Adam Hsakou

Program Coordinator
Paris Office
Geostrategy
Staff
English
French
Italian
Polish
Russian
Spanish
My Areas of Expertise:
Democracy Domestic Politics and Society Elections Media Security and Geopolitics
Central and Eastern Europe European Union Poland

Adam Hsakou is a program coordinator in GMF’s Paris office.

Previously, Hsakou covered Poland as a journalist for Le Figaro and other French-language outlets.  

Prior to that, Hsakou was head of community for Central Europe at the Spanish venture capital firm Demium, where he helped foster the startup ecosystem in the region, and program manager at Polish Tech Day, an initiative that brings together French, British, and Polish entrepreneurs.

In 2019, Hsakou served as a parliamentary attaché in charge of communication for a member of the French parliament. 

Hsakou has interned at the French embassy in Warsaw, the European Commission, and the communications agency Havas Paris.

Hsakou holds a master's degree in economics and management of government and international organizations from Bocconi University and a master’s degree in international public management from Sciences Po Paris. He is fluent in French, Polish, English, Spanish and Italian, and has a basic knowledge of Russian.

 

Media Mentions

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Adam Hsakou
“ These results will not help the future representation of Moldova […]. Many capitals will take a much harsher view, particularly the more hesitant states regarding enlargement and those that are very strict about corruption and the rule of law. ”
La Libre
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Adam Hsakou
“ The German decision of closing its borders has been very unilateral, and this is reproached by its partners, notably Poland ”
TF1 Info
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Adam Hsakou
“ If the new progressive government fails to deliver, 2027 could well be Marine Le Pen’s year. All the ingredients are in place for her to continue her progress over the next three years and achieve her dream: the presidency of the Republic. ”
euronews
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Adam Hsakou
“ Under the Tusk government, Poland is more proactive in the European security architecture. Berlin is now a closer ally, and the momentum of the Weimar Triangle offers hope of counterbalancing the Russian threat. ”
LCI Midi
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Adam Hsakou
“ The French industry may not be as ready as the German one. And we see this in the 2025 plans that have been developed and announced: if we look at the shells, Germany plans to produce 700,000 of them in 2025, and France only 100,000. ”
Current Time
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Adam Hsakou
“ Illegal immigration is used by Russia to destabilize Poland: 90% of current illegal crossings are made by people holding a Russian visa. ”
LCI Midi
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Adam Hsakou
“ Through the newly announced East Shield, Donald Tusk aims at fortifying further the country's borders. ”
LCI Midi
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Adam Hsakou
“ “We see a growing alignment between Eastern flank countries on the existential threat posed by Russia. In January already, Finland and Estonia expressed their interest in deploying landmines on their borders.” ”
Translated from French
TF1 Info
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Adam Hsakou
“ Duda wants to put Poland in the closed circle of countries that are part of the nuclear game ”
TF1 Info

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