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peterjbon.bsky.social
@peterjbon.bsky.social
Strategist. Person with far too many interests. Posts on important / humorous / interesting / relevant matters — most of the time. ❤️/🔁 ≠ endorsement.
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Diversity as a strenght, not as a weakness. From Ancient Greece to the EU motto | A contest, 7 finalists and the anniversary of "United in diversity".

10 curiosities about the motto of the EU (+ the other 'runners-up') that turns 25 years old.

#EUHistory 🇪🇺🧵
May 4, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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Kasparov: “Musk’s promotion of Kremlin-friendly candidates in Germany and Romania and his attacks on Ukraine are bizarre but not random.”
www.theatlantic.com/internationa...
The Putinization of America
Trump’s deference to the Russian dictator has become full-blown imitation.
www.theatlantic.com
March 2, 2025 at 8:52 AM
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Yes but right now the EU’s ability to act in the next few months is decisive for how the long-term reality is shaped.

So we need agility now, not only good rules for the future.
The EU’s security landscape has shifted—radically and for good.

The real yardstick for any solution now —be it fiscal rule reforms or common borrowing—isn’t whether it buys a few months of breathing room.

It’s whether it helps the EU adapt to this new reality in a lasting way.
March 2, 2025 at 8:34 AM
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We're just going to leave this here…
Here’s how to share sensitive leaks with the press
Thinking about securely leaking information to news organizations? This guide will show you how.
freedom.press
January 31, 2025 at 7:50 PM
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Are tariffs Big Tech’s new tool against EU regulation?
www.brookings.edu/articles/are...
Are tariffs Big Tech’s new tool against EU regulation?
Tom Wheeler analyzes how Big Tech companies are pushing for tariffs to attack global regulations on online platforms.
www.brookings.edu
January 31, 2025 at 9:25 PM
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A women-led team of 20, working remotely, is showing up a trillion dollar megacorp. Truly inspiring.
November 21, 2024 at 3:27 AM