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French President Emmanuel Macron said the next two weeks will be "critical" for defining security guarantees for Ukraine following the high-stakes peace talks yesterday.
Macron: Next 15 days ‘critical’ to determine Ukraine security guarantees
French president praised Trump’s decision to provide Kyiv with a “very good security guarantee.”
ow.ly
August 19, 2025 at 10:27 AM
French President Emmanuel Macron said the next two weeks will be "critical" for defining security guarantees for Ukraine following the high-stakes peace talks yesterday.
Reposted by Leonidas Asimakopoulos
🇪🇺 Europe Day Explained
📅 May 9th marks Europe Day — a celebration of peace, unity, and cooperation across the continent.
🕊️ It all began in 1950, when 🇫🇷 French Foreign Minister Robert Schuman proposed that European nations share coal and steel production.
@ec.europa.eu @eudiplomacy.bsky.social
📅 May 9th marks Europe Day — a celebration of peace, unity, and cooperation across the continent.
🕊️ It all began in 1950, when 🇫🇷 French Foreign Minister Robert Schuman proposed that European nations share coal and steel production.
@ec.europa.eu @eudiplomacy.bsky.social
May 9, 2025 at 8:27 AM
🇪🇺 Europe Day Explained
📅 May 9th marks Europe Day — a celebration of peace, unity, and cooperation across the continent.
🕊️ It all began in 1950, when 🇫🇷 French Foreign Minister Robert Schuman proposed that European nations share coal and steel production.
@ec.europa.eu @eudiplomacy.bsky.social
📅 May 9th marks Europe Day — a celebration of peace, unity, and cooperation across the continent.
🕊️ It all began in 1950, when 🇫🇷 French Foreign Minister Robert Schuman proposed that European nations share coal and steel production.
@ec.europa.eu @eudiplomacy.bsky.social
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No matter who you are or where you're from — tearing a mother from her child is a human rights violation. Full stop. 🛑✖️
There’s no justice in cruelty disguised as law. ⚖️💔
#HumanRights
There’s no justice in cruelty disguised as law. ⚖️💔
#HumanRights
May 10, 2025 at 3:29 PM
No matter who you are or where you're from — tearing a mother from her child is a human rights violation. Full stop. 🛑✖️
There’s no justice in cruelty disguised as law. ⚖️💔
#HumanRights
There’s no justice in cruelty disguised as law. ⚖️💔
#HumanRights
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Lesego Chombo's enthusiasm for life is as infectious as her achievements are impressive: she won the Miss Botswana 2022 and Miss World Africa 2024 crowns, a working lawyer, has set up her own charitable foundation - and became Botswana's youngest cabinet minister. www.bbc.com/news/article...
Lesego Chombo: Miss World Africa beauty queen and Botswana's youngest cabinet minister
Lesego Chombo tells the BBC she was appointed by the president before he had even met her.
www.bbc.com
May 11, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Lesego Chombo's enthusiasm for life is as infectious as her achievements are impressive: she won the Miss Botswana 2022 and Miss World Africa 2024 crowns, a working lawyer, has set up her own charitable foundation - and became Botswana's youngest cabinet minister. www.bbc.com/news/article...
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📌🧏🏻♀️Find out more: www.consilium.europa.eu/en/schuman-d...
May 9, 2025 at 8:27 AM
📌🧏🏻♀️Find out more: www.consilium.europa.eu/en/schuman-d...
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US President Donald Trump described Russia’s double ballistic missile strike on the Ukrainian city of Sumy that killed 35 and wounded 117 as a “mistake” by the Russians.
But it’s no such thing.
But it’s no such thing.
Russian attack that left bodies scattered on city streets is not a ‘mistake’ — it’s a strategy
But terror-bombing Ukrainians may not bring Russia many benefits.
ow.ly
April 14, 2025 at 4:41 PM
US President Donald Trump described Russia’s double ballistic missile strike on the Ukrainian city of Sumy that killed 35 and wounded 117 as a “mistake” by the Russians.
But it’s no such thing.
But it’s no such thing.
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Greece: Course of Freedom (PE-NI) reaches an all-time record high with 17.8% in the latest MRB poll.
If repeated in an election, it would be the party’s highest result since it was founded in 2016 by former parliament speaker Zoe Konstantopoulou.
➤ https://europeelects.eu/greece
If repeated in an election, it would be the party’s highest result since it was founded in 2016 by former parliament speaker Zoe Konstantopoulou.
➤ https://europeelects.eu/greece
April 13, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Greece: Course of Freedom (PE-NI) reaches an all-time record high with 17.8% in the latest MRB poll.
If repeated in an election, it would be the party’s highest result since it was founded in 2016 by former parliament speaker Zoe Konstantopoulou.
➤ https://europeelects.eu/greece
If repeated in an election, it would be the party’s highest result since it was founded in 2016 by former parliament speaker Zoe Konstantopoulou.
➤ https://europeelects.eu/greece
Reposted by Leonidas Asimakopoulos
Greece, MRB poll:
ND-EPP: 27%
PE-NI: 18% (+6)
PASOK KINAL-S&D: 12% (-3)
EL-ECR: 11%
KKE-NI: 7% (-2)
SYRIZA-LEFT: 7% (-1)
Niki-NI: 4% (+1)
FL-PfE: 4% (-2)
MeRA25~LEFT: 3%
KD-RE: 3%
...
+/- vs. 04-06 March 2025
Fieldwork: 07-09 April 2025
Sample size: 1,000
➤ https://europeelects.eu/greece
ND-EPP: 27%
PE-NI: 18% (+6)
PASOK KINAL-S&D: 12% (-3)
EL-ECR: 11%
KKE-NI: 7% (-2)
SYRIZA-LEFT: 7% (-1)
Niki-NI: 4% (+1)
FL-PfE: 4% (-2)
MeRA25~LEFT: 3%
KD-RE: 3%
...
+/- vs. 04-06 March 2025
Fieldwork: 07-09 April 2025
Sample size: 1,000
➤ https://europeelects.eu/greece
April 13, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Greece, MRB poll:
ND-EPP: 27%
PE-NI: 18% (+6)
PASOK KINAL-S&D: 12% (-3)
EL-ECR: 11%
KKE-NI: 7% (-2)
SYRIZA-LEFT: 7% (-1)
Niki-NI: 4% (+1)
FL-PfE: 4% (-2)
MeRA25~LEFT: 3%
KD-RE: 3%
...
+/- vs. 04-06 March 2025
Fieldwork: 07-09 April 2025
Sample size: 1,000
➤ https://europeelects.eu/greece
ND-EPP: 27%
PE-NI: 18% (+6)
PASOK KINAL-S&D: 12% (-3)
EL-ECR: 11%
KKE-NI: 7% (-2)
SYRIZA-LEFT: 7% (-1)
Niki-NI: 4% (+1)
FL-PfE: 4% (-2)
MeRA25~LEFT: 3%
KD-RE: 3%
...
+/- vs. 04-06 March 2025
Fieldwork: 07-09 April 2025
Sample size: 1,000
➤ https://europeelects.eu/greece
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🚨 BREAKING: Donald Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff will meet Vladimir Putin tonight as the White House pushes the Kremlin to accept a Ukraine ceasefire agreement.
Read the story: ow.ly/cyn450VhoM8
Read the story: ow.ly/cyn450VhoM8
March 13, 2025 at 3:48 PM
🚨 BREAKING: Donald Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff will meet Vladimir Putin tonight as the White House pushes the Kremlin to accept a Ukraine ceasefire agreement.
Read the story: ow.ly/cyn450VhoM8
Read the story: ow.ly/cyn450VhoM8
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The vast majority of businesses in the European Union would no longer have to disclose their impact on the environment or exposure to the risks of climate change under a proposed bill that significantly winds back the scope of key EU green laws.
Brussels confirms dramatic U-turn on corporate green rules
4 of 5 companies would be exempt from EU corporate sustainability reporting as part of Brussels’ anti-red tape drive.
www.politico.eu
February 26, 2025 at 1:51 PM
The vast majority of businesses in the European Union would no longer have to disclose their impact on the environment or exposure to the risks of climate change under a proposed bill that significantly winds back the scope of key EU green laws.
Reposted by Leonidas Asimakopoulos
Keir Starmer told fellow world leaders today that Russia “does not hold all the cards” in the war in Ukraine and that Kyiv must be involved in peace talks, as he prepares to meet US President Donald Trump.
UK’s Starmer says Russia ‘does not hold all the cards’ in Ukraine
British prime minister tells Kyiv summit it’s “time for unity” — and insists Ukraine must be involved in peace talks.
www.politico.eu
February 24, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Keir Starmer told fellow world leaders today that Russia “does not hold all the cards” in the war in Ukraine and that Kyiv must be involved in peace talks, as he prepares to meet US President Donald Trump.
Reposted by Leonidas Asimakopoulos
US President Donald Trump is acting like he holds all the cards in talks to end the war in Ukraine.
But Brussels has a €200 billion secret weapon up its sleeve.
But Brussels has a €200 billion secret weapon up its sleeve.
EU eyes €200B secret weapon as Trump dominates Ukraine peace talks
Europe has significant leverage after being left out of key talks on ending the war in Ukraine, but will it use it?
www.politico.eu
February 25, 2025 at 8:30 AM
US President Donald Trump is acting like he holds all the cards in talks to end the war in Ukraine.
But Brussels has a €200 billion secret weapon up its sleeve.
But Brussels has a €200 billion secret weapon up its sleeve.
Reposted by Leonidas Asimakopoulos
Germany, Preliminary result:
CDU/CSU-EPP: 34% (+10)
AfD-ESN: 23% (+13)
SPD-S&D: 14% (-12)
GRÜNE-G/EFA: 8% (-7)
LINKE-LEFT: 6% (+1)
BSW-NI: 4% (+4)
FDP-RE: 4% (-7)
+/- vs.
➤ europeelects.eu/germany
CDU/CSU-EPP: 34% (+10)
AfD-ESN: 23% (+13)
SPD-S&D: 14% (-12)
GRÜNE-G/EFA: 8% (-7)
LINKE-LEFT: 6% (+1)
BSW-NI: 4% (+4)
FDP-RE: 4% (-7)
+/- vs.
➤ europeelects.eu/germany
February 23, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Germany, Preliminary result:
CDU/CSU-EPP: 34% (+10)
AfD-ESN: 23% (+13)
SPD-S&D: 14% (-12)
GRÜNE-G/EFA: 8% (-7)
LINKE-LEFT: 6% (+1)
BSW-NI: 4% (+4)
FDP-RE: 4% (-7)
+/- vs.
➤ europeelects.eu/germany
CDU/CSU-EPP: 34% (+10)
AfD-ESN: 23% (+13)
SPD-S&D: 14% (-12)
GRÜNE-G/EFA: 8% (-7)
LINKE-LEFT: 6% (+1)
BSW-NI: 4% (+4)
FDP-RE: 4% (-7)
+/- vs.
➤ europeelects.eu/germany
Reposted by Leonidas Asimakopoulos
German election: The Left and the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) are both projected to make significant gains in today’s election — in part due to support from young voters 👇
Follow along with our live blog for more analysis: www.politico.eu/article/germ...
Follow along with our live blog for more analysis: www.politico.eu/article/germ...
February 23, 2025 at 8:29 PM
German election: The Left and the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) are both projected to make significant gains in today’s election — in part due to support from young voters 👇
Follow along with our live blog for more analysis: www.politico.eu/article/germ...
Follow along with our live blog for more analysis: www.politico.eu/article/germ...
Reposted by Leonidas Asimakopoulos
Germany, Exit poll Forschungsgruppe Wahlen:
CDU/CSU-EPP: 29% (+5)
AfD-ESN: 20% (+10)
SPD-S&D: 17% (-9)
GRÜNE-G/EFA: 12% (-3)
LINKE-LEFT: 9% (+4)
FDP-RE: 5% (-6)
BSW-NI: 5% (+5)
➤ europeelects.eu/germany
CDU/CSU-EPP: 29% (+5)
AfD-ESN: 20% (+10)
SPD-S&D: 17% (-9)
GRÜNE-G/EFA: 12% (-3)
LINKE-LEFT: 9% (+4)
FDP-RE: 5% (-6)
BSW-NI: 5% (+5)
➤ europeelects.eu/germany
February 23, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Germany, Exit poll Forschungsgruppe Wahlen:
CDU/CSU-EPP: 29% (+5)
AfD-ESN: 20% (+10)
SPD-S&D: 17% (-9)
GRÜNE-G/EFA: 12% (-3)
LINKE-LEFT: 9% (+4)
FDP-RE: 5% (-6)
BSW-NI: 5% (+5)
➤ europeelects.eu/germany
CDU/CSU-EPP: 29% (+5)
AfD-ESN: 20% (+10)
SPD-S&D: 17% (-9)
GRÜNE-G/EFA: 12% (-3)
LINKE-LEFT: 9% (+4)
FDP-RE: 5% (-6)
BSW-NI: 5% (+5)
➤ europeelects.eu/germany
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Will the war in Ukraine turn into World War III?
French President Emmanuel Macron pointedly didn't rule it out during a social media appearance today, but rather accused Russia of bringing Europe to the precipice of a new world war.
French President Emmanuel Macron pointedly didn't rule it out during a social media appearance today, but rather accused Russia of bringing Europe to the precipice of a new world war.
Macron says Russia ‘globalized’ Ukraine war after being asked if conflict will turn into WW3
Macron’s comments came during a live appearance on his social media channels.
www.politico.eu
February 20, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Will the war in Ukraine turn into World War III?
French President Emmanuel Macron pointedly didn't rule it out during a social media appearance today, but rather accused Russia of bringing Europe to the precipice of a new world war.
French President Emmanuel Macron pointedly didn't rule it out during a social media appearance today, but rather accused Russia of bringing Europe to the precipice of a new world war.
Reposted by Leonidas Asimakopoulos
Keir Starmer wants to send troops to Ukraine as a post-war peace-keeping force. But MPs from across the main parties told POLITICO they think parliament should be involved in any decision to deploy peacekeeping troops on the ground.
British MPs already want a vote on sending troops to Ukraine
Labour MPs — and opposition lawmakers too — are asking for a parliamentary say on any British escalation.
www.politico.eu
February 17, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Keir Starmer wants to send troops to Ukraine as a post-war peace-keeping force. But MPs from across the main parties told POLITICO they think parliament should be involved in any decision to deploy peacekeeping troops on the ground.
Reposted by Leonidas Asimakopoulos
OPINION: The World Trade Organization had barely made it through US President Donald Trump’s first term unscathed. It's time to reevaluate an institution that is no longer fit for purpose.
The downfall of the World Trade Organization
What we see before us now is a dysfunctional and paralyzed colossus. And it’s time to reevaluate this institution, which is no longer fit for purpose.
www.politico.eu
February 15, 2025 at 9:20 AM
OPINION: The World Trade Organization had barely made it through US President Donald Trump’s first term unscathed. It's time to reevaluate an institution that is no longer fit for purpose.
Reposted by Leonidas Asimakopoulos
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Monday that “serious” members of U.S. President Donald Trump's team will travel to Ukraine this week, the first such visit since Trump took office.
Trump team to visit Ukraine this week, Zelenskyy says
A “serious” American delegation will visit Ukraine, the Ukrainian president said.
www.politico.eu
February 10, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Monday that “serious” members of U.S. President Donald Trump's team will travel to Ukraine this week, the first such visit since Trump took office.
Reposted by Leonidas Asimakopoulos
Polar bear fur contains a cocktail of greasy compounds that make it exceptionally resistant to freezing, Holst and her colleagues reported last week in Science Advances. www.npr.org/2025/02/04/n...
Why polar bear fur doesn't freeze
New research finds that grease that coats polar bear fur contains a specialized mixture of chemicals that make it resistant to freezing.
www.npr.org
February 10, 2025 at 6:36 AM
Polar bear fur contains a cocktail of greasy compounds that make it exceptionally resistant to freezing, Holst and her colleagues reported last week in Science Advances. www.npr.org/2025/02/04/n...
Reposted by Leonidas Asimakopoulos
Georgian authorities are doubling down on media and civil society groups, putting forward a range of new restrictions apparently inspired by US President Donald Trump’s foreign aid freeze.
Georgia ramps up restrictions on media, NGOs with drastic new laws
The fresh restrictions come amid a political crisis over disputed elections and the government’s reversal on its EU membership bid.
www.politico.eu
February 8, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Georgian authorities are doubling down on media and civil society groups, putting forward a range of new restrictions apparently inspired by US President Donald Trump’s foreign aid freeze.
Reposted by Leonidas Asimakopoulos
Liechtenstein, national parliament election tomorrow: 73.8% already voted by post. Their electoral envelope had to arrive or be handed in to the municipality no later than yesterday Friday 7 February 2025 by 5:00 PM CET.
Read more about parties competing here:
➤ europeelects.eu/liechtenstein
Read more about parties competing here:
➤ europeelects.eu/liechtenstein
February 8, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Liechtenstein, national parliament election tomorrow: 73.8% already voted by post. Their electoral envelope had to arrive or be handed in to the municipality no later than yesterday Friday 7 February 2025 by 5:00 PM CET.
Read more about parties competing here:
➤ europeelects.eu/liechtenstein
Read more about parties competing here:
➤ europeelects.eu/liechtenstein
Reposted by Leonidas Asimakopoulos
A pro-Western protest movement in Slovakia that has been galvanized by the pro-Moscow trajectory of Prime Minister Robert Fico widened yesterday, with an estimated 110,000 people attending evening demonstrations.
‘New reality’ hailed as Slovak protests against pro-Russia Fico widen to small towns
More than 100,000 people hit the streets Friday across Slovakia and elsewhere in Europe to defend the country’s Western orientation.
www.politico.eu
February 8, 2025 at 4:18 PM
A pro-Western protest movement in Slovakia that has been galvanized by the pro-Moscow trajectory of Prime Minister Robert Fico widened yesterday, with an estimated 110,000 people attending evening demonstrations.
Reposted by Leonidas Asimakopoulos
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EU trade chief Maroš Šefčovič extended an olive branch to Washington, saying that Brussels was ready to talk with the new administration — despite the repeated threats that Donald Trump has made to hit the 27-nation bloc with tariffs.
EU trade chief to Trump: Let’s deal
“Our message is very clear: We are ready to engage,” Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovic tells POLITICO.
www.politico.eu
January 22, 2025 at 8:16 PM
EU trade chief Maroš Šefčovič extended an olive branch to Washington, saying that Brussels was ready to talk with the new administration — despite the repeated threats that Donald Trump has made to hit the 27-nation bloc with tariffs.