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When the U.K. -Cameron -pulled that stunt in 2011 the Euro states just signed the Stability a pact extra-treaty. UK was not an indispensable member state
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Not just political-also legal. Protection of seat at the table & decision making autonomy important
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You know that this exchange is unavailable-dynamic alignment of regulation is equally important. UK has access to EU single market via TCA but access is not membership
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Jimmy Carter was a good man but there were many other US Presidents who contributed to global institutions
Jimmy Carter was a very good man. RIP
Carter was an ex-president for more than four decades — longer than anyone else in history.
And as the years wore on, the judgment of Carter’s presidency gave way to a more generous view.
wapo.st/49ZLa55
Why do Russians not want the development of their country in the interests of the Russian people-prosperity & health.
Russian propagandist Simonyan:
"I'd be happy if we could afford to be in Ukraine,in Syria,to deal with some terrorists in Kazakhstan,in Georgia,to deal with American CIA protesters&to be all over the world.I'd be happy for us to pull it all off with ease.We would have become the gendarmes of Europe"
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Macron was able to convene Trump & Zelensky last week-that is serious
For non-Irish followers-Irish election bucks trends-FF/FG in pole position to form Gov with small left party/parties or independents. Sinn Fein down 5.5% on 2020 in opposition & Greens lost all but 1 seat while in Government-the losers of election
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Unlikely to happen
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Not sure about any far right candidates given the Independents but certainly no far right party-and a very good thing that is
Exit poll from Irish General Election. Two main parties of current Government will be back in power but unclear which of the small party or parties that will form Government
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The summer vote was never where they were at. Much lower turnout.
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A reset is more likely in select areas not as comprehensive as Swiss model
There is no appetite to reform the EEA and no incentive for small & micro-states to be dominated by U.K. in a reformed structure. The Swiss option is more likely
A must read thread from
@casmudde.bsky.socialI was invited to speak about the upcoming Trump era and share some lessons and optimism. I declined politely. After more than 25 years of researching the far right, I have no more (new) lessons and optimism to share.
Geopolitical churn-Syria (Assad in Moscow), Rouble crashing, revolt in Georgia, continuing agony in Gaza, and Trump about to be US President
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Perfection is unavailable in any human so Macron as good as it gets just now
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What will the Russians do?!
Just overheard as I cast my vote-‘Eddie, should I vote for everyone’ Answer - ‘No, don’t vote for those you don’t want’- good advice!!
#GE2024Off to vote in Ireland’s General Election-first time since 2007. Was abroad in 2021 & working out of Ireland until 2021. Delighted to be voting citizen again.
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EU has restated this to U.K. authorities time & time again
This is a must read for those interested in EU-UK relations
@bruegel.bsky.socialWith a ceasefire for 60 days- Israel-Hezbollah in prospect no excuses on a ceasefire in Gaza.
If Swedish authorities manage to amass evidence of this, it will have a major impact on China-EU relations just when all inter-regional relations are in a churn
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That’s because all those old Tuscan houses are so cold in winter. Icy!!
The complexities of a U.K.-EU reset outlined by Anna Jerzewska
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Is the Cabinet Office reorganising itself for the ‘reset’?
First post from
@brigidlaffan.bsky.social EP politics shifted post 24 election. EPP essential to majorities & will swing left & right. Agreement between EPP, S&Ds & Renew not a coalition but non binding cooperation. Just how much cooperation highly contingent
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Visit the prison in Fremantle- Lots of Irish named prisoners
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All shiny
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Why do you think that it is politicization of integration has eroded the centrist majority? Rather EU politics reflects changes in domestic politics
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Pass time to head for the blue sky!!
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