Manus Carlisle
@manuscarlisle.bsky.social
Press officer for The Left in the European Parliament | European politics, environment and human rights | Irish
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Manus Carlisle
@manuscarlisle.bsky.social
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For those who don’t know me yet - you’ll find me here explaining and complaining about EU politics with journalists and media. Mostly with a focus on human rights and climate justice.
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We now know that Nasser Hospital was targeted as it was one of the few places where journalists could access the internet.
Israel bombed a hospital to stop the world from seeing what was happening in Gaza.
Israel bombed a hospital to stop the world from seeing what was happening in Gaza.
August 27, 2025 at 12:24 PM
We now know that Nasser Hospital was targeted as it was one of the few places where journalists could access the internet.
Israel bombed a hospital to stop the world from seeing what was happening in Gaza.
Israel bombed a hospital to stop the world from seeing what was happening in Gaza.
Reposted by Manus Carlisle
What is community and where is it? @manuscarlisle.bsky.social from @left.eu has some ideas …
August 9, 2025 at 2:59 PM
What is community and where is it? @manuscarlisle.bsky.social from @left.eu has some ideas …
Israel’s military attaché seen rubbing shoulders in the European Commission today.
Colonel Moshe Tetro has been referred to the International Criminal Court for 'orchestrating starvation and targeting healthcare facilities' including the bombing of Al Shifa hospital.
Colonel Moshe Tetro has been referred to the International Criminal Court for 'orchestrating starvation and targeting healthcare facilities' including the bombing of Al Shifa hospital.
June 26, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Israel’s military attaché seen rubbing shoulders in the European Commission today.
Colonel Moshe Tetro has been referred to the International Criminal Court for 'orchestrating starvation and targeting healthcare facilities' including the bombing of Al Shifa hospital.
Colonel Moshe Tetro has been referred to the International Criminal Court for 'orchestrating starvation and targeting healthcare facilities' including the bombing of Al Shifa hospital.
While Ursula von der Leyen was on the phone to a war criminal wanted by the ICC, 100,000 marched against him on the streets of Brussels
June 15, 2025 at 9:24 PM
While Ursula von der Leyen was on the phone to a war criminal wanted by the ICC, 100,000 marched against him on the streets of Brussels
For the first time, the European Parliament will use the term ‘genocide’ to describe the situation in Gaza. This is thanks to months of lobbying by @left.eu
June 12, 2025 at 1:24 PM
For the first time, the European Parliament will use the term ‘genocide’ to describe the situation in Gaza. This is thanks to months of lobbying by @left.eu
"It’s in Europe’s interest to put sanctions on Israel" - @martinsandbu.ft.com
www.ft.com/content/8a82...
www.ft.com/content/8a82...
It’s in Europe’s interest to put sanctions on Israel
Limiting trade, travel and freezing foreign reserves would show the EU is willing to act independently of the US
www.ft.com
June 2, 2025 at 7:55 AM
"It’s in Europe’s interest to put sanctions on Israel" - @martinsandbu.ft.com
www.ft.com/content/8a82...
www.ft.com/content/8a82...
Everyone should watch the New York Times visual investigation of the murder of 15 rescue workers in Gaza
Israel has not faced a single repercussion following this massacre. EU journalists continue to quote IDF statements as reliable sources...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=HWhN...
Israel has not faced a single repercussion following this massacre. EU journalists continue to quote IDF statements as reliable sources...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=HWhN...
How Israeli Soldiers Killed 15 Rescue Workers in Gaza | Visual Investigation
YouTube video by The New York Times
www.youtube.com
May 13, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Everyone should watch the New York Times visual investigation of the murder of 15 rescue workers in Gaza
Israel has not faced a single repercussion following this massacre. EU journalists continue to quote IDF statements as reliable sources...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=HWhN...
Israel has not faced a single repercussion following this massacre. EU journalists continue to quote IDF statements as reliable sources...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=HWhN...
Strong Irish Bloc at the national demonstration for Palestine in Brussels
May 11, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Strong Irish Bloc at the national demonstration for Palestine in Brussels
I spoke to @anadoluajansicom.bsky.social recently about EU civil servants' concerns over complicity in war crimes in Gaza, due to decisions by EU leaders.
Trade has continued to flow to Israel despite ICC and ICJ cases, and there are so far no signs this will change.
www.aa.com.tr/tr/dunya/esk...
Trade has continued to flow to Israel despite ICC and ICJ cases, and there are so far no signs this will change.
www.aa.com.tr/tr/dunya/esk...
May 5, 2025 at 9:12 AM
I spoke to @anadoluajansicom.bsky.social recently about EU civil servants' concerns over complicity in war crimes in Gaza, due to decisions by EU leaders.
Trade has continued to flow to Israel despite ICC and ICJ cases, and there are so far no signs this will change.
www.aa.com.tr/tr/dunya/esk...
Trade has continued to flow to Israel despite ICC and ICJ cases, and there are so far no signs this will change.
www.aa.com.tr/tr/dunya/esk...
The headlines vs the EU Commission
May 2, 2025 at 8:54 AM
The headlines vs the EU Commission
When I see world leaders paying homage to the Pope despite ignoring everything he said about climate change and peace for the last 13 years
April 21, 2025 at 10:21 PM
When I see world leaders paying homage to the Pope despite ignoring everything he said about climate change and peace for the last 13 years
A small thing but I love how when you donate blood in Belgium the snack is a waffle.
April 15, 2025 at 10:41 AM
A small thing but I love how when you donate blood in Belgium the snack is a waffle.
It’s hard to sleep with the sound of a paramedic in my head saying: “Forgive me mother this is the path I chose to help people” before he is executed by the IDF.
I wonder how do European leaders do it?
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/04/w...
I wonder how do European leaders do it?
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/04/w...
Video Shows Aid Workers Killed in Gaza Under Gunfire Barrage, With Ambulance Lights On
The U.N. has said Israel killed the workers. The video appears to contradict Israel’s version of events, which said the vehicles were “advancing suspiciously” without headlights or emergency signals.
www.nytimes.com
April 5, 2025 at 11:22 AM
It’s hard to sleep with the sound of a paramedic in my head saying: “Forgive me mother this is the path I chose to help people” before he is executed by the IDF.
I wonder how do European leaders do it?
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/04/w...
I wonder how do European leaders do it?
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/04/w...
Anytime someone suggests that the European Parliament moves permanently to Strasbourg they should be given the task of finding a bottle of beer or a pint of milk after 7pm in this city.
April 2, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Anytime someone suggests that the European Parliament moves permanently to Strasbourg they should be given the task of finding a bottle of beer or a pint of milk after 7pm in this city.
Solidarity with Shane O’Brien, Berta Murray and all those threatened with deportation by German authorities for protesting against genocide.
April 1, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Solidarity with Shane O’Brien, Berta Murray and all those threatened with deportation by German authorities for protesting against genocide.
Germany moves to deport Irish students for protesting against Israel.
"The four people slated for deportation, Cooper Longbottom, Kasia Wlaszczyk, Shane O’Brien, and Roberta Murray, are citizens of, respectively, the United States, Poland, and Ireland."
www.972mag.com/germany-depo...
"The four people slated for deportation, Cooper Longbottom, Kasia Wlaszczyk, Shane O’Brien, and Roberta Murray, are citizens of, respectively, the United States, Poland, and Ireland."
www.972mag.com/germany-depo...
Germany to deport four foreign residents for pro-Palestine activism
The four have not been convicted of any crime but are alleged to have participated in protests against Israel's assault on Gaza.
www.972mag.com
April 1, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Germany moves to deport Irish students for protesting against Israel.
"The four people slated for deportation, Cooper Longbottom, Kasia Wlaszczyk, Shane O’Brien, and Roberta Murray, are citizens of, respectively, the United States, Poland, and Ireland."
www.972mag.com/germany-depo...
"The four people slated for deportation, Cooper Longbottom, Kasia Wlaszczyk, Shane O’Brien, and Roberta Murray, are citizens of, respectively, the United States, Poland, and Ireland."
www.972mag.com/germany-depo...
Sorry but did the European Commissioner for Preparedness just admit to carrying around a knife at all times?
Under Belgian law you need a 'legitimate motive' to carry a blade in public since 2006.
Under Belgian law you need a 'legitimate motive' to carry a blade in public since 2006.
Today, the EU launches its new Preparedness Strategy.
“Ready for anything” — this must be our new European way of life. Our motto and #hashtag.
“Ready for anything” — this must be our new European way of life. Our motto and #hashtag.
March 27, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Sorry but did the European Commissioner for Preparedness just admit to carrying around a knife at all times?
Under Belgian law you need a 'legitimate motive' to carry a blade in public since 2006.
Under Belgian law you need a 'legitimate motive' to carry a blade in public since 2006.
Fantastic reporting on the lynching of Palestinians in the West Bank from @politico.eu
March 26, 2025 at 8:06 AM
Fantastic reporting on the lynching of Palestinians in the West Bank from @politico.eu
My brother went to a gig in Ireland’s ‘National Stadium’ last night and the bar was stocked like a country pub
March 25, 2025 at 7:42 PM
My brother went to a gig in Ireland’s ‘National Stadium’ last night and the bar was stocked like a country pub
I think we need to discuss more the fact that a failed German Defense Minister is leading the drive to rearm the entire continent.
www.politico.eu/article/ursu...
www.politico.eu/article/ursu...
The inconvenient truth about Ursula von der Leyen
The woman nominated for Commission chief has plenty of critics back home.
www.politico.eu
March 24, 2025 at 10:56 AM
I think we need to discuss more the fact that a failed German Defense Minister is leading the drive to rearm the entire continent.
www.politico.eu/article/ursu...
www.politico.eu/article/ursu...
The International Criminal Court faces “existential threat from the United States” - ICC President Judge Tomoko Akane in the European Parliament today
March 19, 2025 at 9:55 AM
The International Criminal Court faces “existential threat from the United States” - ICC President Judge Tomoko Akane in the European Parliament today
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So two men who have both been found liable of sexual assault are meeting to berate immigration policy in Ireland on the national holiday celebrating an immigrant. Feckin clowns.
March 17, 2025 at 4:24 PM
So two men who have both been found liable of sexual assault are meeting to berate immigration policy in Ireland on the national holiday celebrating an immigrant. Feckin clowns.
A predominantly Irish panel leading this far-right event in the European Parliament tomorrow, hosted by Viktor Orbán’s thinktank MCC
March 17, 2025 at 12:09 PM
A predominantly Irish panel leading this far-right event in the European Parliament tomorrow, hosted by Viktor Orbán’s thinktank MCC
A new low for the EU.
European Commission backs the failed 'Rwanda model' of making life as miserable as possible for the most vulnerable people on earth at great expense to the taxpayer.
European Commission backs the failed 'Rwanda model' of making life as miserable as possible for the most vulnerable people on earth at great expense to the taxpayer.
“We must be firm and assertive in our approach, while staying true to the European values of fairness and fundamental rights"
Brussels plans to send potentially hundreds of thousands of migrants to 'return hubs' outside the EU in drastic tightening of migration policy
www.ft.com/content/8366...
Brussels plans to send potentially hundreds of thousands of migrants to 'return hubs' outside the EU in drastic tightening of migration policy
www.ft.com/content/8366...
EU to toughen stance on migrant returns
Brussels seeks to send people to ‘return hubs’ outside the bloc if their home countries do not accept them
www.ft.com
March 11, 2025 at 4:40 PM
A new low for the EU.
European Commission backs the failed 'Rwanda model' of making life as miserable as possible for the most vulnerable people on earth at great expense to the taxpayer.
European Commission backs the failed 'Rwanda model' of making life as miserable as possible for the most vulnerable people on earth at great expense to the taxpayer.
The images of German police punching protestors in the face yesterday are shocking.
March 9, 2025 at 1:41 PM
The images of German police punching protestors in the face yesterday are shocking.