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Juliet Lodge @julietl.bsky.social · 2d

www.youtube.com/watch wishing all a peaceful and
merry Christmas

Original ukrainian version of Carol of the Bells: Mykola Leontovych - Shchedryk choir. Ukraine Music

YouTube video by Дивіться, митець! Look, that is the artist!

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Juliet Lodge @julietl.bsky.social · 2d

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In Berlin, I took an evening class on fascism – and found out how to stop the AfD | Tania Roettger

With the far-right party ahead in the polls, I discovered that a novel set during the rise of the Nazis provides a timely warning, says journalist Tania Roettger

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Juliet Lodge @julietl.bsky.social · 3d

give 16 year olds the vote …

Mehr Demokratie @mehrdemokratie.bsky.social · 8d

🥳 NRW senkt das aktive Wahlalter auf 16 Jahre 🥳

Der Landtag #NRW hat gestern beschlossen, das aktive Wahlalter bei Landtagswahlen von 18 auf 16 Jahre zu senken. Damit dürfen 290.000 junge Menschen mehr bei der nächsten #LTW ihre Stimme abgeben. Ein großer Erfolg für die Teilhabe von Jugendlichen!

Juliet Lodge @julietl.bsky.social · 3d

merry Christmas and thank you for your wise words and fab presentations. yep shame no Colin or hugh or…

Juliet Lodge @julietl.bsky.social · 3d

how long it has taken for the fact to sink in: erecting barriers between yourself and your neighbouring trading partners increases your costs and losses exponentially.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

Keir Starmer told closer EU trade ties ‘strategic necessity’ for UK firms

Labour urged to accelerate reset with Brussels as many exporters struggling to trade in the EU after Brexit deal

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Niall Ó Conghaile @nialloconghaile.bsky.social · 3d

L̶o̶v̶e̶ E̶u̶r̶o̶p̶e̶, h̶a̶t̶e̶ t̶h̶e̶ E̶U̶

No.

Love Europe, say Europe, join Europe.

Juliet Lodge @julietl.bsky.social · 3d

such a contrast to sleazy HS2

European Commission @ec.europa.eu · 3d

Europe’s holiday wish?

More speed, more options, more time for YOU.

While many are winding down, Europe is gearing up: a major high-speed rail plan is set to transform travel by 2040.

Here’s what’s coming ↓

Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 3d

EU TRADE GETTING HARDER
 More than half (54%) of exporters think the UK-EU trade deal is not helping them grow sales

www.britishchambers.org.uk/news/2025/12...

EU Trade Getting Harder - British Chambers of Commerce

More than half (54%) of exporters think the UK-EU trade deal is not helping them grow sales.

www.britishchambers.org.uk

European Commission @ec.europa.eu · 3d

Europe’s holiday wish?

More speed, more options, more time for YOU.

While many are winding down, Europe is gearing up: a major high-speed rail plan is set to transform travel by 2040.

Here’s what’s coming ↓

Juliet Lodge @julietl.bsky.social · 3d

A point researchers made years ago sharply put by Behr on “the inflated ego of an industry that thinks it is just one more datacentre away from computational divinity…. “ www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

When the AI bubble bursts, humans will finally have their chance to take back control | Rafael Behr

The US economy is pumped up on tech-bro vanity. The inevitable correction should prompt a global conversation, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr

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Juliet Lodge @julietl.bsky.social · 3d

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MPs question UK Palantir contracts after investigation reveals security concerns

Journalists find Swiss government rejected company over fears US intelligence might gain access to sensitive data

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EU Council @consilium.europa.eu · 3d

Soon, Bulgaria will join the euro area family as its 21st member. 🇧🇬

The euro is one of the key symbols of European integration. It brings numerous benefits to individuals, businesses and the economy.

Find out more ➡️ link.europa.eu/r8xvrG

#EuroinBulgaria #EvrotoBG

Pulse of Europe @pulseofeurope.bsky.social · 3d

Am Tag vor Heiligabend steht uns der Sinn nach Frieden!
Vor ein paar Jahren schien der Gedanke von Krieg in Europa ausgeschlossen. Doch da der Traum von einer friedlichen Welt nicht wahr wird, fragen wir uns, wie wir Werte, Gesellschaften und Freiheit am besten schützen und verteidigen.
#Bestof49

David Henig @davidheniguk.bsky.social · 3d

Am I not allowed a day off from this nonsense? Or is this penance since I have obviously failed to get the message across to Westminster that there is a place called Brussels where experience suggests they just might have some views...

www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

Labour calls to rejoin EU customs union will become harder for Starmer to resist

Wes Streeting’s wish for deeper trade relations to help fight against Farage is shared by growing number of MPs

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Juliet Lodge @julietl.bsky.social · 3d

Trump has repeatedly called for US jurisdiction over the vast, mineral-rich North Atlantic island during his presidential transition and the opening months of his second term. He has not ruled out using military force to take control of the strategically located territory.

Juliet Lodge @julietl.bsky.social · 3d

www.euronews.com/2025/12/22/d...

Denmark demands territorial respect after Trump posts Greenland envoy

The government in Copenhagen has insisted on respect for its country's territorial integrity on Monday, after the US president appointed the Louisiana governor as an envoy to bring Greenland under US ...

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Best for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 3d

Reform UK have repeatedly said that Kent is their "flagship" council and "the shop window" for how they intend to run things.

When they are exposed as planning to slash social care for old people, in order to hire their cronies as advisors at £150k a pop, I think people should believe them. ~AA

Juliet Lodge @julietl.bsky.social · 4d

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Rachel de Souza: ‘No one should be getting rich off the b...

The children’s commissioner for England is calling for radical investment to stop the profiteers who have turned the vital care of young people into a gold rush

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Mike Galsworthy @mikegalsworthy.bsky.social · 4d

🔥 THIS IS HUGE!

Horizon is the world’s science programme, hosted by the EU. It just got bigger.

Other non-European countries associated to the programme (ie paying in) include Korea, New Zealand, Canada.

Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu · 4d

These principles are essential not only for the European Union, but for nations around the world.

We stand in full solidarity with Denmark and the people of Greenland.

Bremain in Spain @bremaininspain.com · 4d

Excellent news

The European Commission and Japan have successfully concluded negotiations on Japan's association to Horizon Europe, the EU's flagship €93.5 billion research and innovation funding programme. The agreement, expected to be signed in 2026

EU and Japan successfully conclude Horizon Europe negotiations

The European Commission and Japan have successfully concluded negotiations on Japan\'s association to Horizon Europe, the EU\'s flagship €93.5 billion research and innovation funding programme.

ec.europa.eu

Fionna O’Leary @fascinatorfun.bsky.social · 4d

c.7000 elderly people, many with dementia & confused were given “eviction notices” with 28 days notice from care homes in 2024 because of changing care needs/they could not afford to pay

A 200% increase since 2018

I saw it happening in my brother in law’s nursing home

www.msn.com/en-my/news/o...

MSN

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Mél Hogan / The Data Fix @melhogan.bsky.social · 4d

www.nytimes.com/2025/12/16/b...

Senators Investigate Role of A.I. Data Centers in Rising Electricity Costs

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Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 5d

The UK Government is unlikely to see most of the £148m it is owed by a faulty PPE supplier linked to Baroness Michelle Mone after the company was wound up.

Who saw that coming?

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Michelle Mone-linked PPE firm liquidated and unlikely to repay £148m

The firm led by Baroness Mone's husband Douglas Barrowman breached a contract to supply surgical gowns during the Covid pandemic.

www.bbc.co.uk

Juliet Lodge @julietl.bsky.social · 5d

www.bylinesupplement.com/p/englands-u... ‘the cult of the upper class – …enabled by the media, …and by a fawning faith in aristocracy …Its bastard by-product, nepotism, remains rife – elevating those of little talent..to some of the top gigs in the land…(We)could do with …far fewer …Rees-Moggs.

England’s Upper Classes – A Dangerous Cult

Otto English shares the story of his late mother’s ‘double life’ and explores how class continues to define British society in damaging ways

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Juliet Lodge @julietl.bsky.social · 5d

www.theguardian.com/commentisfre... “Instead of kowtowing to hostile Xi and treacherous Trump, Labour could and should be more energetic and braver in rebuilding ties with Europe…Europe is Britain’s natural home.

In navigating the world, Starmer should …hug friends close – and know your enemy

China has set a bear trap for Keir Starmer – and our naive PM is walking straight into it | Simon Tisdall

The conviction of Jimmy Lai in Hong Kong is another hostile act. How can Britain ignore Beijing’s provocations and human rights abuses, asks Guardian foreign affairs commentator Simon Tisdall

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Juliet Lodge @julietl.bsky.social · 5d

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The untold tale behind the Carol of the Bells

How the Christmas classic got its start as a cry of Ukranian liberty and defiance

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Juliet Lodge @julietl.bsky.social · 5d

www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...

Danish postal service to stop delivering letters after 400 years

PostNord’s decision to end service on 30 December comes after fear over ‘increasing digitalisation’ of Danish society

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Pam Jarvis @drpam.bsky.social · 6d

Just *stop* giving private business taxpayers money to run education, health, care & utilities (&yes, I know they’re ironically called ‘trusts’). It’s an unmitigated disaster of fat cat CEOs &pared back services. Someone should make a catch all documentary with ‘Shit in the water’ as the theme tune

Steve Peers @stevepeers.bsky.social · 6d

Mone company liquidated and unlikely ever to repay money obtained for supply of defective surgical gowns sold during the pandemic
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Michelle Mone-linked PPE firm liquidated and unlikely to repay £148m

The firm led by Baroness Mone's husband Douglas Barrowman breached a contract to supply surgical gowns during the Covid pandemic.

www.bbc.co.uk

Yaroslava @strategywoman.bsky.social · 6d

Greetings from Kyiv!

Just wanted to remind the world that this city (oh, this country) stands.

Filmed earlier today – from my eyes to yours.

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