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Retired @EU_Commission, PhD CAU Kiel #EUI #EconomicHistory #sustainability #FarRight #ClimateActionNow #ActOnClimate #SmartCities #FutureOfEurope #cycling
“I’m sure that the multiple reports that #NigelFarage regularly used vile racist/antisemitic language as a London schoolboy will strike a nerve with all those who were on the receiving end of racism growing up. We risk normalising #racism like we did decades ago www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Sadiq Khan recalls past abuse as he urges Nigel Farage to apologise over racism claims
Exclusive: London mayor says allegations of teenage racism against Reform leader remind him of being called P-word
www.theguardian.com
November 28, 2025 at 6:00 PM
“I’m sure that the multiple reports that #NigelFarage regularly used vile racist/antisemitic language as a London schoolboy will strike a nerve with all those who were on the receiving end of racism growing up. We risk normalising #racism like we did decades ago www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
After the $7,500 EV tax credit expired, automakers are looking for new ways to offer savings. #Kia is offering a $10,000 customer cash discount across its entire EV lineup, a 24% discount on Kia’s cheapest #NiroEV with an MSRP of $41,045. electrek.co/2025/11/28/k... #ElectricVehicles #ActOnClimate
Kia slashes EV prices with a new $10,000 discount across the board
Kia is knocking $10,000 off every EV in its lineup, rolling out one of its biggest discount offers yet. Kia...
electrek.co
November 28, 2025 at 5:51 PM
After the $7,500 EV tax credit expired, automakers are looking for new ways to offer savings. #Kia is offering a $10,000 customer cash discount across its entire EV lineup, a 24% discount on Kia’s cheapest #NiroEV with an MSRP of $41,045. electrek.co/2025/11/28/k... #ElectricVehicles #ActOnClimate
There are two important differences between #GenZ and previous generations. First they embrace #crypto whereas new evidence suggests these behaviours are rational responses to worsening economic prospects: specifically, the increasing unattainability of home ownership on.ft.com/4pCsOhj
November 28, 2025 at 5:16 PM
There are two important differences between #GenZ and previous generations. First they embrace #crypto whereas new evidence suggests these behaviours are rational responses to worsening economic prospects: specifically, the increasing unattainability of home ownership on.ft.com/4pCsOhj
Your Inspector General reported this year that the Afghans had undergone thorough screening by #HomelandSecurity and the FBI. So why are you blaming the Biden administration for the attack? #DonaldTrump Because they let them in. Are you stupid? Are you a stupid person? www.spiegel.de/ausland/dona...
Donald Trump: Reporterin nennt Fakten zu Angreifer von Washington – Trump beleidigt sie
US-Präsident Trump behauptet fälschlicherweise, sein Amtsvorgänger habe den mutmaßlichen Angreifer von Washington ins Land gelassen. Auf die Faktenlage angesprochen, wird er ausfällig.
www.spiegel.de
November 28, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Your Inspector General reported this year that the Afghans had undergone thorough screening by #HomelandSecurity and the FBI. So why are you blaming the Biden administration for the attack? #DonaldTrump Because they let them in. Are you stupid? Are you a stupid person? www.spiegel.de/ausland/dona...
In a letter to #vonderLeyen #FriedrichMerz called for more flexible CO₂ rules for cars and a softening stance of the combustion engine ban as many manufacturers have not yet achieved the EU climate targets they know since 10 yrs They are resting on their laurels www.spiegel.de/wirtschaft/a... #VW
Vorstoß für Autoindustrie: Merz wirbt in Brief an von der Leyen für flexiblere Klimaziele
Die Autoindustrie steckt in der Krise, nun eilt ihr die Bundesregierung zu Hilfe. Kanzler Merz plädiert bei EU-Kommissionspräsidentin von der Leyen für eine Aufweichung der CO₂-Regeln, um Strafzahlung...
www.spiegel.de
November 28, 2025 at 4:45 PM
In a letter to #vonderLeyen #FriedrichMerz called for more flexible CO₂ rules for cars and a softening stance of the combustion engine ban as many manufacturers have not yet achieved the EU climate targets they know since 10 yrs They are resting on their laurels www.spiegel.de/wirtschaft/a... #VW
From Abandoned Tracks to On-Demand Transport. #MONOCABOW on old railways . A small, gyro-stabilised cabin gliding along old single-track #railways — autonomous, on-demand, quiet. As flexible as a cab, as efficient as a train. No rural community longer left behind www.monocab-owl.de #PublicTransport
Wagen wir es Vorauszudenken! - MONOCAB OWL
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November 28, 2025 at 3:48 PM
From Abandoned Tracks to On-Demand Transport. #MONOCABOW on old railways . A small, gyro-stabilised cabin gliding along old single-track #railways — autonomous, on-demand, quiet. As flexible as a cab, as efficient as a train. No rural community longer left behind www.monocab-owl.de #PublicTransport
The embarkation tax – usually referred to as the #flighttax – in Belgium will increase in 2027. From then on, a €10 tax will be charged for every flight. €0.50 will be added for short haul flights from 2028 and €0.50 from 2029 (to €11) www.brusselstimes.com/belgium/1857... #ActOnClimate #airtravel
'Passenger will pay': Airlines blast Belgium's extra flight taxes
"Aviation cannot continue to be the punching bag every time governments are strapped for cash."
www.brusselstimes.com
November 28, 2025 at 3:41 PM
The embarkation tax – usually referred to as the #flighttax – in Belgium will increase in 2027. From then on, a €10 tax will be charged for every flight. €0.50 will be added for short haul flights from 2028 and €0.50 from 2029 (to €11) www.brusselstimes.com/belgium/1857... #ActOnClimate #airtravel
Two new #Europeancitizens initiatives were registered on 25 November – citizens coming together around an idea they want the EU to consider. If an idea gathers 1 million signatures, the initiative can be submitted to the Commission for examination and an EU reply europa.eu/!DxMcRq #FutureOfEurope
November 28, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Two new #Europeancitizens initiatives were registered on 25 November – citizens coming together around an idea they want the EU to consider. If an idea gathers 1 million signatures, the initiative can be submitted to the Commission for examination and an EU reply europa.eu/!DxMcRq #FutureOfEurope
EU and #Türkiye deepen cooperation in industrial #decarbonisation and innovation policy. Smart Specialisation Strategies were noted among the instruments that could help guide this process. Innovation can help to promote the green industrial transformation ec.europa.eu/commission/p... #ActOnClimate
Daily News 28 \/ 11 \/ 2025
Working for Europe\'s independence – first year in office of the second von der Leyen Commission\nNext Monday 1 December, the second von der Leyen Commission will mark its first year in office.\nOver ...
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November 28, 2025 at 11:28 AM
EU and #Türkiye deepen cooperation in industrial #decarbonisation and innovation policy. Smart Specialisation Strategies were noted among the instruments that could help guide this process. Innovation can help to promote the green industrial transformation ec.europa.eu/commission/p... #ActOnClimate
Resilient Borders: strengthening cross-border crisis management and #spatialplanning It was launched in February 2025 to help border regions work together on #crisismanagement and spatial planning delivering mapping, #datacollection, tailored action plans ec.europa.eu/regional_pol... #FutureOfEurope
November 28, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Resilient Borders: strengthening cross-border crisis management and #spatialplanning It was launched in February 2025 to help border regions work together on #crisismanagement and spatial planning delivering mapping, #datacollection, tailored action plans ec.europa.eu/regional_pol... #FutureOfEurope
To prevent another #COVID19 crisis the EU is boosting its health prevention, preparedness and response plan for health crises, including better exchange of information, expertise and technical assistance and coordinated action in case of new #healthcrises ec.europa.eu/commission/p... #FutureOfEurope
EU launches plan to strengthen preparedness for cross-border health crises
Today, the European Union is boosting its health preparedness architecture through the new Union prevention, preparedness and response plan for health crises. It will provide policymakers, crisis mana
ec.europa.eu
November 28, 2025 at 11:18 AM
To prevent another #COVID19 crisis the EU is boosting its health prevention, preparedness and response plan for health crises, including better exchange of information, expertise and technical assistance and coordinated action in case of new #healthcrises ec.europa.eu/commission/p... #FutureOfEurope
Today, Ministers from EU Member States and Southern Mediterranean partner countries to jointly launch the #PactfortheMediterranean: an historic moment for the EU's deeper cooperation with #Mediterranean countries. ec.europa.eu/commission/p... #FutureOfEurope #Cooperation #DonaldTrump #Republicans
EU and Southern Mediterranean partners launch the Pact for the Mediterranean in Barcelona
Today, Ministers from EU Member States and Southern Mediterranean partner countries gathered in Barcelona to jointly launch the Pact for the Mediterranean: an historic moment for the EU\'s deeper coop...
ec.europa.eu
November 28, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Today, Ministers from EU Member States and Southern Mediterranean partner countries to jointly launch the #PactfortheMediterranean: an historic moment for the EU's deeper cooperation with #Mediterranean countries. ec.europa.eu/commission/p... #FutureOfEurope #Cooperation #DonaldTrump #Republicans
The hot air of #DonaldTrump ’s #tariffs is approaching a ceiling of cold reality - A Supreme Court ruling coming up that might force him to reconstruct the tariff wall at high speed using other legal instruments, as his policy is already unpopular with the public/businesses on.ft.com/48z9vjb via @FT
The hot air of Trump’s tariffs is approaching a ceiling of cold reality
Even before their full effect has hit, the duties are doing real damage
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November 28, 2025 at 6:48 AM
The hot air of #DonaldTrump ’s #tariffs is approaching a ceiling of cold reality - A Supreme Court ruling coming up that might force him to reconstruct the tariff wall at high speed using other legal instruments, as his policy is already unpopular with the public/businesses on.ft.com/48z9vjb via @FT
German spy drone maker #QuantumSystems secures €3bn valuation becoming one of the biggest defence #start-ups in Europe as it reaps the benefits of a pivot into military sales on.ft.com/3M2lFbE via @FT #defence #VladimirPutin #Hybridwar #Warcriminal
German spy drone maker Quantum Systems secures €3bn valuation
Defence-tech start-up becomes one of Europe’s most valuable drone makers
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November 28, 2025 at 6:43 AM
German spy drone maker #QuantumSystems secures €3bn valuation becoming one of the biggest defence #start-ups in Europe as it reaps the benefits of a pivot into military sales on.ft.com/3M2lFbE via @FT #defence #VladimirPutin #Hybridwar #Warcriminal
Is China winning the innovation race? - The Chinese are coming with their cheap cars flooding the European market’. I’m telling you, come here, look at these ‘cheap cars’. They are full of technology. Their quality is so good.” on.ft.com/48k2aTh via @FT #DonaldTrump #MakeAmericaSmall #renewables
Is China winning the innovation race?
Once the world’s factory, Beijing’s relentless focus on R&D means the country has become the world’s laboratory
on.ft.com
November 28, 2025 at 6:38 AM
Is China winning the innovation race? - The Chinese are coming with their cheap cars flooding the European market’. I’m telling you, come here, look at these ‘cheap cars’. They are full of technology. Their quality is so good.” on.ft.com/48k2aTh via @FT #DonaldTrump #MakeAmericaSmall #renewables
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Senile Satan, Con Junior and Fredo announced their phone in June, promising delivery in August to commemorate a decade since Satan came down the escalator. Not one phone has been delivered and good luck getting a refund. They took 590,000 deposits totaling $59 million.
November 28, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Senile Satan, Con Junior and Fredo announced their phone in June, promising delivery in August to commemorate a decade since Satan came down the escalator. Not one phone has been delivered and good luck getting a refund. They took 590,000 deposits totaling $59 million.
Trees planted as part of a nature restoration project on Prince William’s land in Dartmoor national park have been deliberately poisoned with herbicide, sparking outrage and a hunt for the culprit. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025... #ClimateEmergency #Farright #Mafia #ActOnClimate
Willow trees on Prince William’s land in Devon poisoned with herbicide
Exclusive: Unknown culprit suspected of spraying glyphosate on protected trees hoped to stop peat erosion and flooding
www.theguardian.com
November 27, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Trees planted as part of a nature restoration project on Prince William’s land in Dartmoor national park have been deliberately poisoned with herbicide, sparking outrage and a hunt for the culprit. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025... #ClimateEmergency #Farright #Mafia #ActOnClimate
Centre-left parties can build a broad new coalition of support if they tackle Europe’s deepening #housingcrisis. Continuing to ignore it is pushing voters into the arms of the #farright as dramatic rises of rents over recent yrs have eroded support for #centreleft www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
European progressives must tackle housing crisis to beat far right, say researchers
Centre left can win broad support by addressing soaring house prices and rents, according to data analysis
www.theguardian.com
November 27, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Centre-left parties can build a broad new coalition of support if they tackle Europe’s deepening #housingcrisis. Continuing to ignore it is pushing voters into the arms of the #farright as dramatic rises of rents over recent yrs have eroded support for #centreleft www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
The DK government has set up a “night watch” in the foreign ministry to monitor #DonaldTrump ’s pronouncements and movements while Copenhagen sleeps. It was introduced after row over #Greenland this spring, when Trump threatened to take control of it www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n... #Republicans
Denmark sets up ‘night watch’ to monitor Trump after Greenland row
US president’s threat to seize territory prompts intelligence briefings reminiscent of Game of Thrones patrol
www.theguardian.com
November 27, 2025 at 4:58 PM
The DK government has set up a “night watch” in the foreign ministry to monitor #DonaldTrump ’s pronouncements and movements while Copenhagen sleeps. It was introduced after row over #Greenland this spring, when Trump threatened to take control of it www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n... #Republicans
Businesses canceled or scaled back $4.4 billion in major factory and #cleanenergy projects from late September. Total private-sector #renewable and #EVs project losses $28.7 bn 2025. 30 000 jobs lost whilst #China is #renewables leader electrek.co/2025/11/26/u... #DonaldTrump #MakeAmericaSmall
$28.7B of US EV, renewable projects wiped out in 2025
E2 says renewable and EV project cancellations have topped $28.7 billion in 2025, with nearly 30,000 jobs lost as new projects stall.
electrek.co
November 27, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Businesses canceled or scaled back $4.4 billion in major factory and #cleanenergy projects from late September. Total private-sector #renewable and #EVs project losses $28.7 bn 2025. 30 000 jobs lost whilst #China is #renewables leader electrek.co/2025/11/26/u... #DonaldTrump #MakeAmericaSmall
#Tesla 's Europe woes are only getting worse #ElonMusk #DonaldTrump #MakeAmericaSmall #ElectricVehicles
November 27, 2025 at 4:46 PM
#Tesla 's Europe woes are only getting worse #ElonMusk #DonaldTrump #MakeAmericaSmall #ElectricVehicles
US suspends Afghan visas after #NationalGuard shooting Immigration Services suspended processing of applications from #Afghanistan immediately pending further review of security protocols. They are punished even though they supported the US troopes against the #Taliban on.ft.com/48CvntV #DonaldTrump
US suspends Afghan visas after National Guard shooting
Two members of guard in critical condition and suspect from Afghanistan in custody after attack near White House
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November 27, 2025 at 4:42 PM
US suspends Afghan visas after #NationalGuard shooting Immigration Services suspended processing of applications from #Afghanistan immediately pending further review of security protocols. They are punished even though they supported the US troopes against the #Taliban on.ft.com/48CvntV #DonaldTrump
Europe is now doing what would have seemed outlandish just a few years ago: planning how to hit back. Ideas range from joint offensive #cyberoperations against Russia, and faster attribution of #hybridattacks by quickly pointing the finger at Moscow www.politico.eu/article/euro... #VladimirPutin
Europe thinks the unthinkable: Retaliating against Russia
Countries are looking at joint offensive cyber operations and surprise military drills as Moscow steps up its campaign to destabilize NATO allies.
www.politico.eu
November 27, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Europe is now doing what would have seemed outlandish just a few years ago: planning how to hit back. Ideas range from joint offensive #cyberoperations against Russia, and faster attribution of #hybridattacks by quickly pointing the finger at Moscow www.politico.eu/article/euro... #VladimirPutin
#TeresaRibera unleashed a blistering attack on the #DonaldTrump administration, accusing it of using “blackmail” to strong-arm the EU into watering down its tech rules after #HowardLutnick said that the US could modify steel #tariffs if EU reconsidered #digitalrules www.politico.eu/article/top-...
Top EU official accuses US of ‘blackmail’ in trade talks
Renewed U.S. pressure for the EU to recalibrate its digital rules is unacceptable, says Teresa Ribera.
www.politico.eu
November 27, 2025 at 11:49 AM
#TeresaRibera unleashed a blistering attack on the #DonaldTrump administration, accusing it of using “blackmail” to strong-arm the EU into watering down its tech rules after #HowardLutnick said that the US could modify steel #tariffs if EU reconsidered #digitalrules www.politico.eu/article/top-...
Market reserve rules adjusted to support a smoother start to the new #carbonmarket for #buildings and #vehicles. #WopkeHoekstra: These measures strengthen affordability within #ETS2 on our path towards a #lowcarbon future, the right conditions to keep prices in check ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
Daily News 27 \/ 11 \/ 2025
Commission adjusts market reserve rules to support a smoother start to the new carbon market for buildings and vehicles\nToday, the Commission adopted a proposal to amend the Market Stability Reserve ...
ec.europa.eu
November 27, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Market reserve rules adjusted to support a smoother start to the new #carbonmarket for #buildings and #vehicles. #WopkeHoekstra: These measures strengthen affordability within #ETS2 on our path towards a #lowcarbon future, the right conditions to keep prices in check ec.europa.eu/commission/p...