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“Achieving digital sovereignty faster”
When dealing with technologies, a dual strategy is needed: we must strengthen the European market and, at the same time, embed non-European products, write Claudia Plattner and Florian Seiller.
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“Reaching the next generation of transatlanticists”
We need the next generation of transatlanticists—for security, freedom, and prosperity, demands Florian Hahn.
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What’s next?
An “old liberal” Europe following in the wake of the US will no longer exist, according to Sigmar Gabriel and Julia Friedlander.
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“A whole-of-society effort”
We stand at the threshold of a new world order. If the West fails to defend our liberal values, we will become the plaything of autocrats, emphasizes Inspector General Carsten Breuer.
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Responding to Global Shifts
The 4th Transatlantic Forum on Geoeconomics emphasised the urgent need for reinforced NATO commitments, increased European defence spending and a renewed US-EU partnership.
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“The course has been set for a modern NATO alliance”
Our managing director Julia Friedlander spoke at the Berlin Banking Symposium about America's uncomfortable truths, new rules for global trade, and Germany's future role in NATO.
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A hot summer of wildfires underscores the global urgency of governmental action
This wildfire season in North America and Europe is characterized by extremes. Steven Hill points out how the political systems have an effect on the dealing with the crisis.
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“As a leader, you have to take the time to make a personal connection”
General Jeffrey Harrigian, Commander of the United States Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa, speaks about the crucial aspects of "connected leadership" within foreign and security policy.
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