Noah Barkin
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Dutch coalition formation still stalled by the refusal of Dilan Yesilgoz (not pictured), head of the #3 Liberals, to join a govt with #4 GreenLeft-Labor. The “scout”, Wouter Koolmees, is starting with a “motorblock” of #1 D66 and #5 Christian Dems and will work out from there.
Verkenner Koolmees lijkt te neigen naar het ‘motorblok’, met of zonder VVD
Verkenner Koolmees proefde de nieren van de partijen en gaat voorstellen doen voor een vervolg van de formatie. Wordt het doorpraten met een 'motorblok' van D66-CDA?
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November 11, 2025 at 7:29 AM
Dutch coalition formation still stalled by the refusal of Dilan Yesilgoz (not pictured), head of the #3 Liberals, to join a govt with #4 GreenLeft-Labor. The “scout”, Wouter Koolmees, is starting with a “motorblock” of #1 D66 and #5 Christian Dems and will work out from there.
This was poor editorial judgment on the part of the BBC - nothing more. Trump said what he said on Jan 6. And we all know what followed. It is Trump and not the BBC that spouts lies on a daily basis
on.ft.com/47yv0jR Donald Trump threatens to sue BBC for $1bn over January 6 speech edit
on.ft.com/47yv0jR Donald Trump threatens to sue BBC for $1bn over January 6 speech edit
Donald Trump threatens to sue BBC for $1bn over January 6 speech edit
Broadcaster’s chair admits ‘error of judgement’ over clip but hits out at memo that prompted bosses’ resignations
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November 10, 2025 at 7:44 PM
This was poor editorial judgment on the part of the BBC - nothing more. Trump said what he said on Jan 6. And we all know what followed. It is Trump and not the BBC that spouts lies on a daily basis
on.ft.com/47yv0jR Donald Trump threatens to sue BBC for $1bn over January 6 speech edit
on.ft.com/47yv0jR Donald Trump threatens to sue BBC for $1bn over January 6 speech edit
November 10, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Poor editorial judgment to run a story like this in @washingtonpost.com
A prominent far-right German activist has applied for political asylum in the U.S., as the Trump administration has signaled plans to prioritize protections for White refugees and Europeans who claim they are being targeted for their populist views.
German far-right activist seeks asylum in U.S. as Trump ties deepen
Social media influencer Naomi Seibt, a supporter of the nationalist AfD party, said she is being persecuted in Germany for her political views.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 9, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Poor editorial judgment to run a story like this in @washingtonpost.com
A day after Taiwan’s Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim spoke in the European Parliament, former President Tsai Ing-wen heads to Germany
November 8, 2025 at 3:09 PM
A day after Taiwan’s Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim spoke in the European Parliament, former President Tsai Ing-wen heads to Germany
Great piece on a rather loathsome young German man who made hundreds of millions from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
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How this 31-year-old made $250mn in 30 months
Christopher Eppinger kept trading Russian oil when sanctions meant others stopped
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November 8, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Great piece on a rather loathsome young German man who made hundreds of millions from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
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They’re gettin nervous
November 7, 2025 at 4:45 PM
They’re gettin nervous
Important context here: it was a Dutch court, not the government, that suspended Nexperia's Chinese CEO. The Hague cannot withdraw the court order. So presumably Beijing would have to accept this as part of any detente.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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Dutch Ready to Drop Control of Nexperia If Chip Supply Resumes
The Netherlands is prepared to suspend a so-called ministerial order that gave it control over Chinese-owned chipmaker Nexperia in a move that would de-escalate a fight with Beijing that threatens to ...
www.bloomberg.com
November 7, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Important context here: it was a Dutch court, not the government, that suspended Nexperia's Chinese CEO. The Hague cannot withdraw the court order. So presumably Beijing would have to accept this as part of any detente.
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It hasn't received enough attention: China's rare earth controls pose a serious threat to Europe's military build-up and its ability to defend itself against Russian aggression. The threat to European security stems from Beijing as well as Moscow.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/b...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/b...
How China’s Rare Earth Chokehold Could Strangle Europe’s Military Buildup
www.nytimes.com
November 7, 2025 at 7:26 AM
It hasn't received enough attention: China's rare earth controls pose a serious threat to Europe's military build-up and its ability to defend itself against Russian aggression. The threat to European security stems from Beijing as well as Moscow.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/b...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/b...
The corporate and political excesses in the US are reaching looney tunes proportions
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Elon Musk celebrates $1tn Tesla pay vote victory
Record package of shares wins 75% approval, reinforcing billionaire’s control of the electric-car maker
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November 7, 2025 at 5:22 AM
The corporate and political excesses in the US are reaching looney tunes proportions
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Merz cites Chinese overcapacities and shifting global trade landscape in backing robust EU trade defense measures to shield the steel sector
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Germany’s Friedrich Merz backs protectionist measures on Chinese steel
Chancellor says higher tariffs, reduced quotas and preferential procurement are needed to shield struggling industry
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November 6, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Merz cites Chinese overcapacities and shifting global trade landscape in backing robust EU trade defense measures to shield the steel sector
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In my latest Watching China in Europe, I delve into the flawed Trump-Xi deal, Germany's "speak loudly and carry a small stick" approach with China, and the fallout for Europe from the dual crises of rare earths and Nexperia
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Watching China in Europe—October 2025
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November 5, 2025 at 9:06 AM
In my latest Watching China in Europe, I delve into the flawed Trump-Xi deal, Germany's "speak loudly and carry a small stick" approach with China, and the fallout for Europe from the dual crises of rare earths and Nexperia
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The US "fact sheet" on the Trump-Xi deal has been updated to remove an alt-fact:
New version: "The general license means the de facto removal of controls China imposed since 2023"
Old version: "The general license means the de facto removal of controls China imposed in April 2025 and October 2022"
New version: "The general license means the de facto removal of controls China imposed since 2023"
Old version: "The general license means the de facto removal of controls China imposed in April 2025 and October 2022"
Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Strikes Deal on Economic and Trade Relations with China
REBALANCING TRADE WITH CHINA: This week in the Republic of Korea, President Donald J. Trump reached a trade and economic deal with President Xi Jinping of
www.whitehouse.gov
November 5, 2025 at 8:57 AM
The US "fact sheet" on the Trump-Xi deal has been updated to remove an alt-fact:
New version: "The general license means the de facto removal of controls China imposed since 2023"
Old version: "The general license means the de facto removal of controls China imposed in April 2025 and October 2022"
New version: "The general license means the de facto removal of controls China imposed since 2023"
Old version: "The general license means the de facto removal of controls China imposed in April 2025 and October 2022"
N.Y.C. Mayor Live Updates: ‘This City Belongs to You,’ Mamdani Says as He Celebrates Victory
www.nytimes.com
November 5, 2025 at 6:24 AM
I wonder if she is aware that her husband worked for Meta, a company that fuels the political extremism she now claims to want to fight?
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Out of Nick Clegg’s shadow: Miriam González seeks to shake up Spain
Wife of former UK deputy prime minister plans to launch political party in her home country
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November 4, 2025 at 6:10 PM
I wonder if she is aware that her husband worked for Meta, a company that fuels the political extremism she now claims to want to fight?
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Listen to the entire podcast, but if you’re pressed for time, zoom to 23:55 @newyorker.com
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November 3, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Listen to the entire podcast, but if you’re pressed for time, zoom to 23:55 @newyorker.com
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“The two junior members of the Babiš coalition will be not only pro-Russia but also probably pro-China”
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Czech Eurosceptic Andrej Babiš to agree coalition deal with far-right
Billionaire’s ANO party is set to govern with two smaller extremist parties, raising alarm over Ukraine stance
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November 3, 2025 at 6:15 AM
“The two junior members of the Babiš coalition will be not only pro-Russia but also probably pro-China”
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Relations between the Commission, EEAS and Council have improved since Borrell and Michel bade adieu. But neither are they perfectly harmonious. Von der Leyen appears intent on preventing the return of Martin Selmayr to Brussels in a top job at EEAS.
www.handelsblatt.com/politik/deut...
www.handelsblatt.com/politik/deut...
Handelsblatt
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November 2, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Relations between the Commission, EEAS and Council have improved since Borrell and Michel bade adieu. But neither are they perfectly harmonious. Von der Leyen appears intent on preventing the return of Martin Selmayr to Brussels in a top job at EEAS.
www.handelsblatt.com/politik/deut...
www.handelsblatt.com/politik/deut...
The US fact sheet on the Trump-Xi deal says:
- China will issue general licenses for rare earths, gallium, germanium, antimony & graphite
- China’s controls will be removed for the benefit of US end users
- This means the de-facto removal of April 2025 controls
www.whitehouse.gov/fact-sheets/...
- China will issue general licenses for rare earths, gallium, germanium, antimony & graphite
- China’s controls will be removed for the benefit of US end users
- This means the de-facto removal of April 2025 controls
www.whitehouse.gov/fact-sheets/...
November 2, 2025 at 7:57 AM
The US fact sheet on the Trump-Xi deal says:
- China will issue general licenses for rare earths, gallium, germanium, antimony & graphite
- China’s controls will be removed for the benefit of US end users
- This means the de-facto removal of April 2025 controls
www.whitehouse.gov/fact-sheets/...
- China will issue general licenses for rare earths, gallium, germanium, antimony & graphite
- China’s controls will be removed for the benefit of US end users
- This means the de-facto removal of April 2025 controls
www.whitehouse.gov/fact-sheets/...
During the US government shutdown, Trump has been busy transforming White House bathrooms into gaudy marble horrors. Who puts a chandelier in a bathroom?
November 1, 2025 at 10:19 AM
During the US government shutdown, Trump has been busy transforming White House bathrooms into gaudy marble horrors. Who puts a chandelier in a bathroom?
Some light at the end of the Nexperia tunnel. But it’s the result of a deal between Trump and Xi, that further underscores Europe’s impotence.
www.wsj.com/business/aut...
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White House to Announce Resumption of Auto Chip Shipments From China
Nexperia hasn’t shipped chips for weeks, putting car production around the world at risk.
www.wsj.com
November 1, 2025 at 7:40 AM
Some light at the end of the Nexperia tunnel. But it’s the result of a deal between Trump and Xi, that further underscores Europe’s impotence.
www.wsj.com/business/aut...
www.wsj.com/business/aut...
Just when you thought things couldn’t get worse on the EU-China front: Spain’s Pedro Sanchez, according to the FT, has orchestrated a state visit to China by King Felipe VI which will further undermine prospects for a united European front.
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Spain drafts king into China charm offensive
King Felipe VI’s upcoming state visit highlights Madrid’s warm relations with Beijing amid US-China tensions
www.ft.com
October 31, 2025 at 7:53 AM
Just when you thought things couldn’t get worse on the EU-China front: Spain’s Pedro Sanchez, according to the FT, has orchestrated a state visit to China by King Felipe VI which will further undermine prospects for a united European front.
www.ft.com/content/f37e...
www.ft.com/content/f37e...
“Export controls have now become a tradable item in the relationship. You’ve discarded decades of precedent.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/30/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/30/u...
With China Truce, U.S. National Security Controls Now Appear Up for Negotiation
www.nytimes.com
October 31, 2025 at 5:56 AM
“Export controls have now become a tradable item in the relationship. You’ve discarded decades of precedent.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/30/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/30/u...
Better late than never. But I would be very surprised if this happened
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Germany Weighs Paying Deutsche Telekom to Replace Huawei Gear
Germany is considering using public funds to pay Deutsche Telekom AG and other telecom operators to replace Huawei Technologies Co. equipment, people familiar with the matter said.
www.bloomberg.com
October 30, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Better late than never. But I would be very surprised if this happened
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