Dr Viviane Gravey
@vgravey.bsky.social
Senior Lecturer in European Politics, Queen's University Belfast - #Brexit #Environment #Devolution #Agriculture #Trade #EuropeanStudies and #teaching polsci/EU
Secretary @uaces.bsky.social
Co-chair @brexitenv.bsky.social
Also music, knitting and cats..
Secretary @uaces.bsky.social
Co-chair @brexitenv.bsky.social
Also music, knitting and cats..
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Someone should ask Starmer and Mahmood whether they think the Kindertransport, for example, should have been a return ticket. Whether Alf Dubs, rather than becoming a Labour MP and now Lord, ought to have been sent back with his family to Czechoslovakia once it was liberated from German rule.
This contribution to the volume of human misery is yet another policy from Labour based on a false premise, in this case that refugees are overly attracted to Britain. It will increase bureaucratic limbo, thus making worse the problem of "cohesion" it purports to solve.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
UK set to limit refugees to temporary stays
Shabana Mahmood is expected to say the era of permanent protection for refugees is over, in major changes to the UK's asylum and immigration system.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 15, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Someone should ask Starmer and Mahmood whether they think the Kindertransport, for example, should have been a return ticket. Whether Alf Dubs, rather than becoming a Labour MP and now Lord, ought to have been sent back with his family to Czechoslovakia once it was liberated from German rule.
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With recognition that this is not the main point of the overall email scandal, but this is important: someone at your university has tried this with a student. It is so incredibly rampant and if you're disgusted by this you need to also demand accountability closer to home.
The emails have Summers reporting to Epstein about his attempts to date a Harvard economics student & to hit on her during a seminar she was giving.
November 16, 2025 at 4:48 AM
With recognition that this is not the main point of the overall email scandal, but this is important: someone at your university has tried this with a student. It is so incredibly rampant and if you're disgusted by this you need to also demand accountability closer to home.
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Milan prosecutors investigate alleged ‘sniper tourism’ during Bosnian war
Milan prosecutors investigate alleged ‘sniper tourism’ during Bosnian war
Groups of Italians alleged to have paid Serb soldiers to shoot Sarajevo residents during siege
Prosecutors in Milan have opened an investigation into Italians who allegedly paid members of the Bosnian Serb army for trips to Sarajevo so that they could kill citizens during the four-year siege of the city in the 1990s.
More than 10,000 people were killed in Sarajevo by constant shelling and sniper fire between 1992 and 1996 in what was the longest siege in modern history, after Bosnia and Herzegovina declared independence from Yugoslavia. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 11, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Milan prosecutors investigate alleged ‘sniper tourism’ during Bosnian war
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EU(27) moving towards adoption of mandates for negotiations on SPS and ETS agreements with the UK.
data.consilium.europa.eu/doc/document...
data.consilium.europa.eu/doc/document...
November 11, 2025 at 7:12 AM
EU(27) moving towards adoption of mandates for negotiations on SPS and ETS agreements with the UK.
data.consilium.europa.eu/doc/document...
data.consilium.europa.eu/doc/document...
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"We’re in quite a fucking pickle when the country’s paper of record is indistinguishable from a man who won’t let his wife read a book he hasn’t pre-approved."
November 10, 2025 at 9:36 PM
"We’re in quite a fucking pickle when the country’s paper of record is indistinguishable from a man who won’t let his wife read a book he hasn’t pre-approved."
The US environmental regulator focused on economic growth?
Thankfully that's not what the UK is doing...
...surely not?
Thankfully that's not what the UK is doing...
...surely not?
In the first eight months of Trump’s second term, the Justice Department filed only nine major pollution cases for the EPA.
The shift in enforcement shows the extent to which the Trump administration has reoriented the agency toward promoting economic growth. https://wapo.st/4os3LNF
The shift in enforcement shows the extent to which the Trump administration has reoriented the agency toward promoting economic growth. https://wapo.st/4os3LNF
November 9, 2025 at 1:07 PM
The US environmental regulator focused on economic growth?
Thankfully that's not what the UK is doing...
...surely not?
Thankfully that's not what the UK is doing...
...surely not?
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Now official - the EU has weakened its planned 2040 emissions reduction target at the insistence of national governments.
It is part of the overall story of Europe backtracking on its goals to fight climate change - party because of Trump pressure, partly because of changing public attitudes.
It is part of the overall story of Europe backtracking on its goals to fight climate change - party because of Trump pressure, partly because of changing public attitudes.
EU countries agree weakened 2040 climate goal and target for COP30
The deal avoids the EU going empty handed to the COP30 climate summit starting on Nov. 10.
www.politico.eu
November 5, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Now official - the EU has weakened its planned 2040 emissions reduction target at the insistence of national governments.
It is part of the overall story of Europe backtracking on its goals to fight climate change - party because of Trump pressure, partly because of changing public attitudes.
It is part of the overall story of Europe backtracking on its goals to fight climate change - party because of Trump pressure, partly because of changing public attitudes.
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Academics in Assyria in the 7th c BC complain that admin is preventing them from doing research and teaching
November 3, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Academics in Assyria in the 7th c BC complain that admin is preventing them from doing research and teaching
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The idea that Ireland has ever "gold plated" the transposition of EU Environmental law, is causing a lot of people in my world to chortle manically.
November 3, 2025 at 7:27 AM
The idea that Ireland has ever "gold plated" the transposition of EU Environmental law, is causing a lot of people in my world to chortle manically.
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Looking forward to editing the special issue of the ESR below. Please share widely! @irisheconassoc.bsky.social @isweconomics.bsky.social @esri.ie @stephenkinsella.bsky.social @beta1hat.bsky.social @bthalpin.bsky.social @phonohan.bsky.social
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The ESR is inviting papers for a special issue on “Turbulence and Transition: The Economic and Social Consequences of Contemporary Global Events in Ireland” edited by Conor O’Toole (ESRI), Carmel Hannan (UL) and Darragh Flannery (UL). Submission deadline March 27th 2026 www.esr.ie/index.php/es...
Turbulence and Transition: The Economic and Social Consequences of Contemporary Global Events in Ireland | The Economic and Social Review
Turbulence and Transition: The Economic and Social Consequences of Contemporary Global Events in Ireland
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October 31, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Looking forward to editing the special issue of the ESR below. Please share widely! @irisheconassoc.bsky.social @isweconomics.bsky.social @esri.ie @stephenkinsella.bsky.social @beta1hat.bsky.social @bthalpin.bsky.social @phonohan.bsky.social
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So why does the BBC label the academic and economist Faiza Shaheen an "activist" but refuse to do the same for the former academic, turned anti-migrant activist Matt Goodwin?
October 30, 2025 at 11:06 AM
So why does the BBC label the academic and economist Faiza Shaheen an "activist" but refuse to do the same for the former academic, turned anti-migrant activist Matt Goodwin?
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How NGOs die
This is Europe's playbook for dismantling democracy
My latest for @euobserver.com euobserver.com/news/ar1c67c...
This is Europe's playbook for dismantling democracy
My latest for @euobserver.com euobserver.com/news/ar1c67c...
October 28, 2025 at 2:32 PM
How NGOs die
This is Europe's playbook for dismantling democracy
My latest for @euobserver.com euobserver.com/news/ar1c67c...
This is Europe's playbook for dismantling democracy
My latest for @euobserver.com euobserver.com/news/ar1c67c...
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Reposted by Dr Viviane Gravey
The hypocrisy of Reform going on TV to allege that certain groups are constantly over represented on TV is truly epic.
October 27, 2025 at 8:10 AM
The hypocrisy of Reform going on TV to allege that certain groups are constantly over represented on TV is truly epic.
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We have just advertised a Full Prof position in the Political and Social Sciences department at the EUI (@eui-sps.bsky.social). Here are the details. Please spread the word, and get in touch if you have any questions.
www.eui.eu/Documents/Se...
www.eui.eu/Documents/Se...
www.eui.eu
October 23, 2025 at 2:03 PM
We have just advertised a Full Prof position in the Political and Social Sciences department at the EUI (@eui-sps.bsky.social). Here are the details. Please spread the word, and get in touch if you have any questions.
www.eui.eu/Documents/Se...
www.eui.eu/Documents/Se...
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I'm meant to advise colleagues on a funding strategy soon.
If my advice is anything other than "do not waste your time applying", it is shit advice because it's unrealistic.
If it's "do not waste your time applying", it is also shit advice because of career demands.
Welcome to academia!
If my advice is anything other than "do not waste your time applying", it is shit advice because it's unrealistic.
If it's "do not waste your time applying", it is also shit advice because of career demands.
Welcome to academia!
After submitting a FOIA request UKRI, I obtained success rates by three grant call scheme and I can only say that I am disheartened by the results:
- AHRC Responsive Mode 2025: 2%
- ESRC New Investigator Grant 2025: 1%
- ESRC Research Grant Round 2025: 1%
- AHRC Responsive Mode 2025: 2%
- ESRC New Investigator Grant 2025: 1%
- ESRC Research Grant Round 2025: 1%
October 23, 2025 at 1:30 PM
I'm meant to advise colleagues on a funding strategy soon.
If my advice is anything other than "do not waste your time applying", it is shit advice because it's unrealistic.
If it's "do not waste your time applying", it is also shit advice because of career demands.
Welcome to academia!
If my advice is anything other than "do not waste your time applying", it is shit advice because it's unrealistic.
If it's "do not waste your time applying", it is also shit advice because of career demands.
Welcome to academia!
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Well there you have it, the Idi Amin policy is the official Tory one
Deporting legally settled people is ‘broadly in line’ with Tory policy, says Badenoch’s office
Conservative leader’s spokesperson sets out plan to strip the right of indefinite leave to remain from people claiming benefits
www.theguardian.com
October 22, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Well there you have it, the Idi Amin policy is the official Tory one
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Here are our thoughts on DAERA's Independent Review of Environmental Governance:
October 22, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Here are our thoughts on DAERA's Independent Review of Environmental Governance:
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Yes, they are actually saying that a "foreigner" who has worked here for decades, paid National Insurance, & is entitled BECAUSE OF THAT to a state pension, would be deported for the crime of claiming it.
Via @sundersays.bsky.social the Conservatives' draft legislation - absolutely clear that it applies to (and is intended to apply to) legal permanent residents claiming state pension (on the basis of their contributions) or child benefit for British kids.
publications.parliament.uk/pa/bills/cbi...
publications.parliament.uk/pa/bills/cbi...
October 22, 2025 at 7:13 AM
Yes, they are actually saying that a "foreigner" who has worked here for decades, paid National Insurance, & is entitled BECAUSE OF THAT to a state pension, would be deported for the crime of claiming it.
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📢 Don’t Miss Out: UACES Fieldwork Scholarships 2025-26
£1,500.00 to fund PhD research that matters. Four flexible scholarships for fieldwork on contemporary European Studies.
Learn More and Apply by 7 November 2025: www.uaces.org/funding/scho...
#PhDLife #EuropeanStudies #PhDFunding
£1,500.00 to fund PhD research that matters. Four flexible scholarships for fieldwork on contemporary European Studies.
Learn More and Apply by 7 November 2025: www.uaces.org/funding/scho...
#PhDLife #EuropeanStudies #PhDFunding
October 22, 2025 at 1:12 PM
📢 Don’t Miss Out: UACES Fieldwork Scholarships 2025-26
£1,500.00 to fund PhD research that matters. Four flexible scholarships for fieldwork on contemporary European Studies.
Learn More and Apply by 7 November 2025: www.uaces.org/funding/scho...
#PhDLife #EuropeanStudies #PhDFunding
£1,500.00 to fund PhD research that matters. Four flexible scholarships for fieldwork on contemporary European Studies.
Learn More and Apply by 7 November 2025: www.uaces.org/funding/scho...
#PhDLife #EuropeanStudies #PhDFunding
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A curious approach from people who don't like the concept of immigration
October 22, 2025 at 11:02 AM
A curious approach from people who don't like the concept of immigration
"K: is for a knitted Michael Tea Higgins tea cosy, among a number of novelty gifts based on the ninth President."
For 25 more quirky but instructive letters check out @qubhistory.bsky.social HAPP Prof Marie Coleman A to Z of the Irish Presidency
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blogs.qub.ac.uk/qpol/an-a-z-...
For 25 more quirky but instructive letters check out @qubhistory.bsky.social HAPP Prof Marie Coleman A to Z of the Irish Presidency
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blogs.qub.ac.uk/qpol/an-a-z-...
An A – Z of the Irish Presidency – QPOL
blogs.qub.ac.uk
October 21, 2025 at 8:22 PM
"K: is for a knitted Michael Tea Higgins tea cosy, among a number of novelty gifts based on the ninth President."
For 25 more quirky but instructive letters check out @qubhistory.bsky.social HAPP Prof Marie Coleman A to Z of the Irish Presidency
👇🧶
blogs.qub.ac.uk/qpol/an-a-z-...
For 25 more quirky but instructive letters check out @qubhistory.bsky.social HAPP Prof Marie Coleman A to Z of the Irish Presidency
👇🧶
blogs.qub.ac.uk/qpol/an-a-z-...
A pleasure to be up in Stormont earlier to present our final report on Environmental Governance in Northern Ireland 👇
More independence, more powers, and greater transparency and accountability all needed to improve governance and the environment for all.
www.daera-ni.gov.uk/news/indepen...
More independence, more powers, and greater transparency and accountability all needed to improve governance and the environment for all.
www.daera-ni.gov.uk/news/indepen...
Independent panel’s final report recommends independent environmental regulator be established for NI
A panel has recommended the establishment of an independent regulator as part of its review into environmental governance in Northern Ireland.
www.daera-ni.gov.uk
October 21, 2025 at 3:06 PM
A pleasure to be up in Stormont earlier to present our final report on Environmental Governance in Northern Ireland 👇
More independence, more powers, and greater transparency and accountability all needed to improve governance and the environment for all.
www.daera-ni.gov.uk/news/indepen...
More independence, more powers, and greater transparency and accountability all needed to improve governance and the environment for all.
www.daera-ni.gov.uk/news/indepen...
As Sarkozy heads to prison today (🍾) it's important to not gloss over how bad the charges against him were. This is not a petty political judgement but a stark indictment of how far the RPR then UMP went to get extra funds for financing political campaigns. 👇
www.mediapart.fr/vod/personne...
www.mediapart.fr/vod/personne...
Personne n’y comprend rien
Achetez ou louez la VOD de « Personne n’y comprend rien », le film documentaire co-produit par Mediapart sur l’affaire libyenne, sorti à l’occasion du procès Sarkozy-Kadhafi.
www.mediapart.fr
October 21, 2025 at 11:26 AM
As Sarkozy heads to prison today (🍾) it's important to not gloss over how bad the charges against him were. This is not a petty political judgement but a stark indictment of how far the RPR then UMP went to get extra funds for financing political campaigns. 👇
www.mediapart.fr/vod/personne...
www.mediapart.fr/vod/personne...