Pasi Vaaranmaa
@vaaranpa.um.fi
Ambassador of #Finland to the #OECD and #Unesco. Interests include trade, economy and foreign policy. On the wallpaper Chateau de la Muette, home of the OECD in Paris.
Fabulous!
Jesus, Mary, & the Wee Donkey - #LineofDuty is returning for a seventh series
November 19, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Fabulous!
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Oletko kiinnostunut urasta julkisen politiikan parissa? OECD Young Associates Programme (YAP) on suunnattu tutkimuksesta ja politiikka-analyysistä kiinnostuneille. Hakuaika 9.12. asti. Webinaari 24.11.
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November 19, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Oletko kiinnostunut urasta julkisen politiikan parissa? OECD Young Associates Programme (YAP) on suunnattu tutkimuksesta ja politiikka-analyysistä kiinnostuneille. Hakuaika 9.12. asti. Webinaari 24.11.
Lue lisää: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
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The most obvious thing to say about the Court's IEEPA decision is that Trump will continue tariffs no matter the outcome, but that alone misses that each possible tariff authority has its own scope and constraints which means that different tariffs behave very differently with different impacts.
November 18, 2025 at 11:05 AM
The most obvious thing to say about the Court's IEEPA decision is that Trump will continue tariffs no matter the outcome, but that alone misses that each possible tariff authority has its own scope and constraints which means that different tariffs behave very differently with different impacts.
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📉 Uncertainty in trade policy "continues to weigh on economic activity, with tariffs and non-tariff restrictions potentially constraining EU growth more than expected".
EU sets hope on trade deals to brighten trade outlook - Borderlex - European trade policy
Recent trade agreements between the United States and its partners, including the European Union, have "alleviated" some uncertainties surrounding the EU's economic outlook, the European Commission said.
f.mtr.cool
November 18, 2025 at 6:59 AM
📉 Uncertainty in trade policy "continues to weigh on economic activity, with tariffs and non-tariff restrictions potentially constraining EU growth more than expected".
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US construction of factories & other manufacturing structures inched down to the lowest levels in nearly two years in official data released today
Construction is down roughly 8.6% over the last year as CHIPS Act projects complete and tariffs weigh on manufacturing investment
Construction is down roughly 8.6% over the last year as CHIPS Act projects complete and tariffs weigh on manufacturing investment
November 17, 2025 at 5:23 PM
US construction of factories & other manufacturing structures inched down to the lowest levels in nearly two years in official data released today
Construction is down roughly 8.6% over the last year as CHIPS Act projects complete and tariffs weigh on manufacturing investment
Construction is down roughly 8.6% over the last year as CHIPS Act projects complete and tariffs weigh on manufacturing investment
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Googled something for an update/authoritative source for claim and got back links to my own work.
If I were a clown this would be more existential. "But I AM Pagliacci."
If I were a clown this would be more existential. "But I AM Pagliacci."
November 17, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Googled something for an update/authoritative source for claim and got back links to my own work.
If I were a clown this would be more existential. "But I AM Pagliacci."
If I were a clown this would be more existential. "But I AM Pagliacci."
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Anyone who complains about "decades of unfettered free trade policy" doesn't know anything about trade policy.
November 17, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Anyone who complains about "decades of unfettered free trade policy" doesn't know anything about trade policy.
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Suosittelen
Uusia jaksoja odotellessa, ottakaa ihmeessä seurantaan esim. Youtubessa tai Spotifyssa jos historia kiinnostaa 🤠
youtube.com/@peterpeterh...
youtube.com/@peterpeterh...
Peter & Peter
Intohimoisesti historiaa harrastavat serkukset Peter Wancke (kuvassa oikealla) ja Peter Nyman (kuvassa vasemmalla) tuovat vuoronperään pöytään aiheen, jota ruoditaan faktojen ja tarinoiden kautta henk...
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November 17, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Suosittelen
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Russia’s GDP growth continues to decelerate. Y/y growth
1Q2025 1.4%
2Q2025 1.1%
3Q2025 0.6%
Seasonally adjusted growth for 3rd quarter not out yet, but it basically seems there has been no q/q growth in 2025…
🇷🇺
www.kommersant.ru/doc/8210052?...
1Q2025 1.4%
2Q2025 1.1%
3Q2025 0.6%
Seasonally adjusted growth for 3rd quarter not out yet, but it basically seems there has been no q/q growth in 2025…
🇷🇺
www.kommersant.ru/doc/8210052?...
Экономика России сбавляет ход
Аналитики продолжают спорить о ее текущем состоянии
www.kommersant.ru
November 16, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Russia’s GDP growth continues to decelerate. Y/y growth
1Q2025 1.4%
2Q2025 1.1%
3Q2025 0.6%
Seasonally adjusted growth for 3rd quarter not out yet, but it basically seems there has been no q/q growth in 2025…
🇷🇺
www.kommersant.ru/doc/8210052?...
1Q2025 1.4%
2Q2025 1.1%
3Q2025 0.6%
Seasonally adjusted growth for 3rd quarter not out yet, but it basically seems there has been no q/q growth in 2025…
🇷🇺
www.kommersant.ru/doc/8210052?...
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So for all those who sit at home with a sinking feeling because tomorrow means work, here's a little cartoon to say ... You're right. Life's about more than work. So.
Try not to worry.
Do your best.
Work to live.
Try not to worry.
Do your best.
Work to live.
November 16, 2025 at 6:29 PM
So for all those who sit at home with a sinking feeling because tomorrow means work, here's a little cartoon to say ... You're right. Life's about more than work. So.
Try not to worry.
Do your best.
Work to live.
Try not to worry.
Do your best.
Work to live.
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Jos olet Riikassa burgeria vailla, niin tänne. Kohtuuhinnat, heLvetin hyvät eineet. Tupa suht täynnä kaiken aikaa. Vanhassa kaupungissa.
November 16, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Jos olet Riikassa burgeria vailla, niin tänne. Kohtuuhinnat, heLvetin hyvät eineet. Tupa suht täynnä kaiken aikaa. Vanhassa kaupungissa.
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This, from the people who said sending artillery shells to Ukraine would leave us unable to defend Taiwan.
Roughly a fifth of all deployed US naval ships are in the Caribbean, according to Stars & Stripes and USNI News
November 16, 2025 at 5:33 PM
This, from the people who said sending artillery shells to Ukraine would leave us unable to defend Taiwan.
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Kansallisarkisto on avannut sisältöhaun yli 7 miljoonaan tuomiokirjaan 1600-1900-luvuilta.
Tämä päivä onkin mennyt tiiviisti synnyinkotitilaani liittyviä sadan vuoden takaisia oikeusjuttuja ja omistajanvaihdoksia tonkiessa. Jännittävää! 🤩
Tämä päivä onkin mennyt tiiviisti synnyinkotitilaani liittyviä sadan vuoden takaisia oikeusjuttuja ja omistajanvaihdoksia tonkiessa. Jännittävää! 🤩
sisaltohaku.demo.kansallisarkisto.fi
November 15, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Kansallisarkisto on avannut sisältöhaun yli 7 miljoonaan tuomiokirjaan 1600-1900-luvuilta.
Tämä päivä onkin mennyt tiiviisti synnyinkotitilaani liittyviä sadan vuoden takaisia oikeusjuttuja ja omistajanvaihdoksia tonkiessa. Jännittävää! 🤩
Tämä päivä onkin mennyt tiiviisti synnyinkotitilaani liittyviä sadan vuoden takaisia oikeusjuttuja ja omistajanvaihdoksia tonkiessa. Jännittävää! 🤩
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The BlueSky feedback: Between 6 -12 months ago I was flooded with friend requests. Even thought I was pretty careful, I’m now slowly sifting through obvious bots. 😔
November 16, 2025 at 5:12 AM
The BlueSky feedback: Between 6 -12 months ago I was flooded with friend requests. Even thought I was pretty careful, I’m now slowly sifting through obvious bots. 😔
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Russia has long been actively stoking the flames of anti-Ukrainian and anti-Israeli sentiment.
“Write a 400-character comment from a 38-year-old American woman, who believes military aid to Ukraine and Israel should be cut. Zelensky is wasting taxpayers’ money!”
vsquare.org/leaked-files...
“Write a 400-character comment from a 38-year-old American woman, who believes military aid to Ukraine and Israel should be cut. Zelensky is wasting taxpayers’ money!”
vsquare.org/leaked-files...
Leaked Files from Putin's Troll Factory: How Russia Manipulated European Elections - VSquare.org
Leaked internal documents reveal how a well-coordinated Russian campaign supported far-right parties in the European Parliament elections.
vsquare.org
November 12, 2025 at 6:03 AM
Russia has long been actively stoking the flames of anti-Ukrainian and anti-Israeli sentiment.
“Write a 400-character comment from a 38-year-old American woman, who believes military aid to Ukraine and Israel should be cut. Zelensky is wasting taxpayers’ money!”
vsquare.org/leaked-files...
“Write a 400-character comment from a 38-year-old American woman, who believes military aid to Ukraine and Israel should be cut. Zelensky is wasting taxpayers’ money!”
vsquare.org/leaked-files...
Oikea ratkaisu. www.hs.fi/kulttuuri/ar...
Sarjakuvat | Ville Ranta ei saa syytettä kiihottamisesta kansanryhmää vastaan
Syyttäjäviranomainen tutki Ville Rannan neljää Iltalehdessä julkaistua muslimiaiheista pilapiirrosta.
www.hs.fi
November 12, 2025 at 6:12 AM
Oikea ratkaisu. www.hs.fi/kulttuuri/ar...
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Results of the elections of members of Committees, Commissions and other subsidiary organs established by the General Conference, UNESCO www.unesco.org/sites/defaul...
www.unesco.org
November 12, 2025 at 5:58 AM
Results of the elections of members of Committees, Commissions and other subsidiary organs established by the General Conference, UNESCO www.unesco.org/sites/defaul...
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DR Congo suspended a major Chinese-owned copper and cobalt operation after a dam collapse spilled contaminated water into the country’s second-largest city. Elisha Iragi reported this @Semafor story about mining, EV batteries and pollution. www.semafor.com/article/11/1...
DR Congo suspends Chinese cobalt miner after chemical spill
Hundreds of Lubumbashi homes flooded with contaminated water in latest mining accident.
www.semafor.com
November 11, 2025 at 11:53 AM
DR Congo suspended a major Chinese-owned copper and cobalt operation after a dam collapse spilled contaminated water into the country’s second-largest city. Elisha Iragi reported this @Semafor story about mining, EV batteries and pollution. www.semafor.com/article/11/1...
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”..swath of companies in the US or with ties to the country have pledged to develop rare earth projects across mining, processing and magnet manufacturing, industry insiders say most remain speculative or uneconomic without stronger price signals.”🇺🇸🇨🇳🇪🇺🇯🇵🇨🇦
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Can the US break China’s grip on rare earths?
Experts question Washington’s suggestion that it can end Beijing’s dominance of sector within two years
on.ft.com
November 10, 2025 at 5:49 AM
”..swath of companies in the US or with ties to the country have pledged to develop rare earth projects across mining, processing and magnet manufacturing, industry insiders say most remain speculative or uneconomic without stronger price signals.”🇺🇸🇨🇳🇪🇺🇯🇵🇨🇦
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on.ft.com/4p7qxKV
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Hi Bluesky,
God just needs 17k followers to hit 600k. And then 66k more after that to hit 666k. That will be funny.
Thanks,
God
God just needs 17k followers to hit 600k. And then 66k more after that to hit 666k. That will be funny.
Thanks,
God
November 9, 2025 at 3:23 AM
Hi Bluesky,
God just needs 17k followers to hit 600k. And then 66k more after that to hit 666k. That will be funny.
Thanks,
God
God just needs 17k followers to hit 600k. And then 66k more after that to hit 666k. That will be funny.
Thanks,
God
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Indeed. I just made a tiramisu cake.
From Sally’s Baking cookbook (birthday present from my daughter who helped roll).
sallysbakingaddiction.com/sallys-bakin...
From Sally’s Baking cookbook (birthday present from my daughter who helped roll).
sallysbakingaddiction.com/sallys-bakin...
November 9, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Indeed. I just made a tiramisu cake.
From Sally’s Baking cookbook (birthday present from my daughter who helped roll).
sallysbakingaddiction.com/sallys-bakin...
From Sally’s Baking cookbook (birthday present from my daughter who helped roll).
sallysbakingaddiction.com/sallys-bakin...
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1. Clampdown on benefit cheats!
2. Clampdown on benefit cheats doesn’t work.
3. Blitz on red tape!
4. Blitz on red tape doesn’t work.
5. Go to 1.
Currently we’re between 3 and 4. I’m confident we’ll be back at 1 by Christmas.
2. Clampdown on benefit cheats doesn’t work.
3. Blitz on red tape!
4. Blitz on red tape doesn’t work.
5. Go to 1.
Currently we’re between 3 and 4. I’m confident we’ll be back at 1 by Christmas.
November 9, 2025 at 12:24 PM
1. Clampdown on benefit cheats!
2. Clampdown on benefit cheats doesn’t work.
3. Blitz on red tape!
4. Blitz on red tape doesn’t work.
5. Go to 1.
Currently we’re between 3 and 4. I’m confident we’ll be back at 1 by Christmas.
2. Clampdown on benefit cheats doesn’t work.
3. Blitz on red tape!
4. Blitz on red tape doesn’t work.
5. Go to 1.
Currently we’re between 3 and 4. I’m confident we’ll be back at 1 by Christmas.
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Uutismediat voisi musta lopettaa osallistumasta tähän hommaan.
November 9, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Uutismediat voisi musta lopettaa osallistumasta tähän hommaan.
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Some on opettanut ilmeisen monille, että kannattaa keksiä että jokin on kiellettyä ja sitten kauhistella.
Tänään aiheena isänpäiväkortit ja kauhistelijoina aikuiset, joilta on jo kielletty Suvivirsi, Tiernapojat, päiväkodissa Afrikantähti, koulussa kinkku, kaikkialla leikkeleet ja sanat isä ja äiti.
Tänään aiheena isänpäiväkortit ja kauhistelijoina aikuiset, joilta on jo kielletty Suvivirsi, Tiernapojat, päiväkodissa Afrikantähti, koulussa kinkku, kaikkialla leikkeleet ja sanat isä ja äiti.
November 9, 2025 at 8:25 AM
Some on opettanut ilmeisen monille, että kannattaa keksiä että jokin on kiellettyä ja sitten kauhistella.
Tänään aiheena isänpäiväkortit ja kauhistelijoina aikuiset, joilta on jo kielletty Suvivirsi, Tiernapojat, päiväkodissa Afrikantähti, koulussa kinkku, kaikkialla leikkeleet ja sanat isä ja äiti.
Tänään aiheena isänpäiväkortit ja kauhistelijoina aikuiset, joilta on jo kielletty Suvivirsi, Tiernapojat, päiväkodissa Afrikantähti, koulussa kinkku, kaikkialla leikkeleet ja sanat isä ja äiti.