Jacopo Barigazzi
@jacopobarigazzi.bsky.social
Senior defense correspondent at Politico. Brussels.
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2) Ace colleague @jacopobarigazzi.bsky.social got hold of the draft proposal of the 19th sanctions package against Russia.
We unpack the details of the text, with @victorjack.bsky.social 👇
pro.politico.eu/news/205158
We unpack the details of the text, with @victorjack.bsky.social 👇
pro.politico.eu/news/205158
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September 23, 2025 at 7:42 AM
2) Ace colleague @jacopobarigazzi.bsky.social got hold of the draft proposal of the 19th sanctions package against Russia.
We unpack the details of the text, with @victorjack.bsky.social 👇
pro.politico.eu/news/205158
We unpack the details of the text, with @victorjack.bsky.social 👇
pro.politico.eu/news/205158
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The irony of the whole Brexit fuck-up, lost on most Brits, is that the UK (officials like Lord Cockfield) played a leading role in shaping the EU, as summarised by @jacopobarigazzi.bsky.social
www.politico.eu/article/brit...
www.politico.eu/article/brit...
Britain leaves its mark on Europe
The UK may be departing, but it leaves behind a bloc that has been shaped by a succession of British architects.
www.politico.eu
June 24, 2025 at 11:08 AM
The irony of the whole Brexit fuck-up, lost on most Brits, is that the UK (officials like Lord Cockfield) played a leading role in shaping the EU, as summarised by @jacopobarigazzi.bsky.social
www.politico.eu/article/brit...
www.politico.eu/article/brit...
Many diplomats think that the European Parliament is not a serious institution, MEPs seem to love not missing chances to prove they are right, I saw pictures like that so many times that it’s just utterly depressing
Israel-Iran war? Gaza? Who cares?
It’s dinner time at the European Parliament in Strasbourg
I hope they will not complain if Kallas refuses to be part of this circus.
It’s dinner time at the European Parliament in Strasbourg
I hope they will not complain if Kallas refuses to be part of this circus.
June 17, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Many diplomats think that the European Parliament is not a serious institution, MEPs seem to love not missing chances to prove they are right, I saw pictures like that so many times that it’s just utterly depressing
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#EUDefence: #Europe needs roadmap from #US on any troop pullout - says #Finnish defense minister, by @jacopobarigazzi.bsky.social | Politico
Europe needs roadmap from US on any troop pullout, says Finnish defense minister
Any American withdrawal poses dangers for the continent, Antti Häkkänen warned.
www.politico.eu
April 7, 2025 at 10:05 AM
#EUDefence: #Europe needs roadmap from #US on any troop pullout - says #Finnish defense minister, by @jacopobarigazzi.bsky.social | Politico
Waiting for the next Cohen brothers movie
Hegseth Disclosed Secret War Plans in Group Chat With Atlantic Journalist
The conversation among the defense secretary and other national security officials on a commercial messaging app mistakenly included the editor in chief of The Atlantic, Jeffrey Goldberg.
www.nytimes.com
March 24, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Waiting for the next Cohen brothers movie
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I'm afraid that as long as Putin or a Putin-like leader is in charge, this is true. I don't rule out the possibility of change - one could have written the same about permanently warlike Germany before 1945 - but it may take similar cataclysmic change to persuade Russia that imperialism doesn't pay.
There will be war in Europe, continuous or periodic, as long as Russia is able to wage wars.
Anyone discarding this truth is either naive or an enabler.
The only solution is to not leave any grey security zones around Russia.
Anyone discarding this truth is either naive or an enabler.
The only solution is to not leave any grey security zones around Russia.
March 15, 2025 at 10:24 AM
I'm afraid that as long as Putin or a Putin-like leader is in charge, this is true. I don't rule out the possibility of change - one could have written the same about permanently warlike Germany before 1945 - but it may take similar cataclysmic change to persuade Russia that imperialism doesn't pay.
New: The EU’s diplomatic body is proposing a plan for a coalition of countries to send up to €40 billion in military aid to Ukraine this year, according to a draft document seen by me
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New: The EU’s diplomatic body is proposing a plan for a coalition of countries to send up to €40 billion in military aid to Ukraine this year, according to a draft document seen by me
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Portugal : élections anticipées en vue après un vote de confiance perdu par le gouvernement
Portugal : élections anticipées en vue après un vote de confiance perdu par le gouvernement
Les députés portugais ont voté mardi la défiance contre le gouvernement minoritaire de centre-droit, provoquant la chute de ce dernier, onze mois seulement après son entrée en fonction, et laissant entrevoir des élections anticipées.
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March 11, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Portugal : élections anticipées en vue après un vote de confiance perdu par le gouvernement
It was indeed a great speech
Vidéo : un discours anti-Trump de Claude Malhuret, sénateur centriste français, fait le tour du monde
Vidéo : un discours anti-Trump de Claude Malhuret, sénateur centriste français, fait le tour du monde
Lors d’un débat sur la guerre en Ukraine au Sénat, l’élu de l’Allier a prononcé un discours saillant à l’égard de Donald Trump et d’Elon Musk.
www.lemonde.fr
March 11, 2025 at 11:11 PM
It was indeed a great speech
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NEW (#Energy) via @politico.eu's @gabrielgavin.bsky.social & @jacopobarigazzi.bsky.social:
"European leaders have proposed restarting the flow of [#Russia's] pipeline gas as part of a compromise deal designed to prevent #Slovakia from vetoing support for #Ukraine."
www.politico.eu/article/eu-p...
"European leaders have proposed restarting the flow of [#Russia's] pipeline gas as part of a compromise deal designed to prevent #Slovakia from vetoing support for #Ukraine."
www.politico.eu/article/eu-p...
EU poised to back return of Russian gas for Slovakia
Calling for a resumption of Ukraine gas transit flies in the face of pledges to cut off funding for Moscow’s war.
www.politico.eu
March 6, 2025 at 3:16 PM
NEW (#Energy) via @politico.eu's @gabrielgavin.bsky.social & @jacopobarigazzi.bsky.social:
"European leaders have proposed restarting the flow of [#Russia's] pipeline gas as part of a compromise deal designed to prevent #Slovakia from vetoing support for #Ukraine."
www.politico.eu/article/eu-p...
"European leaders have proposed restarting the flow of [#Russia's] pipeline gas as part of a compromise deal designed to prevent #Slovakia from vetoing support for #Ukraine."
www.politico.eu/article/eu-p...
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Breaking news: Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire deal, in a major breakthrough including the release of Israeli hostages, a senior U.S. official said Wednesday, speaking on the condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive negotiations.
Live briefing: Israel and Hamas agree to ceasefire, including release of Israeli hostages, senior U.S. official says
The first phase of the agreement brokered by the United States, Qatar and Egypt will halt, for now, a 15-month war that changed the Middle East.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 15, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Breaking news: Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire deal, in a major breakthrough including the release of Israeli hostages, a senior U.S. official said Wednesday, speaking on the condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive negotiations.
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Hundreds of employees at The Washington Post sent a letter to Jeff Bezos on Tuesday evening, asking the Amazon founder for a meeting amid widespread concern about the future of the newspaper.
Washington Post Employees Plead With Jeff Bezos to Meet
In a letter, more than 400 employees asked Mr. Bezos, the company’s owner, to meet, saying they were “deeply alarmed” by recent decisions at the paper.
www.nytimes.com
January 15, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Hundreds of employees at The Washington Post sent a letter to Jeff Bezos on Tuesday evening, asking the Amazon founder for a meeting amid widespread concern about the future of the newspaper.
Scoop: a German confidential document, that I got, on the future of the European Peace Facility, has created some anxiety on the future of military aid to Ukraine at EU level, this and much more on the Playbook that I wrote www.politico.eu/newsletter/b...
December 2, 2023 at 10:23 AM
Scoop: a German confidential document, that I got, on the future of the European Peace Facility, has created some anxiety on the future of military aid to Ukraine at EU level, this and much more on the Playbook that I wrote www.politico.eu/newsletter/b...
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Since 2021, the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe has been at a standstill, with Russia refusing to approve Estonia taking over as chair in 2024.
Now a possible solution is emerging — but it is proving divisive for the EU.
Now a possible solution is emerging — but it is proving divisive for the EU.
Tensions rise over future of the world’s largest security body
The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe is at a standstill as Russia is blocking Estonia from taking over as chair.
www.politico.eu
November 23, 2023 at 3:26 PM
Since 2021, the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe has been at a standstill, with Russia refusing to approve Estonia taking over as chair in 2024.
Now a possible solution is emerging — but it is proving divisive for the EU.
Now a possible solution is emerging — but it is proving divisive for the EU.
Scoop: The EU is discussing ramping up sanctions against Iran over its support for Hamas, and three EU member states have also drawn up plans, seen by POLITICO, on how to further sanction Hamas, with @bmoens.bsky.social
EU weighs sanctions against Iran over Israel-Hamas war
Fears raised that more sanctions on Iran could make the situation in the Middle East worse.
www.politico.eu
November 12, 2023 at 6:10 PM
Scoop: The EU is discussing ramping up sanctions against Iran over its support for Hamas, and three EU member states have also drawn up plans, seen by POLITICO, on how to further sanction Hamas, with @bmoens.bsky.social
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🚨 BREAKING: Pedro Sánchez has secured the crucial support he needed to stay in power as Spain’s prime minister.
Spain’s Sánchez seals deal to stay in power
Catalan separatist plotters will get an amnesty after the pro-independence Junts party agreed to back Pedro Sánchez.
www.politico.eu
November 9, 2023 at 11:15 AM
🚨 BREAKING: Pedro Sánchez has secured the crucial support he needed to stay in power as Spain’s prime minister.
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No surprise here:
Moldovan couple who painted 60 Stars of David on walls in Paris, were "guided by an individual in Russia"
www.europe1.fr/societe/info...
Moldovan couple who painted 60 Stars of David on walls in Paris, were "guided by an individual in Russia"
www.europe1.fr/societe/info...
INFO EUROPE 1 - Étoiles de David taguées : le couple de Moldaves interpellé commandité par un in...
Le couple de Moldaves interpellé après avoir tagué des étoiles de David sur un mur dans le 10e arrondissement de Paris, a été commandité par "un individu en Russie", a appris Europe 1...
www.europe1.fr
November 2, 2023 at 5:58 PM
No surprise here:
Moldovan couple who painted 60 Stars of David on walls in Paris, were "guided by an individual in Russia"
www.europe1.fr/societe/info...
Moldovan couple who painted 60 Stars of David on walls in Paris, were "guided by an individual in Russia"
www.europe1.fr/societe/info...
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Freedom of the press in Italy under Meloni coalition: if you criticize a politician for being a climate denier, he threatens to cut funding for your media
Claudio Borghi is member of the Senate, elected by Salvini’s Lega
Radio Radicale is paid by the government to broadcast the Italian parliament
Claudio Borghi is member of the Senate, elected by Salvini’s Lega
Radio Radicale is paid by the government to broadcast the Italian parliament
November 3, 2023 at 7:33 AM
Freedom of the press in Italy under Meloni coalition: if you criticize a politician for being a climate denier, he threatens to cut funding for your media
Claudio Borghi is member of the Senate, elected by Salvini’s Lega
Radio Radicale is paid by the government to broadcast the Italian parliament
Claudio Borghi is member of the Senate, elected by Salvini’s Lega
Radio Radicale is paid by the government to broadcast the Italian parliament
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President Emmanuel Macron submitted language for an amendment that would make France the first country to enshrine a right to abortion in its constitution.
Macron moves to add abortion to France’s constitution, reacting to U.S.
President Emmanuel Macron submitted language for an amendment that would make France the first country to enshrine a right to abortion in its constitution.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 3, 2023 at 6:04 PM
President Emmanuel Macron submitted language for an amendment that would make France the first country to enshrine a right to abortion in its constitution.
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Why Russia and North Korea outpace the EU and Ukraine on ammo production @nikamelkozerova.bsky.social, @laukaya.bsky.social, @calebmlarson.bsky.social and @jacopobarigazzi.bsky.social, edited by @jancienski.bsky.social www.politico.eu/article/vlad...
North Korea sends Putin tons of ammo. Europe can’t do the same for Ukraine
Pyongyang beats the EU in supplying shells to the guns in Ukraine.
www.politico.eu
November 3, 2023 at 3:23 PM
Why Russia and North Korea outpace the EU and Ukraine on ammo production @nikamelkozerova.bsky.social, @laukaya.bsky.social, @calebmlarson.bsky.social and @jacopobarigazzi.bsky.social, edited by @jancienski.bsky.social www.politico.eu/article/vlad...
Extreme right+11, in Germany, in the midst of an economic downturn and with the fear of Islamic terrorism, ok this evening I get a drink
Who's ahead in the polls in Germany?
Our current poll of polls:
CDU/CSU: 30% (+6)
AfD: 21% (+11)
SPD: 16% (-10)
Greens: 14% (-1)
FDP: 5% (-7)
Left: 4% (-1)
+/- vs. 2021 result
Our current poll of polls:
CDU/CSU: 30% (+6)
AfD: 21% (+11)
SPD: 16% (-10)
Greens: 14% (-1)
FDP: 5% (-7)
Left: 4% (-1)
+/- vs. 2021 result
November 3, 2023 at 12:16 PM
Extreme right+11, in Germany, in the midst of an economic downturn and with the fear of Islamic terrorism, ok this evening I get a drink
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Joe Biden and top aides have discussed the likelihood that Benjamin Netanyahu’s political days are numbered — a sentiment the U.S. president recently shared with the Israeli prime minister.
Biden administration thinks Netanyahu may not last politically
The Israeli prime minister’s political obituary has been written before. But U.S. officials are already gauging potential successors.
www.politico.com
November 1, 2023 at 8:58 PM
Joe Biden and top aides have discussed the likelihood that Benjamin Netanyahu’s political days are numbered — a sentiment the U.S. president recently shared with the Israeli prime minister.