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The EU can back these efforts through the Global Europe instrument by supporting civil society, democratic resilience and election integrity. A practical way to empower Ukraine through smarter policies, not necessarily more money. 🔗 Full analysis: www.iss.europa.eu/publications... (8/8)

📈 The next step is to expand them through initiatives such as the European Centre for Democratic Resilience and stronger cooperation with Ukrainian organisations across Europe. (7/8)

The EU can: ✅ Support trusted Ukrainian civil society organisations; ✅ Work more closely with diaspora organisations; ✅ Help prepare secure out-of-country voting with the Ukrainian authorities. Many of these partnerships already exist. (6/8)

Russia is also likely to target these elections through disinformation and other forms of interference. Preparing now means making Ukrainian communities across Europe more resilient before, during and after the vote, writes Nad'a Kovalčíková. (5/8)

📢 Making voting accessible isn't just a logistical challenge. It will help ensure Ukraine's next government has the democratic legitimacy needed to lead the country's recovery. (4/8)

⚠️ The current system—based largely on embassies and consulates—isn't designed for a diaspora of this scale. Preparing secure out-of-country voting will require much closer cooperation across Europe. (3/8)

🗳️ Ukraine's first post-war elections will be a defining moment. Millions of Ukrainians living across Europe must be able to vote, despite being spread across dozens of Member States. (2/8)

🇺🇦 10 ideas to empower #Ukraine 💡 Idea #2: Engage Ukraine's diaspora as a strategic asset For Europe's support to deliver lasting results, Ukraine must emerge from the war as a strong democracy. The 5 million Ukrainians in the EU are key to that. 🧵(1/8)

📢 Europe's rearmament depends on critical raw materials, most of which are China-controlled. As Beijing weaponises these dependencies, Europe must urgently diversify its supply chains. @joristeer.bsky.social outlines the strategy to break China's CRM chokehold. www.iss.europa.eu/publications...

🇪🇺 The EU can accelerate this by adapting existing defence funding instruments, coordinating financing and sending clearer long-term procurement signals. A practical way to empower Ukraine through smarter policies, not necessarily more money. (7/7) www.iss.europa.eu/publications...

🤝 The model already exists. European firms such as Rheinmetall are investing in Ukraine, while Ukrainian companies like Firepoint are establishing production in Europe. Now it's time to scale up these partnerships. (6/7)

EU-based joint ventures between Ukrainian and European companies can: 💰 Attract investment 🔁 Reduce barriers to technology sharing 🇺🇦 Help Ukrainian firms access European and NATO procurement markets. (5/7)

Ukraine needs 4 things Europe can provide: ✅ Investment ✅ Production capacity ✅ Advanced technologies ✅ Long-term demand EU-based joint ventures can help deliver all four. (4/7)

⚠️ Production facilities remain exposed to Russian attacks. A sustained ceasefire could also reduce domestic demand, forcing firms to scale back and lose their innovative edge. (3/7)

📈 Since 2022, Ukraine's defence industry has grown at remarkable speed, becoming a driver of innovation, particularly in drones and other uncrewed systems. But this success is fragile. (2/7)

🇺🇦 10 ideas to empower #Ukraine 💡 Idea #1: Expand EU-Ukraine defence joint ventures Ukraine's defence industry is one of its greatest strengths. Better access to European capital, technology and procurement markets can help secure its future 🧵 (1/7)

Europe's digital future depends on trusted global partnerships. Mapping ~200 EU initiatives, @clotildebomont.bsky.social & Fee-Marie von der Brelie argue the EU needs a more coherent external digital strategy to reduce dependencies and boost resilience & autonomy. www.iss.europa.eu/publications...

Lithium, cobalt, nickel & more: enlargement partners hold many of the critical raw materials Europe needs. They could strengthen Europe's economic security & accelerate enlargement, but only if the EU gets it right, explain @ditrych.bsky.social & Bojana Zorić. shorturl.at/mzYdS

Lithium, cobalt, nickel & more: enlargement partners hold many of the critical raw materials Europe needs. They could strengthen Europe's economic security & accelerate enlargement, but only if the EU gets it right, explain @ditrych.bsky.social & Bojana Zorić. shorturl.at/mzYdS

Ukraine is stronger than many expected, but it will continue to depend on Europe's support. @ditrych.bsky.social introduces 'Empowering Ukraine': 10 ideas showing how the EU can do more with smarter policies, not bigger budgets. ➡️ shorturl.at/eBW02