Clara Föller
@geclaired.bsky.social
🇪🇺federalist, board member @netzwerk-EBD.de & former president of #JEFde 2020-24 | rooting for democracy, rule of law, youth and #069
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Clara Föller
@geclaired.bsky.social
· Nov 23
#languageispower, so here’s a guide on what not to say when speaking with and about ✨young people✨. 🧵
1. “Youth is the future” - an evergreen among public officials, has been used ridiculously often (particularly during our beloved #EuropeanYearofYouth) and was almost always followed by: nothing.
1. “Youth is the future” - an evergreen among public officials, has been used ridiculously often (particularly during our beloved #EuropeanYearofYouth) and was almost always followed by: nothing.
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#Europa steht geopolitisch unter Druck. Verlässlichkeit ist keine Selbstverständlichkeit mehr. Europas Antwort kann nur mehr gemeinsame Verantwortung sein. 🇪🇺 @praesidentin.netzwerk-ebd.de Dr. Anna-Maija Mertens bei der Future Europe Konferenz in #Frankfurt. #EUSky
January 19, 2026 at 12:02 PM
#Europa steht geopolitisch unter Druck. Verlässlichkeit ist keine Selbstverständlichkeit mehr. Europas Antwort kann nur mehr gemeinsame Verantwortung sein. 🇪🇺 @praesidentin.netzwerk-ebd.de Dr. Anna-Maija Mertens bei der Future Europe Konferenz in #Frankfurt. #EUSky
Es war so toll und wichtig, dass du da warst!! Danke dir!!
February 4, 2026 at 4:03 PM
Es war so toll und wichtig, dass du da warst!! Danke dir!!
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Wer wird Frau Europas 2026? Für diese Entscheidung kam die Jury für den Preis Frauen Europas 2026 im EBD-Generalsekretariat zusammen. In einem intensiven Austausch beriet die Jury über die Vergabe des Preises 2026. 🇪🇺✨ #FrauenEuropas
February 4, 2026 at 3:58 PM
Wer wird Frau Europas 2026? Für diese Entscheidung kam die Jury für den Preis Frauen Europas 2026 im EBD-Generalsekretariat zusammen. In einem intensiven Austausch beriet die Jury über die Vergabe des Preises 2026. 🇪🇺✨ #FrauenEuropas
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Something unprecedented happened this week in Europe that should alarm every European citizen who values democracy.
October 24, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Something unprecedented happened this week in Europe that should alarm every European citizen who values democracy.
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Und immer Träumchen, fantastische Mitstreiterinnen zu treffen @geclaired.bsky.social @praesidentin.netzwerk-ebd.de
October 11, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Und immer Träumchen, fantastische Mitstreiterinnen zu treffen @geclaired.bsky.social @praesidentin.netzwerk-ebd.de
How do you build up a new EU-agency? What needs to be done to stop money laundering & terrorist financing? And in what way does this refer to the #Draghi Report? That’s the discussion we’re having this morning with Derville Rowland, EB Member of #AMLA, organized by the Irish Consulate in #FfmEuropa
October 2, 2025 at 6:58 AM
How do you build up a new EU-agency? What needs to be done to stop money laundering & terrorist financing? And in what way does this refer to the #Draghi Report? That’s the discussion we’re having this morning with Derville Rowland, EB Member of #AMLA, organized by the Irish Consulate in #FfmEuropa
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Bring at least the youngsters back 🙏 then #breturn! #EurSky cc @dbjrde.bsky.social @geclaired.bsky.social
UK and EU reportedly negotiating British return to Erasmus programme
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UK students get chance to study in Europe from January 2027 under new Erasmus deal
The EU is pushing for a rapid agreement for Britain to rejoin the student exchange scheme
inews.co.uk
September 25, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Bring at least the youngsters back 🙏 then #breturn! #EurSky cc @dbjrde.bsky.social @geclaired.bsky.social
Consequently: my take on the State of the EU:
FEDERAZIONE EUROPEA SU-BI-TO! Grazie and ciao. 👋
FEDERAZIONE EUROPEA SU-BI-TO! Grazie and ciao. 👋
September 10, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Consequently: my take on the State of the EU:
FEDERAZIONE EUROPEA SU-BI-TO! Grazie and ciao. 👋
FEDERAZIONE EUROPEA SU-BI-TO! Grazie and ciao. 👋
Afterall, also this year, to me it becomes very clear that the EU needs more than single initiatives: As long as we do have a nationalist member-states perspective 1st, and a European perspective 2nd, we won’t succeed. We must unite 🇪🇺 by uniting the community and establish the respective governing.
September 10, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Afterall, also this year, to me it becomes very clear that the EU needs more than single initiatives: As long as we do have a nationalist member-states perspective 1st, and a European perspective 2nd, we won’t succeed. We must unite 🇪🇺 by uniting the community and establish the respective governing.
the strengthening of the political and social pillar to meet the challenges also brought by the establishment of the economic cooperation. We need to protect those, who are attacked by those anti-democrats that were talked about before: women, LGBTQI+ and youth. Where was youth in the speech at all?
September 10, 2025 at 8:49 AM
the strengthening of the political and social pillar to meet the challenges also brought by the establishment of the economic cooperation. We need to protect those, who are attacked by those anti-democrats that were talked about before: women, LGBTQI+ and youth. Where was youth in the speech at all?
Now, as a federalist I need to say: we must deliver more, and we must deliver more federal. We do live in existential crises so we shouldn’t any longer shy away from substantially reforming and integrating Europe. We NEED to talk about a European army, the right for initiative for the EP,
September 10, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Now, as a federalist I need to say: we must deliver more, and we must deliver more federal. We do live in existential crises so we shouldn’t any longer shy away from substantially reforming and integrating Europe. We NEED to talk about a European army, the right for initiative for the EP,
Finalizes her speech with a shoutout to European firefighters and the proposal of a new fire fighter hub in Cyprus. Seems a little short however against the background, that she delivered little on climate protection earlier.
September 10, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Finalizes her speech with a shoutout to European firefighters and the proposal of a new fire fighter hub in Cyprus. Seems a little short however against the background, that she delivered little on climate protection earlier.
Again talking about democracy, but only as a bridge to the topic of migration. Now, will she go against her own party and call for #donttouchmyschengen? No. Instead, she wants to work more closely with social media and partners, to prevent illegal smuggling. Sadly, no word at all about #Schengen.
September 10, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Again talking about democracy, but only as a bridge to the topic of migration. Now, will she go against her own party and call for #donttouchmyschengen? No. Instead, she wants to work more closely with social media and partners, to prevent illegal smuggling. Sadly, no word at all about #Schengen.
What’s become clear so far: the narrative of “Europe’s independence”. And this is where vdL starts talking about democracy and rule of law - and connects it to the #MFF. Criticizing the rise of disinformation, she announces a center for European democracy resilience - shouting from the far right.
September 10, 2025 at 8:49 AM
What’s become clear so far: the narrative of “Europe’s independence”. And this is where vdL starts talking about democracy and rule of law - and connects it to the #MFF. Criticizing the rise of disinformation, she announces a center for European democracy resilience - shouting from the far right.
Is it tactical to talk about the US this late? Probably yes. 80% of European trade is with countries other than the US, so the EU should focus eg on Mexico and India. And how to attract researches? By a “Choose Europe” campaign. Very little attention to Donald, he won’t like it.
September 10, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Is it tactical to talk about the US this late? Probably yes. 80% of European trade is with countries other than the US, so the EU should focus eg on Mexico and India. And how to attract researches? By a “Choose Europe” campaign. Very little attention to Donald, he won’t like it.
Hot potato: agriculture. How to protect farmers? By a “buy European” campaign as “our food is the best in the world”. Not sure this is what the farmers hoped for. Maybe I don’t get all of it. Have we already talked about what to do with AGRIFISH, when UA enters the market?
September 10, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Hot potato: agriculture. How to protect farmers? By a “buy European” campaign as “our food is the best in the world”. Not sure this is what the farmers hoped for. Maybe I don’t get all of it. Have we already talked about what to do with AGRIFISH, when UA enters the market?
Taking up on social topics: such as housing, she announces a European affordable housing plan. However: A small affordable car initiative? Not sure how this goes along with climate adaptions and the “consume less, share more” approach that is needed.
September 10, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Taking up on social topics: such as housing, she announces a European affordable housing plan. However: A small affordable car initiative? Not sure how this goes along with climate adaptions and the “consume less, share more” approach that is needed.
Now competition and tech: strengthening of the single market until 2028, and implement the reforms proposed by Mario #Draghi (SI!), strengthening circular economy, call for an industrial accelerator act, and reach strategic autonomy with the help of AI. No sign of banking union, fiscal market etc.
September 10, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Now competition and tech: strengthening of the single market until 2028, and implement the reforms proposed by Mario #Draghi (SI!), strengthening circular economy, call for an industrial accelerator act, and reach strategic autonomy with the help of AI. No sign of banking union, fiscal market etc.
She doesn’t forget to call for the release of hostages and the fight of Hamas as a terror organisation, putting all people in the levante at existential risk. And she underlines several times the need for a 2-state solution. I thinks she hasn’t heard about the federalist solution yet. This is tbc.
September 10, 2025 at 8:49 AM
She doesn’t forget to call for the release of hostages and the fight of Hamas as a terror organisation, putting all people in the levante at existential risk. And she underlines several times the need for a 2-state solution. I thinks she hasn’t heard about the federalist solution yet. This is tbc.
Among the proposed measures - bilateral support to Israel will be put on hold, except for CSOs. Sanctions to extremist ministers and violent settlers. Partial suspension of association agreement on trade-related matters and the set up of a Palestine donor group.
September 10, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Among the proposed measures - bilateral support to Israel will be put on hold, except for CSOs. Sanctions to extremist ministers and violent settlers. Partial suspension of association agreement on trade-related matters and the set up of a Palestine donor group.
Now she refers to #Gaza: “Man made famine can never be a weapon of war.” She criticizes the lack of unification among member states that prevents the EU from a clear reaction, and announces - this is huge - that the commission will therefore “do what it can do alone”. So: circumvent the council.
September 10, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Now she refers to #Gaza: “Man made famine can never be a weapon of war.” She criticizes the lack of unification among member states that prevents the EU from a clear reaction, and announces - this is huge - that the commission will therefore “do what it can do alone”. So: circumvent the council.
Talking about Europe’s independence and unity, the head of commission calls for support in reforms to integrate Ukraine, Moldova and the Western Balkans. “Let’s make the unification of Europe happen!” Good sign to these countries and clear call towards the member states. #euenlargement
September 10, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Talking about Europe’s independence and unity, the head of commission calls for support in reforms to integrate Ukraine, Moldova and the Western Balkans. “Let’s make the unification of Europe happen!” Good sign to these countries and clear call towards the member states. #euenlargement
Now how to further support UA? One, by frontload 6 billion Euros to enter into drone alliance in Ukraine. But also calling for strong and credible European defence - does she dare to use to a-word? No.
September 10, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Now how to further support UA? One, by frontload 6 billion Euros to enter into drone alliance in Ukraine. But also calling for strong and credible European defence - does she dare to use to a-word? No.
Headlining the most crucial threats, the war against Europe in Ukraine, she announces a Summit of the international coalition of the return for Ukrainian children - something the Council of Europe is already tirelessly working on. Is this a sign for stronger cooperation between the EU and the CoE?
September 10, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Headlining the most crucial threats, the war against Europe in Ukraine, she announces a Summit of the international coalition of the return for Ukrainian children - something the Council of Europe is already tirelessly working on. Is this a sign for stronger cooperation between the EU and the CoE?