Toon van der Ven
toonven.bsky.social
Toon van der Ven
@toonven.bsky.social
Leraar/teacher; onderzoeker/researcher; gepensioneerd/retired; intercultural communication; hardloper/runner; GL-PvdA; Highland Park (18 yrs) 1953
Den Bosch, NL
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At the next European Council, I will come with a ‘One Europe, One Market’ roadmap, across these five blocks.

With concrete targets, with precise timelines.

And with very concrete proposals that we can deliver on, and fast, in 2026.
February 12, 2026 at 7:51 PM
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Today, the Trump administration repealed the endangerment finding: the ruling that served as the basis for limits on tailpipe emissions and power plant rules. Without it, we’ll be less safe, less healthy and less able to fight climate change—all so the fossil fuel industry can make even more money.
WATCH: Trump, EPA's Zeldin announce end of scientific basis for U.S. action on climate change
The Trump administration on Thursday revoked a scientific finding that long has been the central basis for U.S. action to regulate greenhouse gas emissions and fight climate change, the most aggressiv...
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February 12, 2026 at 7:46 PM
“Ze vechtte zich terug “, aldus Jeroen Wollaars @nieuwsuur.nl #Nieuwsuur @npo197.bsky.social
Vechtte.
Tja.
February 12, 2026 at 9:02 PM
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Republicans are still trying to pass the SAVE Act—a bill that would make it harder to vote and disenfranchise millions of Americans. Join @redistrictingaction.org and tell your member of Congress to vote no: act.redistrictingaction.org/a/natl-saveact-cte
February 11, 2026 at 11:03 PM
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MEMPHIS @repcohen.bsky.social to Bondi: "You tried to investigate Ms. Good's widow, and you tried to investigate Mr. Pretti. They were executed like Kristi Noem executed her dog."

(H/T @atrupar.com )
February 11, 2026 at 9:40 PM
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"It's not about the messaging, it's literary about the rules and regulations".

Well, IOC, just change the rules and regulations then, and bring them in line with morality and common sense.

And reverse course and let this athlete compete.

It's not that hard.

www.olympics.com/ioc/news/sta...
February 12, 2026 at 12:09 PM
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Ukrainian service members have launched a social media campaign to support skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych, who is facing pressure from the International Olympic Committee (IOC) at the 2026 Winter Games.

Photo: @73sof_ua; @sof_ua; @tc_uasof; @3rd_regiment_uasof / Instagram.
February 12, 2026 at 8:07 AM
“Hij gaf ‘n kort statement…”. Bij @nosradio1.bsky.social is ‘t prima NL woord “verklaring” helemaal verdwenen.
February 12, 2026 at 8:12 AM
Weer Engelstalige citaten op NL @npoluister.bsky.social zonder vertaling. “We verstaan toch allemaal Engels?”
Nou, dan kunnen we inderdaad de #NPO wel wegbezuinigen.
Zouden ze dat ook met Chinees doen?
February 11, 2026 at 9:06 PM
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Russia is not winning this war.
Its casualty rates are surging, and its economy is struggling.

Today, Ministers will discuss how we can further support Ukraine.

On the table are proposals to establish two training facilities inside Ukraine and to mobilise additional private capital.
February 11, 2026 at 4:51 PM
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Is onbereikbaar:

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February 11, 2026 at 4:08 PM
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'Radicale denkbeelden' is al een eufemisme van zulke handschoentjes.
Ik lees in meerdere columns dat Jutta Leerdam zoveel kritiek krijgt en hoe onterecht dat is.

Ik vind eerlijk gezegd dat ze met fluwelen handschoentjes wordt behandeld. Er is geen journalist die durft te vragen: wat vind je van de radicale denkbeelden van je verloofde?
February 11, 2026 at 10:26 AM
I welcome the @Europarl_EN speedy adoption of our proposal for an additional €90 billion loan for Ukraine.

Ukraine's courage is unshakable.

And so is Europe's resolve to stand by its side.

Today and tomorrow!

Because a strong Ukraine makes all of Europe safer.
February 11, 2026 at 2:36 PM
“Door gaslek”. Knap van dat gaslek.
@brabantsdagblad.bsky.social
February 11, 2026 at 2:36 PM
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It isn't an empty gesture, it may not do anything now, but it's a signal to history, and to the world and to ourselves, that this is not ok.
February 11, 2026 at 2:31 PM
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The Democrats idea of fighting fascism.
February 10, 2026 at 4:48 PM
Je? U? Och, doe maar wat. Ook bij kwaliteitskrant #Trouw is tekstverzorging niet zo belangrijk.
February 10, 2026 at 9:45 AM
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I have very serious concerns about the Department of Homeland Security’s plans to build an ICE detention center in Washington County.
February 6, 2026 at 8:02 PM
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Ja sorry dit vind ik dus echt heel grappig he?
February 7, 2026 at 12:05 PM
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Onderweg naar Wageningen om met onze leden te spreken over…
Natuur!!!
February 7, 2026 at 10:37 AM
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Name them
shame them
February 5, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Na zo'n voorspelbare reactie van de BBBoerenlobby #BBB weet je: goed dat we niet weer 'n ministerie van Pappen, Nathouden en Tegenhouden krijgen.
February 6, 2026 at 8:47 AM
Ach ja, #TUI. Die vinden altijd wel ‘n B-acteur om ons van de #vliegschaamte af te helpen.
Live happy noemen ze dat.
February 5, 2026 at 9:08 PM
‘n “Amerika verslaggever” bij @avrotros.bsky.social.
Als je niet ‘n brugklas-stagiair de titels laat maken, kan ‘t ook zonder sneue spelfouten. Dat staat wel zo professioneel.
February 5, 2026 at 5:56 PM
Ah! #Yesilgöz in ‘t kabinet. Slecht nieuws voor #Defensie, goed nieuws voor de politiek. #Brekelmans wordt zodoende nieuwe partijleider. Die heeft ethisch en strategisch wat meer in huis.
February 5, 2026 at 4:46 PM