Paul Adamson

How to build a European investment community “Finally, no question about it, Europe lacks investment. There will be no competitiveness without more investment.” (European Council President Antonio Costa, following the…

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Europe has the money. It just doesn’t put it to work Europe faces a striking paradox. It is one of the richest regions in the world, with households that save more than almost any others. Yet it consistently fails to produce the global…

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Reimagining Europe Paul Adamson talks to Patrizia Nanz

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From autonomy to independence: von der Leyen's Munich moment For over a decade, the European Union carefully managed its vocabulary. Since the concept first appeared in European Council conclusions in December 2013, the agreed formula has been…

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To cut waste, Europe must cap it Europe has no shortage of waste laws. Yet millions of tonnes of material still end up in landfills and incinerators each year. Too often, policy has simply shifted waste from one disposal…

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Critical materials are the next major challenge for EU autonomy In a geopolitically tense world, dependency has become a hot topic. As the EU decouples itself from Russian gas and strengthens its defence and digital capabilities, it must tackle the risks…

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Loose use of the word "fascinating" by Paul but yes, I did appear on this podcast. It's a very brisk and wide take on all things EU, buckle up!

Facing the challenges of a new operating system for EU financial markets The European Union has committed to creating a more integrated financial services single market that could stand next to that of London or New York. The aim is to bring more of the financial…

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Who is the bully? How platform power magnifies online harm When platforms are the bullies, Europe's next online safety fight is about power, not etiquette. The European Commission is about to publish an EU action plan against cyberbullying, at a…

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The EU in the Changing World Order Paul Adamson talks to Stanley Pignal

Fascinating chat with @spignal.bsky.social, 'Charlemagne' columnist @economist.com, about the EU in a changing world order encompass-europe.com/podcasts/the...

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Institutional and regulatory lock-in – Europe’s greatest vulnerability Brussels and Member State capitals spend much of their time worrying about external threats – energy dependence, supply chains, foreign technology, geopolitical pressure. Yet…

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The horn must blow the clarion call again, but will Europeans let themselves remember how? The reforms needed to achieve European strategic autonomy will probably require a strong shared European identity. It is unclear whether European political and cultural elites remember how to…

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A proposal for integrated defence procurement Jean Monnet is mostly remembered as a founding father of the European Union. His strategy in both world wars is equally important. In 1916-1917, Monnet was instrumental in setting up…

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The myth of broken Britain Allow me to introduce readers to The Draghi Rule. According to the former ECB president and Italian prime minister, citizens of European countries habitually believe their economies are worse…

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North Sea countries are using offshore wind to respond to new geopolitical realities At yesterday’s (26 January) North Sea Summit in Hamburg, European leaders began to chart a distinctly European response to today’s geopolitical realities. By tasking their…

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Europe's Main Challenges in 2026 Paul Adamson talks to Mujtaba Rahman

It's almost an annual tradition these hugely informative chats with @mijrahman.bsky.social @eurasiagroup.net looking at the main challenges facing Europe in the year ahead encompass-europe.com/podcasts/eur...

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Time to de-isolate Britain It is no accident that the tenth anniversary of Brexit coincides with a near perfect economic and diplomatic storm for the Labour government.             …

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Affordable housing: catching three birds with one stone How Europe’s new housing plan could tackle inequality, mobilise capital markets, and rebuild citizens’ trust In December last year, the European Commission launched the…

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Three Stories of War & Peace – When Antonio Costa encourages EU leaders to (re)read Jean Monnet Before the year-end break, Antonio Costa, President of the European Council, sent an unusual Christmas gift to EU leaders, together with a recommendation. The gift was Jean Monnet’s…

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France's Position in Europe's New Geopolitics Paul Adamson talks to Pierre Vimont

Wise words from Pierre Vimont, France's former ambassador to the US and to the EU and first Executive Secretary General of the @eudiplomacy.bsky.social in our wide ranging podcast chat encompass-europe.com/podcasts/fra... @carnegieeurope.bsky.social

Comments on the European Council meeting on 18 December 2025 At the European Council meeting last month major decisions were needed by leaders as part of the EU’s comprehensive commitments to Ukraine. They needed to agree how to support the Kyiv…

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Trump and the new international disorder Trump’s initiative in Venezuela provides a useful starting point for assessing the effective practical scope of the new National Security Strategy published by the U.S. administration.…

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Three Stories of War & Peace – When Antonio Costa encourages EU leaders to (re)read Jean Monnet Before the year-end break, Antonio Costa, President of the European Council, sent an unusual Christmas gift to EU leaders, together with a recommendation. The gift was Jean Monnet’s…

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