Jack Schickler
@jackschickler.bsky.social
Obtained by Contexte. Managing editor for energy. Previously Euronews, CoinDesk, MLex and general policy wonk. Brussels-based. Tips? https://about.contexte.com/eu/secure-contact
After the environment council negotiated for roughly 20 hours on Tuesday/Wednesday, now it's the Parliament's turn to figure out its position on a planned 90% emissions cut for 2040.
I'm not saying MEPs are copying the member states' homework, but they've even reproduced their typos
I'm not saying MEPs are copying the member states' homework, but they've even reproduced their typos
November 7, 2025 at 2:00 PM
After the environment council negotiated for roughly 20 hours on Tuesday/Wednesday, now it's the Parliament's turn to figure out its position on a planned 90% emissions cut for 2040.
I'm not saying MEPs are copying the member states' homework, but they've even reproduced their typos
I'm not saying MEPs are copying the member states' homework, but they've even reproduced their typos
Top marks to the European Commission here; this was indeed the first question on which I was seeking an answer in relation to the 2026 fishing opportunities for EU-managed stocks in the Atlantic and Skagerrak-Kattegat waters
October 29, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Top marks to the European Commission here; this was indeed the first question on which I was seeking an answer in relation to the 2026 fishing opportunities for EU-managed stocks in the Atlantic and Skagerrak-Kattegat waters
Ah yes, that longstanding Grauniad contirbutor, Goerge Monbiot
October 23, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Ah yes, that longstanding Grauniad contirbutor, Goerge Monbiot
Somewhere, somehow, the ghost of Bertrand Russell raises an eyebrow
October 16, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Somewhere, somehow, the ghost of Bertrand Russell raises an eyebrow
Belgians “have none of that painful wish to make a good impression typical of some small nations … their standards in certain respects -
food and drink, for example are high ones …. Do not believe disobliging propaganda, chiefly French, about them.”
A 1968 analysis that stood the test of time
food and drink, for example are high ones …. Do not believe disobliging propaganda, chiefly French, about them.”
A 1968 analysis that stood the test of time
September 6, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Belgians “have none of that painful wish to make a good impression typical of some small nations … their standards in certain respects -
food and drink, for example are high ones …. Do not believe disobliging propaganda, chiefly French, about them.”
A 1968 analysis that stood the test of time
food and drink, for example are high ones …. Do not believe disobliging propaganda, chiefly French, about them.”
A 1968 analysis that stood the test of time
Attached my application
August 22, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Attached my application
Did I get the job
August 22, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Did I get the job
A highly competitive top 10 but I worry #8 is about to accuse #1-7 of running a cartel
July 28, 2025 at 3:36 PM
A highly competitive top 10 but I worry #8 is about to accuse #1-7 of running a cartel
The Prime Minister of France does not appear to know the name of the European Commission President, which seems, well,,
July 28, 2025 at 10:23 AM
The Prime Minister of France does not appear to know the name of the European Commission President, which seems, well,,
Trump having a go at windmills be like
July 27, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Trump having a go at windmills be like
The von der Leyen method: an update
July 16, 2025 at 8:20 AM
The von der Leyen method: an update
What a great chance to use this meme
July 12, 2025 at 1:35 PM
What a great chance to use this meme
I hope that’s clear
July 7, 2025 at 5:49 AM
I hope that’s clear
Spotted one of the counter protests at #BudapestPride. literally three people holding a “Defend Europe” sign
June 28, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Spotted one of the counter protests at #BudapestPride. literally three people holding a “Defend Europe” sign
I'm sorry but if you walk into *Alfred Brendel's* home and decide to just casually lift up the lid of his *grand piano* you deserve everything you get
June 17, 2025 at 4:10 PM
I'm sorry but if you walk into *Alfred Brendel's* home and decide to just casually lift up the lid of his *grand piano* you deserve everything you get
For several months now this bike lane has been blocked, specifically to display this sign telling cars they can’t drive in it, and it’s the most Brussels thing ever
June 11, 2025 at 7:21 AM
For several months now this bike lane has been blocked, specifically to display this sign telling cars they can’t drive in it, and it’s the most Brussels thing ever
TIL the oldest profession is now on LinkedIn
June 10, 2025 at 2:59 PM
TIL the oldest profession is now on LinkedIn
Harpo’s, however,,
June 6, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Harpo’s, however,,
By no means its oddest feature, but this article, published at 8:36 on a Saturday night, claims that the FT and Economist are not “European” www.euractiv.com/section/poli...
June 1, 2025 at 11:26 AM
By no means its oddest feature, but this article, published at 8:36 on a Saturday night, claims that the FT and Economist are not “European” www.euractiv.com/section/poli...
Just realised that, quite by accident, I may be responsible for the first ever mention on Euronews of Romania’s new president www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...
May 19, 2025 at 6:47 AM
Just realised that, quite by accident, I may be responsible for the first ever mention on Euronews of Romania’s new president www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...
Now do it in Latin, cowards
April 21, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Now do it in Latin, cowards
TIL Anthony Powell discovered the Baader Meinhof phenomenon in 1957
March 8, 2025 at 8:23 AM
TIL Anthony Powell discovered the Baader Meinhof phenomenon in 1957
From the EU's centre-right European People's Party: "Like-minded partners ... such as Canada, the United Kingdom, Norway"
Just a few weeks ago this statement, or rather this omission, would have seemed like an accident
Just a few weeks ago this statement, or rather this omission, would have seemed like an accident
March 5, 2025 at 2:14 PM
From the EU's centre-right European People's Party: "Like-minded partners ... such as Canada, the United Kingdom, Norway"
Just a few weeks ago this statement, or rather this omission, would have seemed like an accident
Just a few weeks ago this statement, or rather this omission, would have seemed like an accident