Sofie Pultz
@sofiepultz.bsky.social
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Sofie Pultz
@sofiepultz.bsky.social
· Oct 3
Hi Bluesky, I’m Sofie👋
I’m a researcher at IPPR’s Centre for Geopolitics and International Policy with a special interest in global partnerships, development and climate🌍
Follow for takes on current affairs, Danish and British politics, expat life in the UK and whatever else I get up to🤷🏼♀️
I’m a researcher at IPPR’s Centre for Geopolitics and International Policy with a special interest in global partnerships, development and climate🌍
Follow for takes on current affairs, Danish and British politics, expat life in the UK and whatever else I get up to🤷🏼♀️
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Trump has announced what he calls a ‘historic’ deal over Greenland, but how much of it is actually new? Many of its key elements simply build on arrangements the US has already had for decades.
With the US midterms just over six weeks away, Republicans are struggling in the polls.
With the US midterms just over six weeks away, Republicans are struggling in the polls.
September 21, 2026 at 4:59 PM
Trump has announced what he calls a ‘historic’ deal over Greenland, but how much of it is actually new? Many of its key elements simply build on arrangements the US has already had for decades.
With the US midterms just over six weeks away, Republicans are struggling in the polls.
With the US midterms just over six weeks away, Republicans are struggling in the polls.
Great to talk to @lbc.co.uk's Vanessa Feltz just now about the new deal between Greenland, Denmark and the US📻
Is the deal really new? Who came out on top? And what are they saying in Denmark and Greenland?
Is the deal really new? Who came out on top? And what are they saying in Denmark and Greenland?
September 19, 2026 at 3:07 PM
Great to talk to @lbc.co.uk's Vanessa Feltz just now about the new deal between Greenland, Denmark and the US📻
Is the deal really new? Who came out on top? And what are they saying in Denmark and Greenland?
Is the deal really new? Who came out on top? And what are they saying in Denmark and Greenland?
‼️ A deal has been reached between Greenland, Denmark and the US ‼️
Very few details so far on the specifics, but it sounds oddly similar to the 1941 defence treaty between Denmark and the US…
Some quick reflections below🧵
Very few details so far on the specifics, but it sounds oddly similar to the 1941 defence treaty between Denmark and the US…
Some quick reflections below🧵
Trump declares victory in historic deal with Greenland as he secures 'permanent' US military rights
Donald Trump struck a sweeping deal with Denmark and Greenland granting the U.S. permanent military basing rights on the strategically vital Arctic island.
www.foxnews.com
September 18, 2026 at 10:24 PM
‼️ A deal has been reached between Greenland, Denmark and the US ‼️
Very few details so far on the specifics, but it sounds oddly similar to the 1941 defence treaty between Denmark and the US…
Some quick reflections below🧵
Very few details so far on the specifics, but it sounds oddly similar to the 1941 defence treaty between Denmark and the US…
Some quick reflections below🧵
While we're still nursing our Brexit wounds arguing about fish, Canada just sprinted past us and was offered the first-ever "associate membership" of the EU. Where does that leave the UK? (1/8)🧵
State of the Union 2026: A new security forum, a shift to climate adaption — and an offer to Ottawa
European Commission president makes unprecedented offer to Ottawa, with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in attendance.
www.politico.eu
September 16, 2026 at 4:34 PM
While we're still nursing our Brexit wounds arguing about fish, Canada just sprinted past us and was offered the first-ever "associate membership" of the EU. Where does that leave the UK? (1/8)🧵
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1/ Commentators seeking to define what a Burnham premiership might look like focus on "Manchesterism: without analysing the constraints that Burnham will face as Prime Minister that he didn’t as Mayor.
open.substack.com/pub/harryqui...
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The realist case for progressive political leadership
How Andy Burnham can overcome political and policy constraints to deliver real change
open.substack.com
June 30, 2026 at 8:28 AM
1/ Commentators seeking to define what a Burnham premiership might look like focus on "Manchesterism: without analysing the constraints that Burnham will face as Prime Minister that he didn’t as Mayor.
open.substack.com/pub/harryqui...
open.substack.com/pub/harryqui...
It's the 10th year anniversary of Brexit..💔
Check out @ippr.org's new research on what Brexit has cost us👇
Check out @ippr.org's new research on what Brexit has cost us👇
Brexit has cut UK exports to the EU by 14.5 per cent, costing the economy £18.1bn a year, finds IPPR | IPPR
New research from IPPR has found that:Reduced goods exports to the EU due to Brexit have cost the UK economy an estimated £18.1bn per yearReduced goods exp
www.ippr.org
June 23, 2026 at 11:14 AM
It's the 10th year anniversary of Brexit..💔
Check out @ippr.org's new research on what Brexit has cost us👇
Check out @ippr.org's new research on what Brexit has cost us👇
Investing in development partnerships is also an investment in supply chain resilience and ultimately cost of living.
Even without the war in Iran, our agriculture supply chains are incredibly exposed - we need international cooperation to address that 🧵(1/6)
www.ippr.org/articles/the... @ippr.org
Even without the war in Iran, our agriculture supply chains are incredibly exposed - we need international cooperation to address that 🧵(1/6)
www.ippr.org/articles/the... @ippr.org
May 20, 2026 at 9:26 AM
Investing in development partnerships is also an investment in supply chain resilience and ultimately cost of living.
Even without the war in Iran, our agriculture supply chains are incredibly exposed - we need international cooperation to address that 🧵(1/6)
www.ippr.org/articles/the... @ippr.org
Even without the war in Iran, our agriculture supply chains are incredibly exposed - we need international cooperation to address that 🧵(1/6)
www.ippr.org/articles/the... @ippr.org
Today is the last day of the UK's Global Partnership Conference, co-hosted with South Africa.
It is all about showing continued British commitment to international cooperation at a time of growing US isolationism and strain on the rules-based order.
Our new blog asks - why bother? @ippr.org
It is all about showing continued British commitment to international cooperation at a time of growing US isolationism and strain on the rules-based order.
Our new blog asks - why bother? @ippr.org
The government is about to host a ‘Global Partnership Conference’ – should it even bother? | IPPR
Co-hosted with South Africa, the summit will bring together ministers, government officials, business leaders, and civil society representatives from aroun
www.ippr.org
May 20, 2026 at 8:38 AM
Today is the last day of the UK's Global Partnership Conference, co-hosted with South Africa.
It is all about showing continued British commitment to international cooperation at a time of growing US isolationism and strain on the rules-based order.
Our new blog asks - why bother? @ippr.org
It is all about showing continued British commitment to international cooperation at a time of growing US isolationism and strain on the rules-based order.
Our new blog asks - why bother? @ippr.org
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📈 Child poverty risk has risen among families where all adults work full time, tripling for couple families since 2000.
Work should be a route out of poverty. That means better childcare support, flexible jobs and progression for parents.
Read more 🔗 www.ippr.org/articles/work-isnt-working
Work should be a route out of poverty. That means better childcare support, flexible jobs and progression for parents.
Read more 🔗 www.ippr.org/articles/work-isnt-working
May 19, 2026 at 8:30 AM
📈 Child poverty risk has risen among families where all adults work full time, tripling for couple families since 2000.
Work should be a route out of poverty. That means better childcare support, flexible jobs and progression for parents.
Read more 🔗 www.ippr.org/articles/work-isnt-working
Work should be a route out of poverty. That means better childcare support, flexible jobs and progression for parents.
Read more 🔗 www.ippr.org/articles/work-isnt-working
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🥔 84% of the value in UK farm purchases comes from abroad. From food to fertiliser, machinery, processing and transport.
In an unstable world, UK food prices are shaped far beyond our borders.
📰 New research:
www.ippr.org/articles/the-government-is-about-to-host-a-global-partnership-conference
In an unstable world, UK food prices are shaped far beyond our borders.
📰 New research:
www.ippr.org/articles/the-government-is-about-to-host-a-global-partnership-conference
May 18, 2026 at 12:43 PM
🥔 84% of the value in UK farm purchases comes from abroad. From food to fertiliser, machinery, processing and transport.
In an unstable world, UK food prices are shaped far beyond our borders.
📰 New research:
www.ippr.org/articles/the-government-is-about-to-host-a-global-partnership-conference
In an unstable world, UK food prices are shaped far beyond our borders.
📰 New research:
www.ippr.org/articles/the-government-is-about-to-host-a-global-partnership-conference
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💥 Wars, energy shocks, shifting alliances - the UK is exposed to a more volatile world. So what should we do now?
Laura Chappell explains why the UK needs a new strategy to build resilience at home and stronger partnerships abroad.
🔗 Read more: www.ippr.org/articles/diversifying-diplomacy
Laura Chappell explains why the UK needs a new strategy to build resilience at home and stronger partnerships abroad.
🔗 Read more: www.ippr.org/articles/diversifying-diplomacy
May 15, 2026 at 3:44 PM
💥 Wars, energy shocks, shifting alliances - the UK is exposed to a more volatile world. So what should we do now?
Laura Chappell explains why the UK needs a new strategy to build resilience at home and stronger partnerships abroad.
🔗 Read more: www.ippr.org/articles/diversifying-diplomacy
Laura Chappell explains why the UK needs a new strategy to build resilience at home and stronger partnerships abroad.
🔗 Read more: www.ippr.org/articles/diversifying-diplomacy
🚨NEW REPORT OUT TODAY🚨
Two assumptions have underpinned UK's foreign policy for a generation:
1. US security guarantees would always protect us
2. Deep global market integration would ensure prosperity and influence.
But the world is changing - so what should the UK do?🧵(1/8)
@ippr.org
Two assumptions have underpinned UK's foreign policy for a generation:
1. US security guarantees would always protect us
2. Deep global market integration would ensure prosperity and influence.
But the world is changing - so what should the UK do?🧵(1/8)
@ippr.org
Diversifying diplomacy: UK strategy in a fragmenting world | IPPR
Two assumptions have underpinned UK external policy for a generation. The first is that the US would remain the indispensable guarantor of an international
www.ippr.org
May 11, 2026 at 10:16 AM
🚨NEW REPORT OUT TODAY🚨
Two assumptions have underpinned UK's foreign policy for a generation:
1. US security guarantees would always protect us
2. Deep global market integration would ensure prosperity and influence.
But the world is changing - so what should the UK do?🧵(1/8)
@ippr.org
Two assumptions have underpinned UK's foreign policy for a generation:
1. US security guarantees would always protect us
2. Deep global market integration would ensure prosperity and influence.
But the world is changing - so what should the UK do?🧵(1/8)
@ippr.org
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Capping prices in a supply shock? Wouldn't this just pretend that we have as much oil and gas available as before Iran?
Price caps can work in supply shocks when they're designed well 🧵1/9
Price caps can work in supply shocks when they're designed well 🧵1/9
🪫 | NEW REPORT: The Iran war could could cost the Treasury up to £8bn a year through higher debt interest payments & lost tax revenue.
In this report we make the case for capping energy prices to limit inflation.
Read more here: www.ippr.org/articles/pri...
In this report we make the case for capping energy prices to limit inflation.
Read more here: www.ippr.org/articles/pri...
May 7, 2026 at 10:03 AM
Capping prices in a supply shock? Wouldn't this just pretend that we have as much oil and gas available as before Iran?
Price caps can work in supply shocks when they're designed well 🧵1/9
Price caps can work in supply shocks when they're designed well 🧵1/9
Labour seems keen to talk about the ‘Danish model’ and has taken inspiration from the ‘Social Democratic playbook’ for some of their recent policies.
So, I thought it would be worth looking across the pond to some of the lessons that Labour could take from the Danish election last week👇
#dkpol
So, I thought it would be worth looking across the pond to some of the lessons that Labour could take from the Danish election last week👇
#dkpol
‘What Labour can learn from Denmark’s ‘pigs and water’ election?’ - LabourList
At a time where politics is fragmenting, trying to win back voters by ‘out-toughening’ the right, might lose others in the process.
labourlist.org
April 1, 2026 at 2:29 PM
Labour seems keen to talk about the ‘Danish model’ and has taken inspiration from the ‘Social Democratic playbook’ for some of their recent policies.
So, I thought it would be worth looking across the pond to some of the lessons that Labour could take from the Danish election last week👇
#dkpol
So, I thought it would be worth looking across the pond to some of the lessons that Labour could take from the Danish election last week👇
#dkpol
I don't think I have ever seen Berlingske translate their articles from Danish to English before (or remove the paywall..)
Tells you something about the moment we are in and the deep mistrust and anger the Danes are now feeling towards the US
Enjoy reading...
Tells you something about the moment we are in and the deep mistrust and anger the Danes are now feeling towards the US
Enjoy reading...
Trump’s Man in Munich Completely Lashed Out at Mette Frederiksen: »Little Lady«
Trump’s close ally Lindsey Graham completely lost his temper in Munich. During a meeting with Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, he yawned loudly and called her »little lady«, Berlingske has lea...
www.berlingske.dk
February 18, 2026 at 3:54 PM
I don't think I have ever seen Berlingske translate their articles from Danish to English before (or remove the paywall..)
Tells you something about the moment we are in and the deep mistrust and anger the Danes are now feeling towards the US
Enjoy reading...
Tells you something about the moment we are in and the deep mistrust and anger the Danes are now feeling towards the US
Enjoy reading...
What's the government hoping to get out of Starmer's visit to China?
My colleague Laura Chappell argues that it is not about securing a big announcement, but instead it is about:
1️⃣Scoping out economic opportunities
2️⃣Thawing diplomatic ties
3️⃣Getting Starmer to fully focus on China
@ippr.org
My colleague Laura Chappell argues that it is not about securing a big announcement, but instead it is about:
1️⃣Scoping out economic opportunities
2️⃣Thawing diplomatic ties
3️⃣Getting Starmer to fully focus on China
@ippr.org
Thursday briefing: Will Keir Starmer’s cautious China gamble pay off?
In today’s newsletter: With China now central to the world’s green tech and economic future, the UK faces a series of strategic discussions it can no longer postpone
www.theguardian.com
January 29, 2026 at 12:28 PM
What's the government hoping to get out of Starmer's visit to China?
My colleague Laura Chappell argues that it is not about securing a big announcement, but instead it is about:
1️⃣Scoping out economic opportunities
2️⃣Thawing diplomatic ties
3️⃣Getting Starmer to fully focus on China
@ippr.org
My colleague Laura Chappell argues that it is not about securing a big announcement, but instead it is about:
1️⃣Scoping out economic opportunities
2️⃣Thawing diplomatic ties
3️⃣Getting Starmer to fully focus on China
@ippr.org
Europe has more leverage than we think. Question is how far we are willing to go?
America’s ‘Achilles Heel’ of national debt is exposed by Trump’s Greenland tariff threat, warns Deutsche Bank | Fortune
"While in many ways it feels like the U.S. holds the economic cards, it doesn’t hold all the funding cards in a world that will be very disturbed by the weekend’s events."
fortune.com
January 19, 2026 at 12:32 PM
Europe has more leverage than we think. Question is how far we are willing to go?
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The UK and its European allies have taken the right position and shouldn’t back down. Trump’s actions show a disregard for other countries’ territorial integrity, crossing a dangerous line. Hopefully Starmer’s speech this morning will make that clear. This is a moment to be sober but firm.
January 19, 2026 at 9:27 AM
The UK and its European allies have taken the right position and shouldn’t back down. Trump’s actions show a disregard for other countries’ territorial integrity, crossing a dangerous line. Hopefully Starmer’s speech this morning will make that clear. This is a moment to be sober but firm.
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As #Trump ratchets up the tension over #Greeland here's some great insight from @sofiepultz.bsky.social about why the locals don't want control from Denmark - and won't want it from the US either.
@goldbergradio.bsky.social @bylinetimes.bsky.social
open.spotify.com/episode/21tc...
@goldbergradio.bsky.social @bylinetimes.bsky.social
open.spotify.com/episode/21tc...
Greenland, Denmark....And Trump
open.spotify.com
January 19, 2026 at 8:41 AM
As #Trump ratchets up the tension over #Greeland here's some great insight from @sofiepultz.bsky.social about why the locals don't want control from Denmark - and won't want it from the US either.
@goldbergradio.bsky.social @bylinetimes.bsky.social
open.spotify.com/episode/21tc...
@goldbergradio.bsky.social @bylinetimes.bsky.social
open.spotify.com/episode/21tc...
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2024: can Europe defend itself ALONGSIDE America?
2025: can Europe defend itself WITHOUT America?
2026: can Europe defend itself AGAINST America?
2025: can Europe defend itself WITHOUT America?
2026: can Europe defend itself AGAINST America?
January 18, 2026 at 10:12 AM
2024: can Europe defend itself ALONGSIDE America?
2025: can Europe defend itself WITHOUT America?
2026: can Europe defend itself AGAINST America?
2025: can Europe defend itself WITHOUT America?
2026: can Europe defend itself AGAINST America?
Reposted by Sofie Pultz
This is why it was wild for Kemi Badenoch to describe Greenland as a “second-order issue” last weekend. www.bbc.com/news/live/c1...
Trump tariffs: US president announces plan to hit UK, Denmark and other European countries with tariffs over Greenland
The US president says the countries will be charged a
www.bbc.com
January 17, 2026 at 4:48 PM
This is why it was wild for Kemi Badenoch to describe Greenland as a “second-order issue” last weekend. www.bbc.com/news/live/c1...
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🧺 Putting all our green energy eggs in one basket is risky. From batteries to critical minerals, more resilient supply chains matter for protecting UK jobs, energy security and net zero aims.
🔗 Read more www.ippr.org/articles/resilient-by-design
🔗 Read more www.ippr.org/articles/resilient-by-design
January 16, 2026 at 9:16 AM
🧺 Putting all our green energy eggs in one basket is risky. From batteries to critical minerals, more resilient supply chains matter for protecting UK jobs, energy security and net zero aims.
🔗 Read more www.ippr.org/articles/resilient-by-design
🔗 Read more www.ippr.org/articles/resilient-by-design
📣New @ippr.org report "Resilient by design: Building secure clean energy supply chains" by @praneshippr.bsky.social, Simone Gasperin & myself.
A guide for navigating an increasingly more turbulent world, marked by geopolitical tensions, tariff wars and competition for technological supremacy.
A guide for navigating an increasingly more turbulent world, marked by geopolitical tensions, tariff wars and competition for technological supremacy.
Resilient by design: Building secure clean energy supply chains | IPPR
Supply chains – the networks of people and businesses we rely on to make and move the goods we need – are strained by the recent rise of trade wars and arm
www.ippr.org
January 16, 2026 at 10:06 AM
📣New @ippr.org report "Resilient by design: Building secure clean energy supply chains" by @praneshippr.bsky.social, Simone Gasperin & myself.
A guide for navigating an increasingly more turbulent world, marked by geopolitical tensions, tariff wars and competition for technological supremacy.
A guide for navigating an increasingly more turbulent world, marked by geopolitical tensions, tariff wars and competition for technological supremacy.
Reposted by Sofie Pultz
Danish Minister for Foreign Affairs Lars Løkke Rasmussen on Fox News:
“You trade with people. You do not trade people”
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🇩🇰 🇬🇱
“You trade with people. You do not trade people”
🎤 ⬇️
🇩🇰 🇬🇱
January 15, 2026 at 10:50 AM
Danish Minister for Foreign Affairs Lars Løkke Rasmussen on Fox News:
“You trade with people. You do not trade people”
🎤 ⬇️
🇩🇰 🇬🇱
“You trade with people. You do not trade people”
🎤 ⬇️
🇩🇰 🇬🇱
Reposted by Sofie Pultz
🚨 | NEW REPORT: Global shocks are exposing how fragile UK supply chains really are - driving up costs across the economy. Our latest analysis shows why resilient clean energy supply chains must be a priority, and what government should do next 👇 www.ippr.org/articles/res...
January 16, 2026 at 8:02 AM
🚨 | NEW REPORT: Global shocks are exposing how fragile UK supply chains really are - driving up costs across the economy. Our latest analysis shows why resilient clean energy supply chains must be a priority, and what government should do next 👇 www.ippr.org/articles/res...