Tobias Koepf
@tobiaskoepf.bsky.social
Program Officer Stiftung Genshagen | 🇩🇪🇫🇷 and occasionally 🇵🇱 in 🇪🇺 | Dad of two daughters | 🚴♂️ ⚽️ #Pankow
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France will boost defense spending to €64 billion in 2027, French President Emmanuel Macron announced today, without saying where the money will come from.
Macron promises billions more for French defense budget
The French president says the country will spend €64 billion on its military in 2027 in the current “age of predators.”
www.politico.eu
July 13, 2025 at 8:30 PM
France will boost defense spending to €64 billion in 2027, French President Emmanuel Macron announced today, without saying where the money will come from.
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🇩🇪🇫🇷 France and Germany will create a joint defence and security council as a symbol of a renewed “friendship” and “leap forward” in the stuttering Franco-German alliance, President Emmanuel Macron and the new German Chancellor, Fredrich Merz announced today. 1/
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Emmanuel Macron, qui a reçu le nouveau chancelier allemand, Friedrich Merz, annonce un « conseil de défense et de sécurité franco-allemand »
Le gouvernement allemand de coalition promet de « renforcer l’amitié » aussi bien entre l’Allemagne et la France qu’avec la Pologne, où se rend le chancelier dans la foulée.
www.lemonde.fr
May 7, 2025 at 12:32 PM
🇩🇪🇫🇷 France and Germany will create a joint defence and security council as a symbol of a renewed “friendship” and “leap forward” in the stuttering Franco-German alliance, President Emmanuel Macron and the new German Chancellor, Fredrich Merz announced today. 1/
www.lemonde.fr/internationa...
www.lemonde.fr/internationa...
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🚨@ifri.bsky.social just published 🆕 report with 2 contrasting views on the Transatlantic Defense Industry Relations: @jcaverley.bsky.social & E. Kapstein point at the limits of 🇪🇺 strategic autonomy, @leoperiapeigne.bsky.social & I challenge the reliability of 🇺🇸 DTIB www.ifri.org/en/studies/t... ⤵️⤵️
March 12, 2025 at 8:05 PM
🚨@ifri.bsky.social just published 🆕 report with 2 contrasting views on the Transatlantic Defense Industry Relations: @jcaverley.bsky.social & E. Kapstein point at the limits of 🇪🇺 strategic autonomy, @leoperiapeigne.bsky.social & I challenge the reliability of 🇺🇸 DTIB www.ifri.org/en/studies/t... ⤵️⤵️
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Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said he reached a “historic breakthrough” with Recep Tayyip Erdoğan today, as he tried to convince the Turkish president to play a role in securing peace between Ukraine and Russia.
Poland’s Tusk wants Turkey to take a leading role in ending Ukraine war
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan urged Russia to accept a ceasefire deal with Ukraine.
www.politico.eu
March 12, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said he reached a “historic breakthrough” with Recep Tayyip Erdoğan today, as he tried to convince the Turkish president to play a role in securing peace between Ukraine and Russia.
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France, Germany, Italy, Poland and the United Kingdom want to cut regulations on weapon-makers to help them boost production.
Europe’s military heavyweights call for defense industry deregulation
15 countries are ready to move forward on security guarantees for Ukraine, France’s Lecornu said, without naming them.
www.politico.eu
March 12, 2025 at 10:22 PM
France, Germany, Italy, Poland and the United Kingdom want to cut regulations on weapon-makers to help them boost production.
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#Frankreich kündigt für den 20. März eine Aktionsplan zur Mobilisierung von Investoren und Banken zur Unterstützung seiner #Rüstungsindustrie an.
www.latribune.fr/economie/fra...
www.latribune.fr/economie/fra...
Eric Lombard sonne la mobilisation pour une économie de guerre
Le ministre de l'Economie Eric Lombard doit présenter le 20 mars prochain à Bercy, avec le ministre des Armées Sébastien Le Cornu, doit présenter un plan de bataille pour mobiliser les investisseurs e...
www.latribune.fr
March 2, 2025 at 9:12 PM
#Frankreich kündigt für den 20. März eine Aktionsplan zur Mobilisierung von Investoren und Banken zur Unterstützung seiner #Rüstungsindustrie an.
www.latribune.fr/economie/fra...
www.latribune.fr/economie/fra...
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It seems to me that many have still not fully understood that Trump simply does not want to play the role that Europeans want him to play. He does not want to provide security guarantees for 🇺🇦, neither in the first nor in the second line. No 'strong US backing' will materialize.
March 2, 2025 at 10:48 PM
It seems to me that many have still not fully understood that Trump simply does not want to play the role that Europeans want him to play. He does not want to provide security guarantees for 🇺🇦, neither in the first nor in the second line. No 'strong US backing' will materialize.
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In Germany, this is only slowly dawning on people. We need to link economic and security policy much more closely in our minds than we have done so far. It's good that we have such a report. Now we have to act on it.
A report commissioned by the German defense ministry says Beijing could purposefully delay wind projects, harvest sensitive data and remotely shut down turbines if given access to wind farms.
www.politico.eu/article/chin...
www.politico.eu/article/chin...
China could blackmail Germany via wind turbines, report warns
A government-backed analysis seen by POLITICO argues Beijing could remotely shut down wind farms unless Germany bans its suppliers.
www.politico.eu
March 3, 2025 at 5:44 AM
In Germany, this is only slowly dawning on people. We need to link economic and security policy much more closely in our minds than we have done so far. It's good that we have such a report. Now we have to act on it.
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In Bälde reist #Airbus-Chef Faury nach #Polen, und hofft dort auf einige Aufträge - u. a. für den A400M. Eine Einbindung Polens in den westeuropäischen Wehrkonzern wäre ein Fortschritt in Sachen europäischer Rüstung.
www.lemonde.fr/economie/art...
www.lemonde.fr/economie/art...
La Pologne souhaite entrer au capital d’Airbus
Le PDG du groupe aéronautique devrait se rendre sous peu à Varsovie. Il espère une belle commande du pays, qui, très atlantiste, a jusqu’ici toujours préféré acheter américain.
www.lemonde.fr
February 26, 2025 at 12:55 PM
In Bälde reist #Airbus-Chef Faury nach #Polen, und hofft dort auf einige Aufträge - u. a. für den A400M. Eine Einbindung Polens in den westeuropäischen Wehrkonzern wäre ein Fortschritt in Sachen europäischer Rüstung.
www.lemonde.fr/economie/art...
www.lemonde.fr/economie/art...
It was a pleasure to host the future generation of French, German and Polish diplomats! Hope we injected some additional #WeimarTriangle spirit into the group. Thanks to @mprochwicz.bsky.social and Barbara Kunz @sipri.org for running through the turbulent last weeks for European security with me.
🇩🇪 🇫🇷 🇵🇱 Young diplomats gathered yesterday at Genshagen Castle for an inspiring exchange! Key topics: #EU enlargement & European security – with a focus on the #WeimarTriangle. 🇩🇪 🇫🇷 🇵🇱 ▶️ 🇪🇺
🔍 #FutureofEurope #Diplomacy
@diplo.de @francediplo.bsky.social
🔍 #FutureofEurope #Diplomacy
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February 26, 2025 at 2:43 PM
It was a pleasure to host the future generation of French, German and Polish diplomats! Hope we injected some additional #WeimarTriangle spirit into the group. Thanks to @mprochwicz.bsky.social and Barbara Kunz @sipri.org for running through the turbulent last weeks for European security with me.
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Polish FM Sikorski just said in Munich that Macron has invited European leaders to Paris tomorrow to discuss the evolving security situation and Ukraine talks.
Wonder who will be at this table and can't help but think an emergency European Council should also happen next week.
Wonder who will be at this table and can't help but think an emergency European Council should also happen next week.
February 15, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Polish FM Sikorski just said in Munich that Macron has invited European leaders to Paris tomorrow to discuss the evolving security situation and Ukraine talks.
Wonder who will be at this table and can't help but think an emergency European Council should also happen next week.
Wonder who will be at this table and can't help but think an emergency European Council should also happen next week.
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JD Vance's speech at MSC likely signals that Trump will bring EU regulation on digital/US tech into play, as in: you want a seat at the table in Ukraine negotiations, US security protection & no tariff war, then relax your regulations on our social media & tech platforms
February 15, 2025 at 5:30 PM
JD Vance's speech at MSC likely signals that Trump will bring EU regulation on digital/US tech into play, as in: you want a seat at the table in Ukraine negotiations, US security protection & no tariff war, then relax your regulations on our social media & tech platforms
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Domestically, Trump/Musk have a clear plan. It’s only a matter of how far they’ll go.
Foreign policy wise, as the mixed messaging shows, the US admin doesn’t have a clear picture of what they want or how to get it. Europe can still shape the direction by setting terms and pushing back.
Foreign policy wise, as the mixed messaging shows, the US admin doesn’t have a clear picture of what they want or how to get it. Europe can still shape the direction by setting terms and pushing back.
Exclusive | Vance Wields Threat of Sanctions, Military Action to Push Putin Into Ukraine Deal
In an interview with The Wall Street Journal, the vice president said Ukraine must have “sovereign independence.”
www.wsj.com
February 14, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Domestically, Trump/Musk have a clear plan. It’s only a matter of how far they’ll go.
Foreign policy wise, as the mixed messaging shows, the US admin doesn’t have a clear picture of what they want or how to get it. Europe can still shape the direction by setting terms and pushing back.
Foreign policy wise, as the mixed messaging shows, the US admin doesn’t have a clear picture of what they want or how to get it. Europe can still shape the direction by setting terms and pushing back.
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Lots of concern in EU capitals this eve. A sense Trump has given Putin a lot today - on substance (no NATO accession) & optics (symbolism of phone call at the same time as the UDCG meeting). Is this the beginning of a process where the EU's interests will now be jeopardised? That's the fear
February 12, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Lots of concern in EU capitals this eve. A sense Trump has given Putin a lot today - on substance (no NATO accession) & optics (symbolism of phone call at the same time as the UDCG meeting). Is this the beginning of a process where the EU's interests will now be jeopardised? That's the fear
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Our very sobering article on European options in the face of a new US approach to Ukraine was published today. I couldn't think of a more appropriate timing. Thanks to @claudmajor.bsky.social for thinking things through with me again.
ip-quarterly.com/en/europe-ne...
ip-quarterly.com/en/europe-ne...
Europe Needs a Ukraine Strategy
The Trump administration is likely to change course on Ukraine. Their options limited, the Europeans need to prepare for “deal” and “no deal” scenarios.
ip-quarterly.com
February 12, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Our very sobering article on European options in the face of a new US approach to Ukraine was published today. I couldn't think of a more appropriate timing. Thanks to @claudmajor.bsky.social for thinking things through with me again.
ip-quarterly.com/en/europe-ne...
ip-quarterly.com/en/europe-ne...
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With a clear message that you might call the Weimar+ formula:
"Ukraine and Europe must be part of any negotiations"
"Ukraine and Europe must be part of any negotiations"
Ukraine's independence and territorial integrity are unconditional.
Our priority must now be strengthening Ukraine and providing robust security guarantees.
In any negotiation, Europe must have a central role.
Our Weimar+ statement ↓
Our priority must now be strengthening Ukraine and providing robust security guarantees.
In any negotiation, Europe must have a central role.
Our Weimar+ statement ↓
February 13, 2025 at 6:16 AM
With a clear message that you might call the Weimar+ formula:
"Ukraine and Europe must be part of any negotiations"
"Ukraine and Europe must be part of any negotiations"
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Ukraine's independence and territorial integrity are unconditional.
Our priority must now be strengthening Ukraine and providing robust security guarantees.
In any negotiation, Europe must have a central role.
Our Weimar+ statement ↓
Our priority must now be strengthening Ukraine and providing robust security guarantees.
In any negotiation, Europe must have a central role.
Our Weimar+ statement ↓
February 12, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Ukraine's independence and territorial integrity are unconditional.
Our priority must now be strengthening Ukraine and providing robust security guarantees.
In any negotiation, Europe must have a central role.
Our Weimar+ statement ↓
Our priority must now be strengthening Ukraine and providing robust security guarantees.
In any negotiation, Europe must have a central role.
Our Weimar+ statement ↓
I think this is a good day to finally bring this account of mine to life. For the role of the Weimar Triangle 🇩🇪 🇨🇵 🇵🇱 and the perspectives of the Weimar + format in a Trumpian world see my recent article for dokdoc dokdoc.eu/2025/02/07/a... Sorry French and German only @stiftunggenshagen.bsky.social
Auf dem Weg zur Renaissance? - dokdoc.eu
Mit Donald Trumps Rückkehr ins Weiße Haus drohen Spannungen in der NATO und eine Abschwächung der Unterstützung für die Ukraine. Welche Rolle kann das Weimarer Dreieck in dieser Situation übernehmen? ...
dokdoc.eu
February 13, 2025 at 8:03 AM
I think this is a good day to finally bring this account of mine to life. For the role of the Weimar Triangle 🇩🇪 🇨🇵 🇵🇱 and the perspectives of the Weimar + format in a Trumpian world see my recent article for dokdoc dokdoc.eu/2025/02/07/a... Sorry French and German only @stiftunggenshagen.bsky.social
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Il y a 5️⃣ ans, le 22/01/2019, la 🇫🇷 & l’🇩🇪 ont signé le traité d’Aix-la-Chapelle.
Dans le cadre d'un groupe de travail, nous avons dressé un bilan intermédiaire de la mise en œuvre du traité.
Vous trouverez les résultats ici 👉 www.stiftung-genshagen.de/fr/publicati...
@tobiaskoepf.bsky.social
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Dans le cadre d'un groupe de travail, nous avons dressé un bilan intermédiaire de la mise en œuvre du traité.
Vous trouverez les résultats ici 👉 www.stiftung-genshagen.de/fr/publicati...
@tobiaskoepf.bsky.social
@diplo.de
January 17, 2024 at 10:13 AM
Il y a 5️⃣ ans, le 22/01/2019, la 🇫🇷 & l’🇩🇪 ont signé le traité d’Aix-la-Chapelle.
Dans le cadre d'un groupe de travail, nous avons dressé un bilan intermédiaire de la mise en œuvre du traité.
Vous trouverez les résultats ici 👉 www.stiftung-genshagen.de/fr/publicati...
@tobiaskoepf.bsky.social
@diplo.de
Dans le cadre d'un groupe de travail, nous avons dressé un bilan intermédiaire de la mise en œuvre du traité.
Vous trouverez les résultats ici 👉 www.stiftung-genshagen.de/fr/publicati...
@tobiaskoepf.bsky.social
@diplo.de
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Vor 5️⃣ Jahren, am 22. Januar 2019, unterzeichneten 🇩🇪 & 🇫🇷 den #AachenerVertrag.
In einer Arbeitsgruppe haben wir eine Zwischenbilanz der Umsetzung des Vertrags gezogen.
Die Ergebnisse finden Sie hier 👉 www.stiftung-genshagen.de/publikatione...
@mkoopmann.bsky.social @tobiaskoepf.bsky.social @diplo.de
In einer Arbeitsgruppe haben wir eine Zwischenbilanz der Umsetzung des Vertrags gezogen.
Die Ergebnisse finden Sie hier 👉 www.stiftung-genshagen.de/publikatione...
@mkoopmann.bsky.social @tobiaskoepf.bsky.social @diplo.de
January 17, 2024 at 10:19 AM
Vor 5️⃣ Jahren, am 22. Januar 2019, unterzeichneten 🇩🇪 & 🇫🇷 den #AachenerVertrag.
In einer Arbeitsgruppe haben wir eine Zwischenbilanz der Umsetzung des Vertrags gezogen.
Die Ergebnisse finden Sie hier 👉 www.stiftung-genshagen.de/publikatione...
@mkoopmann.bsky.social @tobiaskoepf.bsky.social @diplo.de
In einer Arbeitsgruppe haben wir eine Zwischenbilanz der Umsetzung des Vertrags gezogen.
Die Ergebnisse finden Sie hier 👉 www.stiftung-genshagen.de/publikatione...
@mkoopmann.bsky.social @tobiaskoepf.bsky.social @diplo.de