Karen Donfried

Former Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs; former GMF, NSC, NIC, State Dept., CRS; europhile

[Karen Donfried @KDonfried]

Warm congratulations, Heather! Excited to watch @gmfus flourish under your dynamic leadership.

[German Marshall Fund @gmfus]

GMF names Heather A. Conley, currently Senior Vice President for Europe, Eurasia and the Arctic at @CSIS, as next president. Read more: https://t.co/dZ6VAx9b8y

[Karen Donfried @KDonfried]

It will be a privilege, @DeputySecState!

[Karen Donfried @KDonfried]

An honor to be a member of your team, @SecBlinken!

[Secretary Antony Blinken @SecBlinken]

Great to have Karen Donfried join us @StateDept as the Assistant Secretary for @StateEUR. In her new role, she will advise on policy in the European and Eurasian regions. We are glad to have someone with her experience on our team.

[Karen Donfried @KDonfried]

Can’t wait to get started!

[Secretary Antony Blinken @SecBlinken]

The United States stands with the European Union and its member states as they confront cyber threats to their democratic systems. We call on all nations to stop malicious cyber activity designed to destabilize democratic processes and societies.

[Karen Donfried @KDonfried]

Look forward to working with you @USAmbPyatt, Senate willing! Fingers crossed for the confirmation vote next week.

[Karen Donfried @KDonfried]

Warm congratulations, @RJLewisGMF ! Wishing you a smooth, speedy confirmation!

[German Marshall Fund @gmfus]

Congratulations to @RJLewisGMF, senior fellow and director of GMF's Congressional Affairs, on her nomination by President Biden to serve as President and Chair of the Export-Import Bank of the United States: https://t.co/hIgvPe2NXd

[Secretary Antony Blinken @SecBlinken]

The United States is deeply grateful to our @NATO Allies for their steadfast support in the aftermath of 9/11. We will never forget that our #NATO Allies stood shoulder-to-shoulder with us.

[Karen Donfried @KDonfried]

Thanks so much to my amazing @gmfus colleagues for a wonderful farewell today. I sure will miss you. Couldn't be more delighted than to have the fabulous @ian_lesser stepping in as Acting President while the Board selects my successor. Stay tuned for that exciting news!

[Secretary Antony Blinken @SecBlinken]

It was a pleasure to join @POTUS' meeting with Ukrainian President @ZelenskyyUA. The U.S.-Ukrainian partnership is stronger than ever and we're committed to Ukraine’s bright and prosperous future. I commend Ukraine for its assistance helping evacuate those at-risk in Afghanistan.

[Senate Foreign Relations Committee @SFRCdems]

✅ APPROVED ✅ #SFRC advances the nominations of:

The Hon. Gentry O. Smith
Ms. Monica P. Medina
The Hon. Rena Bitter
Mr. Marc Evans Knapper
The Hon. Brian Nichols
Dr. Karen Donfried
The Hon. Mary Catherine Phee
Ms. Anne A. Witkowsky
The Hon. Kenneth Lee Salazar

[President Biden Archived @POTUS46Archive]

I was honored to meet with @Tsihanouskaya at the White House this morning. The United States stands with the people of Belarus in their quest for democracy and universal human rights.

[Amb. Kathleen Doherty @kdtraveler]

Strong thoughtful leadership by four nominees (all women) in hearings before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. @KDonfried Molly Phee Paloma Adams-Allen Anne Witkowsky

https://t.co/WU4RAsBipj

[German Marshall Fund @gmfus]

Join GMF on Wednesday, June 30 at 2:00 p.m. EDT for a conversation with @akk on Afghanistan, #NATO2030 and burden sharing, the Russia challenge and more. Register now: https://t.co/OPovva1WtK

[Karen Donfried @KDonfried]

Yesterday @POTUS announced his intent to nominate the wonderful @Julie_C_Smith as his Ambassador to @NATO. I am thrilled for our former @gmfus colleague. @POTUS could not have made a better choice! Warm congratulations to Julie -- wishing her a smooth, speedy confirmation!

[Karen Donfried @KDonfried]

Join us tomorrow!

[German Marshall Fund @gmfus]

To kick off opening day, GMF and @NATO co-host #NATO2030 at #BrusselsForum on Monday with featured speakers @jensstoltenberg, @JustinTrudeau, @kajakallas and remarks by Angela Merkel, @kmitsotakis, @RTErdogan, and more.

Register now to watch virtually: https://t.co/sjvXbxyqcm

[German Marshall Fund @gmfus]

In one week, GMF’s annual #BrusselsForum will convene virtually for its 16th edition under the theme “Reimagining Democracy." Featured speakers include @VP Kamala Harris, @JosepBorrellF, @DrMikeRyan, Sviatlana @Tsihanouskaya, and many more.

Register now: https://t.co/SjdwZtusJR

[Karen Donfried @KDonfried]

Looking forward to what is sure to be a terrific @gmfus event tomorrow with the always brilliant @RNicholasBurns ! Hope you can join us.

[German Marshall Fund @gmfus]

On Tuesday, join GMF for a conversation with @RNicholasBurns on the remarkable transformation in the relationship between the U.S. & Greece over the last decade and the outlook for the future considering evolving Mediterranean geopolitics.

Register now: https://t.co/s8N7KmcjZR

[Karen Donfried @KDonfried]

Sincere gratitude for this generous gift to honor the impressive achievements of long-time @gmfus friend, Ambassador Alexander Philon. Looking forward to the great work this fund will fuel!

[German Marshall Fund @gmfus]

GMF is excited to announce the establishment of the Alexander Philon Fund for the Transatlantic Partnership, which will further our research and convening on the Mediterranean and our work to cultivate the next generation of European leaders.

Read more: https://t.co/Sw9ODEzEuf

[Karen Donfried @KDonfried]

Deeply honored at the prospect of returning to public service as Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs, if confirmed, under the leadership of @POTUS @VP and @SecBlinken .
https://t.co/i40q91ASU7