@alexvonwitzleben.bsky.social
Retired @EU_Commission, PhD CAU Kiel #EUI #EconomicHistory #sustainability #FarRight #ClimateActionNow #ActOnClimate #SmartCities #FutureOfEurope #cycling
After 15 years in charge, #VixtorOrbán faces potential defeat in next spring's national election — and the specter of financial assistance from Washington closely echoes Trump's recent blockbuster move to save #JavierMilei www.politico.eu/article/hung... #DonaldTrump #democracy #FutureOfEurope
Orbán counts on Trump going full Argentina to save him from election doom
The specter of Washington throwing a financial lifeline to save its ally in Budapest echoes another controversial White House gambit.
www.politico.eu
November 11, 2025 at 6:47 AM
After 15 years in charge, #VixtorOrbán faces potential defeat in next spring's national election — and the specter of financial assistance from Washington closely echoes Trump's recent blockbuster move to save #JavierMilei www.politico.eu/article/hung... #DonaldTrump #democracy #FutureOfEurope
Out of the #coal dust: the Polish city rewriting its industrial story - #Katowice is Poland’s Pittsburgh: an example of a successful transformation from coal to new industries and to a much higher quality of life,” Marcin Piątkowski professor in Warsaw on.ft.com/47RdtC8 via @FT #ActOnClimate
Out of the coal dust: the Polish city rewriting its industrial story
Former mining stronghold Katowice offers a window into the country’s economic outperformance since joining the EU
on.ft.com
November 11, 2025 at 6:41 AM
Out of the #coal dust: the Polish city rewriting its industrial story - #Katowice is Poland’s Pittsburgh: an example of a successful transformation from coal to new industries and to a much higher quality of life,” Marcin Piątkowski professor in Warsaw on.ft.com/47RdtC8 via @FT #ActOnClimate
EU to set up new intelligence unit under #vonderLeyen - #UkraineInvasion and #DonaldTrump ’s warnings of reducing US security support to Europe have spurred the EU to rethink its homegrown security capabilities and begin its biggest rearmament drive since the cold war on.ft.com/4oKgDic via @FT
EU to set up new intelligence unit under Ursula von der Leyen
Body to collate material from national agencies and improve its operational use
on.ft.com
November 11, 2025 at 6:35 AM
EU to set up new intelligence unit under #vonderLeyen - #UkraineInvasion and #DonaldTrump ’s warnings of reducing US security support to Europe have spurred the EU to rethink its homegrown security capabilities and begin its biggest rearmament drive since the cold war on.ft.com/4oKgDic via @FT
#Maga + #AI is not a recipe for stability - A dotcom-sized adjustment to US equity markets would today inflict losses of $20tn in US and $15tn on the rest of the world. That is 70% of US GDP and 20% the world’s. More than enough to spark a severe #recession on.ft.com/4nOYdf8 via @FT #DonaldTrump
Maga + AI is not a recipe for stability
The latest tech bubble offers only short-term protection for Trump
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November 11, 2025 at 6:31 AM
#Maga + #AI is not a recipe for stability - A dotcom-sized adjustment to US equity markets would today inflict losses of $20tn in US and $15tn on the rest of the world. That is 70% of US GDP and 20% the world’s. More than enough to spark a severe #recession on.ft.com/4nOYdf8 via @FT #DonaldTrump
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Solar’s price drop is astonishing: panels are now 98% cheaper than when I first analyzed them in 2004.
Today, building a fence with solar can be cheaper than using wood.
Today, building a fence with solar can be cheaper than using wood.
November 10, 2025 at 8:10 AM
Solar’s price drop is astonishing: panels are now 98% cheaper than when I first analyzed them in 2004.
Today, building a fence with solar can be cheaper than using wood.
Today, building a fence with solar can be cheaper than using wood.
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Even though this happened two weeks ago I just saw it. ICE shoot a US Marshall. This is how untrained these idiots are.
www.latimes.com/california/s...
www.latimes.com/california/s...
ICE agent wounds deputy U.S. marshal and TikTok streamer, who is charged with assault
Carlitos Ricardo Parias was charged Tuesday night with assault on a federal officer after the immigration operation in L.A. in which the suspect and a U.S. marshal were injured.
www.latimes.com
November 10, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Even though this happened two weeks ago I just saw it. ICE shoot a US Marshall. This is how untrained these idiots are.
www.latimes.com/california/s...
www.latimes.com/california/s...
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a new genre of photo in the last year is federal agents working for ICE pointing guns directly at photographers
November 11, 2025 at 12:41 AM
a new genre of photo in the last year is federal agents working for ICE pointing guns directly at photographers
US commitment to curb #globalheating has waxed and waned over the years but the US now appears to not only be uninterested, but actively fighting for the other side. "They don’t want to participate and don’t want others to, either" www.theguardian.com/environment/... #oilandgas #DonaldTrump
The temperature at Cop30: Trump’s absence better than a US wrecking ball
After bully-like behavior last month over a small emissions levy, diplomats will be relieved if the US stays away from climate talks
www.theguardian.com
November 10, 2025 at 8:55 PM
US commitment to curb #globalheating has waxed and waned over the years but the US now appears to not only be uninterested, but actively fighting for the other side. "They don’t want to participate and don’t want others to, either" www.theguardian.com/environment/... #oilandgas #DonaldTrump
Climate-related disasters forcibly displaced 250 million people globally over the past decade, the equivalent of 70,000 displacements every day, according to a report by the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) www.theguardian.com/environment/... #migrants #migrationEU #ClimateEmergency #ActOnClimate
Climate disasters displaced 250 million people in past 10 years, UN report finds
Floods, storms and droughts have uprooted people across the globe as rising temperatures intensify conflict and hunger
www.theguardian.com
November 10, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Climate-related disasters forcibly displaced 250 million people globally over the past decade, the equivalent of 70,000 displacements every day, according to a report by the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) www.theguardian.com/environment/... #migrants #migrationEU #ClimateEmergency #ActOnClimate
Governments failing to shift to a low-carbon economy will be blamed for famine and conflict abroad, and will face stagnation and rising inflation at home, the UN’s climate chief warned at the start of the #Cop30 www.theguardian.com/environment/... #DonaldTrump #FriedhelmMerz #oilandgas #CDU #EPP
‘It will never be forgiven’: UN climate chief warns world to act or face disaster
Faltering governments will be blamed for famine and conflict abroad, and face stagnation and inflation at home, says climate chief at start of Cop30
www.theguardian.com
November 10, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Governments failing to shift to a low-carbon economy will be blamed for famine and conflict abroad, and will face stagnation and rising inflation at home, the UN’s climate chief warned at the start of the #Cop30 www.theguardian.com/environment/... #DonaldTrump #FriedhelmMerz #oilandgas #CDU #EPP
In October, #Tesla saw its worst sales performance in #China in years – down 36% yoy. It was its worst month of the yr – even worse than when the automaker was transitioning production to the refreshed #ModelY Is #ElonMusk worth 1tn? #China deserves the bonus electrek.co/2025/11/10/t... #DonaldTrump
Tesla (TSLA) sees worst sales performance in China in years
In October, Tesla (TSLA) saw its worst sales performance in China in years – down 36% year-over-year. It was its...
electrek.co
November 10, 2025 at 4:31 PM
In October, #Tesla saw its worst sales performance in #China in years – down 36% yoy. It was its worst month of the yr – even worse than when the automaker was transitioning production to the refreshed #ModelY Is #ElonMusk worth 1tn? #China deserves the bonus electrek.co/2025/11/10/t... #DonaldTrump
#DonaldTrump has threatened to sue the #BBC for $1bn over the edit of a speech he gave as his supporters stormed the Capitol; the BBC had to “immediately retract the false, defamatory statements”. No problem, his original speech shows his sympathy with the rioters on.ft.com/47yv0jR #Republicans
November 10, 2025 at 4:23 PM
#DonaldTrump has threatened to sue the #BBC for $1bn over the edit of a speech he gave as his supporters stormed the Capitol; the BBC had to “immediately retract the false, defamatory statements”. No problem, his original speech shows his sympathy with the rioters on.ft.com/47yv0jR #Republicans
Do you remember the 9th of November 1989? On that day, the #BerlinWall fell - ending decades of painful division that had separated families and friends. Today, 36 years later, we remember the moment that moved the world, but we were unable to end the dispute between the major powers at that time
November 10, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Do you remember the 9th of November 1989? On that day, the #BerlinWall fell - ending decades of painful division that had separated families and friends. Today, 36 years later, we remember the moment that moved the world, but we were unable to end the dispute between the major powers at that time
In Belgium, fruit sold in school programs and markets now comes wrapped in edible rice paper. They replace plastic or wax-coated paper entirely and are safe to eat of compost. They carry tiny cartoon recipes for kids — simple illustrations of how to turn bananas into pancakes #plasticpollution
November 10, 2025 at 3:49 PM
In Belgium, fruit sold in school programs and markets now comes wrapped in edible rice paper. They replace plastic or wax-coated paper entirely and are safe to eat of compost. They carry tiny cartoon recipes for kids — simple illustrations of how to turn bananas into pancakes #plasticpollution
#Zwitzerland joins #Horizon Europe. The agreement places Swiss researchers/organisations on the same footing as those in EU Member States: they may lead consortia, receive direct EU funding, and access all thematic pillars/instruments of the programmes ec.europa.eu/commission/p... #FutureOfEurope
Switzerland joins Horizon Europe and other key EU research and innovation programmes
The European Union and Switzerland have signed the agreement on Switzerland\'s participation in Horizon Europe, Digital Europe, and the Euratom Research & Training (R&T) programme. The agreement place...
ec.europa.eu
November 10, 2025 at 3:20 PM
#Zwitzerland joins #Horizon Europe. The agreement places Swiss researchers/organisations on the same footing as those in EU Member States: they may lead consortia, receive direct EU funding, and access all thematic pillars/instruments of the programmes ec.europa.eu/commission/p... #FutureOfEurope
As #offshorewind is under pressure from rising costs and geopolitical uncertainty, #Belgium and eight other EU countries reaffirmed their joint ambition to further develop the #NorthSea into "the heart of Europe's sustainable, reliable, affordable #windenergy" www.brusselstimes.com/belgium/1829...
'Affordable, sustainable and European': How Belgium is leading the way on wind energy
"The fact that this is taking place in Ostend – Belgium's offshore hub par excellence – underlines our country's central role in this alliance."
www.brusselstimes.com
November 10, 2025 at 11:17 AM
As #offshorewind is under pressure from rising costs and geopolitical uncertainty, #Belgium and eight other EU countries reaffirmed their joint ambition to further develop the #NorthSea into "the heart of Europe's sustainable, reliable, affordable #windenergy" www.brusselstimes.com/belgium/1829...
At the #CELAC-EU Summit in Santa Marta, the EU and 33 countries from #LatinAmerica and the #Caribbean renewed their commitment to defending a peaceful global order, rooted in democracy, respect of human rights and to protect the UN-led global order from mounting pressure ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
At the CELAC-EU Summit, Europe and Latin America chart a common course for a fair partnership
At the CELAC-EU Summit in Santa Marta, Colombia, the European Union and 33 countries from Latin America pledged to strengthen international cooperation and protect the UN-led global order from mountin...
ec.europa.eu
November 10, 2025 at 11:12 AM
At the #CELAC-EU Summit in Santa Marta, the EU and 33 countries from #LatinAmerica and the #Caribbean renewed their commitment to defending a peaceful global order, rooted in democracy, respect of human rights and to protect the UN-led global order from mounting pressure ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
More than a quarter of large businesses expect to cut headcount within the next year due to the impact of #artificialintelligence, with junior roles most likely to be axed and compared with just 9% of small- and medium-sized enterprises on.ft.com/43pirou #unemployment #jobs #AI
November 10, 2025 at 11:01 AM
More than a quarter of large businesses expect to cut headcount within the next year due to the impact of #artificialintelligence, with junior roles most likely to be axed and compared with just 9% of small- and medium-sized enterprises on.ft.com/43pirou #unemployment #jobs #AI
Keep the #COP process alive There are signs that some leaders are ready to exploit the disarray and join forces in climate “coalitions of the willing”. They should do whatever they can to resist the pressure from Washington. on.ft.com/47LAwyp via @FT #ActOnClimate #oilandgas #DonaldTrump #renewables
Keep the COP process alive
Negotiators in Belém need to resist US pressure to derail climate efforts
on.ft.com
November 10, 2025 at 6:09 AM
Keep the #COP process alive There are signs that some leaders are ready to exploit the disarray and join forces in climate “coalitions of the willing”. They should do whatever they can to resist the pressure from Washington. on.ft.com/47LAwyp via @FT #ActOnClimate #oilandgas #DonaldTrump #renewables
The world is struggling to halt climate change. But can it adapt? This year, temperatures soared to 47.8C in Phoenix, a new August high. The year before, the city experienced a record-breaking 113 consecutive days of at least 100F. Its hottest 4 summers happened since 2020 on.ft.com/4qWe3HG via @FT
The world is struggling to halt climate change. But can it adapt?
At COP30, ‘adaptation’ to global warming is high on the agenda as efforts to reduce emissions stall
on.ft.com
November 10, 2025 at 6:04 AM
The world is struggling to halt climate change. But can it adapt? This year, temperatures soared to 47.8C in Phoenix, a new August high. The year before, the city experienced a record-breaking 113 consecutive days of at least 100F. Its hottest 4 summers happened since 2020 on.ft.com/4qWe3HG via @FT
#vonderLeyen dodged #KeirStarmer request for meeting on EU money demands - While EU-UK relations have thawed under Starmer’s government, many EU members do not want to see the UK regain any benefits of membership cost-free to avoid setting a precedent on.ft.com/49G0fuv via @FT #FutureOfEurope
Von der Leyen dodged Starmer request for meeting on EU money demands
European Commission president had ‘scheduling’ issues at COP30 summit in Brazil and did not meet the UK premier
on.ft.com
November 10, 2025 at 6:00 AM
#vonderLeyen dodged #KeirStarmer request for meeting on EU money demands - While EU-UK relations have thawed under Starmer’s government, many EU members do not want to see the UK regain any benefits of membership cost-free to avoid setting a precedent on.ft.com/49G0fuv via @FT #FutureOfEurope
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No health care, no deal.
November 10, 2025 at 1:33 AM
No health care, no deal.
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He was the unifying force behind the birth of the European Union.
His idea was to unite the French and German coal and steel industries after WWII.
He is Jean Monnet. And today, on his birthday, we honour his role in building the EU as we know it today.
🔗 Learn more: link.europa.eu/VmwHpV
His idea was to unite the French and German coal and steel industries after WWII.
He is Jean Monnet. And today, on his birthday, we honour his role in building the EU as we know it today.
🔗 Learn more: link.europa.eu/VmwHpV
November 9, 2025 at 1:34 PM
He was the unifying force behind the birth of the European Union.
His idea was to unite the French and German coal and steel industries after WWII.
He is Jean Monnet. And today, on his birthday, we honour his role in building the EU as we know it today.
🔗 Learn more: link.europa.eu/VmwHpV
His idea was to unite the French and German coal and steel industries after WWII.
He is Jean Monnet. And today, on his birthday, we honour his role in building the EU as we know it today.
🔗 Learn more: link.europa.eu/VmwHpV
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The average SNAP benefit per month is $177 a person.
The average ACA benefit per month is up to $550 a person.
People want us to hold the line for a reason. This is not a matter of appealing to a base. It’s about people’s lives.
And working people want leaders whose word means something to them.
The average ACA benefit per month is up to $550 a person.
People want us to hold the line for a reason. This is not a matter of appealing to a base. It’s about people’s lives.
And working people want leaders whose word means something to them.
November 10, 2025 at 1:49 AM
The average SNAP benefit per month is $177 a person.
The average ACA benefit per month is up to $550 a person.
People want us to hold the line for a reason. This is not a matter of appealing to a base. It’s about people’s lives.
And working people want leaders whose word means something to them.
The average ACA benefit per month is up to $550 a person.
People want us to hold the line for a reason. This is not a matter of appealing to a base. It’s about people’s lives.
And working people want leaders whose word means something to them.
#Renault is bringing back its cheery #Twingo in EV form. This is the third EV compact from the company in a short time, and the least expensive. With 177 mls range isn't huge, but neither is the price under €25 000. www.caranddriver.com/news/a692912... #ElectricVehicles #ActOnClimate #EVs
November 9, 2025 at 5:38 PM
#Renault is bringing back its cheery #Twingo in EV form. This is the third EV compact from the company in a short time, and the least expensive. With 177 mls range isn't huge, but neither is the price under €25 000. www.caranddriver.com/news/a692912... #ElectricVehicles #ActOnClimate #EVs