Pedro Telles
@detig.bsky.social
Associate Professor in law at Copenhagen Business School. Official pencil sharpener for the artist in the house. Problem spotter.
Analog nomad between 🏴 > 🇩🇰 > 🇵🇹
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That’s the kind of whitepaper name Palpatine might have based his Declaration of a New Order on.
You know, the “democracy dies under thunderous applause” speech? Yeah that one.
You know, the “democracy dies under thunderous applause” speech? Yeah that one.
I'm reading through the white paper or whatever it is. RESTORING ORDER AND CONTROL: A statement on the government’s asylum and returns policy www.gov.uk/government/p...
Asylum and returns policy statement
This policy statement sets out significant reforms to the UK’s asylum and returns policy.
www.gov.uk
November 17, 2025 at 4:19 PM
That’s the kind of whitepaper name Palpatine might have based his Declaration of a New Order on.
You know, the “democracy dies under thunderous applause” speech? Yeah that one.
You know, the “democracy dies under thunderous applause” speech? Yeah that one.
@scheeko.org na thread nao falei deste detalhe tambem mas ja o tinha mencionado antes: sistemas eleitorais distintos.
Danish right-wing populists are pretty much back to the same level as before Mette Frederiksen came to power. Soc Dems are competitive because they lead a left-wing bloc in a PR system. Doesn't transfer neatly to the UK, where losing liberal voters to Greens/etc would cost Labour seats to Reform
November 17, 2025 at 12:21 PM
@scheeko.org na thread nao falei deste detalhe tambem mas ja o tinha mencionado antes: sistemas eleitorais distintos.
Only Microsoft would force an Office update mid Powerpoint presentation 🤦♂️
November 17, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Only Microsoft would force an Office update mid Powerpoint presentation 🤦♂️
I think Labour completely misunderstands the cultural and context behind Danish immigration policy.
November 17, 2025 at 8:13 AM
I think Labour completely misunderstands the cultural and context behind Danish immigration policy.
@diogofnunes.bsky.social estranhissimo esta coisa de comboios no meio das cidades…
November 14, 2025 at 5:13 PM
@diogofnunes.bsky.social estranhissimo esta coisa de comboios no meio das cidades…
Reposted by Pedro Telles
"When the British government recently announced its plan to emulate Denmark’s asylum and immigration system, it framed the move as a way to restore fairness and regain control. But [...] the move raises serious ethical — and practical — questions."
theconversation.com/why-the-uk-s...
theconversation.com/why-the-uk-s...
Why the UK should think twice before copying Denmark’s asylum policies
A migration researcher based in Denmark explains the downsides of its “zero asylum” policy and returns system.
theconversation.com
November 14, 2025 at 11:44 AM
"When the British government recently announced its plan to emulate Denmark’s asylum and immigration system, it framed the move as a way to restore fairness and regain control. But [...] the move raises serious ethical — and practical — questions."
theconversation.com/why-the-uk-s...
theconversation.com/why-the-uk-s...
As I have been saying since the summer 2024: Labour’s dishonesty on the manifesto tax rises promises would come back to bite them.
November 14, 2025 at 8:21 AM
As I have been saying since the summer 2024: Labour’s dishonesty on the manifesto tax rises promises would come back to bite them.
@euroconcern.bsky.social *chuckles*
Time for the UK government to deploy its new AI advisor I think:
November 14, 2025 at 7:32 AM
@euroconcern.bsky.social *chuckles*
@euroconcern.bsky.social Aguardo explicacoes, camarada.
New far-right party named after Trump launches in Belgium
"Donald Trump is the ultimate symbol of populism. He immediately embodies what we stand for," says Salvatore Nicotra, founder of the new TRUMP party.
www.euronews.com
November 13, 2025 at 1:32 PM
@euroconcern.bsky.social Aguardo explicacoes, camarada.
Excellent news.
Well-received big-budget Alien Earth TV series gets a second season
Production will move from Thailand to London, suggesting a new setting.
arstechnica.com
November 13, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Excellent news.
What a missed opportunity for calling it the Yeltsin.
Russia unveiled its new humanoid robot, AIdol, in Moscow and it immediately collapsed👏🏼
November 13, 2025 at 7:15 AM
What a missed opportunity for calling it the Yeltsin.
Turns out the perfect song for takeoff is Climb from Andor’s S1 soundtrack.
November 12, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Turns out the perfect song for takeoff is Climb from Andor’s S1 soundtrack.
Ah yes, the flying coffin treatment today 😬
November 12, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Ah yes, the flying coffin treatment today 😬
I guess “champagne ceremony” may have a slightly different connotation now.
Ferry company apologises after children left ‘screaming’ by pornographic film
DFDS says film was broadcast mistakenly to passengers who had been watching F1 race on France-UK service
www.theguardian.com
November 12, 2025 at 12:46 PM
I guess “champagne ceremony” may have a slightly different connotation now.
Just did a conference in Zagreb and the organiser was fawning about the Mass Effect stickers on my iPad.
November 12, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Just did a conference in Zagreb and the organiser was fawning about the Mass Effect stickers on my iPad.
@euroconcern.bsky.social chega aqui camarada.
American tankie influencer gets interrogated by actual Chinese state police while visiting Tiananmen Square sounds like a comedy sketch and yet it's real lmao
www.reddit.com/r/Livestream...
www.reddit.com/r/Livestream...
From the LivestreamFail community on Reddit: Chinese security police harassed Hasan Piker while he was live streaming in Tiananmen Square
Explore this post and more from the LivestreamFail community
www.reddit.com
November 11, 2025 at 6:40 AM
@euroconcern.bsky.social chega aqui camarada.
Reposted by Pedro Telles
Microsoft and Google say data centers will create thousands of jobs in Chile, but an analysis of permit filings by @restofworld.org shows only a small number of potential positions — and most are not skilled IT jobs, but those in security and cleaning. restofworld.org/2025/data-ce...
Microsoft, Google say their data centers create thousands of jobs. Their permit filings say otherwise
Chile and tech giants promise economy-wide impact but permits show fewer onsite jobs after construction.
restofworld.org
November 10, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Microsoft and Google say data centers will create thousands of jobs in Chile, but an analysis of permit filings by @restofworld.org shows only a small number of potential positions — and most are not skilled IT jobs, but those in security and cleaning. restofworld.org/2025/data-ce...
Reposted by Pedro Telles
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November 10, 2025 at 10:14 AM
🚨 There’s still time to apply for the #EADH Small Grants 2025–2026! 🚨
Up to €1,000 available for #DigitalHumanities projects, workshops, or new initiatives.
🗓️ Deadline: 16 Nov 2025
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Up to €1,000 available for #DigitalHumanities projects, workshops, or new initiatives.
🗓️ Deadline: 16 Nov 2025
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Brøndby ultras are having corner time tonight after throwing chocolate coins into the pitch at the last home game.
November 9, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Brøndby ultras are having corner time tonight after throwing chocolate coins into the pitch at the last home game.
Last FA 2000 game of the season for me.
November 8, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Last FA 2000 game of the season for me.
I see the usual talking heads here are pontificating about Danish polls and their immigration policy without understanding context, so I’m just leaving this here:
Danish government under fire over immigration loophole in student visa scheme | Euractiv
Opposition parties accuse ministers of losing control after a surge in students and families from Asia exposes cracks in Denmark's tough immigration policy
www.euractiv.com
November 8, 2025 at 10:56 AM
I see the usual talking heads here are pontificating about Danish polls and their immigration policy without understanding context, so I’m just leaving this here:
“Arrendar um quarto já custa metade do salário mínimo nacional”
Em 2006 quando fui para Barcelona pagava 330 euros por um quarto e o salário mínimo espanhol à data era 540 euros.
Em 2006 quando fui para Barcelona pagava 330 euros por um quarto e o salário mínimo espanhol à data era 540 euros.
November 8, 2025 at 7:19 AM
“Arrendar um quarto já custa metade do salário mínimo nacional”
Em 2006 quando fui para Barcelona pagava 330 euros por um quarto e o salário mínimo espanhol à data era 540 euros.
Em 2006 quando fui para Barcelona pagava 330 euros por um quarto e o salário mínimo espanhol à data era 540 euros.