Lynn Boylan MEP
@lnbdublin.bsky.social
Sinn Féin Member of the European Parliament
Chair of EU Delegation on Palestine
Coordinator for The Left on Trade Committee
Member of Environment Committee
Chair of EU Delegation on Palestine
Coordinator for The Left on Trade Committee
Member of Environment Committee
Back in Görlitz, locals say the change in factory production from civil to military production has uncomfortable historical echoes. In the 1930s during the build-up to WW2, Nazi Germany ordered the Görlitz plant to manufacture armoured personnel carriers.
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German factory retools from trains to tanks: ‘Not everyone is happy about the transition’
As weapons production ramps up in the face of the Russian threat, assembly lines in Görlitz are switching from rail carriages to battle tanks
www.irishtimes.com
December 24, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Back in Görlitz, locals say the change in factory production from civil to military production has uncomfortable historical echoes. In the 1930s during the build-up to WW2, Nazi Germany ordered the Görlitz plant to manufacture armoured personnel carriers.
www.irishtimes.com/world/europe...
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🇮🇹 Italian journalist dismissed after asking question on Gaza
Gabriele Nunziati was recently dismissed by his employer, the Agenzia Nova agency, after asking a question about Gaza at the European Commission. The incident has raised concerns around press freedom in European countries.
#AFPVertical
Gabriele Nunziati was recently dismissed by his employer, the Agenzia Nova agency, after asking a question about Gaza at the European Commission. The incident has raised concerns around press freedom in European countries.
#AFPVertical
November 19, 2025 at 9:21 AM
🇮🇹 Italian journalist dismissed after asking question on Gaza
Gabriele Nunziati was recently dismissed by his employer, the Agenzia Nova agency, after asking a question about Gaza at the European Commission. The incident has raised concerns around press freedom in European countries.
#AFPVertical
Gabriele Nunziati was recently dismissed by his employer, the Agenzia Nova agency, after asking a question about Gaza at the European Commission. The incident has raised concerns around press freedom in European countries.
#AFPVertical
Apparently standing up for Public health, human rights and climate is performative 😑
Asked whether Ireland would still vote against #Mercosur if it looked certain to be approved, the FG leader said he had never been interested in “performative politics” www.breakingnews.ie/world/contro...
Asked whether Ireland would still vote against #Mercosur if it looked certain to be approved, the FG leader said he had never been interested in “performative politics” www.breakingnews.ie/world/contro...
Controversial Mercosur trade deal to be signed quickly in the New Year | BreakingNews
Farmers are concerned about different standards being applied in South America and say there will be unfair competition.
www.breakingnews.ie
December 22, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Apparently standing up for Public health, human rights and climate is performative 😑
Asked whether Ireland would still vote against #Mercosur if it looked certain to be approved, the FG leader said he had never been interested in “performative politics” www.breakingnews.ie/world/contro...
Asked whether Ireland would still vote against #Mercosur if it looked certain to be approved, the FG leader said he had never been interested in “performative politics” www.breakingnews.ie/world/contro...
A new report shows that Russian oligarchs are exploiting ISDS courts to resist the sanctions that have been imposed on them.
So on the one hand the Irish Government talk a lot about their support for Ukraine while on the other hand, they want to lock us into these insidious courts through #CETA
So on the one hand the Irish Government talk a lot about their support for Ukraine while on the other hand, they want to lock us into these insidious courts through #CETA
December 19, 2025 at 1:12 PM
A new report shows that Russian oligarchs are exploiting ISDS courts to resist the sanctions that have been imposed on them.
So on the one hand the Irish Government talk a lot about their support for Ukraine while on the other hand, they want to lock us into these insidious courts through #CETA
So on the one hand the Irish Government talk a lot about their support for Ukraine while on the other hand, they want to lock us into these insidious courts through #CETA
Meet the U.S. Donors Funding ELNET, the AIPAC of Europe.
"As an EU lawmaker, I am very concerned that U.S. groups are seemingly successfully able to determine EU policy on Israel.”
theintercept.com/2025/12/15/e...
"As an EU lawmaker, I am very concerned that U.S. groups are seemingly successfully able to determine EU policy on Israel.”
theintercept.com/2025/12/15/e...
Meet the U.S. Donors Funding ELNET, the AIPAC of Europe
These U.S. funders are exporting the same tactics that help AIPAC crush support for Palestinians to Europe.
theintercept.com
December 15, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Meet the U.S. Donors Funding ELNET, the AIPAC of Europe.
"As an EU lawmaker, I am very concerned that U.S. groups are seemingly successfully able to determine EU policy on Israel.”
theintercept.com/2025/12/15/e...
"As an EU lawmaker, I am very concerned that U.S. groups are seemingly successfully able to determine EU policy on Israel.”
theintercept.com/2025/12/15/e...
The French government (note, not the Irish Government) called on Sunday to postpone a crucial vote by countries on the EU-Mercosur trade agreement, widening a rift within the bloc over the controversial pact.
www.politico.eu/article/fran...
www.politico.eu/article/fran...
France calls to delay crunch Mercosur vote
Postponement could deal a fatal blow to the Latin American trade agreement, which has been 25 years in the works.
www.politico.eu
December 14, 2025 at 9:51 PM
The French government (note, not the Irish Government) called on Sunday to postpone a crucial vote by countries on the EU-Mercosur trade agreement, widening a rift within the bloc over the controversial pact.
www.politico.eu/article/fran...
www.politico.eu/article/fran...
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There is no place for Antisemitism. None. Solidarity with the victims and their families today.
Seeing and Countering Antisemitism with Harry McEvansoneya - no paywall
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December 14, 2025 at 1:34 PM
There is no place for Antisemitism. None. Solidarity with the victims and their families today.
Seeing and Countering Antisemitism with Harry McEvansoneya - no paywall
www.patreon.com/posts/111840...
Seeing and Countering Antisemitism with Harry McEvansoneya - no paywall
www.patreon.com/posts/111840...
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Lets take the UK Christmas #1 spot for #Palestine🎄🇵🇸
Buy the new single Lullaby from Brian Eno, Nai Barghouti, Dan from Bastille, Celeste & more.
All profits go towards urgent,life-saving funds for Gaza
Buy here: linktr.ee/T4Plive
Next 24 hrs key for sales to send this massive msg of solidarity
Buy the new single Lullaby from Brian Eno, Nai Barghouti, Dan from Bastille, Celeste & more.
All profits go towards urgent,life-saving funds for Gaza
Buy here: linktr.ee/T4Plive
Next 24 hrs key for sales to send this massive msg of solidarity
December 14, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Lets take the UK Christmas #1 spot for #Palestine🎄🇵🇸
Buy the new single Lullaby from Brian Eno, Nai Barghouti, Dan from Bastille, Celeste & more.
All profits go towards urgent,life-saving funds for Gaza
Buy here: linktr.ee/T4Plive
Next 24 hrs key for sales to send this massive msg of solidarity
Buy the new single Lullaby from Brian Eno, Nai Barghouti, Dan from Bastille, Celeste & more.
All profits go towards urgent,life-saving funds for Gaza
Buy here: linktr.ee/T4Plive
Next 24 hrs key for sales to send this massive msg of solidarity
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PFAS #pollution is everywhere in Europe - in water, soil, food, even our bodies.
But the #PFAS crisis didn’t come out of nowhere. Weak chemical controls under EU REACH allowed this to happen.
A system meant to protect us simply didn’t. Here's how it can be improved: buff.ly/8wg3nV2
#REACHRevision
But the #PFAS crisis didn’t come out of nowhere. Weak chemical controls under EU REACH allowed this to happen.
A system meant to protect us simply didn’t. Here's how it can be improved: buff.ly/8wg3nV2
#REACHRevision
December 13, 2025 at 5:09 PM
PFAS #pollution is everywhere in Europe - in water, soil, food, even our bodies.
But the #PFAS crisis didn’t come out of nowhere. Weak chemical controls under EU REACH allowed this to happen.
A system meant to protect us simply didn’t. Here's how it can be improved: buff.ly/8wg3nV2
#REACHRevision
But the #PFAS crisis didn’t come out of nowhere. Weak chemical controls under EU REACH allowed this to happen.
A system meant to protect us simply didn’t. Here's how it can be improved: buff.ly/8wg3nV2
#REACHRevision
Art and poetry from Palestine were on display in the European Parliament as part of an exhibition to show the rich and diverse cultural heritage of Palestine.
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Boylan organises Gaza art exhibit in Brussels
Art and poetry from Palestine were on display in the European Parliament recently as part of an exhibition organised by Sinn Féin MEP Lynn Boylan
dublinpeople.com
December 11, 2025 at 7:54 AM
Art and poetry from Palestine were on display in the European Parliament as part of an exhibition to show the rich and diverse cultural heritage of Palestine.
dublinpeople.com/news/dublin/...
dublinpeople.com/news/dublin/...
A powerful lobby group has been targeting Irish MEPs, Ministers & the EU Commissioner to garner support for deregulating human rights & climate obligations for corporations.
Keep an eye on how they vote next week. 👀
Will they bow to pressure from lobbyists and corporations?
Keep an eye on how they vote next week. 👀
Will they bow to pressure from lobbyists and corporations?
December 10, 2025 at 10:07 AM
A powerful lobby group has been targeting Irish MEPs, Ministers & the EU Commissioner to garner support for deregulating human rights & climate obligations for corporations.
Keep an eye on how they vote next week. 👀
Will they bow to pressure from lobbyists and corporations?
Keep an eye on how they vote next week. 👀
Will they bow to pressure from lobbyists and corporations?
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The Irish Council for Civil Liberties has filed a complaint against Microsoft Ireland to the Data Protection Commission. The ICCL is accusing Microsoft of unlawful data processing on behalf of the Israeli Defence Forces in Gaza
ICCL files complaint against Microsoft over Israeli data
The Irish Council for Civil Liberties has filed a complaint against Microsoft Ireland to the Data Protection Commission.
www.rte.ie
December 4, 2025 at 9:39 PM
The Irish Council for Civil Liberties has filed a complaint against Microsoft Ireland to the Data Protection Commission. The ICCL is accusing Microsoft of unlawful data processing on behalf of the Israeli Defence Forces in Gaza
Today the combined opposition did our own scrutiny of the bill to fully ratify #CETA - since Fianna Fáil & Fine Gael have blocked any scrutiny of it in the Dáil!
The message from the legal academics was clear- there is zero benefit to the public in signing up to investor courts
The message from the legal academics was clear- there is zero benefit to the public in signing up to investor courts
December 4, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Today the combined opposition did our own scrutiny of the bill to fully ratify #CETA - since Fianna Fáil & Fine Gael have blocked any scrutiny of it in the Dáil!
The message from the legal academics was clear- there is zero benefit to the public in signing up to investor courts
The message from the legal academics was clear- there is zero benefit to the public in signing up to investor courts
Fine Gael and EPP are on a Trumpian agenda to deregulate and are teaming up with the far right to do it.
"The European Union’s drive to cut red tape is creating uncertainty for business and chaos in the EU’s institutions" said Executive VP Teresa Ribera
www.politico.eu/article/eu-r...
"The European Union’s drive to cut red tape is creating uncertainty for business and chaos in the EU’s institutions" said Executive VP Teresa Ribera
www.politico.eu/article/eu-r...
Red-tape cutting has become a ‘terrible political spectacle,’ EU’s Ribera says
The European Commission’s No.2 official criticized a “Trumpist” approach to EU deregulation.
www.politico.eu
December 4, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Fine Gael and EPP are on a Trumpian agenda to deregulate and are teaming up with the far right to do it.
"The European Union’s drive to cut red tape is creating uncertainty for business and chaos in the EU’s institutions" said Executive VP Teresa Ribera
www.politico.eu/article/eu-r...
"The European Union’s drive to cut red tape is creating uncertainty for business and chaos in the EU’s institutions" said Executive VP Teresa Ribera
www.politico.eu/article/eu-r...
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Western Australia’s grid just hit 100% wind + solar multiple times on Sunday morning.
Batteries soaked up 443 MW of excess while coal/gas idled.
To the “renewables can’t run a modern grid” crowd: your meme just aged worse than milk in the sun.
reneweconomy.com.au/solar-and-wi...
Batteries soaked up 443 MW of excess while coal/gas idled.
To the “renewables can’t run a modern grid” crowd: your meme just aged worse than milk in the sun.
reneweconomy.com.au/solar-and-wi...
reneweconomy.com.au
December 3, 2025 at 3:20 AM
Western Australia’s grid just hit 100% wind + solar multiple times on Sunday morning.
Batteries soaked up 443 MW of excess while coal/gas idled.
To the “renewables can’t run a modern grid” crowd: your meme just aged worse than milk in the sun.
reneweconomy.com.au/solar-and-wi...
Batteries soaked up 443 MW of excess while coal/gas idled.
To the “renewables can’t run a modern grid” crowd: your meme just aged worse than milk in the sun.
reneweconomy.com.au/solar-and-wi...
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CETA, Anti-Democratic Investor Courts, Mercosur, the EU Parliament moving far right and cows for cars. New #EchoChamberPod with @lnbdublin.bsky.social
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December 3, 2025 at 3:59 PM
CETA, Anti-Democratic Investor Courts, Mercosur, the EU Parliament moving far right and cows for cars. New #EchoChamberPod with @lnbdublin.bsky.social
Listen here: www.patreon.com/posts/patron...
Listen here: www.patreon.com/posts/patron...
This Government is happy to throw families to the wolves.
"Government scrapped energy credits despite officials warning of spike in arrears as bills soared
Officials warned that without supports households would be hit by an extra €321 in electricity costs."
"Government scrapped energy credits despite officials warning of spike in arrears as bills soared
Officials warned that without supports households would be hit by an extra €321 in electricity costs."
December 3, 2025 at 8:01 AM
This Government is happy to throw families to the wolves.
"Government scrapped energy credits despite officials warning of spike in arrears as bills soared
Officials warned that without supports households would be hit by an extra €321 in electricity costs."
"Government scrapped energy credits despite officials warning of spike in arrears as bills soared
Officials warned that without supports households would be hit by an extra €321 in electricity costs."
The European Commission has recalled consignments of frozen Brazilian beef products imported into the EU, after it was found they contained hormones banned in the bloc. #Mercosur share.google/GjYHnQi4G6Lk...
EU recalls Brazilian beef containing banned hormones
The European Commission has recalled consignments of frozen Brazilian beef products imported into the EU, after it was found they contained hormones banned in the bloc.
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December 2, 2025 at 5:40 AM
The European Commission has recalled consignments of frozen Brazilian beef products imported into the EU, after it was found they contained hormones banned in the bloc. #Mercosur share.google/GjYHnQi4G6Lk...
This black Friday - you can #MakeAmazonPay!
They won’t just be pushing discounts to boost their eye watering profits - they’ll be profiting from the AI and cloud services that they provide to Israel.
These same services help support Israel’s genocide in Gaza. @progintl.bsky.social
They won’t just be pushing discounts to boost their eye watering profits - they’ll be profiting from the AI and cloud services that they provide to Israel.
These same services help support Israel’s genocide in Gaza. @progintl.bsky.social
November 28, 2025 at 5:24 PM
This black Friday - you can #MakeAmazonPay!
They won’t just be pushing discounts to boost their eye watering profits - they’ll be profiting from the AI and cloud services that they provide to Israel.
These same services help support Israel’s genocide in Gaza. @progintl.bsky.social
They won’t just be pushing discounts to boost their eye watering profits - they’ll be profiting from the AI and cloud services that they provide to Israel.
These same services help support Israel’s genocide in Gaza. @progintl.bsky.social
Denis O'Brien and spokesman James Morrissey must pay two solicitors €411,750 each in one of biggest defamation payouts ever
www.independent.ie/irish-news/c...
www.independent.ie/irish-news/c...
Denis O'Brien and spokesman James Morrissey must pay two solicitors €411,750 each in one of biggest defamation payouts ever
Denis O’Brien defamed two lawyers in a 2016 press release that implied they acted for the IRA, a High Court jury has found.
www.independent.ie
November 21, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Denis O'Brien and spokesman James Morrissey must pay two solicitors €411,750 each in one of biggest defamation payouts ever
www.independent.ie/irish-news/c...
www.independent.ie/irish-news/c...
According to the farming organisation, "the team were able to walk into over a dozen agri-stores in Brazil and buy any amount of antibiotics without showing any prescription, ID or herd number and were not asked any questions."
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IFJ probe 'undermines' EU-Mercosur trade deal, says IFA
The Irish Farmers' Association has said an investigation carried out by the Irish Farmers Journal in Brazil undermines arguments by the European Commission that the EU-Mercosur trade deal should be ap...
www.rte.ie
November 20, 2025 at 6:17 AM
According to the farming organisation, "the team were able to walk into over a dozen agri-stores in Brazil and buy any amount of antibiotics without showing any prescription, ID or herd number and were not asked any questions."
www.rte.ie/news/ireland...
www.rte.ie/news/ireland...
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Why aren’t MEPs even allowed to vote⁉️
145 MEPs tabled a motion to refer the #EUMercosur deal to the Court of Justice of the EU. Now, under pressure from group leaders & EP President Metsola, it may be blocked based on a rule with no legal basis.
Let MEPs vote. Let the Court decide. #StopEUMercosur
145 MEPs tabled a motion to refer the #EUMercosur deal to the Court of Justice of the EU. Now, under pressure from group leaders & EP President Metsola, it may be blocked based on a rule with no legal basis.
Let MEPs vote. Let the Court decide. #StopEUMercosur
November 19, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Why aren’t MEPs even allowed to vote⁉️
145 MEPs tabled a motion to refer the #EUMercosur deal to the Court of Justice of the EU. Now, under pressure from group leaders & EP President Metsola, it may be blocked based on a rule with no legal basis.
Let MEPs vote. Let the Court decide. #StopEUMercosur
145 MEPs tabled a motion to refer the #EUMercosur deal to the Court of Justice of the EU. Now, under pressure from group leaders & EP President Metsola, it may be blocked based on a rule with no legal basis.
Let MEPs vote. Let the Court decide. #StopEUMercosur
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Because we can all see how well Americans are doing with the less regulated tech world of the US 🫣. What is the EU thinking? www.nytimes.com/2025/11/17/t...
Europe Begins Rethinking Its Crackdown on Big Tech
www.nytimes.com
November 17, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Because we can all see how well Americans are doing with the less regulated tech world of the US 🫣. What is the EU thinking? www.nytimes.com/2025/11/17/t...
DAA told to change emissions ad campaign after my greenwashing complaint 💪🏽
www.breakingnews.ie/climate/daa-...
www.breakingnews.ie/climate/daa-...
DAA told to change emissions ad campaign after greenwashing complaint | BreakingNews
The DAA said that a series of adverts were intended to reflect the importance of air travel to and from Ireland, and they were clear that any reference to reduced emissions related to the airports the...
www.breakingnews.ie
November 17, 2025 at 10:41 PM
DAA told to change emissions ad campaign after my greenwashing complaint 💪🏽
www.breakingnews.ie/climate/daa-...
www.breakingnews.ie/climate/daa-...