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Mared Gwyn

@maredgwyn.bsky.social

Journalist for Euronews, new on Bluesky

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

Kushner Island or EU membership? Albania might have to choose one soon. The European Commission has warned that the luxury resort project in Vjosa-Narta risks undermining the country's accession process. @maredgwyn.bsky.social reports.

‘Act without delay’: Brussels warns Albania over Trump-linked resort

A spokesperson for the European Commission has said that Tirana must “refrain from actions that could undermine” its bid to join the European Union, amid concerns that a sprawling coastal development ...

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Jorge Liboreiro@jorgeliboreiro.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Dubravka Šuica speaks out: "We are not in line with some of the Board of Peace's rules of procedure, with the scope and with different issues, so we are not members." But she doesn't rule out attending future meetings, she tells @maredgwyn.bsky.social.

EU has not ‘legitimised’ Trump’s Board of Peace - Commissioner Šuica

In an interview with Euronews, Commissioner Šuica aimed to distance herself from Trump’s Board of Peace, but did not rule out continuing to attend meetings of the controversial initiative in order to ...

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Jorge Liboreiro@jorgeliboreiro.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Backlash in Brussels: Commissioner Dubravka Šuica is under fire for her decision to attend the first formal gathering of the Board of Peace. France, Belgium, Spain, Ireland, Slovenia and Portugal are among those who have raised objections. Story with Maia de la Baume and @maredgwyn.bsky.social.

France leads backlash against Commissioner Šuica's Board of Peace trip

European Commissioner Dubravka Šuica is under fire for attending the first formal gathering of Donald Trump's Board of Peace, whose expansive mandate has raised serious concerns among member states. #...

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Jorge Liboreiro@jorgeliboreiro.bsky.social · 6mo ago

European Commissioner Dubravka Šuica is expected to attend the first formal gathering of Donald Trump's Board of Peace as an "observer", despite unresolved concerns over the board's mandate, scope and compatibility with the UN system. @maredgwyn.bsky.social and @eleonoravasques.bsky.social report.

Commissioner Šuica to represent EU at first Board of Peace meeting

The EU plans to send the Commissioner for the Mediterranean to the first meeting of Trump’s Board of Peace on Thursday, sources familiar with the matter have confirmed to Euronews, despite concerns over its charter. #EuropeToday

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Jorge Liboreiro@jorgeliboreiro.bsky.social · 6mo ago

The European Commission warns Spain: imposing additional obligations on digital platforms falls under the Digital Services Act, not national law. "There is no need to step on the shoes of the DSA," a Commission spokesperson said. @maredgwyn.bsky.social reports.

Brussels cautions states against overstepping with social media rules

A European Commission spokesperson has said that additional national obligations on social media platforms are a “no go” under the bloc's own sweeping digital rulebook. #EuropeToday

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Jorge Liboreiro@jorgeliboreiro.bsky.social · 7mo ago

To join or not to join? That’s the pressing question facing European leaders after being invited to Donald Trump’s Board of Peace. Story with @maredgwyn.bsky.social

Invitation to Board of Peace complicates EU bid to placate Trump

EU leaders will discuss Trump's controversial Gaza Board of Peace when they gather for emergency talks on Greenland on Thursday, with some warning that the board's 'charter' reads as an effort to supp...

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Jorge Liboreiro@jorgeliboreiro.bsky.social · 8mo ago

Dmytro Kuleba warns against capping the size of the Ukrainian army. "We will pave the road to hell with good intentions of satisfying the Russians. And capping the army is the most prominent example of that effort," Kuleba told @maredgwyn.bsky.social.

Capping Ukrainian army would ‘pave the road to hell,’ Kuleba says

Capitulating to Russian demands with a limit on the number of Ukrainian troops would humiliate the nation and “pave the road to hell”, Dmytro Kuleba, who served as Ukraine’s foreign minister under Pre...

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Mared Gwyn@maredgwyn.bsky.social · 2y ago

Starmer will join the 27 EU leaders in Brussels today - the first time a UK PM does so since the Brexit withdrawal in 2020. Diplomats suggest EU could make 'reset' in security & economic ties dependent on continued access to UK waters for EU fishers. www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...

Keir Starmer visits Brussels ahead of UK-EU post-Brexit 'reset' talks

EU member states could demand assurances on fishing rights before opening the door to closer security and economic ties with the UK, according to diplomatic sources. #EuropeNews

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

Why has the EU been dragged into the conflict in Congo? The answer lies with the memorandum it signed with Rwanda to cooperate on strategic raw materials, which critics say is fuelling the violence and making the bloc complicit. Must-read explainer by @maredgwyn.bsky.social

DRC conflict: Why is the EU facing calls to suspend Rwanda deal?

Diplomatic sources say the bloc is facing calls to suspend its wide-ranging minerals agreement with Rwanda amid fears it is inflaming the escalating conflict in eastern DRC. #EuroVerify

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Mared Gwyn@maredgwyn.bsky.social · 2y ago

Israel cancels minister's Brussels trip citing security threats, after hostages' relatives protested against plans for him to speak at a EU Parliament event. That event has now been called off. I spoke to the organisers & to those who spearheaded calls for minister Chikli's invite to be withdrawn⬇️

Euronews@euronews.com · 2y ago

Israeli minister Chikli was supposed to speak at a holocaust memorial event in Brussels, but had to cancel his trip. Lawmakers and families of Israeli hostages called for his invite to be rescinded after he opposed the recent hostage-ceasefire deal and controversial positions.

Jack Schickler@jackschickler.bsky.social · 2y ago

NEW: Ex-EU Justice Commissioner Didier Reynders and his wife drew attention from money laundering authorities when they splurged a combined €50,000 on lottery tickets in a single year — often buying them from the same store. www.euronews.com/my-europe/20... @maredgwyn.bsky.social

Revealed: How the alleged Reynders lottery scam worked (or didn't)

Newly released National Lottery data shows how two suspicious accounts, presumably belonging to the ex-EU Commissioner and his wife, stuck out like a sore thumb, as they jointly splurged nearly €50,00...

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Mared Gwyn@maredgwyn.bsky.social · 2y ago

NEW: Lottery reveals details about Reynders' alleged scheme in doc seen by @jackschickler.bsky.social & myself Large amount of e-ticket sales detected in 1 store in 2021 & traced to 2 accounts believed to be linked to Reynders. Prosecutor was first notified in 2022 www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...

Revealed: How the alleged Reynders lottery scam worked (or didn't)

Newly released National Lottery data shows how two suspicious accounts, presumably belonging to the ex-EU Commissioner and his wife, stuck out like a sore thumb, as they jointly splurged nearly €50,00...

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