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Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 4h

I’m glad we can now talk about Brexit damage, says Wes Streeting

The Prime Minister is gearing up to blame Nigel Farage and Brexit for Britain’s expected downturn in productivity at the November Budget

It’s about time

www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...

I’m glad we can now talk about Brexit damage, says Wes Streeting

The prime minister is gearing up to blame Nigel Farage and Brexit for Britain’s expected downturn in productivity at the November Budget

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European Movement in Scotland @euromovescotland.bsky.social · 1h

Why Nigel Farage should support the European Court of Human Rights bylines.scot/politics/why...

Why Nigel Farage should support the European Court of Human Rights

Before you consider supporting the UK leaving the European Convention of Human Rights (EHCR), it might be you that hears the dawn knock

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European Movement in Scotland @euromovescotland.bsky.social · 1h

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European Movement in Scotland @euromovescotland.bsky.social · 19h

European Parliament puts airline passengers first.

www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/pres...

MEPs set out their red lines for air passenger rights changes | News | European Parliament

To help air passengers, MEPs suggest maintaining the current right to compensation after a three-hour delay, plus unlocking new rights on free children’s seats and cabin luggage.

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European Movement in Scotland @euromovescotland.bsky.social · 20h

📣📣Martin Roche and Ronnie Barbour talk about the Russian asset Nathan Gill on the @bylines.scot podcast

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Spotify – Web Player

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European Movement in Scotland @euromovescotland.bsky.social · 1d

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European Movement in Scotland @euromovescotland.bsky.social · 4d

New European rules for democratic integrity.

www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/pres...

Democratic integrity: New EU rules for political advertising take effect today | News | European Parliament

From today, all political ads must clearly disclose who paid for them, how much, and whether they are targeting a specific audience.

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European Movement in Scotland @euromovescotland.bsky.social · 4d

Has anyone woken The Donald? Will he stop all exports to Venezuela, or kidnap the Nobel committee, or invade Scandinavia?

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European Movement in Scotland @euromovescotland.bsky.social · 4d

World Day Against the Death Penalty

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10 October: European and World Day Against the Death Penalty | News | European Parliament

Mounir Satouri, Chair of the subcommittee on Human Rights, issued a statement today, on the occasion of the European and World Day Against the Death Penalty.

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European Movement in Scotland @euromovescotland.bsky.social · 4d

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European Movement in Scotland @euromovescotland.bsky.social · 5d

Future proofing EU Driving Licences

www.europarl.europa.eu/thinktank/en...

Revision of the Driving Licence Directive | Think Tank | European Parliament

Revision of the Driving Licence Directive

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European Movement in Scotland @euromovescotland.bsky.social · 5d

How to own Scottish energy bylines.scot/opinion/how-...

How to own Scottish energy

How Scotland could publicly own its wealth of energy resources

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European Movement in Scotland @euromovescotland.bsky.social · 5d

"Farage’s Brexit and Tory misrule wrecked our immigration system. Now Farage and the Tories are trying to tear Britain apart because of the mess they made. In the process, they will kill everything good that we stand for as a country." Neil Mckay, The Herald, Scotland

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European Movement in Scotland @euromovescotland.bsky.social · 6d

Future roofing EU driving licences.
www.europarl.europa.eu/thinktank/en...

Revision of the Driving Licence Directive | Think Tank | European Parliament

Revision of the Driving Licence Directive

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European Movement in Scotland @euromovescotland.bsky.social · 6d

World mental health day - the European Parliament looks at the issue.

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World Mental Health Day: 10 October 2025 | Think Tank | European Parliament

World Mental Health Day: 10 October 2025

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European Movement in Scotland @euromovescotland.bsky.social · 6d

If you care about decency in public life and in ordinary every day life read this.

bylines.scot/society/fair...

Fairplay – when and why did we stop being nice?

A review of the recent unsportsmanlike behaviour at the Ryder Cup, Bethpage

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European Movement in Scotland @euromovescotland.bsky.social · 6d

European Parliament raises issues of ownership in sports.
www.europarl.europa.eu/news/pt/pres...

Parliament calls for action to achieve a better European Sport Model | Atualidade | Parlamento Europeu

MEPs want athletes and fans to have a say on the decision-making process of sports federations, and they are opposed to competitive matches being played abroad.

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European Movement in Scotland @euromovescotland.bsky.social · 6d

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More flexible visa suspension mechanism | News | European Parliament

Parliament has backed legislation to make it easier to remove the right to visa-free travel to the EU from countries posing security risks or breaching human rights.

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European Movement in Scotland @euromovescotland.bsky.social · 7d

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Metsola: “Words and ideas, not weapons, and not hate, must shape our dialogue” | News | European Parliament

“Political violence can have no room in our societies and communities” said European Parliament President Roberta Metsola on opening the 6-9 October plenary session.

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European Movement in Scotland @euromovescotland.bsky.social · 7d

European defence industry; press conference.

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European Defence Industry Programme: press conference | News | European Parliament

Following the latest round of negotiations with Council, lead MEPs François-Xavier Bellamy and Raphaël Glucksmann will answer questions from journalists on Wednesday, 9h

www.europarl.europa.eu

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European Movement in Scotland @euromovescotland.bsky.social · 8d

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European Movement in Scotland @euromovescotland.bsky.social · 8d

#GlasgowEuropeanCitizensForum is hosting its first event on November 2nd,a European Traditional Dance Workshop
You can book tickets to attend here
tinyurl.com/EuropeanDance

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European Traditional Dance Workshop

Join us for a fun and interactive workshop where you'll learn traditional European dances from different countries!

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Glasgow For Europe @glasgowforeurope.bsky.social · 8d

#GlasgowEuropeanCitizensForum is hosting its first event on November 2nd,a European Traditional Dance Workshop
You can book tickets to attend here
tinyurl.com/EuropeanDance
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European Movement in Scotland @euromovescotland.bsky.social · 8d

Le Monde (in English) reminds us the Murdoch media empire played a central role in brining Donald Trump to power.

www.lemonde.fr/en/opinion/a...

'There is an ideological background between Trump and Murdoch, beyond the temporary conflict'

COLUMN. The story of the media mogul and the US president is linked to the Republican Party's recent evolution; it reveals a profound shift in the profile of US conservatism, writes Le Monde columnist...

www.lemonde.fr

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