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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

Enten: "It's not just one poll. The five worst polls ever for any president on inflation, they all belong to Donald Trump and they have all occurred in the last month. What we're talking about here is the worst numbers ever. Joe Biden isn't in there. Jimmy Carter isn't in there."

This leadership shit, even now, is still not as important as the fact that FIVE MILLION QUID HAS BEEN PAID TO THE LEADER OF ONE OF OUR BIGGEST POLITICAL PARTIES

#RainbowMap 2026 is live! Spain breaks Malta's decade-long hold on top spot. As the rules-based international order fractures and democracy is under pressure, Spain's No’1 ranking stands as proof that political courage remains the most powerful answer. Find out more at rainbowmap.ilga-europe.org!

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Since all the parties to the left of FFG opposed the citizenship referendum in 2004 it shouldn’t be too hard for them to all agree to restore birthright citizenship by legislation once in government. Right? #speirghorm www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41...

Trump is now 0-5 in judicial rulings on his trade war.

Reform starting as they mean to go on.

On May 9th……

The EU flag is flying at Hungary’s parliament again after Péter Magyar was sworn in as prime minister — the first time it’s been displayed there since Viktor Orbán had it removed in 2014.

Hungary is celebrating! Congratulations! Zsolt Hegedüs, a candidate for the position of Minister of Health, and an excellent dancer too 🔥. When peace comes to #Ukraine, I hope I’ll post a similar video myself.

Exceptional political trolling from Zelenskyy by issuing a decree claiming he is authorising the 9 May parade in Moscow to go ahead (by agreeing to this 3 day ceasefire) Very good 🇺🇦 www.ft.com/content/7e9c...

Great to see @eschonquinlivan.bsky.social and Trish Collier presenting evidence today in Leinster House to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Youth. They have both done Trojan work on the 'Key to the EU' programme. Well done ✅. @ucc.ie @joh2024.bsky.social @theresareidy.bsky.social

Russian oil&gas revenues in April rose as a result of higher oil prices. The total was 856 billion RUB (incl. quarterly NDD tax, minus higher subsidies for domestic market). In nominal terms, oil&gas revenues are at 2024 levels, and roughly in line with original budget plans.

Farage-flation. Every interview. Every post. For two years.

Any Labour politician who doesn’t constantly link inflation with Farage for his Brexit and his Trumphilia is lacking basic competence

For 67 days of war, roughly 20,000 seafarers have been stuck on ships in the Strait of Hormuz in a situation described by the United Nations as without precedent since the second World War. Concern about their welfare is rising www.irishtimes.com/world/2026/0...

Russia struck a kindergarten in Sumy with two kamikaze drones. Do not look away.

European Movement Ireland’s annual poll, as usual, shows 82% of RoI residents support EU membership. But one striking finding elsewhere: residents of N Ireland are also surveyed, and 63% (!!??) would vote in favour of a United Ireland. No mainstream poll has *ever* recorded a margin like this…

Trump tore down nearly half the White House, without approval, then told you this ballroom would not cost any taxpayer money. Now, Republicans are requesting $1 Billion of your money for security features related to it. #ballroominflation https://bit.ly/4tdZaAg

Cartoon by @slyngstad.bsky.social

if you ever feel constrained by the dictum not to speak of ill of the dead, this is a great moment to share your memories of what an abomination Rudy Giuliani is — as in this reminder of his consumate awfulness long before he made himself an absolute grotesque for Trump

Fella reunited with hero 🇺🇦 Have a nice Sunday.

Trump is clearly not well. It could not be more obvious.

There's a new flag-bearing statue in London and street artist Banksy confirmed he was behind it. https://cnn.it/498hK5D

This has made me sad www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...

Justice Kagan put it best: “Under the Court’s new view … a State can, without legal consequence, systematically dilute minority citizens’ voting power.” This ruling amounts to a, “demolition of the Voting Rights Act.”   A shameful day.

Big EU digital news: Commission has preliminarily found Meta's Instagram and Facebook in breach of the Digital Services Act (DSA) for failing to diligently identify, assess and mitigate the risks of minors under 13 years old accessing their services.

The Oireachtas has existed for 107 years and today is the first time any member has entered the phrase “sweet feck all” into its record

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King Charles spoke of the need for "unyielding resolve" for Ukraine during his speech in the US Congress⤵️

KIMMEL: “You know how sometimes you wake up and the First Lady demands you be fired? We’ve all been there, right? — I agree hateful, violent rhetoric is something we should reject… a great place to start to dial that back would be to talk to your husband.”

Big news in Brussels land. Sabine Weyand, chief of EU trade, best known in UK for Brexit, is moving from post after 32 year stint in department. Forbidable operator, fluent in several languages, and master of detail and strategy. But not a fan of US trade deal. www.euractiv.com/news/weyand-...

I think JD Vance would like a word.....

This is a great article by @naomiohreally.bsky.social

Hasn’t whined about needing a ballroom to feel safe

Pollution levels in Paris after 10 years of advancing sustainable transport.

TRUMP: I'm not a rapist. I didn't rape anybody O'DONNELL: Oh, you think he was referring to you?

this is quite the transcript

Abolish FIFA Peace Prize awarded to Donald Trump, says president of Norway’s FA www.nytimes.com/athletic/723...

The United States now has the most government restrictions on academic freedom of any high-income country. www.chemistryworld.com/news/academi... Raw data from @vdeminstitute.bsky.social —> academic-freedom-index.net/research/Aca...

Really interesting piece here by @stefanmueller.bsky.social in advance of the bye elections in Dublin Central and Galway West

Highly recommend @rorycarroll72.bsky.social A Rebel and a Traitor, well researched & written, providing a thrilling read about the remarkable, tragic heroic story of Sir Roger Casement over the 1914-1916 period leading to the Rising. Great example of narrative non-fiction.

30% of young Irish people engage in civic or political issues online - e.g. expressing their opinion on issues or taking part in online consultations or voting. That's the 5th highest in Europe, and a sign of a healthy democracy in Ireland. 🇮🇪 ec.europa.eu/eurostat/en/...

NASA just released a breathtaking view of Antarctica

BREAKING: Viktor Orbán quits Hungary's parliament after 36 years – confirming my earlier scoop that he's planning a longer US trip this summer, where heads of the Orbán business empire – his daughter and son-in-law – already live, and where he could possibly seek refuge from prosecution.