Stella Vaskoudi | Shaping EU narratives
@stellva.bsky.social
Shaping EU narratives through political science & comms policy | UoL + City alum | Former internal comms @EU_NEAR | Connecting the dots in #EUComms & #Policy
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In the face of rising digital manipulation, shrinking civic space and collapsing media business models, the #EuropeanDemocracyShield offers an important opportunity to ensure safety of journalists and media viability, but only if turned into action.
https://ow.ly/WfUO50XwLXJ
https://ow.ly/WfUO50XwLXJ
European Democracy Shield Bolstering independent media at the core of democratic resilience
On 13 November 2025, the European Commission adopted its European Democracy Shield, a new flagship strategy for strengthening democratic resilience within the bloc, with a key focus on free and independent media, fighting disinformation and creating healthier information ecosystems.
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November 26, 2025 at 8:05 AM
In the face of rising digital manipulation, shrinking civic space and collapsing media business models, the #EuropeanDemocracyShield offers an important opportunity to ensure safety of journalists and media viability, but only if turned into action.
https://ow.ly/WfUO50XwLXJ
https://ow.ly/WfUO50XwLXJ
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“The #SingleMarket is not an abstract concept for #SMEs - it’s their daily reality”, said Benjamin Knirsch, SMEunited Policy Advisor.
✅ Support local SMEs, not just cross-border
✅ Strong cooperation with regional authorities
✅ SME ID must be a true once-only digital platform
#ThinkSmallFirst
✅ Support local SMEs, not just cross-border
✅ Strong cooperation with regional authorities
✅ SME ID must be a true once-only digital platform
#ThinkSmallFirst
September 26, 2025 at 8:00 AM
“The #SingleMarket is not an abstract concept for #SMEs - it’s their daily reality”, said Benjamin Knirsch, SMEunited Policy Advisor.
✅ Support local SMEs, not just cross-border
✅ Strong cooperation with regional authorities
✅ SME ID must be a true once-only digital platform
#ThinkSmallFirst
✅ Support local SMEs, not just cross-border
✅ Strong cooperation with regional authorities
✅ SME ID must be a true once-only digital platform
#ThinkSmallFirst
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AI is reinforcing the dominance of English in the workplace
Client Challenge
www.ft.com
July 17, 2025 at 11:52 AM
AI is reinforcing the dominance of English in the workplace
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Yesterday I learned about the launch of an EU funded consortium of news agencies creating a European news chatbot:
chateurope.eu/en/press/
Maybe I'm missing something obvious, but why couldn't I just use Mistral's Le Chat, and cut out the middlebot? 🤔
chateurope.eu/en/press/
Maybe I'm missing something obvious, but why couldn't I just use Mistral's Le Chat, and cut out the middlebot? 🤔
Press
Press
chateurope.eu
July 3, 2025 at 6:35 AM
Yesterday I learned about the launch of an EU funded consortium of news agencies creating a European news chatbot:
chateurope.eu/en/press/
Maybe I'm missing something obvious, but why couldn't I just use Mistral's Le Chat, and cut out the middlebot? 🤔
chateurope.eu/en/press/
Maybe I'm missing something obvious, but why couldn't I just use Mistral's Le Chat, and cut out the middlebot? 🤔
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👋 Welcome 🇩🇰 Denmark @eu2025dk.bsky.social, which has just taken over the Council presidency.
It's going to be an exciting six months!
#eu2025dk
It's going to be an exciting six months!
#eu2025dk
July 1, 2025 at 5:21 PM
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Flanders becomes largest shareholder in Brussels Airport
Flanders becomes largest shareholder in Brussels Airport
The Flemish government is investing 2.77 billion euros in Brussels Airport Company through its investment fund PMV, giving it a 39 per cent stake...
www.belganewsagency.eu
June 14, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Flanders becomes largest shareholder in Brussels Airport
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Organised by the alliance "Southern Europe against Overtourism" – demonstrators joined forces with groups in Portugal and Italy.
#EuropeNews
#EuropeNews
New demonstrations in Spain against overtourism
Organised by the alliance "Southern Europe against Overtourism" – demonstrators joined forces with groups in Portugal and Italy.
l.euronews.com
June 15, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Organised by the alliance "Southern Europe against Overtourism" – demonstrators joined forces with groups in Portugal and Italy.
#EuropeNews
#EuropeNews
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13 May 1958 | For the first time in EU history, politicians sat accordingly to ideology rather than nationality at the European Parliament Assembly.
From flags to ideas.
The modern European Parliament was born.
Its President: Robert Schuman.
#EUHistory #OnThisDay 🇪🇺
From flags to ideas.
The modern European Parliament was born.
Its President: Robert Schuman.
#EUHistory #OnThisDay 🇪🇺
May 13, 2025 at 6:38 AM
13 May 1958 | For the first time in EU history, politicians sat accordingly to ideology rather than nationality at the European Parliament Assembly.
From flags to ideas.
The modern European Parliament was born.
Its President: Robert Schuman.
#EUHistory #OnThisDay 🇪🇺
From flags to ideas.
The modern European Parliament was born.
Its President: Robert Schuman.
#EUHistory #OnThisDay 🇪🇺
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Read the press release on our new Strategic Approach to the Black Sea 🔗 europa.eu/!hqXfTk
May 28, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Read the press release on our new Strategic Approach to the Black Sea 🔗 europa.eu/!hqXfTk
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It's time we unlock the Black Sea region’s full potential by improving transport, energy and digital connectivity.
A thriving Black Sea region will be the beating heart connecting Europe to Central Asia and key to further integrating our partners while reducing our dependencies.
A thriving Black Sea region will be the beating heart connecting Europe to Central Asia and key to further integrating our partners while reducing our dependencies.
May 28, 2025 at 1:34 PM
It's time we unlock the Black Sea region’s full potential by improving transport, energy and digital connectivity.
A thriving Black Sea region will be the beating heart connecting Europe to Central Asia and key to further integrating our partners while reducing our dependencies.
A thriving Black Sea region will be the beating heart connecting Europe to Central Asia and key to further integrating our partners while reducing our dependencies.
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When dependencies are weaponised, we must diversify.
The Black Sea is the bridge to the South Caucasus and Central Asia - vital for trade, energy flows, and food exports.
Our new strategy offers partnerships and better connectivity stepping up our collective security and prosperity.
The Black Sea is the bridge to the South Caucasus and Central Asia - vital for trade, energy flows, and food exports.
Our new strategy offers partnerships and better connectivity stepping up our collective security and prosperity.
May 28, 2025 at 10:59 AM
When dependencies are weaponised, we must diversify.
The Black Sea is the bridge to the South Caucasus and Central Asia - vital for trade, energy flows, and food exports.
Our new strategy offers partnerships and better connectivity stepping up our collective security and prosperity.
The Black Sea is the bridge to the South Caucasus and Central Asia - vital for trade, energy flows, and food exports.
Our new strategy offers partnerships and better connectivity stepping up our collective security and prosperity.
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🤝Boosting Europe’s #competitiveness, #resilience and strategic #autonomy — that’s the power of partnership in EU research and innovation.
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May 22, 2025 at 1:08 PM
🤝Boosting Europe’s #competitiveness, #resilience and strategic #autonomy — that’s the power of partnership in EU research and innovation.
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👏 New EU funding from 2026 to address transport poverty. Can be used by EU countries for e.g. social leasing of electric vehicles 🚗 or to improve public transport 🚆
Transport should be available, accessible, and affordable for all.
Today, we've adopted recommendations to tackle transport poverty and ensure no one is left behind when it comes to accessing work, school, or essential services.
More info ↓
europa.eu/!tHdmff
Today, we've adopted recommendations to tackle transport poverty and ensure no one is left behind when it comes to accessing work, school, or essential services.
More info ↓
europa.eu/!tHdmff
May 22, 2025 at 1:25 PM
👏 New EU funding from 2026 to address transport poverty. Can be used by EU countries for e.g. social leasing of electric vehicles 🚗 or to improve public transport 🚆
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The treachery of images (This is not a pipe) #artbots #magritte
https://botfrens.com/collections/61/contents/18822
https://botfrens.com/collections/61/contents/18822
May 8, 2025 at 11:53 AM
The treachery of images (This is not a pipe) #artbots #magritte
https://botfrens.com/collections/61/contents/18822
https://botfrens.com/collections/61/contents/18822
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Happy European Maritime Day!
🎣🦈🦐
The 🇪🇺 maritime community is getting together to discuss actions for a sustainable #BlueEconomy.
#WeAssist @ec.europa.eu #EMD2025
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The 🇪🇺 maritime community is getting together to discuss actions for a sustainable #BlueEconomy.
#WeAssist @ec.europa.eu #EMD2025
May 21, 2025 at 9:59 AM
Happy European Maritime Day!
🎣🦈🦐
The 🇪🇺 maritime community is getting together to discuss actions for a sustainable #BlueEconomy.
#WeAssist @ec.europa.eu #EMD2025
🎣🦈🦐
The 🇪🇺 maritime community is getting together to discuss actions for a sustainable #BlueEconomy.
#WeAssist @ec.europa.eu #EMD2025
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Are you interested in applying for the #EuropeanHeritageAwards / #EuropaNostraAwards? 👩🏫 Join our webinar on Friday 23 May 2025 from 12:00–13:00 (CEST) 📌 Register here by tomorrow 👉 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeJZyiON9F600tJ9Lt9h3SIK5ulb1JX1Sn0SitoZgfv4zItSA/viewform
May 21, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Are you interested in applying for the #EuropeanHeritageAwards / #EuropaNostraAwards? 👩🏫 Join our webinar on Friday 23 May 2025 from 12:00–13:00 (CEST) 📌 Register here by tomorrow 👉 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeJZyiON9F600tJ9Lt9h3SIK5ulb1JX1Sn0SitoZgfv4zItSA/viewform
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The 🇪🇺 Commission made proposals today to simplify rules for companies and reform the EU Single Market. We argue that easing rules can benefit companies and consumers alike, but such plans should keep GDPR and on-product labelling strong.
Our press release: www.beuc.eu/press-releas...
Our press release: www.beuc.eu/press-releas...
EU simplification plans should keep GDPR and on-product labelling strong
The EU Commission announced today proposals to simplify rules for “small” mid-caps and reform the Single Market. While simplification can benefit companies and consumers alike, BEUC highlights the nec...
www.beuc.eu
May 21, 2025 at 1:05 PM
The 🇪🇺 Commission made proposals today to simplify rules for companies and reform the EU Single Market. We argue that easing rules can benefit companies and consumers alike, but such plans should keep GDPR and on-product labelling strong.
Our press release: www.beuc.eu/press-releas...
Our press release: www.beuc.eu/press-releas...
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450 million strong. One Single Market. Ready to engage the world.
The Single Market is not just in our DNA, it's where our future lies.
Our new strategy will boost its completion – and make Europe closer, more competitive than ever.
Here’s how ↓
europa.eu/!HycxHm
The Single Market is not just in our DNA, it's where our future lies.
Our new strategy will boost its completion – and make Europe closer, more competitive than ever.
Here’s how ↓
europa.eu/!HycxHm
May 21, 2025 at 10:58 AM
450 million strong. One Single Market. Ready to engage the world.
The Single Market is not just in our DNA, it's where our future lies.
Our new strategy will boost its completion – and make Europe closer, more competitive than ever.
Here’s how ↓
europa.eu/!HycxHm
The Single Market is not just in our DNA, it's where our future lies.
Our new strategy will boost its completion – and make Europe closer, more competitive than ever.
Here’s how ↓
europa.eu/!HycxHm
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Preliminary remarks by @antoniolscosta.bsky.social @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu, during the joint press conference with @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu and Keir #Starmer, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, at the EU-UK summit on 19 May 2025 in #London.
newsroom.consilium.europa.eu/events/20250...
newsroom.consilium.europa.eu/events/20250...
Council of EU - Newsroom
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newsroom.consilium.europa.eu
May 19, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Preliminary remarks by @antoniolscosta.bsky.social @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu, during the joint press conference with @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu and Keir #Starmer, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, at the EU-UK summit on 19 May 2025 in #London.
newsroom.consilium.europa.eu/events/20250...
newsroom.consilium.europa.eu/events/20250...
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EXC: UK on verge of deal with EU to let British passport holders use European e-gates
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...
UK on verge of deal with EU to let Britons use European passport e-gates
Exclusive: Agreement could cut airport queues, caused by need to have passports stamped after Brexit
www.theguardian.com
May 18, 2025 at 8:17 AM
EXC: UK on verge of deal with EU to let British passport holders use European e-gates
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...
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A huge congratulations to the winner of this year’s EU Prize for Literature, Nicoletta Verna with her book ‘I Giorni di Vetro’, as well as special mentions Philippe Marczewski and Sheila Armstrong, and all the other nominees. 👏
May 18, 2025 at 9:05 AM
A huge congratulations to the winner of this year’s EU Prize for Literature, Nicoletta Verna with her book ‘I Giorni di Vetro’, as well as special mentions Philippe Marczewski and Sheila Armstrong, and all the other nominees. 👏