Bertrand de Cordoue
@cordoueb.bsky.social
Le langage ne fonctionne pas comme l’artillerie : quand on parle, l’abondance de la mitraille ne compense pas l’imprécision du tir. (P. Dirac)
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Trade in beef is a small portion of EU-Mercosur imports and exports, and that’s unlikely to change greatly with eased trade relations, economists say 👇
But these raw numbers don’t capture why European farmers feel resentful.
🔗 politi.co/44FbErm
But these raw numbers don’t capture why European farmers feel resentful.
🔗 politi.co/44FbErm
December 22, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Trade in beef is a small portion of EU-Mercosur imports and exports, and that’s unlikely to change greatly with eased trade relations, economists say 👇
But these raw numbers don’t capture why European farmers feel resentful.
🔗 politi.co/44FbErm
But these raw numbers don’t capture why European farmers feel resentful.
🔗 politi.co/44FbErm
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❗ Concernant le #PLFSS2026 👇🏻
• 6 députés PS se sont abstenus (tous les autres ont voté pour)
• Le groupe LR est très divisé (18 pour, 3 contre et 28 abstentions)
• 3 pour chez les écologistes (9 contre et 26 abstentions)
• 9 pour et 25 abstentions chez Horizons
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• 6 députés PS se sont abstenus (tous les autres ont voté pour)
• Le groupe LR est très divisé (18 pour, 3 contre et 28 abstentions)
• 3 pour chez les écologistes (9 contre et 26 abstentions)
• 9 pour et 25 abstentions chez Horizons
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December 9, 2025 at 7:09 PM
❗ Concernant le #PLFSS2026 👇🏻
• 6 députés PS se sont abstenus (tous les autres ont voté pour)
• Le groupe LR est très divisé (18 pour, 3 contre et 28 abstentions)
• 3 pour chez les écologistes (9 contre et 26 abstentions)
• 9 pour et 25 abstentions chez Horizons
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• 6 députés PS se sont abstenus (tous les autres ont voté pour)
• Le groupe LR est très divisé (18 pour, 3 contre et 28 abstentions)
• 3 pour chez les écologistes (9 contre et 26 abstentions)
• 9 pour et 25 abstentions chez Horizons
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EUCO President @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu reacting to US National Security Strategy at annual conference of our sister institute in Paris @delorsinstitute.bsky.social: "Allies do not threaten to interfere in the lives and domestic political choices of their allies" @matellysy.bsky.social
Allies must act as allies.
We must respect each other's sovereignty.
Europeans do not share the same vision as the Americans on various issues. This is natural. What we cannot accept is the threat of interference in Europe’s democratic life.
We must respect each other's sovereignty.
Europeans do not share the same vision as the Americans on various issues. This is natural. What we cannot accept is the threat of interference in Europe’s democratic life.
December 8, 2025 at 3:40 PM
EUCO President @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu reacting to US National Security Strategy at annual conference of our sister institute in Paris @delorsinstitute.bsky.social: "Allies do not threaten to interfere in the lives and domestic political choices of their allies" @matellysy.bsky.social
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Mario Draghi and Enrico Letta reports call for a single market for space. We need an EU #SpaceAct to establish the right conditions for such a single market - 1 set of rules instead of 27. And we need to design it together.
Remarks at #COMPET Council: ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
Remarks at #COMPET Council: ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
December 9, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Mario Draghi and Enrico Letta reports call for a single market for space. We need an EU #SpaceAct to establish the right conditions for such a single market - 1 set of rules instead of 27. And we need to design it together.
Remarks at #COMPET Council: ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
Remarks at #COMPET Council: ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
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"They will kill me in Iran. Please don’t send me back." For decades, Iranians fleeing persecution have found protection in the U.S. But this fall, the Trump administration deported a planeload of people to Iran after making a deal with Tehran. nyti.ms/3JRCLYR
‘It Feels Like I’m in a Nightmare’: Inside the First Deportation Flight to Iran
For decades, Iranians fleeing persecution have found protection in the United States. But this fall, the Trump administration deported a planeload of people to Iran after making a deal with Tehran.
nyti.ms
November 11, 2025 at 5:50 PM
"They will kill me in Iran. Please don’t send me back." For decades, Iranians fleeing persecution have found protection in the U.S. But this fall, the Trump administration deported a planeload of people to Iran after making a deal with Tehran. nyti.ms/3JRCLYR
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Polish FM Radosław Sikorski said that Putin may prefer a "bad war" in Ukraine to a "bad peace" which would expose his "mistake" in invading the country.
"If Russia were to prevail in Ukraine, it would be tempted to use the territory, and the industrial& human resources of that country,to go further
"If Russia were to prevail in Ukraine, it would be tempted to use the territory, and the industrial& human resources of that country,to go further
November 7, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Polish FM Radosław Sikorski said that Putin may prefer a "bad war" in Ukraine to a "bad peace" which would expose his "mistake" in invading the country.
"If Russia were to prevail in Ukraine, it would be tempted to use the territory, and the industrial& human resources of that country,to go further
"If Russia were to prevail in Ukraine, it would be tempted to use the territory, and the industrial& human resources of that country,to go further
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The EU is preparing to further tighten visa rules for Russian citizens, effectively ending the issuance of multi-entry Schengen permits in most cases, three European officials told POLITICO.
EU set to further tighten visa rules for Russians
Russians will generally only be eligible for single-entry visas once new rules take effect.
www.politico.eu
November 5, 2025 at 7:16 PM
The EU is preparing to further tighten visa rules for Russian citizens, effectively ending the issuance of multi-entry Schengen permits in most cases, three European officials told POLITICO.
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Mayor-Elect of New York City Zohran Mamdani celebrating the end of a political dynasty after defeating former Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
Mamdani Zings Cuomo
Mayor-Elect of New York City Zohran Mamdani celebrating the end of a political dynasty after defeating former Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
www.huffpost.com
November 5, 2025 at 4:52 AM
Mayor-Elect of New York City Zohran Mamdani celebrating the end of a political dynasty after defeating former Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
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European governments struck a provisional deal to agree on a significantly weakened 2040 climate target in the early hours of this morning.
A "take it or leave it" text on the 2040 target came after 18 hours of negotiations.
A "take it or leave it" text on the 2040 target came after 18 hours of negotiations.
Draft deal sets weaker 85 percent domestic climate target for EU
After 18 hours of negotiations, countries gave preliminary approval to a “take it or leave it” text on the 2040 target.
www.politico.eu
November 5, 2025 at 7:41 AM
European governments struck a provisional deal to agree on a significantly weakened 2040 climate target in the early hours of this morning.
A "take it or leave it" text on the 2040 target came after 18 hours of negotiations.
A "take it or leave it" text on the 2040 target came after 18 hours of negotiations.
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At Sochi airport in Russia,nearly 20 flights have been delayed due to a drone attack.
Most departures from Sochi have been postponed by 4-5 hours, with some delayed by as much as 11 hours. Currently, 17 departures remain delayed.
Passengers are being given inflatable mattresses.
Most departures from Sochi have been postponed by 4-5 hours, with some delayed by as much as 11 hours. Currently, 17 departures remain delayed.
Passengers are being given inflatable mattresses.
November 2, 2025 at 11:19 AM
At Sochi airport in Russia,nearly 20 flights have been delayed due to a drone attack.
Most departures from Sochi have been postponed by 4-5 hours, with some delayed by as much as 11 hours. Currently, 17 departures remain delayed.
Passengers are being given inflatable mattresses.
Most departures from Sochi have been postponed by 4-5 hours, with some delayed by as much as 11 hours. Currently, 17 departures remain delayed.
Passengers are being given inflatable mattresses.
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The agreements with Mercosur & Mexico are milestones.
Europe doubles down on diversification.
It means new partnerships, with fresh opportunities.
EU businesses and agri-food sector will benefit from lower tariffs, reduced costs.
They will become more competitive globally.
→ europa.eu/!4WT99m
Europe doubles down on diversification.
It means new partnerships, with fresh opportunities.
EU businesses and agri-food sector will benefit from lower tariffs, reduced costs.
They will become more competitive globally.
→ europa.eu/!4WT99m
September 3, 2025 at 12:30 PM
The agreements with Mercosur & Mexico are milestones.
Europe doubles down on diversification.
It means new partnerships, with fresh opportunities.
EU businesses and agri-food sector will benefit from lower tariffs, reduced costs.
They will become more competitive globally.
→ europa.eu/!4WT99m
Europe doubles down on diversification.
It means new partnerships, with fresh opportunities.
EU businesses and agri-food sector will benefit from lower tariffs, reduced costs.
They will become more competitive globally.
→ europa.eu/!4WT99m
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#Ukraine says goodbye to Andrii Parubii, ex-head of Ukrainian Parliament, famous politician and a true patriot of Ukraine.
I knew Andrii well and had a lot of respect for him.
Today, his murderer was caught and according to his statements, Russia might have a connection to the murder.
I knew Andrii well and had a lot of respect for him.
Today, his murderer was caught and according to his statements, Russia might have a connection to the murder.
September 1, 2025 at 6:39 PM
#Ukraine says goodbye to Andrii Parubii, ex-head of Ukrainian Parliament, famous politician and a true patriot of Ukraine.
I knew Andrii well and had a lot of respect for him.
Today, his murderer was caught and according to his statements, Russia might have a connection to the murder.
I knew Andrii well and had a lot of respect for him.
Today, his murderer was caught and according to his statements, Russia might have a connection to the murder.
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Trump recently ordered the Department of the Interior to halt work on a huge wind farm.
1,000 union workers had already completed 80% of the project.
Now they're fired.
He made sure the oil and gas billionaires got their tax breaks, though.
Happy Labor Day, I guess.
1,000 union workers had already completed 80% of the project.
Now they're fired.
He made sure the oil and gas billionaires got their tax breaks, though.
Happy Labor Day, I guess.
September 1, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Trump recently ordered the Department of the Interior to halt work on a huge wind farm.
1,000 union workers had already completed 80% of the project.
Now they're fired.
He made sure the oil and gas billionaires got their tax breaks, though.
Happy Labor Day, I guess.
1,000 union workers had already completed 80% of the project.
Now they're fired.
He made sure the oil and gas billionaires got their tax breaks, though.
Happy Labor Day, I guess.
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Our defence industry needs predictability and long-term contracts.
That’s what SAFE is for.
I’m confident that the first projects will be financed end of this year or beginning of the next ↓
europa.eu/!36tjnK
That’s what SAFE is for.
I’m confident that the first projects will be financed end of this year or beginning of the next ↓
europa.eu/!36tjnK
September 1, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Our defence industry needs predictability and long-term contracts.
That’s what SAFE is for.
I’m confident that the first projects will be financed end of this year or beginning of the next ↓
europa.eu/!36tjnK
That’s what SAFE is for.
I’m confident that the first projects will be financed end of this year or beginning of the next ↓
europa.eu/!36tjnK
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British military say farewell to #Ukrainian Defenders after they completed their training.
(Video is from 2024)
(Video is from 2024)
July 20, 2025 at 5:17 PM
British military say farewell to #Ukrainian Defenders after they completed their training.
(Video is from 2024)
(Video is from 2024)
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Ukrainian journalist Olena Kurbanova has gifter the chevrons of Ukrainian combat units to President Aliyev. The President of Azerbaijan has gratefully accepted the gift.
This caused an explosive reaction in the Russian media.
This caused an explosive reaction in the Russian media.
July 20, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Ukrainian journalist Olena Kurbanova has gifter the chevrons of Ukrainian combat units to President Aliyev. The President of Azerbaijan has gratefully accepted the gift.
This caused an explosive reaction in the Russian media.
This caused an explosive reaction in the Russian media.
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To improve movement of troops, military kit and so defence readiness, funds for #militarymobility will increase tenfold under the new #MFF; supporting civilian & military dual-use investment in a major boost for cybersecurity, infrastructure and defence capability development🇪🇺
July 19, 2025 at 11:20 AM
To improve movement of troops, military kit and so defence readiness, funds for #militarymobility will increase tenfold under the new #MFF; supporting civilian & military dual-use investment in a major boost for cybersecurity, infrastructure and defence capability development🇪🇺
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Today we present the EU budget for 2028-2034.
It's a budget for a new era, that matches Europe’s ambition.
That addresses Europe’s challenges.
That strengthens our independence.
It's a budget for a new era, that matches Europe’s ambition.
That addresses Europe’s challenges.
That strengthens our independence.
July 16, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Today we present the EU budget for 2028-2034.
It's a budget for a new era, that matches Europe’s ambition.
That addresses Europe’s challenges.
That strengthens our independence.
It's a budget for a new era, that matches Europe’s ambition.
That addresses Europe’s challenges.
That strengthens our independence.
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The EU will increase investment in space for competitiveness & defence!
We will upgrade🇪🇺space systems Galileo, EGNOS, Copernicus, and ramp up IRIS², to meet the dual use challenges, an Earth observation governmental service & low Earth orbit positioning, navigation and timing.
We will upgrade🇪🇺space systems Galileo, EGNOS, Copernicus, and ramp up IRIS², to meet the dual use challenges, an Earth observation governmental service & low Earth orbit positioning, navigation and timing.
July 16, 2025 at 5:08 PM
The EU will increase investment in space for competitiveness & defence!
We will upgrade🇪🇺space systems Galileo, EGNOS, Copernicus, and ramp up IRIS², to meet the dual use challenges, an Earth observation governmental service & low Earth orbit positioning, navigation and timing.
We will upgrade🇪🇺space systems Galileo, EGNOS, Copernicus, and ramp up IRIS², to meet the dual use challenges, an Earth observation governmental service & low Earth orbit positioning, navigation and timing.
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🧭 #défense L’UE prépare son budget 2028-2034 : la défense en sera un pilier majeur avec un objectif de 25 Mds€, pour financer R&D, production, achats groupés et soutien industriel.
Vers une vraie préférence européenne ? 💶
Par @cordoueb.bsky.social 👇
Vers une vraie préférence européenne ? 💶
Par @cordoueb.bsky.social 👇
L’équation compliquée du futur budget de l’UE consacré à la défense - Institut Jacques Delors
institutdelors.eu
July 10, 2025 at 1:37 PM
🧭 #défense L’UE prépare son budget 2028-2034 : la défense en sera un pilier majeur avec un objectif de 25 Mds€, pour financer R&D, production, achats groupés et soutien industriel.
Vers une vraie préférence européenne ? 💶
Par @cordoueb.bsky.social 👇
Vers une vraie préférence européenne ? 💶
Par @cordoueb.bsky.social 👇
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OPINION: The EU has floated the idea of creating an alternative to the World Trade Organization, cooperating with like-minded countries to maintain the rule of law in trade.
But there is a better option: Keep the WTO, but kick out the US.
But there is a better option: Keep the WTO, but kick out the US.
To save the global economy, kick the US out of the WTO
The magnitude of Trump’s rule violation is entirely without precedent and demands an unprecedented response.
ow.ly
July 7, 2025 at 7:18 AM
OPINION: The EU has floated the idea of creating an alternative to the World Trade Organization, cooperating with like-minded countries to maintain the rule of law in trade.
But there is a better option: Keep the WTO, but kick out the US.
But there is a better option: Keep the WTO, but kick out the US.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin fired Transport Minister Roman Starovoit early today, according to a decree published by the Kremlin.
Putin fires transport minister after Ukraine cripples Russian air traffic
Moscow struggles with drone attacks as turmoil grips civilian aviation sector.
ow.ly
July 7, 2025 at 8:22 AM
Russian President Vladimir Putin fired Transport Minister Roman Starovoit early today, according to a decree published by the Kremlin.
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“Europe’s moment” in security and defence can be described in a very simple way: at this moment we are facing “perfect storm” conditions. The challenges around us are increasing while our defence readiness at this time is not sufficient.
#Tocquevilleconversations2025
#Tocquevilleconversations2025
July 6, 2025 at 1:08 PM
“Europe’s moment” in security and defence can be described in a very simple way: at this moment we are facing “perfect storm” conditions. The challenges around us are increasing while our defence readiness at this time is not sufficient.
#Tocquevilleconversations2025
#Tocquevilleconversations2025
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Pax Europaea - Peace in Europe - is our strategic responsibility. Our responsibility, not an American responsibility. In order to achieve that, we need to be ready to be independent.
#Tocquevilleconversations2025
#Tocquevilleconversations2025
July 6, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Pax Europaea - Peace in Europe - is our strategic responsibility. Our responsibility, not an American responsibility. In order to achieve that, we need to be ready to be independent.
#Tocquevilleconversations2025
#Tocquevilleconversations2025