'Significant damage': How Brexit is still draining the UK economy 10 years later

Fascinating how 'taking back control' apparently meant watching France and Germany build real technological sovereignty, while we hand the keys of our most sensitive national data over to Silicon Valley billionaires. Truly a masterclass in independent British statecraft. 🙃🤖 #RejoinEU #Tech

We are in the midst of a global rupture. From it, we can build something better.

Emmanuel Macron Tries His Hand at Hindi French President Emmanuel Macron bid farewell to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Hindi, calling him “Priya Mitra Narendra” after a series of high-level engagements in France.

How annoying it is to be forced to go to a platform promoting child sexual abuse, which is implicated in election interference, in order to stay informed.

Kurzfassung: Geht nicht zu W Social! Geht lieber zu eurosky.social! netzpolitik.org/2026/soziale...

A brief 🧵 for all outside the #atproto bubble on why, from a digital industrial policy perspective, this step is deeply bewildering. There's @eurosky.social – open source, non-profit, fully aligned with the EU's open source strategy. It provides all that W has, & more. And yet, the Commission...

Corporate lobbying in EU hits record €382m amid deregulation wave, new research finds

So let me get this straight: normal citizens face the full force of the law for their online behaviour, but Elon Musk can allow literal riot incitement on X and the UK government won’t raise a finger? One rule for us, complete impunity for the ultra-rich. Laughable. 🙄🇬🇧👇

Spending of corporate lobbying into the EU reaches new highs according to new research, manifesting in slashed regulation in a bid to build competitiveness and facilitate corporate interests

Omnibus to Nowhere: The Quiet Dismantling of European Governance

Excellent article bylines.cymru/voices-lleis...

This transition will affect roughly 2.5 million civil servants as part of a 2026 strategy to achieve "digital sovereignty." France already has a successful precedent; the national police force has operated 100,000 computers on Linux since 2008, proving that such a massive shift is feasible.

“We are building W - a social media platform made in Europe, for the world. Governed by European law, data hosted on European infrastructure, and designed for conversations among humans around the world.” Join the waiting list! wsocial.news

Elon is an existential threat to democracy around the world. He is set to become a trillionaire this week and can use that money to prop up far right fascist movements across the world. Governments need to treat him as the threat that he is. Sanction and divest him of his property.

We’ve partnered with Voimatel to deliver OneWeb LEO across Finland, supporting enterprise and public‑sector networks with resilient, high‑speed connectivity. Our LEO services will be integrated into Voimatel’s network solutions. Read more on our website ⤵️ www.mynewsdesk.com/eutelsat/pre...

European Parliament yeets Google www.politico.eu/article/euro...

The EU has adopted an assistance measure under the European Peace Facility to support the armed forces of Lebanon. This decision shows once again the EU support for Lebanon and its people. Find out more ➡️ link.europa.eu/BWxfVk

🚨European Parliament to ditch Google for Qwant - part of a series of proposals to reduce reliance on US Big Tech The more major institutions push alternatives, the quicker the word can spread of the excellent options out there. Fantastic news, and hopefully more to come.

"The EU is planning to reserve two thirds of a coveted satellite spectrum band for European players. The decision will limit the frequencies available to US companies, including SpaceX and Amazon Leo. The Commission is expected to frame the move as a bid to retain EU control over a critical asset."

Ukraine shows that energy security means renewables, storage, and microgrids. Learn more 👇 razomwestand.com/conference-r...

At Ukraine Winter: The Way Forward at Norway House in Brussels, we discussed how Ukraine’s wartime experience is reshaping Europe’s energy future. Recovery must go beyond rebuilding, toward resilient, decentralised clean energy systems. @norwayeu.norway.no

This is a very healthy development. Europe is unpicking itself from the US. Scientists for EU...

According to IRI’s May 2026 survey, 75% of Armenians support EU membership: 38% strongly, 37% somewhat. On 7 June 2026, parliamentary elections will turn that signal into a choice: back to Moscow’s shadow, or forward with Europe. 1/2

One week, pro-Kremlin outlets claim sanctions are ‘useless’. The next, they demand Europe lift them immediately to avoid economic disaster. If sanctions truly had no effect, Moscow’s information ecosystem would not spend so much time trying to convince Europeans to abandon them

US declared control of TikTok to be a national security concern, so Trump has zero standing to say Europe has no national security concerns in controlling satellite communication in their territory - especially against a racist pro-Russian freak like Musk. www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...

You will never hear, see this on Fox, Newsmax or any other rightwing channel.

A massive Farage builds up at Dover as the Brexit Benefits really take hold.

Happy Vyshyvanka day to all my Ukrainian friends; and to the magnificent Ukranian people. You all are the reason that Ukraine will win this war 💙💛

Only a united Europe can stand strong against growing authoritarian pressure from China and Trump’s America. Europe has democracy, innovation, culture, human rights, and solidarity. Together, we are stronger. #EU #Europe #EuropeanUnion #Democracy #Unity #Freedom #StrongerTogether #EuropeanValues

Le Pen and Farage are old friends. They were both MEPs together. They took money from the EU, but did no work for it in return. Le Pen has since been convicted for embezzlement. It's time Farage's finances were put under the microscope too. #FarageOut

Dear Minister Sybiha, Today, we are taking responsibility to ensure that aggression does not go unanswered. Thirty six countries & the EU have joined the Special Tribunal, from Europe & beyond. To those who have not yet joined: the door is open. For a Ukraine that is free. In a Europe that is safe.

🇪🇺 Europe is moving to block Microsoft, Amazon, and Google from handling government health, financial, and legal data The "Tech Sovereignty Package" is set to be approved soon and will start a meaningful shift away from these companies.

EU Foreign Ministers failed to suspend the EU-Israel Association Agreement in view of Israel’s violations of human rights. Over 1 million citizens asked them todo so, but as usual there’s no follow up. You can sign it too. eci.ec.europa.eu/055/public/#...

Europe needs independent social infrastructure, not just an app. This is what we're building. eurosky.tech/build/

Have a happy Europe Day! Among other things, we have prosperity, innovation, happiness, and freedom of speech. Let's start telling our own story.

Europe has it all to replace US Big Tech - we just need to choose them A useful infographic for more business-oriented alternatives. For individuals, feel free to check out my pinned post.

Europe must stay united, support Ukraine without hesitation, and defend democracy against aggression, propaganda and fear. A strong Europe is our best guarantee of peace and security.

What a coincidence, but where are all these millions for the #NHS promised? #brexitlies

❗️A 🇺🇦Ukrainian MiG-29 fighter jet, using the 🇫🇷French guided air bomb AASM HAMMER, destroys a 🇷🇺Russian base.

Today marks 77 years of the Council of Europe 🎉 Since 1949, it has united 46 countries around human rights, democracy and the rule of law, creating a common legal space for 700+ million people. 77 years of human rights in practice.

Endlich! SPD, Grüne und Linke empfehlen heute ihren Mitgliedern, ihre Accounts auf "X" still zu legen. Bleibt die Frage: Wann folgen die anderen demokratischen Parteien? Und was ist mit der Bundesregierung? Musks Plattform ist kein Forum, sondern ein Verstärker für Hass & Hetze. #WirVerlassenX

Macron says Armenia has chosen path 'towards Europe,' shifting away from Russia

"X a plongé dans le chaos ces dernières années". Suivant une décision coordonnée, les trois partis de la gauche allemande, le SPD, les Verts et Die Linke, annonçent leur départ de X. L'ensemble de leurs députés au Bundestag suivent le mouvement.

eyou.social?ref=EVKEEL6V Let's connect on eYou 🤩

A most wondrous and elegant rant.Read rhis, if you’re feeling anger beyond words about President Trump and his malign influence . Thank you Prof. @acgrayling.bsky.social open.substack.com/pub/acgrayli...

The US is an unreliable and deceitful ally now, and is doing its best to help Putin’s dictatorship commit unspeakable war crimes against a European democracy. It is a good thing if the US pulls out of Europe and stops pretending.

US Vice President JD Vance recently dismissed Ukraine’s Fortress Belt as “a few square kilometers of territory.” He could not be more wrong. In fact, the fortified region is the key to Ukraine’s national defense and the main barrier to Russia’s invasion www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/ukrain...