Captain Europe (retired)
@captaineurope.bsky.social
Retired real life 🇪🇺superhero. Full-time desk jockey in the Brussels machine. Eclectic tweets on public policy, travel, the environment and life in general.
The Trump administration is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Russia.
🇺🇸🇺🇦 The US demands the complete withdrawal of the Armed Forces of Ukraine from Donbas: Ukraine replied that this is impossible due to the Constitution, the position of society and the realities of the front, - RBC-Ukraine
December 2, 2025 at 10:11 AM
The Trump administration is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Russia.
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December 2, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Außerdem ist der Typ noch auf X. Vielaussagend.
Ein Protestbündnis aus der Mitte der Gesellschaft pauschal als „Gewaltmärsche“ zu diffamieren und zugleich zu NS-Parolen und offenem Rechtsextremismus der AfD-Jugend zu schweigen, ist politisch weder klug noch nützlich. Den Schaden dieser Strategie wird die Union selbst und das ganze Land tragen.
December 2, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Außerdem ist der Typ noch auf X. Vielaussagend.
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The Trump administration's corruption has extended to selling out Ukraine—and America's interests—to Russia so that the Trump family and their friends can make a few bucks.
Must-read reporting from @wsj.com this weekend. www.wsj.com/world/russia...
Must-read reporting from @wsj.com this weekend. www.wsj.com/world/russia...
December 1, 2025 at 2:54 PM
The Trump administration's corruption has extended to selling out Ukraine—and America's interests—to Russia so that the Trump family and their friends can make a few bucks.
Must-read reporting from @wsj.com this weekend. www.wsj.com/world/russia...
Must-read reporting from @wsj.com this weekend. www.wsj.com/world/russia...
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Grüße aus Tottenham Hale, Hauptstadt der DDR.
November 30, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Grüße aus Tottenham Hale, Hauptstadt der DDR.
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A new mural has appeared in Ternopil, dedicated to children killed in Russia’s attack.
The artwork, showing a child shielding her toys from a Russian missile, was created by artist Andriy Yermolenko. He described it as “a cry for help to the global community.”
The artwork, showing a child shielding her toys from a Russian missile, was created by artist Andriy Yermolenko. He described it as “a cry for help to the global community.”
November 29, 2025 at 9:48 PM
A new mural has appeared in Ternopil, dedicated to children killed in Russia’s attack.
The artwork, showing a child shielding her toys from a Russian missile, was created by artist Andriy Yermolenko. He described it as “a cry for help to the global community.”
The artwork, showing a child shielding her toys from a Russian missile, was created by artist Andriy Yermolenko. He described it as “a cry for help to the global community.”
Очень хорошо. До свидания.
This is how Russia's "shadow tanker" Virat looked this afternoon.
It was being towed to port in Turkiye after being hit by Ukraine's sanctions-upholding drones.
The ship can probably be repaired, but it may not be cost efficient.
It was being towed to port in Turkiye after being hit by Ukraine's sanctions-upholding drones.
The ship can probably be repaired, but it may not be cost efficient.
November 29, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Очень хорошо. До свидания.
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November 29, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Man macht sich lustig über Reform UK, deren ich durchaus kein Fan bin, weil sie einem neunzehnjährigen die Verantwortlichkeit für einen Gemeinderat gegeben hat. Diese alten Männer tun es aber nicht besser.
Das ist sehr wild! Söder sagt zum Verbrenner-Aus ernsthaft: "Auto ist und bleibt die zentrale Wertschöpfung in unserem Land. Und die dürfen wir auch nicht so einfach abgeben und sie nach Asien verabschieden."
Umgekehrt: Dieser Schritt manifestiert den Abstieg, China kann sein Glück kaum fassen.
Umgekehrt: Dieser Schritt manifestiert den Abstieg, China kann sein Glück kaum fassen.
November 29, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Man macht sich lustig über Reform UK, deren ich durchaus kein Fan bin, weil sie einem neunzehnjährigen die Verantwortlichkeit für einen Gemeinderat gegeben hat. Diese alten Männer tun es aber nicht besser.
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People hated by Fascists
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People hated by Antifascists.
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People hated by Antifascists.
November 28, 2025 at 6:15 PM
People hated by Fascists
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People hated by Antifascists.
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People hated by Antifascists.
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in 1st century Judea, the corners of every field had to be left for the poor to pick crops for themselves, every seventh year *all* of the crops from fields and vineyards and orchards belonged to the poor, and all debts of all types were cancelled every 50th year.
November 28, 2025 at 11:21 AM
in 1st century Judea, the corners of every field had to be left for the poor to pick crops for themselves, every seventh year *all* of the crops from fields and vineyards and orchards belonged to the poor, and all debts of all types were cancelled every 50th year.
1. The United States of America is a third world country.
2. You can’t have a permanent pause. That’s not a thing.
3. If he wants to deport those who hate, steal and destroy America, he’ll have to deport himself. But who would have him? Russia?
2. You can’t have a permanent pause. That’s not a thing.
3. If he wants to deport those who hate, steal and destroy America, he’ll have to deport himself. But who would have him? Russia?
Trump says he will ‘permanently pause’ migration from ‘third world countries’ after national guard shooting www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Trump says he will ‘permanently pause’ migration from ‘third world countries’ after national guard shooting
In a social media post sent late on Thanksgiving, US president said he would ‘end all federal benefits and subsidies to noncitizens’ following Washington DC shooting
www.theguardian.com
November 28, 2025 at 6:06 AM
1. The United States of America is a third world country.
2. You can’t have a permanent pause. That’s not a thing.
3. If he wants to deport those who hate, steal and destroy America, he’ll have to deport himself. But who would have him? Russia?
2. You can’t have a permanent pause. That’s not a thing.
3. If he wants to deport those who hate, steal and destroy America, he’ll have to deport himself. But who would have him? Russia?
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Das Autoparken in Städten muss teurer sein als die Jahreskarte für die öffentlichen Verkehrsmittel. Zürich zeigt, wie es geht. 👏🚋💚
📷 @vcoe.bsky.social 👍
📷 @vcoe.bsky.social 👍
November 28, 2025 at 6:01 AM
Das Autoparken in Städten muss teurer sein als die Jahreskarte für die öffentlichen Verkehrsmittel. Zürich zeigt, wie es geht. 👏🚋💚
📷 @vcoe.bsky.social 👍
📷 @vcoe.bsky.social 👍
All news stories are equal, but some are more equal than others.
Today's 70% fall in net migration to 205,000 was not one of the six stories in BBC ten o'clock news.
Ta massive assymetry in whether rises in immigration and falls in immigration are considered newsworthy by broadcasters
Down by 140k isn't thought to be.
Up by 140k undoubtedly would be.
Ta massive assymetry in whether rises in immigration and falls in immigration are considered newsworthy by broadcasters
Down by 140k isn't thought to be.
Up by 140k undoubtedly would be.
November 28, 2025 at 2:16 AM
All news stories are equal, but some are more equal than others.
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10 starke Antworten auf WhatsApp-Trickbetrüger, die behaupten, sie wären Ihr Kind, das sein Handy verloren hat
www.der-postillon.com/2023/02/antw...
www.der-postillon.com/2023/02/antw...
10 starke Antworten auf WhatsApp-Trickbetrüger, die behaupten, sie wären Ihr Kind, das sein Handy verloren hat
Wer sie noch nicht selbst bekommen hat, kennt meist jemanden, der sie schon erhielt: rührende Nachrichten von WhatsApp-Betrügern, die sich als Familie
www.der-postillon.com
November 27, 2025 at 4:15 PM
10 starke Antworten auf WhatsApp-Trickbetrüger, die behaupten, sie wären Ihr Kind, das sein Handy verloren hat
www.der-postillon.com/2023/02/antw...
www.der-postillon.com/2023/02/antw...
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Fresh data shows Hungary’s population fell below 9.5M, down from just under 10M when Orbán took power in 2010 — despite mass naturalization of the diaspora and people moving to Hungary. Losses to Western Europe and the failure of “pro-family” policies still outweighed the gains.
📉🇭🇺 INVESTIGATION: Viktor Orbán vowed to boost Hungary’s population without immigrants. But births keep falling—and emigration is soaring. Direkt36's investigation shows many young people are leaving, posing serious risks for the country’s future.
Inside Viktor Orbán’s Failure to Achieve His Demographic Goal - VSquare.org
The Prime Minister has long said that he would like to grow the population of Hungary without bringing in immigrants. Recently, births have fallen, but the number of people leaving the country has also soared.
vsquare.org
November 27, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Fresh data shows Hungary’s population fell below 9.5M, down from just under 10M when Orbán took power in 2010 — despite mass naturalization of the diaspora and people moving to Hungary. Losses to Western Europe and the failure of “pro-family” policies still outweighed the gains.
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🚨🚨Re #brexit there is not much new under the sun; it is still a cause of pain and misery and a massive drag on the UK economy which is costing Britain up to £90bn a year in lost tax revenues. 🧵 www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
Brexit costing UK up to £90bn in lost tax revenue , new analysis shows
Exclusive: Britons also up to £3,700 worse off, leading to calls for the Labour government to improve relations with the EU
www.independent.co.uk
November 26, 2025 at 3:25 PM
🚨🚨Re #brexit there is not much new under the sun; it is still a cause of pain and misery and a massive drag on the UK economy which is costing Britain up to £90bn a year in lost tax revenues. 🧵 www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
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"Here’s how this is gonna go: First, you will step up to the rental counter only when I give you The Look. The Look is not markedly different from my resting face. In fact, it’s no different at all. But it’s your job to recognize The Look, so pay attention."
www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/im-...
www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/im-...
I’m in Charge at This Hertz Location, and Buddy, You’re Not Getting a Car Today
Here’s how this is gonna go: First, you will step up to the rental counter only when I give you The Look. The Look is not markedly different from m...
www.mcsweeneys.net
November 25, 2025 at 4:23 PM
"Here’s how this is gonna go: First, you will step up to the rental counter only when I give you The Look. The Look is not markedly different from my resting face. In fact, it’s no different at all. But it’s your job to recognize The Look, so pay attention."
www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/im-...
www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/im-...
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Chamberlain did not win a Nobel Peace Prize.
November 24, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Chamberlain did not win a Nobel Peace Prize.
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12/
We need to start with our own maximalist plans
What option is there?
If I rob a bank, lawyers may give mitigating evidence, but I'm still locked up. I don't get to keep half the cash I stole
If I break into someone's house at gunpoint, I don't keep the downstairs in a deal
We need to start with our own maximalist plans
What option is there?
If I rob a bank, lawyers may give mitigating evidence, but I'm still locked up. I don't get to keep half the cash I stole
If I break into someone's house at gunpoint, I don't keep the downstairs in a deal
November 24, 2025 at 12:37 PM
12/
We need to start with our own maximalist plans
What option is there?
If I rob a bank, lawyers may give mitigating evidence, but I'm still locked up. I don't get to keep half the cash I stole
If I break into someone's house at gunpoint, I don't keep the downstairs in a deal
We need to start with our own maximalist plans
What option is there?
If I rob a bank, lawyers may give mitigating evidence, but I'm still locked up. I don't get to keep half the cash I stole
If I break into someone's house at gunpoint, I don't keep the downstairs in a deal
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🇺🇦 Zelensky: The crux of the entire diplomatic situation is that it was Russia, and only Russia, that started this war, and it is Russia, and only Russia, that has been refusing to end it throughout the full-scale invasion.
November 23, 2025 at 5:13 PM
🇺🇦 Zelensky: The crux of the entire diplomatic situation is that it was Russia, and only Russia, that started this war, and it is Russia, and only Russia, that has been refusing to end it throughout the full-scale invasion.
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This is, in essence, the only peace plan that will actually work. And it would probably have the massive advantage of bringing down the Putin regime and bringing an end to the wholesale anti-democratic subversion that his regime has been perpetrating.
November 23, 2025 at 6:33 PM
This is, in essence, the only peace plan that will actually work. And it would probably have the massive advantage of bringing down the Putin regime and bringing an end to the wholesale anti-democratic subversion that his regime has been perpetrating.
‘the estate agent’ ❤️
I should add the above demands for peace officially came from Ukraine's Euro allies: it would seem "ungrateful" for Ukraine to issue this straight after the meeting with Rubio & the estate agent.
Meanwhile Kharkiv, Poltava and now parts of Dnipropetrovsk regions have no power.
Meanwhile Kharkiv, Poltava and now parts of Dnipropetrovsk regions have no power.
November 23, 2025 at 6:17 PM
‘the estate agent’ ❤️
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Musk Accidentally Proves 70% Of MAGA Accounts On Twitter Live In Russia
Musk Accidentally Proves 70% Of MAGA Accounts On Twitter Live In Russia
Whoops!
www.thegodpodcast.com
November 23, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Musk Accidentally Proves 70% Of MAGA Accounts On Twitter Live In Russia