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Europe’s antitrust chief Teresa Ribera has unleashed a blistering attack on Trump administration, accusing Washington of using “blackmail” to strong-arm the EU into watering down its tech rules
“It is blackmail,” the Spanish commissioner told POLITICO
“It is blackmail,” the Spanish commissioner told POLITICO
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 9:05 AM
Europe’s antitrust chief Teresa Ribera has unleashed a blistering attack on Trump administration, accusing Washington of using “blackmail” to strong-arm the EU into watering down its tech rules
“It is blackmail,” the Spanish commissioner told POLITICO
“It is blackmail,” the Spanish commissioner told POLITICO
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It’s not that complicated, people.
November 26, 2025 at 9:14 PM
It’s not that complicated, people.
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The war will end when Russia stops fighting. Therefore, pressure has to be put on Russia, so that they stop believing that they will win. Why is that so hard to understand?
November 27, 2025 at 1:49 AM
The war will end when Russia stops fighting. Therefore, pressure has to be put on Russia, so that they stop believing that they will win. Why is that so hard to understand?
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Good to see someone went with my ’Order more A26-class boats as soon as possible’-recommendation, even if it was the Poles and not Sweden 😁
(Yes, I know it’s a down-select and not an order)
(Yes, I know it’s a down-select and not an order)
Sweden and Saab selected for Poland’s new submarines
The Swedish government's offer of Saab’s A26 submarines to Poland has been selected by the Polish
news.cision.com
November 26, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Good to see someone went with my ’Order more A26-class boats as soon as possible’-recommendation, even if it was the Poles and not Sweden 😁
(Yes, I know it’s a down-select and not an order)
(Yes, I know it’s a down-select and not an order)
Stop pretending the US are our friends. This is not temporary. The American withdrawal from European obligations leaving only their strategic lock ins and dependencies has been an openly declared throughout many administrations. It is baffling that the elites cannot handle this.
By @alanderminna.bsky.social: "Now it is time for Europe to take a more proactive stance, stop wasting time jumping through the same hoops with Trump, and start focusing on squeezing Russia until it has to start negotiating seriously."
minnalander.substack.com/p/the-rise-a...
minnalander.substack.com/p/the-rise-a...
The Rise and Fall of the Dim-Wit Plan
The latest iteration of a "secret US-Russia peace plan for Ukraine" would have been funny, if it wasn't so cruel to Ukraine.
minnalander.substack.com
November 26, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Stop pretending the US are our friends. This is not temporary. The American withdrawal from European obligations leaving only their strategic lock ins and dependencies has been an openly declared throughout many administrations. It is baffling that the elites cannot handle this.
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Le Temps writes that the Russian Red Cross is increasingly involved in Kremlin war propaganda, while at the same time receiving significant funds from international Red Cross organizations — around $15 million last year.
www.letemps.ch/monde/europe...
www.letemps.ch/monde/europe...
November 26, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Le Temps writes that the Russian Red Cross is increasingly involved in Kremlin war propaganda, while at the same time receiving significant funds from international Red Cross organizations — around $15 million last year.
www.letemps.ch/monde/europe...
www.letemps.ch/monde/europe...
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Forged Passports, Fractured Security: Romania’s Hidden Gateway for Russia Amid the War in Ukraine
When Corruption Breaches the Border: Romania’s Passport Scandal and the EU’s Rising Security Risks
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When Corruption Breaches the Border: Romania’s Passport Scandal and the EU’s Rising Security Risks
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Forged Passports, Fractured Security: Romania’s Hidden Gateway for Russia Amid the War in Ukraine
When Corruption Breaches the Border: Romania’s Passport Scandal and the EU’s Rising Security Risks
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November 25, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Forged Passports, Fractured Security: Romania’s Hidden Gateway for Russia Amid the War in Ukraine
When Corruption Breaches the Border: Romania’s Passport Scandal and the EU’s Rising Security Risks
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"Too many European governments still behave as if losing Ukraine would be unfortunate but manageable. This is fantasy. The destruction of Ukraine would reshape Europe’s security architecture for decades, and not in Europe’s favour."
Strong message by @drjademcglynn.bsky.social.
Strong message by @drjademcglynn.bsky.social.
Circus
Amidst the absolute chaos of a Witkoff-stamped Russian psyop-as-peace plan, discussion is filled with anger at Washington and at Moscow.
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November 25, 2025 at 10:41 AM
"Too many European governments still behave as if losing Ukraine would be unfortunate but manageable. This is fantasy. The destruction of Ukraine would reshape Europe’s security architecture for decades, and not in Europe’s favour."
Strong message by @drjademcglynn.bsky.social.
Strong message by @drjademcglynn.bsky.social.
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In honour of its proponents, I suggest that the Dmitriev-Witkoff proposal should henceforth be called the Dim-Wit Plan
November 23, 2025 at 2:37 PM
In honour of its proponents, I suggest that the Dmitriev-Witkoff proposal should henceforth be called the Dim-Wit Plan
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Matpresentkort #311 och #312.
”Vi är från Sumy. I början var vi instängda och väntade länge. Tre dagar fritt och då flydde vi.”
”Sverige är jättebra - skolan, människorna, allt!”
”Färre hemläxor, mer avslappnad skola. Matten jag läser i 🇸🇪 9:an är samma nivå som 6:an i 🇺🇦.” 🤭
”Vi är från Sumy. I början var vi instängda och väntade länge. Tre dagar fritt och då flydde vi.”
”Sverige är jättebra - skolan, människorna, allt!”
”Färre hemläxor, mer avslappnad skola. Matten jag läser i 🇸🇪 9:an är samma nivå som 6:an i 🇺🇦.” 🤭
November 24, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Matpresentkort #311 och #312.
”Vi är från Sumy. I början var vi instängda och väntade länge. Tre dagar fritt och då flydde vi.”
”Sverige är jättebra - skolan, människorna, allt!”
”Färre hemläxor, mer avslappnad skola. Matten jag läser i 🇸🇪 9:an är samma nivå som 6:an i 🇺🇦.” 🤭
”Vi är från Sumy. I början var vi instängda och väntade länge. Tre dagar fritt och då flydde vi.”
”Sverige är jättebra - skolan, människorna, allt!”
”Färre hemläxor, mer avslappnad skola. Matten jag läser i 🇸🇪 9:an är samma nivå som 6:an i 🇺🇦.” 🤭
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Trump didn’t read before posting:
“OUR AMERICAN CODE OF MILITARY OBEDIENCE REQUIRES THAT, SHOULD ORDERS AND THE LAW EVER CONFLICT, OUR OFFICERS MUST OBEY THE LAW.”
“OUR AMERICAN CODE OF MILITARY OBEDIENCE REQUIRES THAT, SHOULD ORDERS AND THE LAW EVER CONFLICT, OUR OFFICERS MUST OBEY THE LAW.”
November 24, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Trump didn’t read before posting:
“OUR AMERICAN CODE OF MILITARY OBEDIENCE REQUIRES THAT, SHOULD ORDERS AND THE LAW EVER CONFLICT, OUR OFFICERS MUST OBEY THE LAW.”
“OUR AMERICAN CODE OF MILITARY OBEDIENCE REQUIRES THAT, SHOULD ORDERS AND THE LAW EVER CONFLICT, OUR OFFICERS MUST OBEY THE LAW.”
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Another week of the repugnant Mango Mussolini..
November 23, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Another week of the repugnant Mango Mussolini..
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#Trump’s problem is that while he may truly want to end this war, and the cost to #Ukraine is probably pretty irrelevant to him, #Russia clearly does not want the war to end.”
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On "Peace Plans" and Military (Im)Mobility in Europe
In this week’s Europe Dispatch, Minna Ålander discusses persisting lack of military mobility in Europe and likely yet another nothingburger, served by Trump.
phillipspobrien.substack.com
November 23, 2025 at 4:04 PM
#Trump’s problem is that while he may truly want to end this war, and the cost to #Ukraine is probably pretty irrelevant to him, #Russia clearly does not want the war to end.”
@alanderminna.bsky.social
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This too shall pass. Slava Ukraini
Talks began between US and Ukrainian delegations with European representatives participating.
November 23, 2025 at 8:09 PM
This too shall pass. Slava Ukraini
Nu nalkas vinterns mörkaste timmar. Kom ihåg att vara givmild, även här hemma!
Denna familj fick tre presentkort i augusti och tre till i november. Vi bakade ihop dubbelutdelningen i en presentation. Familjen överlever på låg dagersättning så fanns goda skäl att ge dubbelhjälpen.
Möjligt att ge mycket tack vare er som donerar löpande, månad efter månad. Swisha 123 367 32 25.
Möjligt att ge mycket tack vare er som donerar löpande, månad efter månad. Swisha 123 367 32 25.
November 23, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Nu nalkas vinterns mörkaste timmar. Kom ihåg att vara givmild, även här hemma!
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I fear that a lot of elements on European defense (including the nuclear component) will be viewed as politically impossible until the moment they become absolutely necessary, by which point it will be too late.
November 23, 2025 at 4:11 PM
I fear that a lot of elements on European defense (including the nuclear component) will be viewed as politically impossible until the moment they become absolutely necessary, by which point it will be too late.
True, of course. But since Russias neighbours are not really feeling the whole hearted support of all of the rest of EU - or NATO for that matter, I think a centralized EU-wide foreign office is not necessarily either realistic nor timely right now. Unless the south decides to wake up.
To put this more bluntly, Europe has largely outsourced its foreign policy to America since WWII. This has created the illusion within the EU that foreign policy remains a national “competency.” It’s not. So if Europe wants a bigger voice it needs to speak as Europe.
Europe has a foreign policy problem. It does need to engage in these talks and doing so as 7 or 8 leaders just doesn't work. It makes it easy to work around Europe. So the EU should pick a special envoy - perhaps the fmr Finnish president Niinisto or a Draghi type to engage on behalf of Europe.
November 23, 2025 at 4:55 PM
True, of course. But since Russias neighbours are not really feeling the whole hearted support of all of the rest of EU - or NATO for that matter, I think a centralized EU-wide foreign office is not necessarily either realistic nor timely right now. Unless the south decides to wake up.
Exactly this. Zelensky will have to pretend he takes this new US stupidity seriously, but there is absolutely no cards that can back this threat up.
Great video
My take on Trump's peace plan, and why he can't pressure Ukraine into capitulation.
November 23, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Exactly this. Zelensky will have to pretend he takes this new US stupidity seriously, but there is absolutely no cards that can back this threat up.
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"US senators say they spoke with Rubio about Trump’s Ukraine peace plan who denied it is a US plan." Welcome to the Topsy Turvy administration in which six or seven people are pursuing their own private foreign policy, and much of it is scripted by a hostile foreign power.
US senators say they spoke with Rubio about Trump’s Ukraine peace plan who denied it is a US plan
U.S. senators critical of President Donald Trump’s approach to ending the Russia-Ukraine war say they spoke with U.S.
apnews.com
November 23, 2025 at 1:53 AM
"US senators say they spoke with Rubio about Trump’s Ukraine peace plan who denied it is a US plan." Welcome to the Topsy Turvy administration in which six or seven people are pursuing their own private foreign policy, and much of it is scripted by a hostile foreign power.
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I'm looking forward to the part where Ukraine says "no" to surrendering and it turns out Trump doesn't have any cards. Because refusing to sell weapons to your allies at profit just to punish Ukraine for not surrendering isn't a card.
November 23, 2025 at 12:52 AM
I'm looking forward to the part where Ukraine says "no" to surrendering and it turns out Trump doesn't have any cards. Because refusing to sell weapons to your allies at profit just to punish Ukraine for not surrendering isn't a card.
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Letting a Russian-written plan circulate as U.S. policy for three days only makes sense if the admin was either completely incompetent or quietly going along with it until the backlash hit. I think the latter.
November 23, 2025 at 2:18 AM
Letting a Russian-written plan circulate as U.S. policy for three days only makes sense if the admin was either completely incompetent or quietly going along with it until the backlash hit. I think the latter.
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The entire West comes together to reject the Dmiriev 28-point plan to which Trump affixed his name. This would appear to mark the absolute modern low point of US diplomatic influence on he world stage.
November 22, 2025 at 11:19 PM
The entire West comes together to reject the Dmiriev 28-point plan to which Trump affixed his name. This would appear to mark the absolute modern low point of US diplomatic influence on he world stage.
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Regime police in Georgia this evening.
Just grabbing random protester women and arresting them.
Why?
Because protesting is now a crime.
#TerrorinGeorgia #GeorgiaProtests
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Just grabbing random protester women and arresting them.
Why?
Because protesting is now a crime.
#TerrorinGeorgia #GeorgiaProtests
📷 Publika
November 19, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Regime police in Georgia this evening.
Just grabbing random protester women and arresting them.
Why?
Because protesting is now a crime.
#TerrorinGeorgia #GeorgiaProtests
📷 Publika
Just grabbing random protester women and arresting them.
Why?
Because protesting is now a crime.
#TerrorinGeorgia #GeorgiaProtests
📷 Publika
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Not a peace plan: but a corrupt deal in the tradition of Ribbentrop-Molotov and Yalta.
The definitive piece on this proposal.
The definitive piece on this proposal.
This is not a peace plan. It is a proposal that weakens Ukraine and divides America from Europe, preparing the way for a larger war in the future. In the meantime, it benefits unnamed Russian and American investors, at the expense of everyone else.
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
Trump Has a Recipe for War and Corruption, Not Peace
Who would benefit from the White House’s 28-point proposal for Ukraine?
www.theatlantic.com
November 22, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Not a peace plan: but a corrupt deal in the tradition of Ribbentrop-Molotov and Yalta.
The definitive piece on this proposal.
The definitive piece on this proposal.
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And Trump is weak right now. He just suffered a humiliating loss in Congress & the GOP was roundly defeated in the recent off-year elections. Trump’s approval ratings on the economy are dismal & SCOTUS may remove his ability to impose tariffs at will. Now is the time for Europe to stand up to him.
November 22, 2025 at 9:12 AM
And Trump is weak right now. He just suffered a humiliating loss in Congress & the GOP was roundly defeated in the recent off-year elections. Trump’s approval ratings on the economy are dismal & SCOTUS may remove his ability to impose tariffs at will. Now is the time for Europe to stand up to him.