Fredrik Löjdquist

Director of @SCEEUS_UI Previously Sweden's Ambassador to the OSCE & for Hybrid Threats. Here also in private capacity.

[European Policy Institute in Kyiv (EPIK) @EPIK_Ukraine]

The Kremlin regards democracies as a direct threat to its survival. Its goal is not just to seize territory, but to conquer minds and undermine the foundations of Europe’s collective identity ⬇️

[Fredrik Löjdquist @FLojdquist]

Great to see that @EPIK_Ukraine established by @SCEEUS_UI @UISweden now takes its next step with @MatteoMecacci as permanent Director. Many thanks to @FWesslau as first Director for his tireless, outstanding work to build up & establish EPIK as the first European think tank in 🇺🇦

[European Policy Institute in Kyiv (EPIK) @EPIK_Ukraine]

We're delighted to welcome @MatteoMecacci as Director of EPIK 🙌

Matteo brings extensive experience in international human rights, democratic governance, and European security to the role.

[European Policy Institute in Kyiv (EPIK) @EPIK_Ukraine]

We're delighted to welcome @MatteoMecacci as Director of EPIK 🙌

Matteo brings extensive experience in international human rights, democratic governance, and European security to the role.

[Matteo Mecacci @MatteoMecacci]

Today in Kyiv, I begin my role as Director of  EPIK @EPIK_Ukraine — the European Policy Institute in Kyiv, the first international think tank established in Ukraine.

I take on this role at a defining moment for Ukraine and for Europe. As Russia’s war against Ukraine continues to reshape the European security landscape, the need for serious, independent, and policy-oriented analysis grounded in Ukraine’s realities has become increasingly important.

EPIK’s mission is to help ensure that perspectives from Kyiv contribute directly to the debates shaping Europe’s future — from Ukraine’s EU accession and long-term security to recovery, resilience, and regional stability. Ukraine’s future and Europe’s future are increasingly inseparable.

An important part of EPIK’s work is also to bring analysts, experts, and policymakers from across Europe to Kyiv to engage directly with Ukrainian institutions, civil society, and the broader context in which decisions are being made.

After many years working on issues related to democracy, human rights, and European security, I am very pleased to begin this new chapter and I’m grateful to @HallgrenJakob and @FLojdquist for the opportunity to contribute to this work, and excited for what lies ahead.

[Fredrik Löjdquist @FLojdquist]

Please check out the European Policy Institute in Kyiv @EPIK_Ukraine https://t.co/zhAWhV9Zd3 established by @SCEEUS_UI @UISweden as the first European think tank in Kyiv, and sign up to its newsletter! Many good reads.

[@sceeus_ui @SCEEUS_UI]

New SCEEUS Guest Report Out 🌐 The Iran War and the South Caucasus

What immediate effects has the war in Iran had on the countries in the South Caucasus? And what longer-term consequences might a protracted conflict have?

Read the full text here: ⬇️https://t.co/PAnVkVNssn

[Sweden in the OSCE 🇸🇪 @SwedeninATOSCE]

🇸🇪 is alarmed by credible reports that Russia systematically subjects Ukrainian children to militarization, indoctrination & other forms of repression. Today 41 @OSCE participating States invoked the #MoscowMechanism to investigate further. An expert report will be out in July.

[Fredrik Löjdquist @FLojdquist]

It was a privilige to particpate in this conversation the 🇩🇪 Bundespresident Steinemeier together with 🇸🇪 colleagues @JanKEliasson @AnnaRGuthrie @RobertEgnell hosted by @GermanAmbSWE . 🇸🇪 🇫🇮 membership @NATO created new possibilites for our common security i northern Europe

[Anna Rennéus Guthrie @AnnaRGuthrie]

Warmest thank you and appreciation, Ambassador @GermanAmbSWE for excellent discussion on NB Security as part of 🇩🇪visit 🇸🇪, President Steinmeier, F. Büdenbender for creating the opportunity for this essential conversation 🇩🇪🇸🇪🇺🇦 @FLojdquist @JanKEliasson @RobertEgnell.

[Fredrik Löjdquist @FLojdquist]

@edwardlucas My sincerest condolenes, Edward! My mother passed away a year ago, warmest regards, Fredrik L

[Gerald Knaus @rumeliobserver]

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Новий текст: Інтерв’ю з Києва про Європу

@FLojdquist @EPIK_Ukraine

[Andreas Umland @UmlandAndreas]

The European Policy Institute in Kyiv (EPIK) was officially launched on 31 March 2026. Based in Kyiv, the institute will bring together European and Ukrainian policy experts to work on the most acute issues facing Ukraine and Europe today.https://t.co/RX7X3A7nML

[Fredrik Löjdquist @FLojdquist]

@rumeliobserver @getmalyona @LeonidL @kmathernova @StefanishynaO @campbellclaret @MartaKosEU @DanielssonEU @Makeiev @KubiliusA @IKlympush Great news! I guess you’re heading for @EPIK_Ukraine

[Maria M Stenergard @MariaStenergard]

Glad to inaugurate the European Policy Institute (EPIK) in Kyiv together with @KubiliusA. EPIK will provide fresh takes and policy recommendations on Ukraine's EU reforms and regional security. Supporting Ukraine's EU accession is an investment in peace 🇺🇦🇪🇺

[Sweden in Ukraine @SwedeninUA]

Вітаємо із запуском аналітичного центру @EPIK_Ukraine 🎉

🔦EPIK – це новий захоплюючий проєкт, що фінансується Швецією та ЄС. У фокусі роботи інституту – вступ України до ЄС та європейська безпека. Це перший європейський think tank, що створюється в Україні в розпал жорсткої російської агресії.

Пишаємося тим, що Швеція підтримує цю платформу для обміну сміливими та креативними ідеями між провідними українськими та європейськими експертами 🇸🇪🇪🇺🇺🇦

[Fredrik Löjdquist @FLojdquist]

@EPIK_Ukraine has now been launched by @SCEEUS @UISweden.

Bringing 🇺🇦 & 🇪🇺 policy shapers together in Kyiv, thinking hard about how to bring 🇺🇦’s European integration about, is much needed.

🙏 @EUDelegationUA & @Sida for supporting this project!

https://t.co/tqv3pJzNJv

[Fredrik Löjdquist @FLojdquist]

An epic speech by 🇪🇺 commissioner @KubiliusA at @EPIK_Ukraine launch in Kyiv yesterday - ”EPIK will bring an intellectual big bang - so be creative, be bold, be visionary, be epic!” @SCEEUS_UI @UISweden ⁦@FWesslau⁩

[Jakob Hallgren @HallgrenJakob]

Big thanks to @KubiliusA for your support for @EPIK_Ukraine! This is indeed a moment for bold & creative European research & analysis on how to further Ukraine’s EU integration. @UISweden @FWesslau @FLojdquist

[Fredrik Löjdquist @FLojdquist]

An epic speech by 🇪🇺 commissioner ⁦@KubiliusA⁩ at ⁦@EPIK_Ukraine⁩ launch in Kyiv today - ”EPIK will bring an intellectual big bang - so be creative, be bold, be visionary, be epic!” ⁦@SCEEUS_UI⁩ ⁦@UISweden⁩ ⁦@FWesslau⁩

[Fredrik Löjdquist @FLojdquist]

An epic ministerial launch of ⁦@EPIK_Ukraine⁩ with ⁦@andrii_sybiha⁩ ⁦@MariaStenergard⁩ ⁦@KubiliusA⁩ ⁦@HallgrenJakob⁩ ⁦@FWesslau⁩ - the first 🇪🇺🇺🇦 think tank in Kyiv. EPIK is initiated by ⁦@UISweden⁩ ⁦@SCEEUS_UI⁩ bringing new ideas!