🇩🇪 Merz is “actively” backing a proposed EU ban on the Nord Stream pipelines connecting Russia to Germany in a bid to stop any US and Russian efforts to reactivate the gas links, - FT ❗️Merz’s government earlier this week said it endorsed the ban as part of the bloc’s upcoming round of sanctions.

🌍 Europe retained its status as the world’s freest region following a politically tumultuous year that featured rising political violence and growing restrictions on migration. Uncover more details by exploring our 2025 #FreedomInTheWorld report: freedomhouse.org/report/freed...

Europe is such a tough place to do business. Here we see a French Court completely devaluing a previously valuable asset into which the Russian government invested millions.

In the age of Trump and Putin, Irish neutrality is a comfortable but dangerous illusion Ireland’s neutrality has become a harmful relic in the current security climate. It is necessary to move beyond this stance, pursue military cooperation, and recognize Europe’s evolving defense needs.

EU leaders plan €20B Ukraine aid package as Trump turns against Zelenskyy European leaders are working on a military aid package for Ukraine — worth at least €20 billion — to bolster Kyiv as the United States increasingly aligns with Moscow, three EU diplomats told POLITICO.

☢️ Merz, after Trump's threats to abandon Europe, called for negotiations with France and Great Britain on nuclear defense. 🇪🇪 France and Estonia will host a meeting of European defense ministers on Monday to discuss how to bolster support for Ukraine, - Bloomberg

🦅 The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has allocated an additional $190 million for the purchase of drones. 🇩🇪 Merz: This is the Russian narrative, this is how Putin has presented it for years, and I am, shocked that Trump has now apparently accepted it himself.

"Betrayed. First Zelensky, and soon us? The radical rejection of the US by its allies" – today's cover of the German Der Spiegel

Over half a million people took to the streets across Germany in nationwide protests against the far-right. In Neu-Isenburg—a city of just 40,000—an incredible 9,000 demonstrators turned out to oppose a local AfD event, showing that resistance is everywhere!

And this is from Hamburg—thousands of voices united against fascism. In the video, protesters are chanting an anti-fascist song.

Germany saw nationwide protests today as hundreds of thousands took to the streets in major cities like Berlin, Cologne, Hamburg, Leipzig, and Munich to stand against the far-right. In Berlin alone, over 160,000 demonstrators gathered, making a powerful statement for democratic values.

Tesla Gigafactory, Berlin - right now! In cooperation with @ledbydonkeys.org

Reddit today. Of course, /r/EuropeanUnion is ahead of the curve; we banned twitter links months ago.

Spanish MEP Laura Ballarin's speech on Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg in the European Parliament.

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We are providing new humanitarian support to Syrians, amounting to €235 million for 2025. This EU funding will cover emergency aid, including food, protection of vulnerable, health, and education. We remain committed to supporting Syrians in their pursuit of recovery, peace, and a secure future.

The #DiscoverEU results are out! Thanks to the DiscoverEU pass, 18-year-olds from all over the EU will be able to explore our continent: 🚄between 1 March 2025 and 31 May 2026, 📅for up to 30 days, 💳with a discount card for cultural activities. More travel passes will be available in the autumn!

Emmanuel Macron denounces Elon Musk's "unacceptable interference" in European democracies by supporting "a new reactionary international". Macron is the 4th European leader in the last 24 hours to speak against Musk, following Olaf Scholz, Keir Starmer & Jonas Gahr Støre. Action must follow words.

6 January 1977 | Roy Jenkins 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🇬🇧, the first (and only) President of the European Commission from the UK, takes Office. Voted unanimously by the EU countries. "Our means are and have been economic. Our end remains, as it was from the beginning, political". #EUHistory 🇪🇺

Witaj, Polsko! Hello Polish Council Presidency. I welcome the Polish presidency's focus on our Union's security, in all its dimensions. We are going to launch many important initiatives in the first half of 2025. So I'm grateful to have Poland’s determination and European spirit by our side.

Both Italy and Spain joined Romania in condemning “blatant disinformation” - the statements were published minutes ago.

Georgian Nightmare is shamelessly outright telling lies and gets factchecked by Romanian MFA - can you imagine the level of gaslighting and Russian propaganda that is pouring on Georgian population 24/7 ? And despite all of it, population demonstrates outstanding resilience to Russian lies.

Fully in Schengen - where you belong. europa.eu/!jrMWXC

The cruel Assad dictatorship has collapsed. This historic change in the region offers opportunities but is not without risks. Europe is ready to support safeguarding national unity and rebuilding a Syrian state that protects all minorities.

Hello, Bluesky! Bruegel is here, ready to explore the big questions of economic policy. Let’s connect!

At Kyiv’s Wall of Remembrance, I paid my respects to the Ukrainians who made the ultimate sacrifice defending their country. Ukraine’s unbreakable resolve will long outlive Putin’s imperial delusions. The European Union will continue to stand with Ukraine.

We regret the Georgian leadership's shift away from the EU and its values. The EU stands with the people of Georgia and their choice for a European future. The door to the EU remains open. The return of Georgia on the EU path is in the hands of the Georgian leadership. → europa.eu/!TnmVPN

Dear Josep, It is an immense honour to follow in your footsteps after 5 difficult years @eudiplomacy.bsky.social in shaping EU foreign and security.

Trust in the EU is at its highest level in 17 years, the latest Eurobarometer shows. Support for the euro is also at an all-time high: 74% across the EU and 81% in the euro area.

Did Musk even watch the video? Fidias explains in it that commissioners are like ministers, which every parliament gives authority to to make decisions, including🇺🇸 This is rich from a man about to become an unelected bureaucrat, with Trump trying to bypass Congressional approval and appoint by fiat

Romania & Bulgaria belong in Schengen! 🇷🇴🇧🇬 Austria’s decision to lift its veto is a huge win – but also long overdue! Now, we’re counting on the European Council to rapidly make it official. Let’s make sure the two EU countries take their rightful place as full Schengen members by 2025!

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Hello everyone! It seems there is a lot going on here these days, so I decided to come and see it for myself. From today on, follow my activities here too!

Merci 🇫🇷, obrigado 🇵🇹! After Spain activated the #EUCivilProtection Mechanism in response to the devastating floods, Portugal and France swiftly stepped in. Over 150 team members and 60 vehicles worked tirelessly with Spanish authorities to clear debris, pump water, and help communities recover.

Seit 1.000 Tagen kämpft die Ukraine gegen Putins brutale Angriffe und verteidigt nicht nur ihre Existenz, sondern auch Frieden und Sicherheit in Europa. Ihr Mut und ihre Hoffnung sind ein starkes Zeichen für Freiheit. #StandWithUkraine

🔸Unemployment at record lows 🔸Easing inflation 🔸Private consumption and investment growth picking up Despite an adverse environment, our latest forecast shows 🇪🇺 economy is steadily recovering with GDP growth in 2024 at 0.9% accelerating to 1.5% in 2025 and 1.8% in 2026. More ↓ europa.eu/!VtjBdP

On Wednesday, the 5 Volt MEPs (Members of European Parliament) - met Ursula von der Leyen for dinner. The focus: how to make Europe competitive - by taking the perspective of entrepreneurs! Feedback welcome on linkedin where you can also find more info: https://bit.ly/3Cw15f2

I've created this starter pack for European news on Bluesky. I will be expanding this list as more outlets join Bluesky. This list only contains verified accounts, no unofficial accounts or bridges. go.bsky.app/BdK3k9Y #starterpack #europe #eu #europeanunion #news

GOG Preservation Program announced - a new initiative from GOG to maintain games' compatibility with modern and future systems. Over 100 titles in the program buff.ly/3UNiSEJ

The EU stands in full solidarity with 🇪🇸. Spain has activated the #EUCivilProtection Mechanism in response to the devastating floods. 🇫🇷 and 🇵🇹 have mobilised waste management machinery and vehicles, and other European countries have also offered their assistance. More: europa.eu/!T3MrJM

I pretty much stopped using Twitter shortly after Musk took over, but today I finally decided delete my Twitter account that I had for more than a decade now.

🇪🇺 Solidarity goes beyond borders. When any country is affected by a disaster, it can request assistance via our #EUCivilProtection Mechanism. Since 2001, it has been activated over 760 times in response to emergencies in 🇪🇺 Europe and beyond. ↓ Find out how it works ℹ️ europa.eu/!gCpHq8

This is in 4 days...any updates?

🧵 Many content creators of the Ukraine/OSINT bubble who are active on both Twitter & Bluesky have noticed that since the US election took place last week they've lost a massive number of followers on #Twitter, while they have massively increased their count on #Bluesky. 1/3

Ecosia and Qwant, two European search engines, join forces on building an index to shrink reliance on Big Tech

At the end of August, the German government updated its fact sheet on bilateral assistance to #Ukraine. Between the 15th of May and the 28th of August, Germany spent an additional €1 billion on assistance to Ukraine and its people.

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We should never take democracy for granted. #UseYourVote #EUelections2024

Tens of thousands of Hungarians protested in Budapest on Friday at the biggest rally against Prime Minister Viktor Orban's government for years, after a sex-abuse case pardon by President Katalin Novak caused public uproar and led to her resignation.