I'm all in favour of a Sciences Po Bxl (even if it's 20 years late) but it's weird to justify it with the lack of "elite school" in town. That's franco-parisian thinking. Plus, you can already see the competition with the College de Bruges (the current Eurobubble elite school) coming a mile away.

POLITICO Europe@politico.eu · 3w ago

French university Sciences Po is considering opening a campus in Brussels, arguing that the EU capital is “paradoxically” missing its own elite academic institution.

Allez viendez @sciencespo.bsky.social, on s'amuse bien dans les tranchées de Bruxelles, on fera des streams.

Les Echos@lesechosfr.bsky.social · 4w ago

🎓 EXCLUSIF. Sciences Po pourrait bientôt poser ses valises à Bruxelles ➡️ trib.al/OlWojMc

Saying that no decision should go ahead without Germany being part of the majority is completely absurd. If it's a majority vote, let the majority decide. Germany was happy to get Mercosur through without French support. No reason Germany should get a de facto veto when it suits them.

Jorge Liboreiro@jorgeliboreiro.bsky.social · 4w ago

France also supports restricting trade with the Israeli settlements through a qualified majority. Can the EU take such a decision without France and Germany on the same page? Some say that, as long as the numbers add up, the EU should go ahead. Others say Berlin must be in.

L'Espagne nous a volé la perspective d'un France-Belgique le 14 juillet. Un tel match aurait ravivé le seum dans le couple franco-belge en jour de fête nationale française (et une semaine avant la belge). La France vengera la Belgique, car on nous vole pas notre kill et notre sel belge impunément.

Credit where credit is due, this is top tier trolling from Erdogan to offer VDL and Costa loaded guns, given that VDL and the previous Council President, Charles Michel, HATED each other. And one of the highlight of this hatred, SofaGate, took place in Turkey.

POLITICO Europe@politico.eu · 4w ago

EXCLUSIVE: Ursula von der Leyen and António Costa were given engraved pistols and live ammunition as a leaving gift at a NATO summit in Ankara.

Cour d'appel: throws another twist in the presidential elections Europe: *gasp* Cour de cassation: amateur, hold my beer

Cour de cassation@courdecassation.fr · 4w ago

⚖️[Communiqué de la Cour de cassation] Affaire dite « des assistants parlementaires du Front National » 👓Lire le communiqué > www.courdecassation.fr/toutes-les-a...

You know you're in France when you go collect the lunch provided to speakers at a conference and the staff insists that a cheese plate is available afterwards if you want to.

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Counter-offer: How about no ?

POLITICO Europe@politico.eu · last mo.

OPINION: In every family, there will always be differences of opinion on social, political and economic issues. Nevertheless, this year our transatlantic family has an opportunity to celebrate what has held us together over the past 250 years.

The irony of EU funds to help Ukrainian defense being used to pay Chinese companies, who probably provide the same components to Russia. It stings a bit.

Jorge Liboreiro@jorgeliboreiro.bsky.social · last mo.

The €6 billion for drone production will be exempt from the "Made in Europe" requirements because Ukraine needs to buy cheap components from China. In principle, Ukraine could also tap into the €90 billion loan to buy US-made weapons through NATO's PURL programme. But that's up to Kyiv to request.

When it's been 10 years since you decided to shoot yourself in the foot. #Brexit

What ? A group composed of parties with a history of misusing EU funds has misused more EU funds despite hating the EU ? I am shooketh (no)

POLITICO Europe@politico.eu · 2mo ago

The European Parliament has ruled that the far-right Patriots for Europe must give back €276,967 in EU funds it says the group misused during the second half of 2024, according to a confidential report seen by POLITICO.

Reminder that EU politics is the mirror of European consensus (defined by Member States) at a T moment. Something that was taboo at moment T might not be at T+1 or T+2. If the consensus is left-wing, the Commission will do left-wing stuff. If the consensus is right-wing it'll do right-wing stuff.

Jorge Liboreiro@jorgeliboreiro.bsky.social · 2mo ago

The European Commission leaves the door open to financing return hubs with EU funds. "The next steps when it comes to return hubs and to operationalising them are now with member states. We have put up the (legal) framework. We will look and be able to assess any proposal that is mature."

CALLED IT. The petition was legally dead on arrival given how (badly) it was written. That industry dialogue was the only logical and proportionate (good) outcome. Now up to game publishers to play ball and improve the sense of frustration that can be legitimate in some cases.

European Commission@ec.europa.eu · 2mo ago

Video games providers must treat consumers fairly. Under EU consumer law consumers must be informed about the duration and conditions of a video game’s lifespan. If the supply is stopped earlier than the contract states, players should be reimbursed.

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Arriving for the first time in Bratislava and the first restaurant I see is one specialised in stuffed croissants. We have invaded the rest of Europe for less than that. Just sayin'

As usual, nobody talks about the quiet Belgian conspiracy that allowed them to take over the institutions. The fact that fries are available everyday in the canteens of the EU institutions is no coincidence. Nous sachons.

Anna Hubert@annahbrt.bsky.social · 2mo ago

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It is certainly one strategy for an ambassador to basically say on the record "my big boss is a lunatic, why do you take him seriously, just chill".

POLITICO Europe@politico.eu · 2mo ago

U.S. President Donald Trump's threats to invade Greenland earlier this year were misunderstood, the American ambassador to the European Union said today.

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Poor Commissioners who have to stop for 20-30min to recharge their car on their way to/from Strasbourg. 1) Take the train like us plebs and reschedule your sensitive calls. 2) 20-30 min is not bad, just get a coffee & touch grass. 3) Drivers surely appreciate a 20-30min break on a 5 hours drive.

POLITICO Europe@politico.eu · 2mo ago

European commissioners are annoyed that their Strasbourg trips involve a pit stop to recharge their electric vehicles. It has become a growing source of irritation for some of Ursula von der Leyen’s top team, officials told POLITICO.

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I'm all in favour of a European Order of Merit. I'm less in favour of a system that seems to prioritise giving out medals to the political pals and "ex" with a few token actual citizens.

Ursula von der Leyen@vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu · 3mo ago

Our Union is built by all its citizens. The European Order of Merit honours individuals whose outstanding contributions to the European project deserve recognition. Congratulations to this year‘s recipients and thank you for all you have done.

Eurobubble hivemind, I beseech thy help. In my attempt to answer the "what has the EU done for me" question, I'd like your opinion. Which EU laws/programme are: - The most impactful for Europe/Europeans (regardless of public awareness). - Actually not living up to the hype.

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Saturday is Europe Day ! I'll be streaming most of the day, in both English (morning) and French (afternoon). Several other content creators will join me throughout the day to discuss EU news, what Europe should become, answer questions from the audience but also have fun !👇

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Putting a giant word on a building means nothing by itself & won't magically make people fall on their knees in awe. We put "Democracy" on the Berlaymont, great, but what's the message exactly ? That we like democracy ? Very bold. Put a message with an actual and understandable political meaning.

Jorge Liboreiro@jorgeliboreiro.bsky.social · 4mo ago

The European Commission unveils new look. Coincidence? 📷 credit: @evelyndom.bsky.social

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Spare a thought for the Fidesz workers who will spend the next few days burning every document they can find about illegal/compromising activities of the past 16 years. Spare another thought for Ivan the Russian spy who is losing the nice corner office he had at the ministry.

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