#FutureOfEurope: Forget the far right. The kids want a 'United States of Europe.', by Nicholas Vinocur | Politico www.politico.eu/article/unit...

Fair point. EU may need to become more streamlined and nimble before being able to proceed and grow bigger. @paulschmidt.bsky.social #FutureOfEurope

Imagine cycling from your hotel to a historic site, hopping on an electric bus to a museum and strolling to dinner. That’s a blueprint for sustainable tourism.

“Trump and Putin’s European saboteurs” My piece on a meeting in Brussels of the far-right activists who love MAGA more than they love Europe comment.press/farage1225

This was written 3 years ago, and no change at all. Not even after becoming PM. #Brexit #ukpolitics

If they have a modicum of common sense, they should.

Genial. 👏 @vallhebron.com #BonNadal #FelizNavidad

Some well-deserved praise for @bsky.app from @iandunt.bsky.social. #Bluesky @jay.bsky.team

Food for thought. #AI #tax @elpais.com

Putin doesn’t want peace – and Trump’s baffling error has made it easy for him

It’s human nature to dwell on the negative, but feeling grateful can have a powerfully positive effect on our lives, health, and psychological and emotional well-being. Here's how to incorporate a gratitude practice into daily life. www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/what...

Brexit reminders. New post on my Brexit & Brexitism Blog. Brexit may not be in the headlines, but many current news stories carry reminders of it, including the Hallett Inquiry report, the Gill scandal, the Budget & the latest net migration figures: chrisgreybrexitblog.blogspot.com/2025/11/brex...

War Child's Quiz Of The Year is back this @jinglejam! Test your knowledge and support some of your favourite creators in our fun pub quiz! Play along for your chance to win prizes and support our work with children in conflict zones. Wed 3 Dec, 7PM GMT on twitch.tv/warchildukgaming

Something important to follow. The future is #UBS, hopefully but not at all cost together with #UBI. #UniversalBasicServices

Global gold prices have made Ghana richer. But at what cost?

Most welcome, #Canada. @uclei.bsky.social @nomiclairelazar.bsky.social

A peace deal in Ukraine could be imminent. It may not be a good one. Trump’s impatience has given the advantage to Russia: https://bit.ly/4pqqObU

Some good ideas.

Aschenbach’s Last Journey

No way ex-finance minister is a self-serving charlatan.

In 2026, Tampere 🇫🇮 and Dubrovnik 🇭🇷 are the European Capitals and Green Pioneers of Smart Tourism. They're leading the way in sustainable, inclusive and innovative tourism, showing how destinations can support local communities while protecting what makes them unique. More: link.europa.eu/DbThfh

This is not a peace plan. It is a proposal that weakens Ukraine and divides America from Europe, preparing the way for a larger war in the future. In the meantime, it benefits unnamed Russian and American investors, at the expense of everyone else. www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...

Twenty people allege he has a racist past. He denies it. Who’s telling the truth about Farage’s schooldays?

It is obvious and a half what the problem is. #Brexit @jonathanfreedland.bsky.social

Why the radical right in the UK, US and Europe will work for Putin Podcast with the brilliant @snellarthur.bsky.social on the betrayals of Farage’s allies open.substack.com/pub/nickcohe...

Young people repeatedly mentioned that adults are not sufficiently involved or do not understand what children and teenagers do online.

Why has Trump sent warships to the Caribbean? Listen to today's Sensemaker wherever you get your podcasts to find out: lnk.to/4wHxHHBS

All hands on deck, hands off the #BBC.

The BBC is the most trusted news outlet in the UK. But this doesn’t matter to its ideological and commercial enemies, who would quite willingly see it wither or die, writes @arusbridger.bsky.social.

The universe appears to expand in a way that is consistent with string theory.

‘The BBC is unique and probably irreplaceable in giving the people of this country the chance to see their lives on screen, and the right to access reporting on those who govern it ’ 🔗 Stephen Armstrong on the BBC https://bit.ly/47zICLz

The corporation must show it will not be cowed, unlike American broadcast media, and should call the president’s bluff @arusbridger.bsky.social #BBC

The British political system gives every appearance of facing a crisis without precedent, and no one knows where it will end. @nickcohen.bsky.social

Fitting tribute. #SlyStone

Worrying times for the #BBC

The BBC is now in a fight for its life. It enemies will be happy www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/ideas/media/...

If we’re unsure about an animal’s feelings, should we assume they don’t feel pain, or that they do? Moral concern often centres on sentient beings, but it can extend further. The challenge is to build and sustain policies that reflect both our compassion and our limitations

Despite the staggering costs of climate change, opposing climate policies on economic grounds is becoming an increasingly effective strategy for Europe’s far right. ✍ @tillhilmar.bsky.social @ifswien.bsky.social blogs.lse.ac.uk/europpblog/2...

Still true. #Liberalism

The lesson is that you pick the right candidate, with the right message, for the right area. And you create local political organisations with the freedom to do that. @iandunt.bsky.social

"Lose yourself in Sadiq’s no-go hellscape. As it ever was, and always will be, the greatest advocate for the city will be the city itself." Great writing by @jonathanliew.bsky.social, perhaps even better than football-related columns. #London

Something to learn from. 'Targeting the negativity of the far right, the big winner of last week’s poll was able to cut through with voters.' @d66.nl @robjetten.bsky.social #FutureofEurope

Musk’s war on Wikipedia is a fight for a future without fact-checking ✍️ John Naughton https://bit.ly/4nyDR9W

‘The break with democratic rule opened space for far-right ideas to gain ground, not just the hysterical anti-communism of the Argentinian generals but also the authoritarian neoliberalism of the “Chicago Boys” in Chile.’ Tony Wood on the Latin American far right. www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v4...

In this week’s column for the Nerve, Stewart Lee wonders how all these rightwing astroturfers get on the telly and radio. Doesn’t anyone Google them first? 🤔

It's definite then. Congratulations @d66.nl and @robjetten.bsky.social. #Netherlands #Europe

Obvious, but at least @zackpolanski.bsky.social has the nerve to say it, unlike some. #Brexit #BrexitDisaster

Fabulous job @robjetten.bsky.social. Onwards and upwards. #FutureOfEurope #Netherlands

Rather important for the #FutureOfEurope, this.

Let's hope this is a sign of things to come. #Netherlands #Europe