Paulo Laranjo
@paulolaranjo.bsky.social
Pro-European, only a federal Europe can compete at the same level as the US and China.
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Someone who voted Leave and has since changed their mind is the best possible ally if there's ever an opportunity to rejoin.
Why? Because they've been on a journey Remainers never engaged on, so their testimony will ring truer to others who need persuading.
With that in mind, stop alienating them.
Why? Because they've been on a journey Remainers never engaged on, so their testimony will ring truer to others who need persuading.
With that in mind, stop alienating them.
November 30, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Someone who voted Leave and has since changed their mind is the best possible ally if there's ever an opportunity to rejoin.
Why? Because they've been on a journey Remainers never engaged on, so their testimony will ring truer to others who need persuading.
With that in mind, stop alienating them.
Why? Because they've been on a journey Remainers never engaged on, so their testimony will ring truer to others who need persuading.
With that in mind, stop alienating them.
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Thirty years ago, the United States persuaded Ukraine that it does not need nuclear weapons and gave Ukraine "security assurances." Today, the United States is persuading Ukraine that it needs to give up territories, forget about NATO membership, and lower the conscription age.
January 18, 2025 at 6:11 AM
Thirty years ago, the United States persuaded Ukraine that it does not need nuclear weapons and gave Ukraine "security assurances." Today, the United States is persuading Ukraine that it needs to give up territories, forget about NATO membership, and lower the conscription age.
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Missed this big news last week:
A bid for a stake in Germany's gas network collapsed because the bidder (Italian energy firm Snam) is 1/3-owned by Cassa Depositi e Prestiti, an Italian investment vehicle, which is 35% owned by State Grid Corp. of China
A bid for a stake in Germany's gas network collapsed because the bidder (Italian energy firm Snam) is 1/3-owned by Cassa Depositi e Prestiti, an Italian investment vehicle, which is 35% owned by State Grid Corp. of China
China’s Role in Powering Germany Draws Scrutiny
Berlin is taking a more cautious approach to Beijing’s influence over its energy infrastructure.
www.bloomberg.com
November 19, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Missed this big news last week:
A bid for a stake in Germany's gas network collapsed because the bidder (Italian energy firm Snam) is 1/3-owned by Cassa Depositi e Prestiti, an Italian investment vehicle, which is 35% owned by State Grid Corp. of China
A bid for a stake in Germany's gas network collapsed because the bidder (Italian energy firm Snam) is 1/3-owned by Cassa Depositi e Prestiti, an Italian investment vehicle, which is 35% owned by State Grid Corp. of China
The ‘West’… America, Europe, Ukraine... could lose a war because Trump had sex with Bubba?
open.substack.com/pub/deanblun...
open.substack.com/pub/deanblun...
🧨 Epstein’s "Picture of Trump Blowing BUBBA" Email Get's A Press Release Correction, But No Denial...
Welcome to Epstein Week, where the kompromat is hot, the press releases are delusional, and apparently, “Bubba” might be a horse. Or Bill Clinton. Or something worse.
open.substack.com
November 17, 2025 at 9:50 AM
The ‘West’… America, Europe, Ukraine... could lose a war because Trump had sex with Bubba?
open.substack.com/pub/deanblun...
open.substack.com/pub/deanblun...
"A Draghi style report in defence is needed," it is all leading into further integration, pan-European thinkers advocating a Federal Europe is growing, Lagarde, Draghi and Radosław Sikorski are the most recent.
Holding back this path are short sighted selfish politicians.
Holding back this path are short sighted selfish politicians.
Watch | @maxbergmann.bsky.social discusses the current role of the U.S. military in Europe’s ability to defend itself, the vulnerabilities that could result from a significant reduction of U.S. forces, and what must be done to address them.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=RhQj...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=RhQj...
How Europe Can Defend Itself with Less America
With the war in Ukraine ongoing and a potential drawdown of U.S. forces in Europe on the Horizon, European leaders are facing renewed pressure to strengthen ...
www.youtube.com
November 11, 2025 at 6:24 AM
"A Draghi style report in defence is needed," it is all leading into further integration, pan-European thinkers advocating a Federal Europe is growing, Lagarde, Draghi and Radosław Sikorski are the most recent.
Holding back this path are short sighted selfish politicians.
Holding back this path are short sighted selfish politicians.
If Europe doesn’t become a federation it will cease to exist.
"Europe is a confederation, and all historic confederations became federations or ceased to exist, and when you look at our competition they all have unity of command, we don´t..."
Radek Sikorski.
alastaircampbell.org/2025/11/161-...
"Europe is a confederation, and all historic confederations became federations or ceased to exist, and when you look at our competition they all have unity of command, we don´t..."
Radek Sikorski.
alastaircampbell.org/2025/11/161-...
161. Putin, Trump, and 500 Years of Resisting Russia (Radek Sikorski) - Alastair Campbell
What was it like for Radek Sikorski to be a refugee in the UK from communist Poland in the 80s? How will the war in Ukraine come to an end? Why is populism on the rise in Europe and how do we fight it...
alastaircampbell.org
November 10, 2025 at 7:13 PM
If Europe doesn’t become a federation it will cease to exist.
"Europe is a confederation, and all historic confederations became federations or ceased to exist, and when you look at our competition they all have unity of command, we don´t..."
Radek Sikorski.
alastaircampbell.org/2025/11/161-...
"Europe is a confederation, and all historic confederations became federations or ceased to exist, and when you look at our competition they all have unity of command, we don´t..."
Radek Sikorski.
alastaircampbell.org/2025/11/161-...
"Beyond declarations, and out of necessity, the future of Europe must be a journey towards federalism." Mario Draghi
Everybody praises and quotes Draghi's report, but those in the driving seat shy the federal path.
The President of the Commission should earn its mandate directly from the people.
Everybody praises and quotes Draghi's report, but those in the driving seat shy the federal path.
The President of the Commission should earn its mandate directly from the people.
Pragmatic federalism : read it here www.fpa.es/en/princess-...
Mario Draghi
Mario Draghi 2025 International Cooperation
www.fpa.es
October 25, 2025 at 6:12 PM
"Beyond declarations, and out of necessity, the future of Europe must be a journey towards federalism." Mario Draghi
Everybody praises and quotes Draghi's report, but those in the driving seat shy the federal path.
The President of the Commission should earn its mandate directly from the people.
Everybody praises and quotes Draghi's report, but those in the driving seat shy the federal path.
The President of the Commission should earn its mandate directly from the people.
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Something unprecedented happened this week in Europe that should alarm every European citizen who values democracy.
October 24, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Something unprecedented happened this week in Europe that should alarm every European citizen who values democracy.
'It could reshape the structure of Europe’s space industry within two years.Uniting production under one corporate umbrella and streamlining governance,to lower costs,accelerate manufacturing,and secure a larger share of the expanding global satellite market.'
aerospaceglobalnews.com/news/project...
aerospaceglobalnews.com/news/project...
Project Bromo: Europe's reply to SpaceX domination in orbit
Airbus, Leonardo and Thales are forming an $11.6 billion joint venture under Project Bromo to merge their satellite units and take on SpaceX.
aerospaceglobalnews.com
October 23, 2025 at 8:49 AM
'It could reshape the structure of Europe’s space industry within two years.Uniting production under one corporate umbrella and streamlining governance,to lower costs,accelerate manufacturing,and secure a larger share of the expanding global satellite market.'
aerospaceglobalnews.com/news/project...
aerospaceglobalnews.com/news/project...
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Give Mario Draghi the driving seat of Europe, applauding and quoting him is not moving.
EU economy falls behind global rivals due to ‘complacency’, warns Draghi on.ft.com/3IqnLjY
EU economy falls behind global rivals due to ‘complacency’, warns Mario Draghi
Former Italian PM frustrated with ‘inaction’ a year after his report on how to improve Europe’s competitiveness
on.ft.com
September 16, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Give Mario Draghi the driving seat of Europe, applauding and quoting him is not moving.
The US with a federal structure and China/Russia as autocracies are by far more assertive than the EU.
The EU is missing the military pilar for its sovereignty, it can only be real with a common foreign policy thus it must become a federal entity.
Draghi's report = further integration.
The EU is missing the military pilar for its sovereignty, it can only be real with a common foreign policy thus it must become a federal entity.
Draghi's report = further integration.
There’s only one way to stand up to superpowers such as the US and China, and to the authoritarian bullies like Putin
✏️ Patience Wheatcroft
✏️ Patience Wheatcroft
The united states of Europe
There’s only one way to stand up to superpowers such as the US and China, and to the authoritarian bullies like Putin
www.thenewworld.co.uk
August 26, 2025 at 3:19 PM
The US with a federal structure and China/Russia as autocracies are by far more assertive than the EU.
The EU is missing the military pilar for its sovereignty, it can only be real with a common foreign policy thus it must become a federal entity.
Draghi's report = further integration.
The EU is missing the military pilar for its sovereignty, it can only be real with a common foreign policy thus it must become a federal entity.
Draghi's report = further integration.
Draghi has the knowledge to navigate these kinds of storms and would have influenced EU state leaders into not accepting such a shameful act.
He is quoted by everyone everywhere, but no one in decision making seats walks the talk, give the man the presidency of the EU.
He is quoted by everyone everywhere, but no one in decision making seats walks the talk, give the man the presidency of the EU.
July 30, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Draghi has the knowledge to navigate these kinds of storms and would have influenced EU state leaders into not accepting such a shameful act.
He is quoted by everyone everywhere, but no one in decision making seats walks the talk, give the man the presidency of the EU.
He is quoted by everyone everywhere, but no one in decision making seats walks the talk, give the man the presidency of the EU.
Draghi is quoted by everyone everywhere, but no one in decision making seats walks the talk, give the man the presidency of the EU.
"As the Draghi-Report aptly acknowledges, “If the EU does not act, we risk being vulnerable to coercion.”"
www.socialeurope.eu/europes-ques...
"As the Draghi-Report aptly acknowledges, “If the EU does not act, we risk being vulnerable to coercion.”"
www.socialeurope.eu/europes-ques...
Europe’s Quest for Technological Sovereignty: A Feasible Path Amidst Global Rivalries
The European Union must pursue robust industrial policies to counter technological dependencies and safeguard its future prosperity and stability.
www.socialeurope.eu
July 30, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Draghi is quoted by everyone everywhere, but no one in decision making seats walks the talk, give the man the presidency of the EU.
"As the Draghi-Report aptly acknowledges, “If the EU does not act, we risk being vulnerable to coercion.”"
www.socialeurope.eu/europes-ques...
"As the Draghi-Report aptly acknowledges, “If the EU does not act, we risk being vulnerable to coercion.”"
www.socialeurope.eu/europes-ques...
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Worth a watch:
Head of Signal, Meredith Whittaker, on so-called "agentic AI" and the difference between how it's described in the marketing and what access and control it would actually require to work as advertised.
Head of Signal, Meredith Whittaker, on so-called "agentic AI" and the difference between how it's described in the marketing and what access and control it would actually require to work as advertised.
June 26, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Worth a watch:
Head of Signal, Meredith Whittaker, on so-called "agentic AI" and the difference between how it's described in the marketing and what access and control it would actually require to work as advertised.
Head of Signal, Meredith Whittaker, on so-called "agentic AI" and the difference between how it's described in the marketing and what access and control it would actually require to work as advertised.
European movies make Trump use his cognitive capabilities to its full extent, that's boring and tiresome, Marvel super heroes are enough to entertain and educate the US president.
Great news for Europe if we start ditching those fictional flying beings.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Great news for Europe if we start ditching those fictional flying beings.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Trump tariffs: US president says non-US movies to be hit with 100% levies
The president blamed foreign-made movies for the American film industry's "very fast death".
www.bbc.com
May 5, 2025 at 7:25 AM
European movies make Trump use his cognitive capabilities to its full extent, that's boring and tiresome, Marvel super heroes are enough to entertain and educate the US president.
Great news for Europe if we start ditching those fictional flying beings.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Great news for Europe if we start ditching those fictional flying beings.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Portugal, Spain and France without electricity.
Putin???
Putin???
April 28, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Portugal, Spain and France without electricity.
Putin???
Putin???
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An often overlooked aspect, on both sides of the Atlantic, of US military presence is Europe is that the US needs bases on the continent for global power projection.
@cepa.org is doing a public service with these interviews with ex-US generals explaining how exiting Europe will hurt America
@cepa.org is doing a public service with these interviews with ex-US generals explaining how exiting Europe will hurt America
The Future of US Bases in Europe | “To pull out of Europe would imply that we can’t afford to be there anymore, and we can only do one theater at a time.” James Foggo
The Future of US Bases in Europe: Admiral (Ret.) James Foggo
Russia and China would respond to US base closures and troop withdrawals from Europe with “euphoria,” said Admiral (Ret.) James Foggo.
buff.ly
April 19, 2025 at 5:51 PM
An often overlooked aspect, on both sides of the Atlantic, of US military presence is Europe is that the US needs bases on the continent for global power projection.
@cepa.org is doing a public service with these interviews with ex-US generals explaining how exiting Europe will hurt America
@cepa.org is doing a public service with these interviews with ex-US generals explaining how exiting Europe will hurt America
