Philipp Jäger
@ph-jaeg.bsky.social
Policy Fellow @DelorsBerlin, covering EU econ & climate policy || previously at EU Commission, working on Germany's recovery || Econ at LSE
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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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The Commission is set to finally unveil the Democracy Shield 🛡️on 12 November! Here is what it will look like and what details will matter. 🧵
November 10, 2025 at 9:31 AM
The Commission is set to finally unveil the Democracy Shield 🛡️on 12 November! Here is what it will look like and what details will matter. 🧵
Industriepolitik ist oft kompliziert. In der Automobilbranche dagegen ist - nüchtern betrachtet - erfrischend klar, welche industriepolitischen Maßnahmen DE & die EU brauchen.
Lucas, Sander und Nils haben prägnant analysiert, was nur Lobbylärm ist, und wo die wirklichen Probleme liegen. 👇
Lucas, Sander und Nils haben prägnant analysiert, was nur Lobbylärm ist, und wo die wirklichen Probleme liegen. 👇
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 29, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Industriepolitik ist oft kompliziert. In der Automobilbranche dagegen ist - nüchtern betrachtet - erfrischend klar, welche industriepolitischen Maßnahmen DE & die EU brauchen.
Lucas, Sander und Nils haben prägnant analysiert, was nur Lobbylärm ist, und wo die wirklichen Probleme liegen. 👇
Lucas, Sander und Nils haben prägnant analysiert, was nur Lobbylärm ist, und wo die wirklichen Probleme liegen. 👇
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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 8:04 AM
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.
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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Excellent investigation in (direct) subsidy schemes mulled over in European capitals. It’s a bad idea. Pursuing dependence on the status quo is a losing strategy. @greens-efa.eu paper says we need strategic investments and choices, instead of blank check handouts. www.greens-efa.eu/en/article/p...
October 21, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Excellent investigation in (direct) subsidy schemes mulled over in European capitals. It’s a bad idea. Pursuing dependence on the status quo is a losing strategy. @greens-efa.eu paper says we need strategic investments and choices, instead of blank check handouts. www.greens-efa.eu/en/article/p...
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Long thread. Worth your time. There are several real quandaries around how best to support energy-intensive industries, which ones to support and for how long.
Should other EU countries copy Germany's Industriestrompreis?
Germany is set to introduce this controversial subsidy soon, which will lower electricity prices for industry.
🧵on whether it is a model to follow & what it means for other EU countries, based on data in new policy brief (1/23)
Germany is set to introduce this controversial subsidy soon, which will lower electricity prices for industry.
🧵on whether it is a model to follow & what it means for other EU countries, based on data in new policy brief (1/23)
October 21, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Long thread. Worth your time. There are several real quandaries around how best to support energy-intensive industries, which ones to support and for how long.
Should other EU countries copy Germany's Industriestrompreis?
Germany is set to introduce this controversial subsidy soon, which will lower electricity prices for industry.
🧵on whether it is a model to follow & what it means for other EU countries, based on data in new policy brief (1/23)
Germany is set to introduce this controversial subsidy soon, which will lower electricity prices for industry.
🧵on whether it is a model to follow & what it means for other EU countries, based on data in new policy brief (1/23)
October 21, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Should other EU countries copy Germany's Industriestrompreis?
Germany is set to introduce this controversial subsidy soon, which will lower electricity prices for industry.
🧵on whether it is a model to follow & what it means for other EU countries, based on data in new policy brief (1/23)
Germany is set to introduce this controversial subsidy soon, which will lower electricity prices for industry.
🧵on whether it is a model to follow & what it means for other EU countries, based on data in new policy brief (1/23)
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1. To opinions! Solar is the cheapest source of bulk electricity in many countries, and the quickest to deploy, and now you couldn't stop it being built if you wanted to. The limits to PV build in most places are grid access, permitting, and sometimes installation labour.
October 20, 2025 at 7:44 AM
1. To opinions! Solar is the cheapest source of bulk electricity in many countries, and the quickest to deploy, and now you couldn't stop it being built if you wanted to. The limits to PV build in most places are grid access, permitting, and sometimes installation labour.
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For the non-German speakers good take from Deutsche Welle on German autos with some arguments from my side.
amp.dw.com/en/german-ch...
amp.dw.com/en/german-ch...
German chancellor hosts auto summit as carmakers bleed jobs – DW – 10/09/2025
German automakers won fresh incentives to revive demand for electric vehicles during crunch talks with Chancellor Friedrich Merz. Berlin is under pressure to act as German sales slump while Chinese ri...
amp.dw.com
October 10, 2025 at 7:33 AM
For the non-German speakers good take from Deutsche Welle on German autos with some arguments from my side.
amp.dw.com/en/german-ch...
amp.dw.com/en/german-ch...
Green Public Procurement (GPP) is supposed to be one of the pillars of the EU's new clean industry strategy - but it's not exactly progressing quickly.
Today, a COM representative said “it is difficult to say now in which direction we will go and even what options we will assess" (1/3)
Today, a COM representative said “it is difficult to say now in which direction we will go and even what options we will assess" (1/3)
Towards a Green Procurement Union: trade-offs and strategic choices
Is it possible to go green through procurement without compromising on cost or control?
www.bruegel.org
September 24, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Green Public Procurement (GPP) is supposed to be one of the pillars of the EU's new clean industry strategy - but it's not exactly progressing quickly.
Today, a COM representative said “it is difficult to say now in which direction we will go and even what options we will assess" (1/3)
Today, a COM representative said “it is difficult to say now in which direction we will go and even what options we will assess" (1/3)
Great new big-picture OpEd by my colleagues @onethuthree.bsky.social and @jannikjansen.bsky.social on the “European way”, and how the EU can maintain its political agency.
Europe cannot afford to treat its values as expendable. Each concession to the far right corrodes democracy at home and erodes its credibility abroad. By reducing principles to luxuries, Europe risks losing not just its dignity but political agency.
New op-ed with @onethuthree.bsky.social
New op-ed with @onethuthree.bsky.social
If Europe keeps placating its own far right, how can it possibly stand up to Trump? | Thu Nguyen and Jannik Jansen
September 24, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Great new big-picture OpEd by my colleagues @onethuthree.bsky.social and @jannikjansen.bsky.social on the “European way”, and how the EU can maintain its political agency.
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Jetzt anmelden für unser nächstes EU to go am 19.9. zu "Reif für Reformen - Was muss Europas Haushalt jetzt leisten?"
Mit @lindnerjs.bsky.social, @nilsredeker.bsky.social und @romyha.bsky.social.
www.delorscentre.eu/de/veranstal...
Mit @lindnerjs.bsky.social, @nilsredeker.bsky.social und @romyha.bsky.social.
www.delorscentre.eu/de/veranstal...
EU to go. Reif für Reformen
Bevor der Arbeitstag beginnt, gibt es wieder einen komprimierten Input zu einem aktuellen EU-Thema. Starten Sie mit uns, frischen Croissants und Kaffee in den Tag. Nur in Präsenz, die Plätze sind begr...
www.delorscentre.eu
September 10, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Jetzt anmelden für unser nächstes EU to go am 19.9. zu "Reif für Reformen - Was muss Europas Haushalt jetzt leisten?"
Mit @lindnerjs.bsky.social, @nilsredeker.bsky.social und @romyha.bsky.social.
www.delorscentre.eu/de/veranstal...
Mit @lindnerjs.bsky.social, @nilsredeker.bsky.social und @romyha.bsky.social.
www.delorscentre.eu/de/veranstal...
The Bruegel Clean Tech Tracker has a facelift and some additional data - great work by @bmcwilliams.bsky.social and others at @bruegel.org
v2 of our @bruegel.org European Clean Tech Tracker is live with:
📽️ A fresh new website
🙋♀️ More interactivity
📊 Additional data
✅The latest economic information concerning clean technology trends across Europe.
Explore for yourself below (any feedback is much appreciated)
buff.ly/HjhZay5
📽️ A fresh new website
🙋♀️ More interactivity
📊 Additional data
✅The latest economic information concerning clean technology trends across Europe.
Explore for yourself below (any feedback is much appreciated)
buff.ly/HjhZay5
buff.ly
September 3, 2025 at 3:03 PM
The Bruegel Clean Tech Tracker has a facelift and some additional data - great work by @bmcwilliams.bsky.social and others at @bruegel.org
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The German scientific advisory board for economics published its take on EU industrial policy.
Unfortunately, its conclusions are off the mark on three important issues: the appropriate role of the EU-level, the self-sufficiency of ETS, and declaring sectors as 'strategic'.
Thread 🧵 (1/n)
Unfortunately, its conclusions are off the mark on three important issues: the appropriate role of the EU-level, the self-sufficiency of ETS, and declaring sectors as 'strategic'.
Thread 🧵 (1/n)
September 1, 2025 at 2:05 PM
The German scientific advisory board for economics published its take on EU industrial policy.
Unfortunately, its conclusions are off the mark on three important issues: the appropriate role of the EU-level, the self-sufficiency of ETS, and declaring sectors as 'strategic'.
Thread 🧵 (1/n)
Unfortunately, its conclusions are off the mark on three important issues: the appropriate role of the EU-level, the self-sufficiency of ETS, and declaring sectors as 'strategic'.
Thread 🧵 (1/n)
The German scientific advisory board for economics published its take on EU industrial policy.
Unfortunately, its conclusions are off the mark on three important issues: the appropriate role of the EU-level, the self-sufficiency of ETS, and declaring sectors as 'strategic'.
Thread 🧵 (1/n)
Unfortunately, its conclusions are off the mark on three important issues: the appropriate role of the EU-level, the self-sufficiency of ETS, and declaring sectors as 'strategic'.
Thread 🧵 (1/n)
September 1, 2025 at 2:05 PM
The German scientific advisory board for economics published its take on EU industrial policy.
Unfortunately, its conclusions are off the mark on three important issues: the appropriate role of the EU-level, the self-sufficiency of ETS, and declaring sectors as 'strategic'.
Thread 🧵 (1/n)
Unfortunately, its conclusions are off the mark on three important issues: the appropriate role of the EU-level, the self-sufficiency of ETS, and declaring sectors as 'strategic'.
Thread 🧵 (1/n)
Merz & Macron just finished press conference for the Franco-German council of ministers. Good vibes between the two, but nothing new on EU energy policy.
On EU funds for French nuclear plants, Merz admitted that DE position is unclear - CDU/CSU open; SPD sceptical.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=O61u...
On EU funds for French nuclear plants, Merz admitted that DE position is unclear - CDU/CSU open; SPD sceptical.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=O61u...
Abschluss Deutsch-Französischer Ministerrat: Pressekonferenz mit Emmanuel Macron und Friedrich Merz
YouTube video by phoenix
www.youtube.com
August 29, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Merz & Macron just finished press conference for the Franco-German council of ministers. Good vibes between the two, but nothing new on EU energy policy.
On EU funds for French nuclear plants, Merz admitted that DE position is unclear - CDU/CSU open; SPD sceptical.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=O61u...
On EU funds for French nuclear plants, Merz admitted that DE position is unclear - CDU/CSU open; SPD sceptical.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=O61u...
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Paukenschlag: Premier Bayrou will in zwei Wochen vor der Nationalversammlung die Vertrauensfrage stellen und seinen Kurs zur Schuldenreduzierung absegnen lassen.
Seine Regierung hat keine eigene Mehrheit. (1/2)
www.franceinfo.fr/economie/bud...
Seine Regierung hat keine eigene Mehrheit. (1/2)
www.franceinfo.fr/economie/bud...
François Bayrou va demander la confiance de l'Assemblée nationale le 8 septembre
Ce vote "consacrera la dimension de l'effort" de près de 44 milliards d'euros de réduction du déficit public de la France, a déclaré le Premier ministre, lundi, lors d'une conférence de presse.
www.franceinfo.fr
August 25, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Paukenschlag: Premier Bayrou will in zwei Wochen vor der Nationalversammlung die Vertrauensfrage stellen und seinen Kurs zur Schuldenreduzierung absegnen lassen.
Seine Regierung hat keine eigene Mehrheit. (1/2)
www.franceinfo.fr/economie/bud...
Seine Regierung hat keine eigene Mehrheit. (1/2)
www.franceinfo.fr/economie/bud...
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Is the climate strategy behind the IRA dead after the GOP's massive cuts to its clean energy subsidies?
In my new piece for @foreignaffairs.com, I argue: No!
www.foreignaffairs.com/united-state...
In my new piece for @foreignaffairs.com, I argue: No!
www.foreignaffairs.com/united-state...
Climate Policy Is Still Good for Business
The green transition will survive cuts to U.S. subsidies.
www.foreignaffairs.com
July 31, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Is the climate strategy behind the IRA dead after the GOP's massive cuts to its clean energy subsidies?
In my new piece for @foreignaffairs.com, I argue: No!
www.foreignaffairs.com/united-state...
In my new piece for @foreignaffairs.com, I argue: No!
www.foreignaffairs.com/united-state...
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🧵 In the trade world, this week was a rather hectic one. The Turnberry outcome underline the fact that negotiations with Trump are not one-off events but an ongoing process. A fact that undermines the idea that this week has brought stability.
August 1, 2025 at 2:26 PM
🧵 In the trade world, this week was a rather hectic one. The Turnberry outcome underline the fact that negotiations with Trump are not one-off events but an ongoing process. A fact that undermines the idea that this week has brought stability.
Essential reading for everyone working on anything EU - the budget isn't everything, but everything depends on it.
Just a few weeks to go before the EU dives into what will likely be a bruising battle over its next budget.
@romyha.bsky.social, @eulaliarubio.bsky.social, @lindnerjs.bsky.social l and I took a closer look at the Commission’s proposal.
We think successful negotiations now hinge on four things:
@romyha.bsky.social, @eulaliarubio.bsky.social, @lindnerjs.bsky.social l and I took a closer look at the Commission’s proposal.
We think successful negotiations now hinge on four things:
Ripe for Reform – What’s in the EU Budget Proposal and What Should Come Next
On 16 July 2025, the European Commission unveiled its proposal for the next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) for 2028-35, kicking off what promises to be a highly fraught and marathon set of nego...
www.delorscentre.eu
August 1, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Essential reading for everyone working on anything EU - the budget isn't everything, but everything depends on it.
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Europe’s car industry may have just dodged a +25% US tariff – but this is no reason to relax. Deep structural challenges remain, and the EU lacks a common diagnosis for fixing them.
My new policy paper argues that a coherent EU strategy needs to rest on three uncomfortable truths: 🧵
My new policy paper argues that a coherent EU strategy needs to rest on three uncomfortable truths: 🧵
Europe’s Car Industry in Transition: Stuck in Neutral or Shifting into Gear?
Europe’s automotive industry is entering a decisive decade but lacks a clear map for navigating it. While global competitors accelerate their shift toward electric vehicles, Europe’s strategic focus r...
www.delorscentre.eu
July 30, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Europe’s car industry may have just dodged a +25% US tariff – but this is no reason to relax. Deep structural challenges remain, and the EU lacks a common diagnosis for fixing them.
My new policy paper argues that a coherent EU strategy needs to rest on three uncomfortable truths: 🧵
My new policy paper argues that a coherent EU strategy needs to rest on three uncomfortable truths: 🧵
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No one’s holding their breath for big announcements from today’s EU–China summit.
But FDI remains one area where pragmatic cooperation is still possible and, under the right conditions, can strengthen EU industry.
In today’s Euractiv op-ed, I outline what it takes to make that happen.
But FDI remains one area where pragmatic cooperation is still possible and, under the right conditions, can strengthen EU industry.
In today’s Euractiv op-ed, I outline what it takes to make that happen.
The EU should hold the door open to Chinese investment. But guard it closely
The EU should hold the door open to Chinese investment. But guard it closely
Remaining open to Chinese FDI makes strategic sense for the EU. But openness without conditions is a vulnerability.
dlvr.it
July 24, 2025 at 9:24 AM
No one’s holding their breath for big announcements from today’s EU–China summit.
But FDI remains one area where pragmatic cooperation is still possible and, under the right conditions, can strengthen EU industry.
In today’s Euractiv op-ed, I outline what it takes to make that happen.
But FDI remains one area where pragmatic cooperation is still possible and, under the right conditions, can strengthen EU industry.
In today’s Euractiv op-ed, I outline what it takes to make that happen.
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Die Bundesregierung sagt, Sie könne den Kommissions-Vorschlag zum neuen EU-Haushalt nicht akzeptieren, weil ein "umfassender Aufwuchs" in Zeiten der Konsolidierung nationaler Haushalte nicht vermittelbar sei.
Ich halte das aus ein paar Gründen für keine kluge deutsche Position:
Ich halte das aus ein paar Gründen für keine kluge deutsche Position:
July 17, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Die Bundesregierung sagt, Sie könne den Kommissions-Vorschlag zum neuen EU-Haushalt nicht akzeptieren, weil ein "umfassender Aufwuchs" in Zeiten der Konsolidierung nationaler Haushalte nicht vermittelbar sei.
Ich halte das aus ein paar Gründen für keine kluge deutsche Position:
Ich halte das aus ein paar Gründen für keine kluge deutsche Position:
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An important step to defend European democracies from foreign interference or a misguided foreign agent law?
👇In my new policy brief out today, I analyse the Commission’s proposal for a directive on third country lobbying. 1/🧵
www.delorscentre.eu/en/publicati...
👇In my new policy brief out today, I analyse the Commission’s proposal for a directive on third country lobbying. 1/🧵
www.delorscentre.eu/en/publicati...
The EU's Defence of Democracy Dilemma
The European Commission has made defending EU democracies from foreign interference a priority. A key legislative element in its democracy agenda is the ‘Directive on Transparency of Interest Represen...
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July 11, 2025 at 11:20 AM
An important step to defend European democracies from foreign interference or a misguided foreign agent law?
👇In my new policy brief out today, I analyse the Commission’s proposal for a directive on third country lobbying. 1/🧵
www.delorscentre.eu/en/publicati...
👇In my new policy brief out today, I analyse the Commission’s proposal for a directive on third country lobbying. 1/🧵
www.delorscentre.eu/en/publicati...