The Austrian data protection authority has said Microsoft violates children’s data protection rights. According to #nyob “It decided that Microsoft illegally installed cookies on the devices of a pupil without her consent. …”

📣 First episode alert! LabourList In Conversation, brought to you in partnership with @thefabians.bsky.social goes live Tuesday 3rd Feb @ 5:15pm with Liverpool Mayor Steve Rotheram — talking Labour’s past, present & future 🔴 WATCH HERE (03/02/26 5:15pm): www.youtube.com/live/7lnUTv7...

Divergence is costly. As an example, National Farmers’ Union (NFU) said British oats used in cereals, snack bars, meatballs & veggie burgers could be rendered unsellable in the EU, because British farmers for the past five years have been allowed to use certain fungicides not yet approved by the EU

fullfact.org/world/us-nat... #NATO #EU

It's Greens Vs Reform Hope Vs Hate. We must make sure hope wins. youtu.be/s5HdfCCaUgE?...

Dear voter, sick of the other parties and tempted by Reform UK? Don’t be daft. Don’t do it. They’re not your friends. Unless you are already rich, this report proves that they will only make your life and your family’s lives worse talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2026/01/28/d...

This is absolutely shocking. Something has to be done about this appalling situation in which so many now find themselves. The government needs to act

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www.theguardian.com/technology/2.... #biometrics - facial recognition systems are not infallible

Slovakia’s prime minister told EU leaders at a summit last week that a meeting with Donald Trump left him shocked by the U.S. president’s state of mind, five European diplomats briefed on the conversation said. www.politico.eu/article/dona...

“No progress at all was made in reducing overall levels of relative hardship” Misery caused by Tory austerity and failures of governance; prioritising ruinous ideology over social investment. Reform wants voters to be angry, but plans more of exactly the same. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

“A THIRD of people who turn to our community of food banks are in a household where someone works” @trusselluk.bsky.social

Are you or someone you know under 30 and passionate about the UK rejoining the EU? National Rejoin March Youth's first ever Annual General Meeting is happening this Saturday 31 January, in Derby! Register for National Rejoin March Youth's FREE under-30s event now

@politico.eu reports Canada shares a border with 5 of the 7 states … closest Senate contests this year — incl Michigan and New Hampshire…In nearly every state with a competitive race this year, Canada is the top export market. Canadian electricity, in fact, helps power the grid in many of them.

Drones are responsible for between 70 and 80 percent of those injured or killed on both sides of the war in Ukraine, according to a new report by a key Latvian intelligence service.

A survey of 11,000 EU citizens reveals deep pessimism about the world and Donald Trump. In fact, only 26 percent of those polled share an optimistic look on his presidency's impact on peace and security in the world. How did your country respond? 🔗 www.politico.eu/article/euro...

The European Parliament has postponed its decision to unfreeze the EU-U.S. trade deal — but signaled it would do so at a later date.

The EU and India have locked arms against Donald Trump’s tariff offensive and China’s flood of cheaper goods to conclude talks on a landmark trade pact today.

The clock is ticking for the European Parliament to sign off on a mammoth trade agreement with the U.S. amid the EU’s fraying relationship with Washington. If the deal falls through, more transatlantic conflict could follow. Brussels Playbook has more 👇

France’s social media ban for under 15s accelerating

just think! www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...?

Trump Has Abandoned the World www.socialeurope.eu/trump-has-ab...

The killing of Alex Pretti is a heartbreaking tragedy. It should also be a wake-up call to every American, regardless of party, that many of our core values as a nation are increasingly under assault.

📃Today the Council gave the final greenlight to a regulation to phase out Russian pipeline and liquefied natural gas imports into the EU. Read more about the EU's efforts to end its reliance on Russian energy ➡️https://link.europa.eu/F9Y4pT

www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...? Europeans’ Support for EU at 74%

🇪🇺56% of Brits say their country shouldn't have left the EU. Facing the unraveling Western alliance, Starmer has shifted tactics, recognising the need to find allies. https://www.lemonde.fr/en/opinion/article/2026/01/17/brexit-s-unpopularity-reignites-debate-in-uk-over-eu-ties_6749520_23.html

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Entertaining explanation of the NEC www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...?

@mrjamesob.bsky.social Discuss ?

I think witnessing Brexit as both insider & outsider had a profound effect on Mark Carney. His resolve in the face of the next stage of the attempted destabilisation of the West might even be described as a ‘Brexit benefit’!

Greenland's mining minister has rejected U.S. attempts to carve up her island's mineral resources, saying no external power should decide the fate of the Arctic territory's vast natural wealth. www.politico.eu/article/gree...

EU countries gain by negotiating jointly. Mark Carney said: “When we only negotiate bilaterally with a hegemon,we negotiate from weakness, competing with each other to be the most accommodating.This is not sovereignty. It’s the performance of sovereignty while accepting subordination”

💪🏼 What’s the power of a more educated society? More democracy, equality, and opportunities. On the International Day of Education, we reaffirm our commitment to enhancing high-quality education, training, and lifelong learning across Europe, through our initiatives like the Union of Skills.

education is power @wemoveeurope.bsky.social

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#EU #Board of Peace - EU has serious doubts about …elements in the charter(of the BoP). EU is ready to work ..with US on implementing comprehensive Peace Plan for Gaza, with a BoP carrying out its mission as a transitional administration, in accordance with UN Security Council Resolution 2803.

#EU statement - The imposition of additional tariffs would have been incompatible with the EU-US trade deal. Our focus must now be on moving forward on the implementation of that deal. The goal remains the effective stabilization of the trade relations between the European Union and the US.

AI Note-Takers at Work: The Silent Threat to Privacy and Compliance www.socialeurope.eu/ai-note-take...

If you missed Dr Richard Corbett CBE this week, his expert analysis of the EU and our local issues is here: on the York for Europe website www.yorkeuropean.uk

The EU Parliament is debating a stronger and more sovereign Europe amid rising geopolitical tensions and continuous threats to the rules-based order. @iratxegarper.bsky.social Watch here: europarl.europa.eu/plenary/en/h...

LabourList opportunities: Freelancers needed for devolved and local elections labourlist.org/2026/01/free... – via LabourList

🚨WOW! The Petition calling for by-elections to be called automatically when MPs defect to another party now has almost 75,000 signatures! Let’s get it to the 100,000 needed! petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...

Europe is working on a package to support Arctic security. And at the heart of this will be the fundamental principle: it is for sovereign people to decide their own future.

Unless European investors make a few phone calls about their €7.4 trillion in US assets. The capital has to go somewhere – Eurobonds funding European defence spending might do nicely. – Alejandro Tauber, publisher EUObserver

Copenhagen town hall square, Denmark right now. Massive solidarity with Greenland demonstrations. Source: dr.dk

7/01/2026 20:40 | Statements and remarks | Joint statement by President Costa and by von de Leyen on Greenland in full solidarity with Denmark and the people of Greenland…Europe will remain united, coordinated, and committed to upholding its sovereignty.