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Andrew Duff @andrewduffeu.bsky.social · 8h

"At the other end of the continent from pussy-footing Britain, Ukraine is fighting for its life." epc.eu/publication/...

Ukraine and the United Kingdom: how the EU should address the challenge of enlargement to the east and west

This paper contrasts the challenges faced by the United Kingdom and Ukraine as they each try to level with the European Union. It recommends a change of methodology to accelerate Ukraine’s accession and overcome a veto.

epc.eu

Andrew Duff @andrewduffeu.bsky.social · 1d

"Britain's secession from the EU delighted Putin; Ukraine's botched accession to the EU would leave him triumphant." Come on guys. Get your act together.

Andrew Duff @andrewduffeu.bsky.social · 1d

epc.eu/publication/...

Ukraine and the United Kingdom: how the EU should address the challenge of enlargement to the east and west

This paper contrasts the challenges faced by the United Kingdom and Ukraine as they each try to level with the European Union. It recommends a change of methodology to accelerate Ukraine’s accession and overcome a veto.

epc.eu

Andrew Duff @andrewduffeu.bsky.social · 1d

SKINFLINT Tory donor Anthony Bamford’s company donates £200,000 to Reform UK

Andrew Duff @andrewduffeu.bsky.social · 4d

Labour's reset with the EU is proving to be a predictable disaster. There is a better way. www.epc.eu/publication/...

Andrew Duff @andrewduffeu.bsky.social · 4d

There’s a better way to do this. www.epc.eu/publication/...

Ukraine and the United Kingdom: how the EU should address the challenge of enlargement to the east and west

This paper contrasts the challenges faced by the United Kingdom and Ukraine as they each try to level with the European Union. It recommends a change of methodology to accelerate Ukraine’s accession and overcome a veto.

www.epc.eu

Andrew Duff @andrewduffeu.bsky.social · 4d

As speculation here. www.epc.eu/publication/...

Ukraine and the United Kingdom: how the EU should address the challenge of enlargement to the east and west

This paper contrasts the challenges faced by the United Kingdom and Ukraine as they each try to level with the European Union. It recommends a change of methodology to accelerate Ukraine’s accession and overcome a veto.

www.epc.eu

Andrew Duff @andrewduffeu.bsky.social · 5d

When the Commission dares to call Orban's veto bluff, the UK must be ready to move too. @europeanmovement.co.uk @ukandeu.bsky.social @reneweurope.bsky.social www.epc.eu/publication/...

Ukraine and the United Kingdom: how the EU should address the challenge of enlargement to the east and west

This paper contrasts the challenges faced by the United Kingdom and Ukraine as they each try to level with the European Union. It recommends a change of methodology to accelerate Ukraine’s accession and overcome a veto.

www.epc.eu

Andrew Duff @andrewduffeu.bsky.social · 5d

Mentioned in dispatches : @chrisgrey.bsky.social @carnegieeurope.bsky.social @euobserver.com @politico.eu @instituteforgovernment.org.uk @libdems.org.uk @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu @primeministeruk.bsky.social and Peter Mandelson not least

European Policy Centre @epc-official.bsky.social · 5d

🇪🇺 As #Ukraine moves closer to the #EU and the #UK reconsiders its post-Brexit path, Europe faces an east-west enlargement dilemma.

@andrewduffeu.bsky.social argues for fast-tracking Ukraine’s accession — and reigniting debate on the UK’s future in Europe.

🔗 www.epc.eu/publication/...

Andrew Duff @andrewduffeu.bsky.social · 6d

Go on then.
www.epc.eu/publication/...

Ukraine and the United Kingdom: how the EU should address the challenge of enlargement to the east and west

This paper contrasts the challenges faced by the United Kingdom and Ukraine as they each try to level with the European Union. It recommends a change of methodology to accelerate Ukraine’s accession and overcome a veto.

www.epc.eu

Andrew Duff @andrewduffeu.bsky.social · 7d

David brought light and life to Brussels journalism. Unmissable now missed.

The Guardian @theguardian.com · 8d

David Gow, former Guardian Germany correspondent, dies aged 80

‘Impressively professional journalist’ with a commitment to social justice was also European business editor * David Gow obituary David Gow, a former Germany correspondent and European business editor of the Guardian whose strong commitment to social justice and to the EU project continued long after he left the paper, has died of a heart attack aged 80. Gow joined the Scotsman as a graduate trainee in 1969 before becoming the paper’s first Europe correspondent, then labour correspondent and finally its London editor. After nearly 20 years there Gow moved to the Guardian in 1989. Continue reading...

www.theguardian.com

Bremain in Spain @bremaininspain.com · 9d

.EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW - Guy Verhofstadt on Scottish independence and UK in Europe ...
... EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW - Guy Verhofstadt on Scottish independence and UK in Europe ...

www.thenational.scot/news/2558905...

‘Scotland’s place is in Europe’: Guy Verhofstadt on Brexit and the way back to the EU

‘OUR aim during the Brexit negotiations was always, given the outcome of the referendum, to try to find a moderate solution to implement the vote,…

www.thenational.scot

East Anglia Bylines @eastangliabylines.co.uk · 9d

If the government won’t admit Brexit’s damage, an independent Royal Commission must.

A calm, forensic case from former MEP Andrew Duff.

The case for a Royal Commission on Britain and Europe

Britain’s post-Brexit paralysis demands independent scrutiny. A Royal Commission could finally confront the evidence politicians avoid

eastangliabylines.co.uk

ALDE Party @aldeparty.bsky.social · 12d

Congratulations to @D66 and leader @RobJetten on a historic result in the Dutch elections! 🇳🇱

Nearly tripling their seats from the last elections, D66 is putting liberal values at the heart of the Dutch parliament.

#DutchElections #D66

Andrew Duff @andrewduffeu.bsky.social · 12d

D66 are European federalists. VVD are eurosceptics. That’s the difference. @reneweurope.bsky.social

Andrew Duff @andrewduffeu.bsky.social · 12d

@robjetten.bsky.social Well !

Andrew Duff @andrewduffeu.bsky.social · 12d

Er, but VVD squashed by D66 !

Andrew Duff @andrewduffeu.bsky.social · 12d

D66 have quashed the VVD at long last. Hans Van Mierlo triumphant. @reneweurope.bsky.social

Europe Elects @europeelects.bsky.social · 12d

Netherlands, 9:00 PM Ipsos-I&O exit poll:

Seat projection national parliament

D66-RE: 27 (+18)
PVV-PfE: 25 (-12)
VVD-RE: 23 (-1)
GL/PvdA-G/EFA|S&D: 20 (-5)
CDA-EPP: 19 (+14)
JA21~ECR: 9 (+8)
FvD-ESN: 6 (+3)
BBB-EPP: 4 (-3)
...

+/- vs. Last election result

➤ europeelects.eu/netherlands

Europe Elects @europeelects.bsky.social · 12d

Netherlands, 9:00 PM Ipsos-I&O exit poll:

Seat projection national parliament

D66-RE: 27 (+18)
PVV-PfE: 25 (-12)
VVD-RE: 23 (-1)
GL/PvdA-G/EFA|S&D: 20 (-5)
CDA-EPP: 19 (+14)
JA21~ECR: 9 (+8)
FvD-ESN: 6 (+3)
BBB-EPP: 4 (-3)
...

+/- vs. Last election result

➤ europeelects.eu/netherlands

Andrew Duff @andrewduffeu.bsky.social · 13d

OMG

Andrew Duff @andrewduffeu.bsky.social · 13d

@robjetten.bsky.social How's it going ?

Andrew Duff @andrewduffeu.bsky.social · 14d

Too late, my darlings. www.ft.com/content/d6c8...

Badenoch is warned against turning Tories into rightwing populist party

Former premiers John Major and Theresa May tell Conservative leader not to seek to mimic Reform UK

www.ft.com

European Movement UK @europeanmovement.co.uk · 14d

With the Budget approaching, it is clear that Brexit has damaged the economy in ways many feared it would. With reduced productivity, trade, and investment, it's a travesty that we're still feeling the impact almost a decade after the referendum.

“Brexit is one of the fundamentals damaging the UK economy. If we were to just undo the worst excesses of the terrible Brexit deal in January 2020, you'd probably be able to make up the entire shortfall that Rachel Reeves has got now with the budget” Tim Farron, MP for Westmorland and Lonsdale, Former Leader of the Liberal Democrats (2015-2017)

Andrew Duff @andrewduffeu.bsky.social · 17d

Dick Taverne was a brave and principled campaigner for Britain’s full engagement in a united European democracy. Persevered with federalist and social democratic causes when others fled the scene. #RIP

Ed Davey @eddavey.libdems.org.uk · 17d

Deeply saddened by the passing of Dick Taverne. He will be missed by all of us, including his colleagues in the House of Lords.

His life of public service is an inspiration and a reminder of what politics can be.

My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

Andrew Duff @andrewduffeu.bsky.social · 17d

Pragmatic federalism : read it here www.fpa.es/en/princess-...

Mario Draghi

Mario Draghi 2025 International Cooperation

www.fpa.es

Ed Davey @eddavey.libdems.org.uk · 17d

Deeply saddened by the passing of Dick Taverne. He will be missed by all of us, including his colleagues in the House of Lords.

His life of public service is an inspiration and a reminder of what politics can be.

My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

Antony Carpen @acarpen.bsky.social · 19d

NEW BLOGPOST: "Minister for Housing proposes a centrally-led development corporation for Greater #Cambridge." cambridgetownowl.com/2025/10/23/m... Featuring things you may have missed, esp on the CGC.I spent much of the afternoon putting this together and now my brain hurts...>

Minister for Housing proposes a centrally-led development corporation for Greater Cambridge.

In this written statement to Parliament, Matthew Pennycook MP stated his intention for what the new development corporation will be like. It won’t be led by the Combined Authority Mayor. See …

cambridgetownowl.com

Niall Ó Conghaile @nialloconghaile.bsky.social · 21d

This is where @andrewduffeu.bsky.social's suggestion of a royal commission comes in, as it would focus on the future, on the application, and set out what steps UKG must take. I would see this as making it a "national project" rather than a mere application.

This is a good idea.

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