European Defence Agency 2025 Nexus
EDA boosts EU strategic autonomy via joint procurement, SatCom surge (€136M), and €600M+ R&D push by 2026.
https://www.rfr.bz/bc58601
#EDA #EU #Defence #Innovation #Geopolitics
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📊 Ukraine–Germany Defense Pact Infographic
€2.4B deal boosts air defense, drones & artillery, with rapid delivery shaping Ukraine’s 2026 battlefield strategy.
🔗 https://www.rfr.bz/b9088fd
#Ukraine #Germany #Defense #NATO #Geopolitics
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What does the future of democracy look like? Hint: it's digital and it's being designed right now.
On 7 May in Leuven, INNOVADE's Living Lab #5 is bringing together experts, researchers, and policymakers to shape the future of digital democracy together.
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China and Russia reinforce strategic coordination as Xi meets Lavrov in Beijing. Both stress alignment, shared interests and a multipolar order amid global tensions, with Putin expected to visit China later this year.
#Geopolitics #ChinaRussia #MultipolarWorld
EDA’s 2025 report shows EU defence cooperation turning into real capability: shared priorities, €788M in R&T, joint procurement and operational experimentation. Europe is moving from coordination talk to execution toward readiness by 2030.
#EUDefence #EuropeanSecurity #StrategicAutonomy
🚨 Europe’s Defence Pulse: W.A.R. Update
Europe faces rising threats, AI dependence risks & mobility gaps as U.S. pressure reshapes alliances.
🔗 https://www.rfr.bz/b10377b
#EuropeSecurity #NATO #Geopolitics #EUDefense
📊 Spain–China Relations 2026
Infographic on Spain–China ties: FDI shift, EV manufacturing, hydrogen cooperation, and evolving trade dynamics.
🔗 https://www.rfr.bz/b243727
#SpainChina #GlobalTrade #FDI #GreenEnergy #EV #Hydrogen #Geopolitics
Germany and Ukraine deepen defence ties with a €4B package covering air defence, long‑range capabilities and joint drone production. The deal signals closer military‑industrial cooperation and a push for European strategic autonomy.
#EuropeanSecurity #Ukraine #Geopolitics
Poland–South Korea Strategic Partnership 🚀
New infographic on defense, energy & tech ties shaping Europe’s future after the 2026 Seoul Summit.
🔗 https://www.rfr.bz/b6cd257
#Poland #SouthKorea #Geopolitics #Defense #Energy #AI #CyberSecurity
🌏 Asia on the Horizon
Asia faces rising instability from energy shocks, geopolitics & AI control shifts shaping regional strategy.
🔗 https://www.rfr.bz/b707d66
#Asia #Geopolitics #AI #Energy #China #IndoPacific
South Korea and Poland upgrade ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership. Defence cooperation deepens, while AI, semiconductors, energy and supply chains move centre stage—linking European and Indo‑Pacific security in a more volatile world.
#Geopolitics #DefenseIndustry #StrategicPartnership
Have you ever had to explain to your grandparents that dolphins are NOT abducting people? 🐬📱
We have. And honestly — it happens more than you'd think.
This is just our first video on our projects. More is coming.
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#IMMUNE2Infodemic #Disinformation
And as the project heads towards its final conference this May, we're bringing its story to your feed — one Reel at a time. 🎬
This is just our first video on our projects. More is coming.
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#EUFunded #CERV #Democracy #EUProjects #CriticalThinking
Misinformation is everywhere. That's why for the past year, IMMUNE 2 INFODEMIC-2 has been working to help EU citizens spot it, question it, and resist it — through digital literacy, media literacy, and critical thinking workshops across 🇧🇪 🇫🇮 🇩🇪 🇳🇱.
#Misinformation #MediaLiteracy #DigitalLiteracy
Have you ever had to explain to your grandparents that dolphins are NOT abducting people? 🐬📱
We have. And honestly — it happens more than you'd think.
This is just our first video on our projects. More is coming.
👉 Want to know more? Visit immune2infodemic.eu
#IMMUNE2Infodemic #Disinformation
EU Defence Finance Architecture 🚨
How the EU funds defence: EDF, EPF & EDIRPA drive R&D, procurement & long-term capability goals. Collaboration targets remain unmet, pushing for deeper coordination.
https://www.rfr.bz/b0a77c8
#EUDefence #Geopolitics #Security
A fragile US–Iran ceasefire is already under strain. Trump demands Hormuz reopen, but renewed strikes and unresolved core demands keep tensions high. Talks loom, yet skepticism is growing over whether this truce can hold.
#Geopolitics #MiddleEast #EnergySecurity
W.A.R. on the Horizon
Europe faces converging crises—NATO uncertainty, Iran war, energy shocks, defence gaps—pushing greater autonomy as trust in U.S. wanes.
https://www.rfr.bz/b30f3a8
#EuropeSecurity #NATO #Geopolitics #Defence #EnergyCrisis
Rutte meets Trump in Washington as NATO faces renewed strain. U.S. frustration over burden‑sharing and alignment contrasts with European claims of support and strategic autonomy. With global tensions rising, alliance cohesion is under pressure again.
#NATO #TransatlanticRelations #Geopolitics
If you're working in the European Defence Ecosystem — including under the European Defence Fund — we invite you to explore nearly a decade of independent, rigorous analysis:
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Since then, our Defence & Security portfolio has grown to cover European Defence integration, AI in military decision-making, SAFE & EDF mechanisms, strategic deterrence, and great power competition.
... on NATO Coherence, Hybrid Warfare Taxonomy, How Deterrent is NATO’S Cyber Posture, and The Rise of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles — long before these topics dominated European policy agendas.
Defence & Security is not new territory for us — it's where we started. Back in 2017, Beyond the Horizon ISSG was already publishing in-depth analysis on NATO Coherence, Hybrid Warfare Taxonomy, How Deterrent is NATO’S Cyber Posture, and The Rise of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles — long before these topics dominated European policy agendas. Since then, our Defence & Security portfolio has grown to cover European Defence integration, AI in military decision-making, SAFE & EDF mechanisms, strategic deterrence, and great power competition. If you're working in the European Defence Ecosystem — including under the European Defence Fund — we invite you to explore nearly a decade of independent, rigorous analysis: #DefenceAndSecurity #EDF #EuropeanDefence #BeyondTheHorizon #StrategicAnalysis #NATO #ReArmEurope
Defence & Security is not new territory for us — it's where we started.
Back in 2017, Beyond the Horizon ISSG was already publishing in-depth analysis...
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#DefenceAndSecurity #EDF #EuropeanDefence #BeyondTheHorizon #StrategicAnalysis #NATO #ReArmEurope
💡 China promotes a relativist and development-first interpretation of human rights, prioritising economic-social rights over civil-political freedoms.
💡This model resonates in parts of the Global South, where economic growth often outweighs liberal democratic norms.
🌟 Key Takeaways from “The internationalisation of China’s approach to human rights” ✍️ by Jeremy Garlick
🎥 Watch the video for insights.
📖 eh4s.eu/publication/...
#eh4s #ChinaEU #humanrights #GlobalSouth #normativediplomacy #StrategicAutonomy #policyanalysis #HorizonEurope
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Join our upcoming training — "On the Border Between Fact and Fiction" — a Teacher's Guide to Dealing with Disinformation in the Class.
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📢 New Training for Educators | IMMUNE 2 INFODEMIC 🗓️ 29 April 2026 How do you teach students to tell fact from fiction in today's information landscape? Join our upcoming training — "On the Border Between Fact and Fiction" — a Teacher's Guide to Dealing with Disinformation in the Class. Designed for educators who want practical tools to help their students navigate misinformation, this training is part of the EU-funded IMMUNE 2 INFODEMIC project, developed by Beyond the Horizon ISSG, FaktaBaari, Dare to be Grey, and Januam. ✅ Free of charge ✅ Practical & classroom-ready ✅ Backed by years of research and field experience 📌 Sign up now: https://tinyurl.com/I2ITeachers #MediaLiteracy #DigitalLiteracy #Disinformation #TeacherTraining #EUProject #CriticalThinking #IMMUNE2INFODEMIC #BeyondTheHorizon
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🗓️ 29 April 2026
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