Luuk van Middelaar
Luuk van Middelaar is a Dutch political theorist and historian, known for his contributions to European integration and political thought. He served as a speechwriter for former European Council President Herman Van Rompuy and has written extensively on the European Union's political dynamics. His works often explore the intersection of European identity, governance, and the challenges faced by the EU in a rapidly changing global landscape. Recently, he has been prominent in discussions advocating for the EU to embrace change and seize opportunities in response to shifting geopolitical realities, particularly in light of tensions with the United States under Donald Trump's leadership.
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Luuk van Middelaar observed that the fate of politicians depends on the waves of time.
Comment le duo formé par Emmanuel Macron et Sébastien Lecornu s’est ajusté pour tenter de durer sans majorité
France· 2026-01-28
Luuk Van Middelaar argues for a revolution in European security architecture to counter Trump's calculations.
Desconcierto de Europa ante las amenazas de Trump | Internacional
Spain· 2026-01-18
Luuk van Middelaar, founding director of the Brussels Institute for Geopolitics think tank, commented on the potential for an ugly deal.
Trump's push to end Ukraine war raises fears of 'ugly deal' for Europe
Tanzania· 2025-12-02
Luuk Van Middelaar discusses the changing political landscape in Europe.
El acercamiento de la derecha a los ultras tensa la cuerda en Bruselas | InternacionalSpain· 2025-11-23
Luuk van Middelaar is a profound connoisseur of the European Union.
40 años del Tratado de Adhesión: el europeísmo español resiste con grietas | EspañaSpain· 2025-06-12
Luuk van Middelaar is the director of the Brussels Institute of Geopolitics.
Чиновникам Евросоюза, отправляющимся в США, выдают одноразовые телефоны из-за опасений шпионажа
Belarus· 2025-04-14
Luuk van Middelaar is a political philosopher and historian and founder of the Brussels Institute for Geopolitics.
¿Quién habla en nombre de Europa? | OpiniónSpain· 2025-03-06
Luuk van Middelaar encourages the EU to seize the opportunity presented by the new geopolitical situation.
Trump obliga a la UE a adaptarse al siglo XXI | InternacionalSpain· 2025-02-23
