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Currently writing, foresight & defence nerd, non-res fellow @AIES_austria & @Eliamepgr, former @forumalpbach, @EP_EPRS, @evamaydell,@SAISHopkins/@univienna alum
Dec 9 23 tweets 4 min read
At the 2025 European Forum Alpbach Defence Lab, we brought politicians, generals, industry, and experts together to answer one question:

What must Europe do to win in Ukraine, become a respected global actor, and adapt to an age of unpeace?

Their 20 key points are here:👇 European politicians should…

1. Take deterrence seriously.

As long as our enemies see us undecided, fearful, and shifting burdens, we provoke action. Instead, our enemies should respect European audacity and resolve.

Credible deterrence must be seen and felt.