Leendert van der Ent
@entlorient.bsky.social
Historian (Northwestern Roman Empire 1st century ce / Tacitus, public finance Dutch Republic, colonial and military history. Science writer (science policy, energy transition, ICT, chemistry, immunology), cycling, vintage hifi
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A French MP calls for a no-fly zone over Ukraine.
French MP Frédéric Petit urged Europe to launch SkyShield — a joint operation to protect Ukrainian civilians from Russian drone attacks.
“We can’t let children be murdered in their sleep,” he said. 👇
French MP Frédéric Petit urged Europe to launch SkyShield — a joint operation to protect Ukrainian civilians from Russian drone attacks.
“We can’t let children be murdered in their sleep,” he said. 👇
December 12, 2025 at 7:48 AM
A French MP calls for a no-fly zone over Ukraine.
French MP Frédéric Petit urged Europe to launch SkyShield — a joint operation to protect Ukrainian civilians from Russian drone attacks.
“We can’t let children be murdered in their sleep,” he said. 👇
French MP Frédéric Petit urged Europe to launch SkyShield — a joint operation to protect Ukrainian civilians from Russian drone attacks.
“We can’t let children be murdered in their sleep,” he said. 👇
Dit onderwerp krijgt onvoldoende aandacht. Na Japan gaat ook de EU Amerikaanse overheidsobligaties verkopen. De rente op de bijna onhoudbare schuld, die al 20% van de overheidsuitgaven opslokt, zal nog verder stijgen.
youtube.com/watch?v=x92Y...
youtube.com/watch?v=x92Y...
EU Just Threatened To Dump $2.4 Trillion US Treasuries Imploding The Bond Market
YouTube video by Michael Cowan
youtube.com
December 12, 2025 at 7:50 AM
Dit onderwerp krijgt onvoldoende aandacht. Na Japan gaat ook de EU Amerikaanse overheidsobligaties verkopen. De rente op de bijna onhoudbare schuld, die al 20% van de overheidsuitgaven opslokt, zal nog verder stijgen.
youtube.com/watch?v=x92Y...
youtube.com/watch?v=x92Y...
Russia shooting POW is policy. The Hague is waiting for those responsible.
The winners of the Online Video Journalism category are @joesinft.ft.com and @christopherjm.ft.com @financialtimes.com for ‘Film me!’: Russia’s executions of Ukrainian POWs point to a policy #BJA2025
December 12, 2025 at 7:23 AM
Russia shooting POW is policy. The Hague is waiting for those responsible.
Wat er gebeurt als je door de maffia (BBB) wordt geregeerd.
Knallende ruzie in kabinet om mestplan, BBB-minister door eigen partij onder druk gezet - nos.nl/l/2594153
Knallende ruzie in kabinet om mestplan, BBB-minister door eigen partij onder druk gezet - nos.nl/l/2594153
Knallende ruzie in kabinet om mestplan, BBB-minister door eigen partij onder druk gezet
De landsadvocaat waarschuwt voor een tweede stikstofcrisis in de maak als de plannen van minister Wiersma doorgaan.
nos.nl
December 11, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Wat er gebeurt als je door de maffia (BBB) wordt geregeerd.
Knallende ruzie in kabinet om mestplan, BBB-minister door eigen partij onder druk gezet - nos.nl/l/2594153
Knallende ruzie in kabinet om mestplan, BBB-minister door eigen partij onder druk gezet - nos.nl/l/2594153
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Dat de VVD wordt beloond voor de blokkade is een gotspe
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December 10, 2025 at 10:24 PM
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He doesn't know why a mature economy cannot grow by 25 per cent annually. That is basically admitting that you have no education whatsoever.
Trump says he doesn't know why America can't achieve 25 percent annual economic growth
December 10, 2025 at 9:29 PM
He doesn't know why a mature economy cannot grow by 25 per cent annually. That is basically admitting that you have no education whatsoever.
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'VS gaat over tot piraterij en steelt Venezolaanse olietanker'
fixed that header for you @nieuws.nos.nl
nos.nl/artikel/2594...
fixed that header for you @nieuws.nos.nl
nos.nl/artikel/2594...
VS neemt olietanker in beslag voor kust van Venezuela
In aanwezigheid van journalisten zei president Trump dat er ook "andere dingen gaande zijn" waar later meer over duidelijk moet worden.
nos.nl
December 10, 2025 at 9:10 PM
'VS gaat over tot piraterij en steelt Venezolaanse olietanker'
fixed that header for you @nieuws.nos.nl
nos.nl/artikel/2594...
fixed that header for you @nieuws.nos.nl
nos.nl/artikel/2594...
Affordability is a hoax when you always only think of yourself and rake in billions though corruption.
Trump on affordability: "The word they use is a hoax because they're the ones that caused the problem. It's a hoax."
December 10, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Affordability is a hoax when you always only think of yourself and rake in billions though corruption.
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Hé, eindelijk eens een bezorgde burger van ongehoord Nederland op TV.
December 10, 2025 at 6:05 AM
Hé, eindelijk eens een bezorgde burger van ongehoord Nederland op TV.
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More or less 🤦♂️
December 9, 2025 at 11:40 PM
More or less 🤦♂️
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Muscovy already confiscated most western assets.
So, what are they going to do? 🙄
So, what are they going to do? 🙄
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov warned that any action taken against Russian assets “will not go unanswered” and would bring “serious consequences.”
Once again, Moscow is drawing its tired red lines.
Once again, Moscow is drawing its tired red lines.
December 10, 2025 at 6:12 AM
Muscovy already confiscated most western assets.
So, what are they going to do? 🙄
So, what are they going to do? 🙄
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The US is not just Europe’s unwilling ally, but an adversary steeped in far-right ideology | Cas Mudde
The US is not just Europe’s unwilling ally, but an adversary steeped in far-right ideology | Cas Mudde
Don’t say you weren’t warned: Trump’s new national security strategy seeks to destroy liberal democracy as we know it, says academic and author Cas Mudde
www.theguardian.com
December 10, 2025 at 6:20 AM
The US is not just Europe’s unwilling ally, but an adversary steeped in far-right ideology | Cas Mudde
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If you want to know what Donald will say tomorrow, listen to what Kremlin says today.
December 9, 2025 at 5:50 PM
If you want to know what Donald will say tomorrow, listen to what Kremlin says today.
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The bodies of 449 people who died during the occupation of Izium in 2022 have been identified and reburied, the Izium Administration reported.
Russia occupied the town for only a few months, yet managed to extinguish countless lives.
Russia occupied the town for only a few months, yet managed to extinguish countless lives.
December 9, 2025 at 8:45 PM
The bodies of 449 people who died during the occupation of Izium in 2022 have been identified and reburied, the Izium Administration reported.
Russia occupied the town for only a few months, yet managed to extinguish countless lives.
Russia occupied the town for only a few months, yet managed to extinguish countless lives.
As always, Trump spouts BS. 'Decaying' Europe is much healthier than The US: Europeans live longer, are less overweight and pay less for health insurance.
www.news-medical.net/news/2025040...
What rubbish from Trump about "decaying" Europe and, presumably, flourishing US
New England Journal of Medicine reports that the wealthiest Americans only live as long as the poorest in N & W Europe, indicating inequalities in the US
God Bless Europe
What rubbish from Trump about "decaying" Europe and, presumably, flourishing US
New England Journal of Medicine reports that the wealthiest Americans only live as long as the poorest in N & W Europe, indicating inequalities in the US
God Bless Europe
Even rich Americans live shorter lives than poor Europeans, study finds
Wealthier individuals aged 50–85 had lower mortality across both the U.S. and Europe, but survival disparities were far greater in the U.S. Even the richest Americans fared no better than the poorest ...
www.news-medical.net
December 9, 2025 at 5:41 PM
As always, Trump spouts BS. 'Decaying' Europe is much healthier than The US: Europeans live longer, are less overweight and pay less for health insurance.
A symbol of Russian disintegration: airplane disassemble mid-flight.
Russisch militair transportvliegtuig An-22 – 's werelds grootste turboproptransport – is neergestort in de oblast Ivanovo, zo’n 250 km ten noordoosten van Moskou. Het laatste actieve toestel zou volgens media in de lucht uit elkaar zijn gevallen. Aan boord: 7 mensen. www.bbc.com/russian/arti...
Под Иваново разбился военный Ан-22 — самый большой турбовинтовой самолет в мире - BBC News Русская служба
В Ивановской области во вторник во время облета после проведенного ремонта потерпел крушение военно-транспортный самолет Ан-22, подтвердило Минобороны России. В этом году первому Ан-22 исполнилось 60 ...
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December 9, 2025 at 12:12 PM
A symbol of Russian disintegration: airplane disassemble mid-flight.
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Another sign that Trump is not just a US problem - he’s a threat to the entire world.
UN environment report 'hijacked' over fossil fuels - top scientist
The US and other governments derailed agreement on a global environment study, it's co-chair says.
www.bbc.com
December 9, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Another sign that Trump is not just a US problem - he’s a threat to the entire world.
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“Door de coalitiebesprekingen voort te zetten met Yesilgöz, beloont Buma de krachten van polarisatie, uitsluiting en conflict. Ook zij beweegt zich in het spiegelpaleis.”
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archive.ph/C86H6
December 9, 2025 at 11:23 AM
“Door de coalitiebesprekingen voort te zetten met Yesilgöz, beloont Buma de krachten van polarisatie, uitsluiting en conflict. Ook zij beweegt zich in het spiegelpaleis.”
archive.ph/C86H6
archive.ph/C86H6
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He singlehandedly fucked up the economy, and now he’s singlehandedly trying to hide all the evidence.
December 8, 2025 at 5:25 PM
He singlehandedly fucked up the economy, and now he’s singlehandedly trying to hide all the evidence.
He probably does not even get the irony
🇺🇸🇺🇦 Trump: You know, they’re using war not to hold an election, but I would think the Ukrainian people should have that choice.
And maybe Zelensky would win. I don’t know who would win.
You know, they talk about a democracy, but it gets to a point where it’s not a democracy anymore.
And maybe Zelensky would win. I don’t know who would win.
You know, they talk about a democracy, but it gets to a point where it’s not a democracy anymore.
December 9, 2025 at 11:51 AM
He probably does not even get the irony
How are your economy, personal health, job numbers, approval ratings and support from within the GOP going, Donald? And your physical and mental health?
www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...
www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...
Europe a ‘decaying’ group of nations led by ‘weak’ people, Trump says – latest updates
US president blames leaders for being ‘politically correct’ and says migration is ‘unchecked, unvetted’ in interview with Politico
www.theguardian.com
December 9, 2025 at 11:49 AM
How are your economy, personal health, job numbers, approval ratings and support from within the GOP going, Donald? And your physical and mental health?
www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...
www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...
Time for Europe to become tougher with the crime and corruption cesspool that poses as the government of the USA.
Europe's leaders have expressed concerns that they are being sidelined from the negotiations.
Zelensky Defiant On Trump’s Peace Plan Land Concessions: ‘No Legal Right’
www.newsweek.com
December 9, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Time for Europe to become tougher with the crime and corruption cesspool that poses as the government of the USA.
Wtf
NEW: Israel has been accused of 'blatant disregard' for international law after storming a UN building, tearing down the body’s flag, and replacing it with an Israeli one
Israel 'breaches international law' as troops storm UN building and tear down flag
www.thenational.scot
December 9, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Wtf