Willem
@european-sub.bsky.social
Former journalist, political advisor, and candidate for parliament. Author of the European—a weekly newsletter about the history and culture behind European current affairs: european.substack.com/
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After drones repeatedly hovered over the #Madleen last night, we need people of the world to help tag and email their foreign ministry. The volunteers aboard are delivering life-saving aid to Gaza. They are unarmed, carrying only food, medicine, baby formula; acting fully within international law.
June 4, 2025 at 1:25 PM
After drones repeatedly hovered over the #Madleen last night, we need people of the world to help tag and email their foreign ministry. The volunteers aboard are delivering life-saving aid to Gaza. They are unarmed, carrying only food, medicine, baby formula; acting fully within international law.
Already 350,000 letters sent. Add your voice by putting Israel on formal notice:
We believe that witnessing brings protection. The more eyes on this mission, the safer they are. By tuning in, you're not just watching—you’re standing in solidarity.
June 4, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Already 350,000 letters sent. Add your voice by putting Israel on formal notice:
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According to @thiagoavilabtasil on Instagram there is a drone over them as of 30 mins ago. Please tell everyone to demand a safe passage.
Put Israel on notice bit.ly/IsraelOnNotice
Put Israel on notice bit.ly/IsraelOnNotice
June 3, 2025 at 8:37 PM
According to @thiagoavilabtasil on Instagram there is a drone over them as of 30 mins ago. Please tell everyone to demand a safe passage.
Put Israel on notice bit.ly/IsraelOnNotice
Put Israel on notice bit.ly/IsraelOnNotice
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We believe that witnessing brings protection. The more eyes on this mission, the safer they are. By tuning in, you're not just watching—you’re standing in solidarity.
June 3, 2025 at 3:08 PM
We believe that witnessing brings protection. The more eyes on this mission, the safer they are. By tuning in, you're not just watching—you’re standing in solidarity.
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Join us on Telegram @FFC_official_channel for exclusive live broadcasts from the #Madleen as it sails toward Gaza.
1800 pm CEST
Today, @thunberggreta.bsky.social will interview other crew members, sharing their experiences with the Palestinian cause and how they got into the Freedom Flotilla.
1800 pm CEST
Today, @thunberggreta.bsky.social will interview other crew members, sharing their experiences with the Palestinian cause and how they got into the Freedom Flotilla.
June 3, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Join us on Telegram @FFC_official_channel for exclusive live broadcasts from the #Madleen as it sails toward Gaza.
1800 pm CEST
Today, @thunberggreta.bsky.social will interview other crew members, sharing their experiences with the Palestinian cause and how they got into the Freedom Flotilla.
1800 pm CEST
Today, @thunberggreta.bsky.social will interview other crew members, sharing their experiences with the Palestinian cause and how they got into the Freedom Flotilla.
Just a month after another aid ship, Conscience, was struck by drones near Malta, a new Freedom Flotilla is on its way to #Gaza — this time with MEP #Rima Hassan, Greta #Thunberg, and other volunteers on board. #StopGenocide #FreedomFlotilla #BreakTheSiege
June 3, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Just a month after another aid ship, Conscience, was struck by drones near Malta, a new Freedom Flotilla is on its way to #Gaza — this time with MEP #Rima Hassan, Greta #Thunberg, and other volunteers on board. #StopGenocide #FreedomFlotilla #BreakTheSiege
I recall Bayrou as the head of the modest, somewhat unremarkable MoDem party, who made multiple attempts to become president without success. It appears he played his cards wisely. Has Bayrou's moment finally arrived?
December 13, 2024 at 12:12 PM
I recall Bayrou as the head of the modest, somewhat unremarkable MoDem party, who made multiple attempts to become president without success. It appears he played his cards wisely. Has Bayrou's moment finally arrived?
#Amnesty International confirms Israel is committing #genocide in #Gaza. The 295-page report details acts like killings, severe harm, and imposing conditions aimed at eradicating Palestinians. Leaders must act now, recognize the genocide, enforce ICJ measures, and end arms transfers.
December 5, 2024 at 11:00 AM
The Guardian's review of her memoir states that Angela Merkel is shortsighted in praising traditional sectors like the automobile and chemical industry. Under her leadership, Germany’s national culture has become even more self-satisfied, and the country's economy is now paying the price.
December 2, 2024 at 10:22 AM
The Guardian's review of her memoir states that Angela Merkel is shortsighted in praising traditional sectors like the automobile and chemical industry. Under her leadership, Germany’s national culture has become even more self-satisfied, and the country's economy is now paying the price.
Overnight lows reached 26.9°C in the southwest of France on Tuesday morning, the Guardian reports. A climatologist at Météo France called it unusually high, "especially for summer, and even more so for late November.”
November 29, 2024 at 11:56 AM
Overnight lows reached 26.9°C in the southwest of France on Tuesday morning, the Guardian reports. A climatologist at Météo France called it unusually high, "especially for summer, and even more so for late November.”
The Venetians dreamed of something impossible when they attempted to force the sea to retreat. Writers on European decay dream in a similar fashion.
Stories about Europe's decay are of all times
And they often take place in Venice.
european.substack.com
November 29, 2024 at 9:18 AM
The Venetians dreamed of something impossible when they attempted to force the sea to retreat. Writers on European decay dream in a similar fashion.
Everyone's visiting Mar-a-Lago now. Zuckerberg paid his homage—even Morning Joe's Scarborough and Brzezinski are courting Trump. They're all visiting Versailles to kiss the ring of the new king.
November 29, 2024 at 8:23 AM
Everyone's visiting Mar-a-Lago now. Zuckerberg paid his homage—even Morning Joe's Scarborough and Brzezinski are courting Trump. They're all visiting Versailles to kiss the ring of the new king.
Fascism is transactional.
The Luminary: Robert Paxton explains fascism is a collective feeling. And it's transactional
“It’s not Trump's doing, it was already there.”
european.substack.com
November 27, 2024 at 9:05 AM
Fascism is transactional.
“Fascism comes from below.”
November 25, 2024 at 4:05 PM
“Fascism comes from below.”
“It’s not Trump's doing, it was already there.”
The Luminary: Robert Paxton explains fascism is a collective feeling. And it's transactional
“It’s not Trump's doing, it was already there.”
european.substack.com
November 25, 2024 at 10:27 AM
“It’s not Trump's doing, it was already there.”
In about an hour, I'll send out a new episode of The European.
It'll discuss some of fascism's core characteristics, paramount to understanding how to deal with it today. If you don't want to miss it, subscribe here—it's free: european.substack.com
It'll discuss some of fascism's core characteristics, paramount to understanding how to deal with it today. If you don't want to miss it, subscribe here—it's free: european.substack.com
November 25, 2024 at 9:26 AM
In about an hour, I'll send out a new episode of The European.
It'll discuss some of fascism's core characteristics, paramount to understanding how to deal with it today. If you don't want to miss it, subscribe here—it's free: european.substack.com
It'll discuss some of fascism's core characteristics, paramount to understanding how to deal with it today. If you don't want to miss it, subscribe here—it's free: european.substack.com
Hungary's Viktor Orbán invites Netanyahu to Budapest, while Dutch leader Geert Wilders announces a visit to Tel Aviv—just days after the ICC issued an arrest warrant. Their opportunism has always been obvious. The blatant racism and disregard for human rights and Palestinian lives are overwhelming.
November 25, 2024 at 8:23 AM
Hungary's Viktor Orbán invites Netanyahu to Budapest, while Dutch leader Geert Wilders announces a visit to Tel Aviv—just days after the ICC issued an arrest warrant. Their opportunism has always been obvious. The blatant racism and disregard for human rights and Palestinian lives are overwhelming.
Reading the newspaper is the "daily prayer of modern man," Umberto Eco, referring to Hegel, told Le Monde. Amen.
November 22, 2024 at 9:49 AM
Reading the newspaper is the "daily prayer of modern man," Umberto Eco, referring to Hegel, told Le Monde. Amen.
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I read a paper edition of the Financial Times today, cover to cover. Encountered all kinds of topics that algorithms would never show me.
November 22, 2024 at 9:30 AM
I read a paper edition of the Financial Times today, cover to cover. Encountered all kinds of topics that algorithms would never show me.
You might have trouble acknowledging the genocide in #Gaza. If so, read how Raphael Lemkin, who coined the term 'genocide,' defined it.
Why people tend to ignore genocides, with Raphael Lemkin and Amos Goldberg
Beneath the surface, there may be another fear at play.
european.substack.com
November 22, 2024 at 6:05 AM
You might have trouble acknowledging the genocide in #Gaza. If so, read how Raphael Lemkin, who coined the term 'genocide,' defined it.
As many of us remain unconvinced Netanyahu is committing war crimes, we must explore the stories we conveniently tell ourselves and that influence our politics:
european.substack.com/p/november-1...
european.substack.com/p/november-1...
November 21, 2024 at 2:26 PM
As many of us remain unconvinced Netanyahu is committing war crimes, we must explore the stories we conveniently tell ourselves and that influence our politics:
european.substack.com/p/november-1...
european.substack.com/p/november-1...
Genuine civilization is not built on double standards but on an unflinching commitment to human dignity.
So, why do we remain unmoved when we see what's happening in Gaza?
So, why do we remain unmoved when we see what's happening in Gaza?
The narratives that shape our politics: with Ta-Nehisi Coates, Edward Said, Theodor Herzl, and Joe Biden
On empire and the subconscious.
european.substack.com
November 21, 2024 at 1:29 PM
Genuine civilization is not built on double standards but on an unflinching commitment to human dignity.
So, why do we remain unmoved when we see what's happening in Gaza?
So, why do we remain unmoved when we see what's happening in Gaza?
Raphael Lemkin defined genocide as a coordinated plan to dismantle the foundations of a group’s life.
The substantiation of genocide in Gaza, with Wikipedia and Francesca Albanese
On domicide, urbicide, and ecocide.
european.substack.com
November 21, 2024 at 10:28 AM
Raphael Lemkin defined genocide as a coordinated plan to dismantle the foundations of a group’s life.
On empire and the subconscious
The narratives that shape our politics: with Ta-Nehisi Coates, Edward Said, Theodor Herzl, and Joe Biden
On empire and the subconscious.
european.substack.com
November 21, 2024 at 10:19 AM
On empire and the subconscious
Edward Said, Orientalism
November 19, 2024 at 3:10 PM
Edward Said, Orientalism