Elitsa
@elitsa.bsky.social
Here to escape what Twitter has become under Musk. Following politics, EU and foreign affairs. Particular interest in Balkans and Eastern Europe. Less particular interest in many other things :)
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Davos, Switzerland, the World Economic Forum.
January 20, 2026 at 10:16 PM
Davos, Switzerland, the World Economic Forum.
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The EU line is hardening
Denmark's analysis and the assessment of other European capitals consistent
This crisis isn't about Denmark or Greenland per se - but something much more fundamental
The ability of big countries to grab the territory of smaller ones with impunity
Denmark's analysis and the assessment of other European capitals consistent
This crisis isn't about Denmark or Greenland per se - but something much more fundamental
The ability of big countries to grab the territory of smaller ones with impunity
January 20, 2026 at 10:05 PM
The EU line is hardening
Denmark's analysis and the assessment of other European capitals consistent
This crisis isn't about Denmark or Greenland per se - but something much more fundamental
The ability of big countries to grab the territory of smaller ones with impunity
Denmark's analysis and the assessment of other European capitals consistent
This crisis isn't about Denmark or Greenland per se - but something much more fundamental
The ability of big countries to grab the territory of smaller ones with impunity
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For this post to be about the United States and not Russia shows that there has been an absolute diplomatic revolution.
I spoke to the Secretary-General of NATO, Emmanuel Macron, Keir Starmer, Friedrich Merz and Giorgia Meloni.
Together we stand firm in our commitment to uphold the sovereignty of Greenland and the Kingdom of Denmark.
Together we stand firm in our commitment to uphold the sovereignty of Greenland and the Kingdom of Denmark.
January 18, 2026 at 9:42 PM
For this post to be about the United States and not Russia shows that there has been an absolute diplomatic revolution.
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Meanwhile, a source close to the Elysée says the American approach “raises questions about the validity” of the EU-US trade deal concluded last year.
January 18, 2026 at 12:07 PM
Meanwhile, a source close to the Elysée says the American approach “raises questions about the validity” of the EU-US trade deal concluded last year.
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“The President of the Republic is working to coordinate the European response to the unacceptable tariff threats made by President Trump.
He will be in contact with his European counterparts throughout the day and will request, on behalf of France, the activation of the Anti-Coercion Instrument.”
He will be in contact with his European counterparts throughout the day and will request, on behalf of France, the activation of the Anti-Coercion Instrument.”
January 18, 2026 at 12:04 PM
“The President of the Republic is working to coordinate the European response to the unacceptable tariff threats made by President Trump.
He will be in contact with his European counterparts throughout the day and will request, on behalf of France, the activation of the Anti-Coercion Instrument.”
He will be in contact with his European counterparts throughout the day and will request, on behalf of France, the activation of the Anti-Coercion Instrument.”
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🚨 Just in: Emmanuel Macron demands the activation of the Anti-Coercion Instrument in response to Trump’s 10% tariff announcement, l’Elysée confirms.
What is the Anti-Coercion Instrument (ACI) that European lawmakers want to activate in response to Trump's 10% tariff announcement?
Adopted in 2023, the instrument was designed to hit back at foreign acts of economic coercion. It was inspired by China's trade restrictions on Lithuania.
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Adopted in 2023, the instrument was designed to hit back at foreign acts of economic coercion. It was inspired by China's trade restrictions on Lithuania.
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January 18, 2026 at 12:04 PM
🚨 Just in: Emmanuel Macron demands the activation of the Anti-Coercion Instrument in response to Trump’s 10% tariff announcement, l’Elysée confirms.
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Joint statement by the eight European countries targeted by Trump’s 10% tariff: 🇩🇰🇫🇮🇫🇷🇩🇪🇳🇱🇳🇴🇸🇪🇬🇧
“Tariff threats undermine transatlantic relations and risk a dangerous downward spiral. We will continue to stand united and coordinated in our response. We are committed to upholding our sovereignty.”
“Tariff threats undermine transatlantic relations and risk a dangerous downward spiral. We will continue to stand united and coordinated in our response. We are committed to upholding our sovereignty.”
January 18, 2026 at 1:17 PM
Joint statement by the eight European countries targeted by Trump’s 10% tariff: 🇩🇰🇫🇮🇫🇷🇩🇪🇳🇱🇳🇴🇸🇪🇬🇧
“Tariff threats undermine transatlantic relations and risk a dangerous downward spiral. We will continue to stand united and coordinated in our response. We are committed to upholding our sovereignty.”
“Tariff threats undermine transatlantic relations and risk a dangerous downward spiral. We will continue to stand united and coordinated in our response. We are committed to upholding our sovereignty.”
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Macron now refers to "intimidation or threat", explicitly comparing US behaviour in Greenland to Russia's approach to Ukraine. Sweden's PM says: "We will not allow ourselves to be blackmailed". Much, tougher language from Europeans than we have seen before, responding to the US escalation.
January 17, 2026 at 7:35 PM
Macron now refers to "intimidation or threat", explicitly comparing US behaviour in Greenland to Russia's approach to Ukraine. Sweden's PM says: "We will not allow ourselves to be blackmailed". Much, tougher language from Europeans than we have seen before, responding to the US escalation.
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We should know by now not to respond to one of Trump’s weekend posts as a definitive statement of policy. The content is as outrageous as it is absurd. For that reason there will be strong pushback from markets, Congress, perhaps Supreme Court as well as European governments.
January 17, 2026 at 7:44 PM
We should know by now not to respond to one of Trump’s weekend posts as a definitive statement of policy. The content is as outrageous as it is absurd. For that reason there will be strong pushback from markets, Congress, perhaps Supreme Court as well as European governments.
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The whole situation is so mental we’ve lost sight of the basics. As @jakubkrupa.bsky.social rightly pointed out: Denmark is basically being threatened with tariffs for moving troops on its own territory 😳
January 17, 2026 at 9:07 PM
The whole situation is so mental we’ve lost sight of the basics. As @jakubkrupa.bsky.social rightly pointed out: Denmark is basically being threatened with tariffs for moving troops on its own territory 😳
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Now it's really done: the liberals of Renew Europe joins the EPP and the Socialists to delay the ratification of the EU-US trade deal. The three centrist parties have a majority in the chamber to make it happen.
The European Parliament is NOT voting this deal.
The European Parliament is NOT voting this deal.
Renew Europe leader Valérie Hayer says Trump's 10% tariff announcement is "unacceptable":
"These announcements follow many other agressive actions towards the EU. Therefore, it is now time to move from reliance to deterrence. Consequently, Renew Europe cannot vote the EU-US Turnberry trade deal."
"These announcements follow many other agressive actions towards the EU. Therefore, it is now time to move from reliance to deterrence. Consequently, Renew Europe cannot vote the EU-US Turnberry trade deal."
January 17, 2026 at 9:16 PM
Now it's really done: the liberals of Renew Europe joins the EPP and the Socialists to delay the ratification of the EU-US trade deal. The three centrist parties have a majority in the chamber to make it happen.
The European Parliament is NOT voting this deal.
The European Parliament is NOT voting this deal.
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An extraordinary meeting of EU ambassadors has been called for tomorrow afternoon in Brussels following the recent announcement by the U.S. of tariffs on EU countries over Greenland, a spokesperson for the current EU Council presidency held by Cyprus confirmed
January 17, 2026 at 8:34 PM
An extraordinary meeting of EU ambassadors has been called for tomorrow afternoon in Brussels following the recent announcement by the U.S. of tariffs on EU countries over Greenland, a spokesperson for the current EU Council presidency held by Cyprus confirmed
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EU US trade deal likely to be paused by European parliament on Wednesday with EPP and S&D both saying it cannot be approved now.
follow all the latest here
www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...
follow all the latest here
www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...
European leaders warn of ‘downward spiral’ after Trump threatens tariffs over Greenland – Europe live
Denmark, Norway, Sweden, the UK, France, Germany, the Netherlands and Finland will face tariffs from 1 February
www.theguardian.com
January 17, 2026 at 8:39 PM
EU US trade deal likely to be paused by European parliament on Wednesday with EPP and S&D both saying it cannot be approved now.
follow all the latest here
www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...
follow all the latest here
www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...
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"This is very emotional, for Danes and people in Greenland" says 🇩🇰FM, noting that the country had thought of itself as America's greatest ally.
"It's not easy to think about solutions when you wake up every morning to new threats"
"It's not easy to think about solutions when you wake up every morning to new threats"
January 14, 2026 at 7:16 PM
"This is very emotional, for Danes and people in Greenland" says 🇩🇰FM, noting that the country had thought of itself as America's greatest ally.
"It's not easy to think about solutions when you wake up every morning to new threats"
"It's not easy to think about solutions when you wake up every morning to new threats"
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Allies must act as allies.
We must respect each other's sovereignty.
Europeans do not share the same vision as the Americans on various issues. This is natural. What we cannot accept is the threat of interference in Europe’s democratic life.
We must respect each other's sovereignty.
Europeans do not share the same vision as the Americans on various issues. This is natural. What we cannot accept is the threat of interference in Europe’s democratic life.
December 8, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Allies must act as allies.
We must respect each other's sovereignty.
Europeans do not share the same vision as the Americans on various issues. This is natural. What we cannot accept is the threat of interference in Europe’s democratic life.
We must respect each other's sovereignty.
Europeans do not share the same vision as the Americans on various issues. This is natural. What we cannot accept is the threat of interference in Europe’s democratic life.
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Elon Musk is against the European Union being the European Union —he posted this after X (fka Twitter) was fined for violations of the EU’s Digital Services Act.
December 6, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Elon Musk is against the European Union being the European Union —he posted this after X (fka Twitter) was fined for violations of the EU’s Digital Services Act.
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Dutch public broadcaster NOS quits X over disinformation reut.rs/3KpybRU
Dutch public broadcaster NOS quits X over disinformation
Dutch public broadcaster NOS on Tuesday said it had stopped posting on Elon Musk's social media platform X, as it said it did not want to facilitate the spreading of disinformation.
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November 25, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Dutch public broadcaster NOS quits X over disinformation reut.rs/3KpybRU
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Big news: the European Court of Justice rules that all member states are obliged to recognise a same-sex marriage lawfully concluded in another member state.
November 25, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Big news: the European Court of Justice rules that all member states are obliged to recognise a same-sex marriage lawfully concluded in another member state.
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After spending years declining to rule on this issue for fear of sparking an intense backlash from the EU's East, the ECJ just ruled that EU countries must recognise same-sex marriages granted in other member states.
The EU just de facto legalised gay marriage
In a ruling similar to the 2015 US Supreme Court decision granting same-sex marriage in all states, the EU Court of Justice says EU countries must recognise all marriages from other member states.
open.substack.com
November 25, 2025 at 11:49 AM
After spending years declining to rule on this issue for fear of sparking an intense backlash from the EU's East, the ECJ just ruled that EU countries must recognise same-sex marriages granted in other member states.
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Way to go.
The International Criminal Court (ICC) will switch its internal work environment away from Microsoft Office to Open Desk, a European open source alternative. The switch comes amid rising concerns about public bodies being reliant on US tech companies.
www.euractiv.com/news/interna...
www.euractiv.com/news/interna...
International Criminal Court to ditch Microsoft Office for European open source alternative | Euractiv
The court will move its internal work environment to Open Desk, a German-developed open source software
www.euractiv.com
October 30, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Way to go.
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обвиняемите да бъдат държани максимално дълго зад решетките, а накрая дори прокуратурата да не внесе обвинителни актове в съда.
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October 27, 2025 at 8:00 AM
обвиняемите да бъдат държани максимално дълго зад решетките, а накрая дори прокуратурата да не внесе обвинителни актове в съда.
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Като цяло изглежда се разиграва сценарият с "отделяне на материали" от едно разследване за образуване на друго и извършване на "процесуално-следствени действия", така че
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October 27, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Като цяло изглежда се разиграва сценарият с "отделяне на материали" от едно разследване за образуване на друго и извършване на "процесуално-следствени действия", така че
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Разбира се, привличането по допълнителни обвинения ще търси ефекта на продължаване задържането на Коцев и евентуално "изменение" на мерките на двамата общински съветници отново в задържане под стража.
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October 27, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Разбира се, привличането по допълнителни обвинения ще търси ефекта на продължаване задържането на Коцев и евентуално "изменение" на мерките на двамата общински съветници отново в задържане под стража.
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Прокуратурата повдига нови обвинения на Благомир Коцев и трима души от екипа му.
Прокуратурата повдига нови обвинения на Благомир Коцев и трима души от екипа му
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October 27, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Прокуратурата повдига нови обвинения на Благомир Коцев и трима души от екипа му.
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Interesting: the EU has so far avoided sanctioning Lukoil because Hungary and Slovakia still have a controversial exemption to buy Russian oil.
So Orbán gets:
- No "peace" summit in Budapest
- US sanctions on his oil provider
So Orbán gets:
- No "peace" summit in Budapest
- US sanctions on his oil provider
🚨🚨🚨 Massive news: the United States announces sanctions on Russia, targeting Rosneft and Lukoil.
Scott Bessent: "Now is the time to stop the killing and for an immediate ceasefire."
Scott Bessent: "Now is the time to stop the killing and for an immediate ceasefire."
Treasury Sanctions Major Russian Oil Companies, Calls on Moscow to Immediately Agree to Ceasefire
WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is imposing further sanctions as a result of Russia’s lack of serious commitment to a peace process to...
home.treasury.gov
October 22, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Interesting: the EU has so far avoided sanctioning Lukoil because Hungary and Slovakia still have a controversial exemption to buy Russian oil.
So Orbán gets:
- No "peace" summit in Budapest
- US sanctions on his oil provider
So Orbán gets:
- No "peace" summit in Budapest
- US sanctions on his oil provider