Vessela Tcherneva
@vtcherneva.bsky.social
Think-tanker and diplomat
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How China could crash Europe’s energy grid and what the EU can do about it
In my latest, I look at how Europe’s solar boom has quietly given Beijing potential access points inside the EU energy grid through Chinese-made inverters.
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ecfr.eu/article/how-...
In my latest, I look at how Europe’s solar boom has quietly given Beijing potential access points inside the EU energy grid through Chinese-made inverters.
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ecfr.eu/article/how-...
How China could crash Europe’s energy grid and what the EU can do about it
Europe’s solar boom has quietly handed Beijing remote access to hundreds of gigawatts of its power capacity. Without a 5G-type toolbox banning untrustworthy suppliers of inverters and other grid…
ecfr.eu
November 21, 2025 at 2:42 PM
How China could crash Europe’s energy grid and what the EU can do about it
In my latest, I look at how Europe’s solar boom has quietly given Beijing potential access points inside the EU energy grid through Chinese-made inverters.
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ecfr.eu/article/how-...
In my latest, I look at how Europe’s solar boom has quietly given Beijing potential access points inside the EU energy grid through Chinese-made inverters.
🧵
ecfr.eu/article/how-...
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What began as a cautious enlargement process is now a test of whether the EU can reform, overcome vetoes, and lead in a rapidly shifting world order, write @vtcherneva.bsky.social and Nicu Popescu in @brusselstimes.com
https://bit.ly/49jNc1L
https://bit.ly/49jNc1L
Unlock the veto deadlock to secure Europe’s enlargement
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November 14, 2025 at 11:45 AM
What began as a cautious enlargement process is now a test of whether the EU can reform, overcome vetoes, and lead in a rapidly shifting world order, write @vtcherneva.bsky.social and Nicu Popescu in @brusselstimes.com
https://bit.ly/49jNc1L
https://bit.ly/49jNc1L
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The EU has a strategic opening to align with US sanctions on Rosneft and LUKoil. It must compel divestment from European assets and close loopholes that enable Moscow to circumvent restrictions, write @vtcherneva.bsky.social and Szymon Kardaś @ecfrpower.bsky.social
https://bit.ly/4nGBRwf
https://bit.ly/4nGBRwf
Energy reckoning: How Europe can use US sanctions to cut Moscow’s oil ties
The EU has a strategic opening to align with US sanctions on Rosneft and LUKoil. It must compel divestment from European assets and close loopholes that enable Moscow to circumvent restrictions…
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November 9, 2025 at 10:03 AM
The EU has a strategic opening to align with US sanctions on Rosneft and LUKoil. It must compel divestment from European assets and close loopholes that enable Moscow to circumvent restrictions, write @vtcherneva.bsky.social and Szymon Kardaś @ecfrpower.bsky.social
https://bit.ly/4nGBRwf
https://bit.ly/4nGBRwf
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Tomorrow, in Serbia, citizens will march on the 1st anniversary of the Novi Sad railway station disaster, a symbol of the Vučić government's failings. @vtcherneva.bsky.social and Piotr Buras argue that this is the moment for Brussels to play hardball against Belgrade.
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After Novi Sad: How the EU can help Serbia resurrect its democratic path
Serbia’s young people are making their dissatisfaction with Aleksandar Vucic’s corrupt government known. The EU should consider freezing Serbia’s accession negotiations and support the country’s…
ecfr.eu
October 31, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Tomorrow, in Serbia, citizens will march on the 1st anniversary of the Novi Sad railway station disaster, a symbol of the Vučić government's failings. @vtcherneva.bsky.social and Piotr Buras argue that this is the moment for Brussels to play hardball against Belgrade.
ecfr.eu/article/afte...
ecfr.eu/article/afte...
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Участие на @vtcherneva.bsky.social в Euronews за бъдещето на отбраната на Европа. Вижте тук:
Весела Чернева: Има тенденция за изтегляне на САЩ от отбраната на Европа
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October 22, 2025 at 7:20 AM
Участие на @vtcherneva.bsky.social в Euronews за бъдещето на отбраната на Европа. Вижте тук:
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Donald Trump has a radical economic agenda—and a developing allyship with Vladimir Putin. The EU needs to protect Europe’s eastern flank from corruption and the kleptocrats who could further isolate it from the West.
Read @vtcherneva.bsky.social & @garvanwalshe.org new commentary.
Read @vtcherneva.bsky.social & @garvanwalshe.org new commentary.
Trump’s new Yalta: Eastern Europe risks being on the wrong side of the divide
Donald Trump has a radical economic agenda—and a developing allyship with Vladimir Putin. The EU needs to protect Europe’s eastern flank from corruption and the kleptocrats who could further isolate…
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March 26, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Donald Trump has a radical economic agenda—and a developing allyship with Vladimir Putin. The EU needs to protect Europe’s eastern flank from corruption and the kleptocrats who could further isolate it from the West.
Read @vtcherneva.bsky.social & @garvanwalshe.org new commentary.
Read @vtcherneva.bsky.social & @garvanwalshe.org new commentary.
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📣 It’s a wrap!
After three days of fruitful discussions at our ECFR Annual Staff Retreat, in which we dove deep into the policy challenges of today’s world, we’re ready to tackle what lies ahead!
After three days of fruitful discussions at our ECFR Annual Staff Retreat, in which we dove deep into the policy challenges of today’s world, we’re ready to tackle what lies ahead!
March 13, 2025 at 5:07 PM
📣 It’s a wrap!
After three days of fruitful discussions at our ECFR Annual Staff Retreat, in which we dove deep into the policy challenges of today’s world, we’re ready to tackle what lies ahead!
After three days of fruitful discussions at our ECFR Annual Staff Retreat, in which we dove deep into the policy challenges of today’s world, we’re ready to tackle what lies ahead!
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We asked Marzenna Guz-Vetter, Zuzana Lizcová, Péter Krekó, Tomáš Strážay, Alina Inayeh, @vtcherneva.bsky.social and @martapardavi.bsky.social to weigh in on what a new German government could mean for their countries.
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What Does Central Europe Expect from Germany’s Next Government? - SURVEY
Germany’s federal elections this month come at a time of economic uncertainty and shifting political alliances. Experts from Central and Eastern Europe weigh in on what a new German government could m...
visegradinsight.eu
February 13, 2025 at 8:06 AM
We asked Marzenna Guz-Vetter, Zuzana Lizcová, Péter Krekó, Tomáš Strážay, Alina Inayeh, @vtcherneva.bsky.social and @martapardavi.bsky.social to weigh in on what a new German government could mean for their countries.
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Как изглеждат настоящите отношения между Германия и страните от Централна и Източна Европа преди изборите в Германия на 23 февруари? Чуйте новия подкаст на @visegradinsight.bsky.social, епизод 1, с водещ Горан Булдиоски, в който специален гост е @vtcherneva.bsky.social.
Part I: What does Central and Eastern Europe think about Germany?
Podcast Episode · Visegrad Insight Podcast · 02/11/2025 · 27m
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February 12, 2025 at 8:33 AM
Как изглеждат настоящите отношения между Германия и страните от Централна и Източна Европа преди изборите в Германия на 23 февруари? Чуйте новия подкаст на @visegradinsight.bsky.social, епизод 1, с водещ Горан Булдиоски, в който специален гост е @vtcherneva.bsky.social.
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Trump’s return to Davos showcased his vision for a second term: tax cuts, energy dominance & little regard for multilateralism. Europe must prepare for a transactional US—before it’s too late.
Trump at Davos
Donald Trump’s return marks the start of an anti-Davos age, defined by the lack not only of a global order but also of any desire to create one. The world should expect deeper fragmentation and chaos…
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January 30, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Trump’s return to Davos showcased his vision for a second term: tax cuts, energy dominance & little regard for multilateralism. Europe must prepare for a transactional US—before it’s too late.
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January 28, 2025 at 5:49 PM
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📌 Today, we’re in Brussels to launch the ‘𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝗨’ 2025 survey results with 80+ policymakers, academics, and the press.
Two expert panels are diving into the findings and exploring the next steps for the EU’s future.
Download the report🔗 loom.ly/sieuWUQ
#EUIinBxl #GlobalRisksEU2025
Two expert panels are diving into the findings and exploring the next steps for the EU’s future.
Download the report🔗 loom.ly/sieuWUQ
#EUIinBxl #GlobalRisksEU2025
January 28, 2025 at 11:28 AM
📌 Today, we’re in Brussels to launch the ‘𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝗨’ 2025 survey results with 80+ policymakers, academics, and the press.
Two expert panels are diving into the findings and exploring the next steps for the EU’s future.
Download the report🔗 loom.ly/sieuWUQ
#EUIinBxl #GlobalRisksEU2025
Two expert panels are diving into the findings and exploring the next steps for the EU’s future.
Download the report🔗 loom.ly/sieuWUQ
#EUIinBxl #GlobalRisksEU2025