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R. Daniel Kelemen
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McCourt Chair at the McCourt School of Public Policy @Georgetown University. Non-resident Senior Associate @CSIS. EU politics, policy & law.
https://www.rdanielkelemen.com

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Roger Daniel Kelemen is a scholar of law and political science. He is McCourt Chair at the McCourt School of Public Policy at Georgetown University, having previously been on the faculties of Rutgers University and the University of Oxford. He is also a Senior Associate (Non-Resident) in the Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program of the Center for Strategic and International Studies. His 2011 book Eurolegalism: The Transformation of Law and Regulation in the European Union was named best book by the European Union Studies Association. .. more

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R. Daniel Kelemen @rdanielkelemen.bsky.social · 17h
That is quite rich coming from Weber who wrote so many years blocked any action against Orban. Better late than never I suppose

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R. Daniel Kelemen @rdanielkelemen.bsky.social · 17h
Ironic, then, that Weber for years was a crucial and enthusiastic supporter of the biggest Brussels basher in any national capital- Viktor Orban

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Adam Rothman enjoys a good sandwich @adamrothman.bsky.social · 17h
Not only is Trump making war on the past, but now he is making war on the pasta.
www.wsj.com/world/europe...
Italian Pasta Is Poised to Disappear From American Grocery Shelves
The Trump administration is set to impose duties of 107% on Italian pasta imports, among most punitive of the tariffs it has levied.
www.wsj.com

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Laurent Pech 🇺🇦 @profpech.bsky.social · 6d
Some of us predicted this outcome from the very launch of this EU rule of law reporting tool. See eg @rdanielkelemen.bsky.social writing in 2020 eulawlive.com/op-ed-you-ca...

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Lili Bayer @liliebayer.bsky.social · 7d
Ukraine is showing "remarkable commitment" to joining the EU, but must reverse recent negative trends in the fight against corruption and accelerate rule of law reforms, the European Commission said in a draft text seen by Reuters on Monday.

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Poll Tracker 📊 @polltracker.bsky.social · 8d
CNN/SSRS poll

Generic ballot
🔵Democratic 47%
🔴 Republican 42%

Trump approval
Disapprove 63%
Approve 37%

10/27-10/30

www.cnn.com/2025/11/03/p...
Democrats are more enthusiastic about the midterms as Trump’s approval hits second-term low, CNN poll finds | CNN Politics
One year out from the midterm elections, the Democratic Party holds a sizable enthusiasm advantage as views of President Donald Trump dip further into negative territory, according to a new CNN poll c...
www.cnn.com

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WeirdScienceX 🇬🇧 @weirdx.pro · 9d
"Since joining the EU, Hungary has received a net total of €67.8 billion in funding—approximately HUF 21.6 trillion[1]. To put this into perspective, this sum represents 26% of Hungary’s estimated GDP for 2024"

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Without EU funds, Hungary's Economy would struggle to stay afloat | GKI Gazdaságkutató Zrt.
Discover how EU subsidies contributed to the growth of the Hungarian economy between 2004 and 2023. Analyses, figures, budgetary impact and JSB assessment of the role of EU funds.
gki.hu

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Dr. Ilke Toygür @ilketoygur.bsky.social · 19d
The problem of #housing - one of the most important problems of European citizens - is included in the agenda for today’s #EUCO summit. For the first time ever, the European Council, Commission and Parliament are accepting their role in tackling the housing crisis. Very positive development.

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 22d
Not a single mention of this across the Sunday shows as far as I could tell
atrupar.com Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 23d
Trump posts AI video showing him literally dumping shit on America

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La Croix @la-croix.com · 26d
Viktor Orbán multiplie les provocations et ne semble connaître qu’un logiciel : celui du « non » ➡️ https://l.la-croix.com/kpd

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Ben Crum @bencrum.nl · 27d
Really big if confirmed:
@danielfreund.bsky.social suspects Hungarian government of undertaking spyware attacks on European parliamentarians
danielfreund.eu/after-spywar...
After spyware attack: Daniel Freund files lawsuit against Viktor Orbán - Daniel Freund
danielfreund.eu

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Jan-Werner Mueller @jwmueller-pu.bsky.social · 28d
New attempt at "Divide and Rule:"
Trump Offers All Colleges Preferential Funding Plan Rejected by MIT
The Trump administration is inviting all US colleges to participate in a compact — initially rejected by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology — that would grant preferential federal funding in re...
www.bloomberg.com

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · Oct 8
Pritzker: "He wants to militarize major cities because he wants us to get used to the idea of troops on the streets. I believe he's gonna post people outside of polling places and if he needs to in order to control those elections, he'll assume control of the ballot boxes & count the votes himself"

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · Oct 8
Pritzker: "This guy is unhinged. He's insecure. He's a wannabe dictator. And there's one thing I really want to say to Donald Trump. If you come for my people, you come through me. So come and get me."

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Laurent Pech 🇺🇦 @profpech.bsky.social · Oct 8
I mean how can such a body be considered a court within the meaning of EU law...?

cc @kimlanelaw.bsky.social @rdanielkelemen.bsky.social @profkochenov.bsky.social @grabowskamoroz.bsky.social
@tjmcintyre.com

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Defend Democracy @defenddemocracy.bsky.social · Oct 4
President Macron: “Europeans, let's wake up!

We have been incredibly naive in entrusting our democratic space to social networks.”

defenddemocracy.eu/macron-democ...

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Laurent Pech 🇺🇦 @profpech.bsky.social · Oct 4
reminder re Merkel’s enabling of autocrats in Hungary and elsewhere www.politico.eu/article/ange...
@rdanielkelemen.bsky.social

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Simon Rosenberg @simonwdc.bsky.social · Sep 30
NYT/Siena poll confirms what most other polls have shown of late - the country has rejected his "strongman" authoritarian tactics, and he is deeply unpopular.

www.nytimes.com/2025/09/30/p...

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Barbara Moens @bmoens.bsky.social · Sep 30
The EU is preparing to start technical work on Ukraine and Moldova joining the bloc despite Hungary’s blockade of advancing accession talks, according to officials briefed on the process.

With @henryjfoy.ft.com @benhallnews.bsky.social @christopherjm.ft.com

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EU moves to advance Ukraine’s accession by sidestepping Hungary
[FREE TO READ] Brussels advises Kyiv to advance technical work despite Budapest holding up talks
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David Phinnemore @dphinnemore.bsky.social · Sep 29
‘Under Costa’s proposal, so-called negotiating clusters — key legal steps on the path to membership — could be opened with the assent of a qualified majority of EU countries rather than unanimous agreement. Closing a cluster would still require [unanimity]’
www.politico.eu/article/anto...
Costa seeks to bypass Orbán’s veto on Ukraine’s EU membership bid
Brussels’ rules requiring all 27 member countries to agree on new entrants will face scrutiny at a summit this week in Copenhagen.
www.politico.eu

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Pascal @pascallth.bsky.social · Sep 29
Great result in Moldova's parliamentary election - comfortable win for pro-EU PAS who will likely hold onto absolute majority of seats

Complete failure for Russia's massive interference and disinformation

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Katalin Halmai @eublogo.bsky.social · Sep 29
Everywhere you look, the EU is busy figuring out how to bypass the Hungarian veto. Yesterday it was about using frozen Russian assets, today it’s Ukraine’s accession. They’re focused on legal formulas, not action against #Hungary — there’s no majority for that. Welcome, EU-26! 🤗
politico.eu POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · Sep 29
European Council President António Costa is leading a push to advance Ukraine’s application for EU membership despite Hungary’s opposition as leaders head for a pivotal summit in Copenhagen this week.
Costa seeks to bypass Orbán’s veto on Ukraine’s EU membership bid
Brussels’ rules requiring all 27 member countries to agree on new entrants will face scrutiny at a summit this week in Copenhagen.
www.politico.eu

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Laurent Pech 🇺🇦 @profpech.bsky.social · Sep 29
Missing Guardian of the Treaties (latest). Nothing new however unfortunately

www.politico.eu/article/curi...

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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · Sep 29
European Council President António Costa is leading a push to advance Ukraine’s application for EU membership despite Hungary’s opposition as leaders head for a pivotal summit in Copenhagen this week.
Costa seeks to bypass Orbán’s veto on Ukraine’s EU membership bid
Brussels’ rules requiring all 27 member countries to agree on new entrants will face scrutiny at a summit this week in Copenhagen.
www.politico.eu

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Don Moynihan @donmoyn.bsky.social · Sep 25
What counts as “anti-fascist” is incredibly broad: basically opposition to much of the MAGA worldview - “anti-capitalism and anti-Christianity”
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The WHITE HOUSE These movements portray foundational American principles (e.g., support for law enforcement and border control) as "fascist" to justify and encourage acts of violent revolution. This "anti-fascist" lie has become the organizing rallying cry used by domestic terrorists to wage a violent assault against democratic institutions, constitutional rights, and fundamental American liberties. Common threads animating this violent conduct include anti-Americanism, anti-capitalism, and anti-Christianity; support for the overthrow of the United States Government; extremism on migration, race, and gender; and hostility towards those who hold traditional American views on family, religion, and morality. As described in the Order of September 22, 2025 (Designating Antifa as a Domestic Terrorist Organization), the groups and entities that perpetuate this extremism have created a movement that embraces and elevates violence to achieve policy outcomes, including justifying additional assassinations. For example, Charlie Kirk's alleged assassin engraved the bullets used in the murder with so-called "anti-fascist" rhetoric.

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Point Blank Sandwich Hat @kenwhite.bsky.social · Sep 25
If a government tells you that you can’t call it authoritarian, it’s authoritarian.

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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · Sep 23
The European Parliament’s Legal Affairs Committee (JURI) voted today against lifting the immunity of left-wing Italian MEP Ilaria Salis, arguing that she would not get a fair trial in Viktor Orbán’s Hungary.
EU Parliament snubs Orbán with vote to shield Italian MEP from Hungarian arrest
Left-wing lawmaker Ilaria Salis is wanted by authorities in Budapest.
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Jason "Red5" Lyall @jaylyall.bsky.social · Sep 21
Latest projection suggests that more than 505,000 adults and kids have died due to USAID's illegal dismantling by Musk, Rubio, and Lewin

Source: www.impactcounter.com/dashboard?vi...

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Bill Kristol @billkristolbulwark.bsky.social · Sep 20
“Demand a meeting?” Pathetic.

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Schumer, Jeffries demand meeting with Trump amid shutdown showdown
The government is set to shut down on Sept. 30.
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