@rikwinkel.bsky.social
Amsterdammer atterri en Wallonie. Cretan in my dreams. European. 🇪🇺
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super sterk interview met Amsterdams @voltnederland.org raadslid @julietbroersen.bsky.social over haat uitgestort over haar en @itaygarmy.bsky.social en andere raadsleden - onaanvaardbare intimidatie van vrouwelijke (en Joodse) politici @voltamsterdam.futuremadein.eu
www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2026/...
www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2026/...
February 19, 2026 at 8:32 PM
super sterk interview met Amsterdams @voltnederland.org raadslid @julietbroersen.bsky.social over haat uitgestort over haar en @itaygarmy.bsky.social en andere raadsleden - onaanvaardbare intimidatie van vrouwelijke (en Joodse) politici @voltamsterdam.futuremadein.eu
www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2026/...
www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2026/...
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Een behoorlijk openhartig interview van Dick Schoof, waarin hij terugblikt op zijn premierschap. Met collega @christophschmidt.bsky.social sprak ik met hem over zijn imago, zijn persoonlijke drijfveren rond asiel en Oekraïne en zijn relatie met de PVV. www.trouw.nl/politiek/dic...
Dick Schoof blikt terug: ‘Het populisme temmen? Dat zou wel een heel grote opgave zijn geweest’
Zijn kabinet was bepaald geen succes, bevestigt premier Dick Schoof in een terugblikkend interview met Trouw. De politieke chaos kwam volgens hem door vier fractievoorzitters die ‘elkaar weinig gunden...
www.trouw.nl
February 19, 2026 at 3:58 PM
Een behoorlijk openhartig interview van Dick Schoof, waarin hij terugblikt op zijn premierschap. Met collega @christophschmidt.bsky.social sprak ik met hem over zijn imago, zijn persoonlijke drijfveren rond asiel en Oekraïne en zijn relatie met de PVV. www.trouw.nl/politiek/dic...
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So despite the EU saying they don't agree with the premise of the Board of Peace, a majority of EU member states will be represented tomorrow (14) + the EU itself
Very strange way to show that you disagree with something
Very strange way to show that you disagree with something
February 18, 2026 at 11:19 PM
So despite the EU saying they don't agree with the premise of the Board of Peace, a majority of EU member states will be represented tomorrow (14) + the EU itself
Very strange way to show that you disagree with something
Very strange way to show that you disagree with something
No idea whether Andrew will end up in jail. But it's a cause for celebration that the law remains sovereign in Britain.
February 19, 2026 at 11:23 AM
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"accelerated accession must not create second-class membership... fast-tracking Ukraine must not become a limited... fig-leaf enlargementa speedy enlargement process must go hand in hand with internal EU reform" - @jaemmanouilidis.bsky.social
euobserver.com/203344/a-fas...
euobserver.com/203344/a-fas...
A fast-tracked Ukraine EU accession by 2027? Here are three dilemmas
The idea of a fast-tracked Ukraine accession to the EU, as early as 2027, is gaining ground in Brussels. But urgency must not come at the expense of principle. The greater risk today is not moving too...
euobserver.com
February 19, 2026 at 10:30 AM
"accelerated accession must not create second-class membership... fast-tracking Ukraine must not become a limited... fig-leaf enlargementa speedy enlargement process must go hand in hand with internal EU reform" - @jaemmanouilidis.bsky.social
euobserver.com/203344/a-fas...
euobserver.com/203344/a-fas...
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This is an absolute failure for @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu Costa who was supposed to have corralled an understanding about Europe's participation at the 22 January emergency EU summit.
He ran into an obstacle named Meloni. (🧵4/5)
He ran into an obstacle named Meloni. (🧵4/5)
February 19, 2026 at 11:17 AM
This is an absolute failure for @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu Costa who was supposed to have corralled an understanding about Europe's participation at the 22 January emergency EU summit.
He ran into an obstacle named Meloni. (🧵4/5)
He ran into an obstacle named Meloni. (🧵4/5)
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This list is coming from WH, so take it with a grain of salt. But if true, holy shit what an embarrassment for Europe.
Apparently half of EU countries have suddenly decided to send representatives to Trump's inaugural #BoardofPeace meeting today, mostly as observers.
As predicted, Meloni's(🧵1/5)
Apparently half of EU countries have suddenly decided to send representatives to Trump's inaugural #BoardofPeace meeting today, mostly as observers.
As predicted, Meloni's(🧵1/5)
February 19, 2026 at 11:17 AM
This list is coming from WH, so take it with a grain of salt. But if true, holy shit what an embarrassment for Europe.
Apparently half of EU countries have suddenly decided to send representatives to Trump's inaugural #BoardofPeace meeting today, mostly as observers.
As predicted, Meloni's(🧵1/5)
Apparently half of EU countries have suddenly decided to send representatives to Trump's inaugural #BoardofPeace meeting today, mostly as observers.
As predicted, Meloni's(🧵1/5)
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‘Andrew is moving to an even smaller property now’
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly Prince Andrew, has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
He also turns 66 today.
(www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c7...)
He also turns 66 today.
(www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c7...)
February 19, 2026 at 10:31 AM
‘Andrew is moving to an even smaller property now’
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The problem with the N-VA’s and other Flemish nationalists’ criticism of Brussels’ new PM’s lack of Dutch is that they have spent years actively dismantling and aggressively disinvesting in BXL. The only moments they show any interest in “their” capital are when they can use it as a punching bag.
February 19, 2026 at 10:46 AM
The problem with the N-VA’s and other Flemish nationalists’ criticism of Brussels’ new PM’s lack of Dutch is that they have spent years actively dismantling and aggressively disinvesting in BXL. The only moments they show any interest in “their” capital are when they can use it as a punching bag.
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"Dit is nu nog een nachtmerrie, maar Brussel bereidt zich voor dit realiteit te doen zijn." De campagne van Orbán verzinkt in dystopische waanzin.
February 19, 2026 at 10:51 AM
"Dit is nu nog een nachtmerrie, maar Brussel bereidt zich voor dit realiteit te doen zijn." De campagne van Orbán verzinkt in dystopische waanzin.
Of course.
Christine Lagarde's reported early exit from the ECB to avoid a possible far-right win in France risks undermining the bank's prized independence and setting a dangerous precedent, argues @bloomberg.com.
ECB Is Putting Independence at Risk With Lagarde Exit Maneuvers
European leaders may be about to get the chance to decide on one of the region’s most influential jobs before a possible far-right win in French elections next year. It’s a huge opportunity that also ...
www.bloomberg.com
February 19, 2026 at 10:27 AM
Of course.
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Net gebeld even gebeld met iemand in 2067 en ook dit proces verloopt precies zoals je verwacht.
Nederland en België onderzoeken treinverbinding tussen Eindhoven en Brussel
Nederland en België onderzoeken treinverbinding tussen Eindhoven en Brussel
Beide landen hebben een gezamenlijke verklaring ondertekend om de komst van een directe treinverbinding te onderzoeken.
nos.nl
February 19, 2026 at 8:28 AM
Net gebeld even gebeld met iemand in 2067 en ook dit proces verloopt precies zoals je verwacht.
Grappig dat je nu niemand hoort over dat Nederland onder dit kabinet niet meer serieus wordt genomen.
"Als je niet aan tafel zit, sta je op het menu."
Het 'Europa van twee snelheden' is dan toch echt gearriveerd: Nederland maakt deel van van de 'E6', zes landen die onder andere eindelijk een echte Europese kapitaalmarkt en financiële unie gaan neerzetten, waar andere landen nog tegenstribbelen.
Het 'Europa van twee snelheden' is dan toch echt gearriveerd: Nederland maakt deel van van de 'E6', zes landen die onder andere eindelijk een echte Europese kapitaalmarkt en financiële unie gaan neerzetten, waar andere landen nog tegenstribbelen.
Donald Trump’s threats to annex Greenland were the “epiphany moment” for Europe’s six largest economies to club together and speed up financial market reform, Spanish Economy Minister Carlos Cuerpo has told POLITICO.
February 19, 2026 at 10:14 AM
Grappig dat je nu niemand hoort over dat Nederland onder dit kabinet niet meer serieus wordt genomen.
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Trump set a trap for Europe. The Commission walked straight into it.
Seats cost $1bn. Trump chairs for life. Most EU states -as most US allies - said no.
The Commission went anyway, without consulting anyone - in company of autocratic states
Seats cost $1bn. Trump chairs for life. Most EU states -as most US allies - said no.
The Commission went anyway, without consulting anyone - in company of autocratic states
I filed a request of access to any document covering the EU Commission's participation in the "Board of Peace" and Commissioner Dubravka Šuica's representation role, including the exchanges with the Tony Blair Institute
www.asktheeu.org/request/eu_c...
www.asktheeu.org/request/eu_c...
February 19, 2026 at 9:43 AM
Trump set a trap for Europe. The Commission walked straight into it.
Seats cost $1bn. Trump chairs for life. Most EU states -as most US allies - said no.
The Commission went anyway, without consulting anyone - in company of autocratic states
Seats cost $1bn. Trump chairs for life. Most EU states -as most US allies - said no.
The Commission went anyway, without consulting anyone - in company of autocratic states
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In an interview with POLITICO, former Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko shared what he believes is being ignored in the current U.S.-brokered peace talks on Russia’s war.
‘Remember Putin is a KGB officer’: Ukraine’s ex-leader fears Russia is playing Zelenskyy
Petro Poroshenko has some advice for his bitter rival, the current president of Ukraine.
www.politico.eu
February 19, 2026 at 9:02 AM
In an interview with POLITICO, former Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko shared what he believes is being ignored in the current U.S.-brokered peace talks on Russia’s war.
So France and Germany sit together, can't find anything they agree, so decide to invite four other countries to cover up the split.
Donald Trump’s threats to annex Greenland were the “epiphany moment” for Europe’s six largest economies to club together and speed up financial market reform, Spanish Economy Minister Carlos Cuerpo has told POLITICO.
‘No red lines’: Spain reveals EU supergroup’s plan to challenge US and China
But smaller countries fear the club will sideline dissenting voices in pursuit of a two-speed Europe.
www.politico.eu
February 19, 2026 at 9:35 AM
So France and Germany sit together, can't find anything they agree, so decide to invite four other countries to cover up the split.
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I filed a request of access to any document covering the EU Commission's participation in the "Board of Peace" and Commissioner Dubravka Šuica's representation role, including the exchanges with the Tony Blair Institute
www.asktheeu.org/request/eu_c...
www.asktheeu.org/request/eu_c...
February 18, 2026 at 6:13 PM
I filed a request of access to any document covering the EU Commission's participation in the "Board of Peace" and Commissioner Dubravka Šuica's representation role, including the exchanges with the Tony Blair Institute
www.asktheeu.org/request/eu_c...
www.asktheeu.org/request/eu_c...
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Critics argue that Šuica's participation, which was not communicated to capitals beforehand, lacks the necessary mandate and risks being interpreted as a collective endorsement of the contentious Board of Peace, several diplomats told @euronews.com.
Backlash in Brussels: Commissioner Dubravka Šuica is under fire for her decision to attend the first formal gathering of the Board of Peace.
France, Belgium, Spain, Ireland, Slovenia and Portugal are among those who have raised objections.
Story with Maia de la Baume and @maredgwyn.bsky.social.
France, Belgium, Spain, Ireland, Slovenia and Portugal are among those who have raised objections.
Story with Maia de la Baume and @maredgwyn.bsky.social.
France leads backlash against Commissioner Šuica's Board of Peace trip
European Commissioner Dubravka Šuica is under fire for attending the first formal gathering of Donald Trump's Board of Peace, whose expansive mandate has raised serious concerns among member states. #...
www.euronews.com
February 18, 2026 at 5:06 PM
Critics argue that Šuica's participation, which was not communicated to capitals beforehand, lacks the necessary mandate and risks being interpreted as a collective endorsement of the contentious Board of Peace, several diplomats told @euronews.com.
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Pour @fheisbourg.bsky.social , l'urgence est de réarmer, pas de s'accrocher à des rêves fumeux de coopération franco-allemande
www.liberation.fr/internationa...
www.liberation.fr/internationa...
Défense européenne : «Il n’y a plus de raison industrielle impérieuse de faire le même avion ou le même char d’assaut pour tout le monde»
Les grands projets d’armement européens, comme l’avion ou le char de combat du futur lancés avant la guerre en Ukraine, sont condamnés par la menace russe qui impose un réarmement rapide, avant la fin...
www.liberation.fr
February 18, 2026 at 1:27 PM
Pour @fheisbourg.bsky.social , l'urgence est de réarmer, pas de s'accrocher à des rêves fumeux de coopération franco-allemande
www.liberation.fr/internationa...
www.liberation.fr/internationa...
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»When you’re done with that, the meeting can continue.« superieure reactie van Mette Frederiksen
The "bizarre incident" with Lindsey Graham at the Munich Security Conference confronting and insulting Danish leaders has caused enough disquiet that Berlingske newspaper has done two unusual things with the story: translated it into English, and unpaywalled it.
www.berlingske.dk/internationa...
www.berlingske.dk/internationa...
Trump’s Man in Munich Completely Lashed Out at Mette Frederiksen: »Little Lady«
Trump’s close ally Lindsey Graham completely lost his temper in Munich. During a meeting with Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, he yawned loudly and called her »little lady«, Berlingske has lea...
www.berlingske.dk
February 18, 2026 at 2:12 PM
»When you’re done with that, the meeting can continue.« superieure reactie van Mette Frederiksen
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Well her appointment was a Franco-German affair in 2019. Even other countries are asking Paris and Berlin to agree beforehand.
February 18, 2026 at 11:36 AM
Well her appointment was a Franco-German affair in 2019. Even other countries are asking Paris and Berlin to agree beforehand.
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Agenda formateur Jetten - aspirant-minister Heinen heden:
-Kun je mij uitleggen hoe je bij Schoof de begroting zo verknoeid heeft tot een tekort van 3% tijdens hoogconjunctuur?
-Als dat je niet lukt nu, hoe straks de Kamers bij de VJN?
-Of dacht je dat ik dit ging doen?
omny.fm/shows/betrou...
-Kun je mij uitleggen hoe je bij Schoof de begroting zo verknoeid heeft tot een tekort van 3% tijdens hoogconjunctuur?
-Als dat je niet lukt nu, hoe straks de Kamers bij de VJN?
-Of dacht je dat ik dit ging doen?
omny.fm/shows/betrou...
565 – Drie ongelijke zuilen en een lege pizzadoos - Betrouwbare Bronnen
Rond Rob Jetten schaart zich een relatief jonge groep bewindslieden uit drie duidelijk geprofileerde politieke richtingen. Dat biedt kansen, maar is niet zonder risico. Hoe maakt de nieuwe premier hie...
omny.fm
February 18, 2026 at 9:25 AM
Agenda formateur Jetten - aspirant-minister Heinen heden:
-Kun je mij uitleggen hoe je bij Schoof de begroting zo verknoeid heeft tot een tekort van 3% tijdens hoogconjunctuur?
-Als dat je niet lukt nu, hoe straks de Kamers bij de VJN?
-Of dacht je dat ik dit ging doen?
omny.fm/shows/betrou...
-Kun je mij uitleggen hoe je bij Schoof de begroting zo verknoeid heeft tot een tekort van 3% tijdens hoogconjunctuur?
-Als dat je niet lukt nu, hoe straks de Kamers bij de VJN?
-Of dacht je dat ik dit ging doen?
omny.fm/shows/betrou...