Steven Everts
@sbeverts.bsky.social
Thoughts on Europe and the world. Director of @EUISS.bsky.social - the EU think tank on foreign and security policy. Views here are strictly personal - but we can share them.
In Nederland is het lastig de handen op elkaar te krijgen voor een uitbreiding van de EU. Daarom is meer realisme en creativiteit nodig. Hier mijn stuk in @nrc over hoe we politiek kunnen we verkopen wat geopolitiek noodzakelijk is.
November 11, 2025 at 9:15 AM
In Nederland is het lastig de handen op elkaar te krijgen voor een uitbreiding van de EU. Daarom is meer realisme en creativiteit nodig. Hier mijn stuk in @nrc over hoe we politiek kunnen we verkopen wat geopolitiek noodzakelijk is.
Here you have it. Why social media and the algorithm are poisoning our politics - full of rage and indignation. It wasn’t like this and therefore it doesn’t have to be.
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November 7, 2025 at 7:48 AM
Here you have it. Why social media and the algorithm are poisoning our politics - full of rage and indignation. It wasn’t like this and therefore it doesn’t have to be.
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Time was when a US president put it clearly what negotiations are all about.
JFK vs DJT
JFK vs DJT
August 10, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Time was when a US president put it clearly what negotiations are all about.
JFK vs DJT
JFK vs DJT
´Europe can fall, due to bombs but also to malaise and neglect.’ Polish FM Sikorski rightly pointing to the *choices* we face. A cliche but still true: the future is what Europeans make of it.
#ACM25
#ACM25
June 27, 2025 at 11:46 AM
´Europe can fall, due to bombs but also to malaise and neglect.’ Polish FM Sikorski rightly pointing to the *choices* we face. A cliche but still true: the future is what Europeans make of it.
#ACM25
#ACM25
Glad to speak at opening of this year’s #APR38. We went over the worrying trend of more wars, coercion and power politics.
The world needs rules as only agreed rules make states secure, people free and companies willing to invest.
That basic insight binds people in Europe and SE Asia alike.
The world needs rules as only agreed rules make states secure, people free and companies willing to invest.
That basic insight binds people in Europe and SE Asia alike.
June 18, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Glad to speak at opening of this year’s #APR38. We went over the worrying trend of more wars, coercion and power politics.
The world needs rules as only agreed rules make states secure, people free and companies willing to invest.
That basic insight binds people in Europe and SE Asia alike.
The world needs rules as only agreed rules make states secure, people free and companies willing to invest.
That basic insight binds people in Europe and SE Asia alike.
Net nu de olieprijs stijgt vanwege de crisis Israël-Iran doet de VS dit ↘️. Komt Moskou goed uit…
June 14, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Net nu de olieprijs stijgt vanwege de crisis Israël-Iran doet de VS dit ↘️. Komt Moskou goed uit…
With @marossefcovic.bsky.social fully engaged in trade talks, Trump goes all in against the EU and announces a 50% tariff on 1 June. That’s in one week.
Market reaction immediate and negative. Good luck to EU negotiators. Hope the TACO principe holds. (Trump always chickens out).
Market reaction immediate and negative. Good luck to EU negotiators. Hope the TACO principe holds. (Trump always chickens out).
May 23, 2025 at 12:52 PM
With @marossefcovic.bsky.social fully engaged in trade talks, Trump goes all in against the EU and announces a 50% tariff on 1 June. That’s in one week.
Market reaction immediate and negative. Good luck to EU negotiators. Hope the TACO principe holds. (Trump always chickens out).
Market reaction immediate and negative. Good luck to EU negotiators. Hope the TACO principe holds. (Trump always chickens out).
Ukraine will be 'informed' of the conversation.
Ukraine’s president fears Donald Trump is keeping him out of the loop
www.economist.com/europe/2025/...
from The Economist
Ukraine’s president fears Donald Trump is keeping him out of the loop
www.economist.com/europe/2025/...
from The Economist
February 12, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Ukraine will be 'informed' of the conversation.
Ukraine’s president fears Donald Trump is keeping him out of the loop
www.economist.com/europe/2025/...
from The Economist
Ukraine’s president fears Donald Trump is keeping him out of the loop
www.economist.com/europe/2025/...
from The Economist
Mijn opinie stuk voor @nrc.nl over de Trump tornado en wat Europa nu moet doen. Met een blik achter de schermen van de EU ambassadeurs conferentie:
February 8, 2025 at 8:52 AM
Mijn opinie stuk voor @nrc.nl over de Trump tornado en wat Europa nu moet doen. Met een blik achter de schermen van de EU ambassadeurs conferentie:
President @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu underlining the hyper-competitive nature of a harsh, transactional world. Have to avoid nostalgia and make calculated judgements about how to defend its interests.
#EUAmbassadorsconference
#EUAmbassadorsconference
February 4, 2025 at 10:41 AM
President @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu underlining the hyper-competitive nature of a harsh, transactional world. Have to avoid nostalgia and make calculated judgements about how to defend its interests.
#EUAmbassadorsconference
#EUAmbassadorsconference
The power of Brussels. The flag of the EU representing our values and interests. @kajakallas.bsky.social opening the EU ambassadors conference.
February 3, 2025 at 8:11 AM
The power of Brussels. The flag of the EU representing our values and interests. @kajakallas.bsky.social opening the EU ambassadors conference.
Over 400 European foreign policy experts have told us about the threat landscape we face. Today we launch the results - and discuss what Europe should do now.
#EUdiplomacy #EUdefence
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#EUdiplomacy #EUdefence
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January 28, 2025 at 7:22 AM
Over 400 European foreign policy experts have told us about the threat landscape we face. Today we launch the results - and discuss what Europe should do now.
#EUdiplomacy #EUdefence
Don't miss it! Register below and watch live ⤵️ lnkd.in/eQqXPNPQ
#EUdiplomacy #EUdefence
Don't miss it! Register below and watch live ⤵️ lnkd.in/eQqXPNPQ
The total GDP of the EU (€18.8 trn) is roughly equivalent to the market cap of the tech world’s ‘magnificent 7’ (€17.2 trn)
#foodforthought #clashoftitans
Via @nrc.nl
#foodforthought #clashoftitans
Via @nrc.nl
January 19, 2025 at 12:52 PM
The total GDP of the EU (€18.8 trn) is roughly equivalent to the market cap of the tech world’s ‘magnificent 7’ (€17.2 trn)
#foodforthought #clashoftitans
Via @nrc.nl
#foodforthought #clashoftitans
Via @nrc.nl
January 5, 2025 at 11:15 AM
“Taking back control”. #Brexitbenefits.
November 29, 2024 at 7:55 AM
“Taking back control”. #Brexitbenefits.