Andrew Duff
andrewduffeu.bsky.social
Andrew Duff
@andrewduffeu.bsky.social
Former Member of the European Parliament. Federalist. epc.eu cambridge-connect.uk @volteuropa.org @libdems.org.uk
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My 2024 reading. The good, the bad and the ugly.
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"Britain's secession from the EU delighted Putin; Ukraine's botched accession to the EU would leave him triumphant." Come on guys. Get your act together.
November 10, 2025 at 6:29 PM
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"At the other end of the continent from pussy-footing Britain, Ukraine is fighting for its life." epc.eu/publication/...
Ukraine and the United Kingdom: how the EU should address the challenge of enlargement to the east and west
This paper contrasts the challenges faced by the United Kingdom and Ukraine as they each try to level with the European Union. It recommends a change of methodology to accelerate Ukraine’s accession and overcome a veto.
epc.eu
November 11, 2025 at 11:38 AM
"At the other end of the continent from pussy-footing Britain, Ukraine is fighting for its life." epc.eu/publication/...
Ukraine and the United Kingdom: how the EU should address the challenge of enlargement to the east and west
This paper contrasts the challenges faced by the United Kingdom and Ukraine as they each try to level with the European Union. It recommends a change of methodology to accelerate Ukraine’s accession and overcome a veto.
epc.eu
November 11, 2025 at 11:38 AM
SKINFLINT Tory donor Anthony Bamford’s company donates £200,000 to Reform UK
November 10, 2025 at 6:16 PM
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Labour's reset with the EU is proving to be a predictable disaster. There is a better way. www.epc.eu/publication/...
November 7, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Labour's reset with the EU is proving to be a predictable disaster. There is a better way. www.epc.eu/publication/...
November 7, 2025 at 11:55 AM
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🇪🇺 As #Ukraine moves closer to the #EU and the #UK reconsiders its post-Brexit path, Europe faces an east-west enlargement dilemma.

@andrewduffeu.bsky.social argues for fast-tracking Ukraine’s accession — and reigniting debate on the UK’s future in Europe.

🔗 www.epc.eu/publication/...
November 6, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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If the government won’t admit Brexit’s damage, an independent Royal Commission must.

A calm, forensic case from former MEP Andrew Duff.
The case for a Royal Commission on Britain and Europe
Britain’s post-Brexit paralysis demands independent scrutiny. A Royal Commission could finally confront the evidence politicians avoid
eastangliabylines.co.uk
November 1, 2025 at 8:11 PM
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.EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW - Guy Verhofstadt on Scottish independence and UK in Europe ...
... EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW - Guy Verhofstadt on Scottish independence and UK in Europe ...

www.thenational.scot/news/2558905...
‘Scotland’s place is in Europe’: Guy Verhofstadt on Brexit and the way back to the EU
‘OUR aim during the Brexit negotiations was always, given the outcome of the referendum, to try to find a moderate solution to implement the vote,…
www.thenational.scot
November 2, 2025 at 6:53 PM
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Congratulations to @D66 and leader @RobJetten on a historic result in the Dutch elections! 🇳🇱

Nearly tripling their seats from the last elections, D66 is putting liberal values at the heart of the Dutch parliament.

#DutchElections #D66
October 30, 2025 at 1:15 PM
October 29, 2025 at 8:34 PM
D66 have quashed the VVD at long last. Hans Van Mierlo triumphant. @reneweurope.bsky.social
Netherlands, 9:00 PM Ipsos-I&O exit poll:

Seat projection national parliament

D66-RE: 27 (+18)
PVV-PfE: 25 (-12)
VVD-RE: 23 (-1)
GL/PvdA-G/EFA|S&D: 20 (-5)
CDA-EPP: 19 (+14)
JA21~ECR: 9 (+8)
FvD-ESN: 6 (+3)
BBB-EPP: 4 (-3)
...

+/- vs. Last election result

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October 29, 2025 at 8:19 PM
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Wilders' PVV the big losers if this is right. Encouraging.
Netherlands, 9:00 PM Ipsos-I&O exit poll:

Seat projection national parliament

D66-RE: 27 (+18)
PVV-PfE: 25 (-12)
VVD-RE: 23 (-1)
GL/PvdA-G/EFA|S&D: 20 (-5)
CDA-EPP: 19 (+14)
JA21~ECR: 9 (+8)
FvD-ESN: 6 (+3)
BBB-EPP: 4 (-3)
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+/- vs. Last election result

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October 29, 2025 at 8:10 PM
@robjetten.bsky.social How's it going ?
October 29, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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With the Budget approaching, it is clear that Brexit has damaged the economy in ways many feared it would. With reduced productivity, trade, and investment, it's a travesty that we're still feeling the impact almost a decade after the referendum.
October 28, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Dick Taverne was a brave and principled campaigner for Britain’s full engagement in a united European democracy. Persevered with federalist and social democratic causes when others fled the scene. #RIP
Deeply saddened by the passing of Dick Taverne. He will be missed by all of us, including his colleagues in the House of Lords.

His life of public service is an inspiration and a reminder of what politics can be.

My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
October 25, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Pragmatic federalism : read it here www.fpa.es/en/princess-...
Mario Draghi
Mario Draghi 2025 International Cooperation
www.fpa.es
October 25, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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NEW BLOGPOST: "Minister for Housing proposes a centrally-led development corporation for Greater #Cambridge." cambridgetownowl.com/2025/10/23/m... Featuring things you may have missed, esp on the CGC.I spent much of the afternoon putting this together and now my brain hurts...>
Minister for Housing proposes a centrally-led development corporation for Greater Cambridge.
In this written statement to Parliament, Matthew Pennycook MP stated his intention for what the new development corporation will be like. It won’t be led by the Combined Authority Mayor. See …
cambridgetownowl.com
October 23, 2025 at 5:42 PM