Andrei Lintu
@andreilintu.bsky.social
Civil Servant @ec.europa.eu 🇪🇺 #EUeic #eicAccelerator & #EUScienceInnov | PhD from @maxplanck.de | Interests: Innovation, Research, Astronomy, Cyber-security | Views my own.
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Switzerland is officially part of Horizon Europe!
But what does this mean for Swiss beneficiaries?
Find it out 👇 #HorizonEU
But what does this mean for Swiss beneficiaries?
Find it out 👇 #HorizonEU
November 11, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Switzerland is officially part of Horizon Europe!
But what does this mean for Swiss beneficiaries?
Find it out 👇 #HorizonEU
But what does this mean for Swiss beneficiaries?
Find it out 👇 #HorizonEU
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Talking of which, give this a (free to) read
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October 27, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Talking of which, give this a (free to) read
on.ft.com/48JYzji
on.ft.com/48JYzji
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“If Americans had a more clear-eyed view of Putin, they would see a dictator who’s bet everything on a failed invasion, a country losing its sphere of influence, and an economy…cooling. A realistic view of his power would strip Putin of his biggest leverage: the perception of his invincibility.”
Russia’s leader isn’t nearly as strong as he’s made out to be, Andrew Ryvkin writes. “A realistic view of his power would strip Putin of his biggest leverage: the perception of his invincibility”:
Putin Is Not Winning
Underestimating the Russian leader is dangerous, but ascribing dark powers to him plays right into his hands.
bit.ly
October 14, 2025 at 2:47 PM
“If Americans had a more clear-eyed view of Putin, they would see a dictator who’s bet everything on a failed invasion, a country losing its sphere of influence, and an economy…cooling. A realistic view of his power would strip Putin of his biggest leverage: the perception of his invincibility.”
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🇲🇩 Moldova, you’ve done it again.
No attempt to sow fear or division could break your resolve.
You made your choice clear:
Europe. Democracy. Freedom.
Our door is open. And we will stand with you every step of the way.
The future is yours.
No attempt to sow fear or division could break your resolve.
You made your choice clear:
Europe. Democracy. Freedom.
Our door is open. And we will stand with you every step of the way.
The future is yours.
September 29, 2025 at 7:37 AM
🇲🇩 Moldova, you’ve done it again.
No attempt to sow fear or division could break your resolve.
You made your choice clear:
Europe. Democracy. Freedom.
Our door is open. And we will stand with you every step of the way.
The future is yours.
No attempt to sow fear or division could break your resolve.
You made your choice clear:
Europe. Democracy. Freedom.
Our door is open. And we will stand with you every step of the way.
The future is yours.
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All eyes are on Europe's east this weekend, where Moldovans head to the polls on Sunday in an election that could define the country’s future, as they will have to decide between Europe and Russia.
Listen: What’s at stake in Moldova?
All eyes are on Europe's east this weekend, where Moldovans head to the polls on Sunday in an election that could define the country’s future, as they will have to decide between Europe and Russia.
euobserver.com
September 26, 2025 at 2:42 PM
All eyes are on Europe's east this weekend, where Moldovans head to the polls on Sunday in an election that could define the country’s future, as they will have to decide between Europe and Russia.
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How can Europe remain the home of cutting-edge science?
Join us at the #RIDaysEU and explore how the EU is boosting life sciences and clinical research, securing Europe’s place at the forefront of scientific discovery.
➡️ europa.eu/!Mw6ybX
Join us at the #RIDaysEU and explore how the EU is boosting life sciences and clinical research, securing Europe’s place at the forefront of scientific discovery.
➡️ europa.eu/!Mw6ybX
September 13, 2025 at 10:13 AM
How can Europe remain the home of cutting-edge science?
Join us at the #RIDaysEU and explore how the EU is boosting life sciences and clinical research, securing Europe’s place at the forefront of scientific discovery.
➡️ europa.eu/!Mw6ybX
Join us at the #RIDaysEU and explore how the EU is boosting life sciences and clinical research, securing Europe’s place at the forefront of scientific discovery.
➡️ europa.eu/!Mw6ybX
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Predictability for our companies & consumers.
Stability in the largest trading partnership in the world.
And security for European jobs & economic growth in the long-term.
This EU-US trade deal delivers for our citizens & companies, and strengthens transatlantic relations.
europa.eu/!tqNkQR
Stability in the largest trading partnership in the world.
And security for European jobs & economic growth in the long-term.
This EU-US trade deal delivers for our citizens & companies, and strengthens transatlantic relations.
europa.eu/!tqNkQR
August 21, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Predictability for our companies & consumers.
Stability in the largest trading partnership in the world.
And security for European jobs & economic growth in the long-term.
This EU-US trade deal delivers for our citizens & companies, and strengthens transatlantic relations.
europa.eu/!tqNkQR
Stability in the largest trading partnership in the world.
And security for European jobs & economic growth in the long-term.
This EU-US trade deal delivers for our citizens & companies, and strengthens transatlantic relations.
europa.eu/!tqNkQR
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With quantum computing on the horizon, cryptographers are working to secure digital communications against future technology threats.
How are #EUfunded experts creating unbreakable encryption to keep your digital data safer?
Read the article here: europa.eu/!yxr98c
How are #EUfunded experts creating unbreakable encryption to keep your digital data safer?
Read the article here: europa.eu/!yxr98c
August 4, 2025 at 4:32 PM
With quantum computing on the horizon, cryptographers are working to secure digital communications against future technology threats.
How are #EUfunded experts creating unbreakable encryption to keep your digital data safer?
Read the article here: europa.eu/!yxr98c
How are #EUfunded experts creating unbreakable encryption to keep your digital data safer?
Read the article here: europa.eu/!yxr98c
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We have proposed to partially suspend Israel's participation to Horizon Europe, specifically concerning the participation of entities established in Israel in activities funded under the Accelerator of the European Innovation Council (EIC).
Read more: europa.eu/!tpyHr6
Read more: europa.eu/!tpyHr6
July 29, 2025 at 8:06 AM
We have proposed to partially suspend Israel's participation to Horizon Europe, specifically concerning the participation of entities established in Israel in activities funded under the Accelerator of the European Innovation Council (EIC).
Read more: europa.eu/!tpyHr6
Read more: europa.eu/!tpyHr6
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One of those facts that make you wonder what you're doing with your life: Coltrane was the age I am now when he died, on this day in 1967, leaving us something immense and immortal. His reflections on creativity, rejection, and how hardship fuels art: www.themarginalian.org/2021/07/06/j...
Coltrane on Creativity, Perseverance Against Rejection, and How Hardship Fuels Art
“Innovators always seek to revitalize, extend and reconstruct the status quo in their given fields… Quite often they are the rejects, outcasts, sub-citizens, etc. of the very societies …
www.themarginalian.org
July 17, 2025 at 7:05 PM
One of those facts that make you wonder what you're doing with your life: Coltrane was the age I am now when he died, on this day in 1967, leaving us something immense and immortal. His reflections on creativity, rejection, and how hardship fuels art: www.themarginalian.org/2021/07/06/j...
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A 30% tariff on EU exports would hurt businesses, consumers and patients on both sides of the Atlantic.
We will continue working towards an agreement by August 1.
At the same time, we are ready to safeguard EU interests on the basis of proportionate countermeasures.
→ europa.eu/!tPvKn8
We will continue working towards an agreement by August 1.
At the same time, we are ready to safeguard EU interests on the basis of proportionate countermeasures.
→ europa.eu/!tPvKn8
July 12, 2025 at 1:57 PM
A 30% tariff on EU exports would hurt businesses, consumers and patients on both sides of the Atlantic.
We will continue working towards an agreement by August 1.
At the same time, we are ready to safeguard EU interests on the basis of proportionate countermeasures.
→ europa.eu/!tPvKn8
We will continue working towards an agreement by August 1.
At the same time, we are ready to safeguard EU interests on the basis of proportionate countermeasures.
→ europa.eu/!tPvKn8
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Marie Curie died on this day in 1934 as the first woman to win a Nobel and to this day the only scientist to win two Nobels in two different sciences. Unbeknownst to most, she was also a humanitarian hero who saved lives driving her X-ray ambulances: www.themarginalian.org/2016/12/14/m...
July 4, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Marie Curie died on this day in 1934 as the first woman to win a Nobel and to this day the only scientist to win two Nobels in two different sciences. Unbeknownst to most, she was also a humanitarian hero who saved lives driving her X-ray ambulances: www.themarginalian.org/2016/12/14/m...
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Bolojan’s “austerity” government approved by Romanian Parliament
Bolojan’s “austerity” government approved by Romanian Parliament
Romania’s new PM Ilie Bolojan pledges harsh reforms to slash the deficit, after parliament approves his austerity-driven cabinet backed by a four-party coalition.
dlvr.it
June 24, 2025 at 3:57 AM
Bolojan’s “austerity” government approved by Romanian Parliament
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18 June: 🌗 Last Quarter Moon at 19:20 UT (now).
This Moon phase marks the arrival of dark moonless evening skies for the next 7 to 10 days. So download a copy of The Evening Sky Map (PDF) from skymaps.com/tesm/ and enjoy a wonderful evening under the stars! 🌟
#Astronomy #Space
This Moon phase marks the arrival of dark moonless evening skies for the next 7 to 10 days. So download a copy of The Evening Sky Map (PDF) from skymaps.com/tesm/ and enjoy a wonderful evening under the stars! 🌟
#Astronomy #Space
June 18, 2025 at 7:21 PM
18 June: 🌗 Last Quarter Moon at 19:20 UT (now).
This Moon phase marks the arrival of dark moonless evening skies for the next 7 to 10 days. So download a copy of The Evening Sky Map (PDF) from skymaps.com/tesm/ and enjoy a wonderful evening under the stars! 🌟
#Astronomy #Space
This Moon phase marks the arrival of dark moonless evening skies for the next 7 to 10 days. So download a copy of The Evening Sky Map (PDF) from skymaps.com/tesm/ and enjoy a wonderful evening under the stars! 🌟
#Astronomy #Space
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#Romania election results thread: Dan (Liberal/ Independent) won the Romanian presidential election with a big lead domestically. Even though the diaspora vote had favoured Simion, it wasn’t sufficient to swing the results.
May 19, 2025 at 12:07 AM
#Romania election results thread: Dan (Liberal/ Independent) won the Romanian presidential election with a big lead domestically. Even though the diaspora vote had favoured Simion, it wasn’t sufficient to swing the results.
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The European Union is perhaps a bit like the Sagrada Familia: an enormous, far-fetched, idealistic project of historic dimensions.
A project of complex architecture in which each new generation plays its part to meet the challenges of its time.
A project of complex architecture in which each new generation plays its part to meet the challenges of its time.
May 6, 2025 at 12:12 PM
The European Union is perhaps a bit like the Sagrada Familia: an enormous, far-fetched, idealistic project of historic dimensions.
A project of complex architecture in which each new generation plays its part to meet the challenges of its time.
A project of complex architecture in which each new generation plays its part to meet the challenges of its time.
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Merz elected chancellor in second round after falling short in first. German govt can finally get to work. Today's hiccups will either fade fast with decisive actions - or they become taste of challenges ahead for this coalition.
Either way, time for Europe to take expectations of Merz down a notch
Either way, time for Europe to take expectations of Merz down a notch
May 6, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Merz elected chancellor in second round after falling short in first. German govt can finally get to work. Today's hiccups will either fade fast with decisive actions - or they become taste of challenges ahead for this coalition.
Either way, time for Europe to take expectations of Merz down a notch
Either way, time for Europe to take expectations of Merz down a notch
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⭐ Because it's where global talent is welcomed.
⭐ Because it's where you have the freedom to learn and invent.
⭐ Because we offer a high quality of life.
⭐ Because of our scientific excellence.
To all researchers around the world, our message is clear:
Choose Science, Choose Europe. 🇪🇺
⭐ Because it's where you have the freedom to learn and invent.
⭐ Because we offer a high quality of life.
⭐ Because of our scientific excellence.
To all researchers around the world, our message is clear:
Choose Science, Choose Europe. 🇪🇺
May 6, 2025 at 3:28 PM
⭐ Because it's where global talent is welcomed.
⭐ Because it's where you have the freedom to learn and invent.
⭐ Because we offer a high quality of life.
⭐ Because of our scientific excellence.
To all researchers around the world, our message is clear:
Choose Science, Choose Europe. 🇪🇺
⭐ Because it's where you have the freedom to learn and invent.
⭐ Because we offer a high quality of life.
⭐ Because of our scientific excellence.
To all researchers around the world, our message is clear:
Choose Science, Choose Europe. 🇪🇺
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In a phone call, I told Gideon Sa'ar that the humanitarian situation in Gaza is untenable.
Humanitarian aid must resume immediately and should never be politicised.
The new aid delivery mechanism should run through humanitarian actors.
Humanitarian aid must resume immediately and should never be politicised.
The new aid delivery mechanism should run through humanitarian actors.
May 6, 2025 at 3:34 PM
In a phone call, I told Gideon Sa'ar that the humanitarian situation in Gaza is untenable.
Humanitarian aid must resume immediately and should never be politicised.
The new aid delivery mechanism should run through humanitarian actors.
Humanitarian aid must resume immediately and should never be politicised.
The new aid delivery mechanism should run through humanitarian actors.
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Update! New vote now at 15:15 CET today after all, ie in 45 mins. Full-blown crisis if Merz loses this one, and either way his authority is damaged.
www.rnd.de/politik/regi...
www.rnd.de/politik/regi...
Kanzlerwahl im Bundestag: Zweiter Wahlgang findet heute noch statt
Friedrich Merz ist im ersten Wahlgang bei der Wahl zum Bundeskanzler gescheitert. Am Nachmittag soll ein zweiter Wahlgang stattfinden. Sämtliche Entwicklungen live im Überblick.
www.rnd.de
May 6, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Update! New vote now at 15:15 CET today after all, ie in 45 mins. Full-blown crisis if Merz loses this one, and either way his authority is damaged.
www.rnd.de/politik/regi...
www.rnd.de/politik/regi...
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🇷🇴 Election crisis: Romania’s Social Democrats (PSD/ S&D) have withdrawn from the governing coalition after the joint candidate of the Social Democrats, National Liberals and the Hungarian minority failed to advance to the second round of the presidential elections, sparking a political crisis.
May 5, 2025 at 10:37 PM
🇷🇴 Election crisis: Romania’s Social Democrats (PSD/ S&D) have withdrawn from the governing coalition after the joint candidate of the Social Democrats, National Liberals and the Hungarian minority failed to advance to the second round of the presidential elections, sparking a political crisis.
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Looking to advance your research career? Choose Europe.
Practical information: europa.eu/!B8hjh3
Register for the info session on 6 May: europa.eu/!gX3Dgv
Practical information: europa.eu/!B8hjh3
Register for the info session on 6 May: europa.eu/!gX3Dgv
May 5, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Looking to advance your research career? Choose Europe.
Practical information: europa.eu/!B8hjh3
Register for the info session on 6 May: europa.eu/!gX3Dgv
Practical information: europa.eu/!B8hjh3
Register for the info session on 6 May: europa.eu/!gX3Dgv
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Big result overnight in Romania's first round presidential election. Populist nationalist George Simion coming in at 41% when polls had him at 30%. Senior EU officials v very worried Romania is going to be the next populist shoe to drop, with big implications for the EU, NATO & poss Ukraine
May 5, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Big result overnight in Romania's first round presidential election. Populist nationalist George Simion coming in at 41% when polls had him at 30%. Senior EU officials v very worried Romania is going to be the next populist shoe to drop, with big implications for the EU, NATO & poss Ukraine
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Romania: With over 94% of the votes counted, the second round will be between the right-wing candidate Simion (AUR–ECR) and the Mayor of Bucharest, Dan (*–RE). The runoff will take place on 18 May.
➤ europeelects.eu/romania
#AlegeriPrezidențiale2025
➤ europeelects.eu/romania
#AlegeriPrezidențiale2025
May 4, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Romania: With over 94% of the votes counted, the second round will be between the right-wing candidate Simion (AUR–ECR) and the Mayor of Bucharest, Dan (*–RE). The runoff will take place on 18 May.
➤ europeelects.eu/romania
#AlegeriPrezidențiale2025
➤ europeelects.eu/romania
#AlegeriPrezidențiale2025
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Romania, 95% of votes counted:
Presidential election, first round today
Simion (AUR-ECR): 40.3% (+0.2)
Dan (*-RE): 20.8% (+0.2)
Antonescu (PSD/PNL/UDMR-S&D|EPP): 20.4% (-0.1)
Ponta (*-S&D): 13.3% (-0.3)
Lasconi (USR-RE): 2.6%
+/- vs. 92.5% of votes counted
➤ europeelects.eu/romania
Presidential election, first round today
Simion (AUR-ECR): 40.3% (+0.2)
Dan (*-RE): 20.8% (+0.2)
Antonescu (PSD/PNL/UDMR-S&D|EPP): 20.4% (-0.1)
Ponta (*-S&D): 13.3% (-0.3)
Lasconi (USR-RE): 2.6%
+/- vs. 92.5% of votes counted
➤ europeelects.eu/romania
May 4, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Romania, 95% of votes counted:
Presidential election, first round today
Simion (AUR-ECR): 40.3% (+0.2)
Dan (*-RE): 20.8% (+0.2)
Antonescu (PSD/PNL/UDMR-S&D|EPP): 20.4% (-0.1)
Ponta (*-S&D): 13.3% (-0.3)
Lasconi (USR-RE): 2.6%
+/- vs. 92.5% of votes counted
➤ europeelects.eu/romania
Presidential election, first round today
Simion (AUR-ECR): 40.3% (+0.2)
Dan (*-RE): 20.8% (+0.2)
Antonescu (PSD/PNL/UDMR-S&D|EPP): 20.4% (-0.1)
Ponta (*-S&D): 13.3% (-0.3)
Lasconi (USR-RE): 2.6%
+/- vs. 92.5% of votes counted
➤ europeelects.eu/romania