race to the top on clean tech with #China. Lots of work still to be done.
Let’s hear what presumably has happened, and more importantly: what the Commission is really planning to boost #competitiveness of European industry in the race to the top on clean tech with #China. Lots of work still to be done.
September 16, 2025 at 7:49 AM
And we’re off: one year after the #Draghi report.
Let’s hear what presumably has happened, and more importantly: what the Commission is really planning to boost #competitiveness of European industry in the race to the top on clean tech with #China. Lots of work still to be done.
Let’s hear what presumably has happened, and more importantly: what the Commission is really planning to boost #competitiveness of European industry in the race to the top on clean tech with #China. Lots of work still to be done.
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We are happy to announce that Norbert Gorißen has joined Strategic Perspectives as a Senior Fellow.
With more than two decades at the heart of German and European climate diplomacy, Norbert brings deep expertise and a unique network to our team.
Join us in welcoming him!
With more than two decades at the heart of German and European climate diplomacy, Norbert brings deep expertise and a unique network to our team.
Join us in welcoming him!
September 15, 2025 at 7:20 AM
We are happy to announce that Norbert Gorißen has joined Strategic Perspectives as a Senior Fellow.
With more than two decades at the heart of German and European climate diplomacy, Norbert brings deep expertise and a unique network to our team.
Join us in welcoming him!
With more than two decades at the heart of German and European climate diplomacy, Norbert brings deep expertise and a unique network to our team.
Join us in welcoming him!
Von der Leyen's #SOTEU started more honest and sober than usual on acknowledging worries of citizens and that "dependencies are getting ruthlessly weaponised".
The part on #competitiveness was pretty weak but emblematic: much talk on urgency to support companies, little action to address this...
The part on #competitiveness was pretty weak but emblematic: much talk on urgency to support companies, little action to address this...
September 10, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Von der Leyen's #SOTEU started more honest and sober than usual on acknowledging worries of citizens and that "dependencies are getting ruthlessly weaponised".
The part on #competitiveness was pretty weak but emblematic: much talk on urgency to support companies, little action to address this...
The part on #competitiveness was pretty weak but emblematic: much talk on urgency to support companies, little action to address this...