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Antoaneta Roussi

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Cyber and intelligence reporter @politico.eu

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Jacob Öberg @profjacob.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
🚨🚨Quite a scoop: A #US based data-extraction firm accused of being secretly run from #Russia has worked on #EU-backed projects and sold its services to European #lawenforcement agencies. www.politico.eu/article/russ...
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Russian tech surveillance company infiltrated Europe’s law enforcement agencies
The same technology used by Western police was allegedly being developed in Russia and sold to Russian security services.
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Antoaneta Roussi @antoanetaroussi.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
NEW: Oxygen Forensics, accused of being secretly run from Russia by the U.S. DOJ, has worked on Commission-backed projects and sold its services to European law enforcement agencies. www.politico.eu/article/russ...
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Russian tech surveillance company infiltrated Europe’s law enforcement agencies
The same technology used by Western police was allegedly being developed in Russia and sold to Russian security services.
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samuel @quilombo.eurosky.social · 10/09/2026
The elephant in the room: the EU’s sovereignty push is colliding with growing reliance on Israeli defense firms. www.politico.eu/article/how-...
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How ‘Made in Israel’ is powering European security
The EU’s sovereignty push is colliding with growing reliance on Israeli defense firms.
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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 10/09/2026
As Europe races to rearm, governments are increasingly turning to Israel for sensors, interceptors and surveillance technology. That dependence is deepening even as the continent's political relationship with the country grows more strained.
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How ‘Made in Israel’ is powering European security 
The EU’s sovereignty push is colliding with growing reliance on Israeli defense firms.
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Antoaneta Roussi @antoanetaroussi.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
NEW: I spent the last 9 months looking at how EU security is increasingly being propped up by Israeli tech, despite leaders warning about dependencies on foreign suppliers and the political relationship with Israel's government growing more strained. www.politico.eu/article/how-...
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How ‘Made in Israel’ is powering European security
The EU’s sovereignty push is colliding with growing reliance on Israeli defense firms.
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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 13/08/2026
Friedrich Merz’s government has moved to turn Germany’s foreign intelligence agency into a more potent weapon to counter mounting threats from adversaries, including Russian President Vladimir Putin. 🔗 www.politico.eu/article/germ...
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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 04/08/2026
Across Europe, the hunt is on for alternatives to U.S.-based data analytics company Palantir. But its crucial functions in daily workflows and largely unmatched data expertise will make it extremely hard for the continent to cut it off. 🔗 politico.eu/article/euro...
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Antoaneta Roussi @antoanetaroussi.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
NEW: Across Europe, the hunt is on for alternatives to the U.S.-based data analytics company that a number of government officials believe is too deeply lodged in some of the most sensitive areas of government. www.politico.eu/article/euro...
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Europe wants to kick its Palantir habit
The U.S.-based data crunching firm is deeply embedded in the most sensitive European workflows, from policing to intelligence to health care. Finding alternatives won’t be easy.
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Alexander Martin @alexmartin.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
Great reporting from @antoanetaroussi.bsky.social here on the difficult problems facing the European Union's common foreign and security policy and the fading dreams of a shared intelligence picture. “We’re partners,” one of the senior national intelligence officials said. “But we’re not friends.”
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EU’s intelligence hub eyes bigger role in security overhaul
A new EU security strategy is expected to propose changes to INTCEN as officials debate how to strengthen the sharing of intelligence.
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Antoaneta Roussi @antoanetaroussi.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
NATO has no viable alternative to #Palantir’s battlefield AI technology, a top alliance commander told me this week, warning that Europe must move much faster if it wants to reduce its dependence on U.S. defense tech. www.politico.eu/article/nato...
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NATO commander: Europe has no alternative to Palantir’s warfare tech
Those seeking alternatives need to prove they can be delivered quickly, said Adm. Pierre Vandier, NATO’s Supreme Allied Commander Transformation.
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European Court of Human Rights @echr.coe.int · 28/04/2026
⚖️ Kanev and Bulgarian Helsinki Committee v. Bulgaria ➡️No effective safeguards in respect of the processing of data by Bulgaria’s intelligence services 🔗 tinyurl.com/3mpbhd3t
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PubAffairs EU Debates, News & Opinions 🇪🇺 @pubaffairsbruxelles.eu · 22/04/2026
#EUDefence & #Tech: #Russia uses #AI to hack #Europe, #Dutch intelligence warns, by @antoanetaroussi.bsky.social | Politico www.politico.eu/article/russ...
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Russia uses AI to hack Europe, Dutch intelligence warns
The Netherlands says Russian cyberattacks on Europe are accelerating.
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Jay Rosen @jayrosen.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
Bluesky under attack. (Maybe you noticed that Thursday.) "Bluesky’s website and app are still struggling on Friday after experiencing service interruptions that chief operating officer Rose Wang attributed to an ongoing cyberattack." techcrunch.com/2026/04/17/i...
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Bluesky confirms DDoS attack is cause of continued app outages | TechCrunch
Bluesky has been experiencing ongoing service disruptions since just before 3 a.m. ET. on April 15.
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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 28/03/2026
Hungary’s foreign intelligence services monitored private conversations of the investigative reporter Szabolcs Panyi, he alleged yesterday in an interview with POLITICO after being accused of espionage. Read more 👇
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Orbán’s spies were hunting me, says Hungarian journalist accused of espionage
Szabolcs Panyi tells POLITICO that Budapest’s accusations are “meant to psychologically pressure me and shatter my credibility,” in the wake of his reporting on secret talks between Péter Szijjártó and Sergey Lavrov.
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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 03/01/2026
For years, satellite infrastructure was treated by European policymakers as a technical utility rather than a strategic asset. That all changed in 2022, when a cyberattack coincided with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. 🔗 politi.co/4pSyVyu
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Dave Keating @davekeating.substack.com · 03/01/2026
Today it is #Venezuela. Tomorrow it may be #Greenland. Based on the behaviour of our current European leaders today and throughout 2025, there is no reason to assume they would do anything other than immediately surrender and accept the annexation.
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A day that will live in infamy
The US has today bombed and invaded a sovereign country to execute regime change. European leaders are too terrified of Trump to condemn it. Will they react the same if the US invades Greenland?
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Vas Panagiotopoulos @vaspanagiotopoulos.com · 27/10/2025
"The platform, called Beyond, pulled together hundreds of thousands of records from state databases to create detailed profiles on 🇮🇹 politicians, business leaders and other prominent figures." ✍️ @antoanetaroussi.bsky.social & Hannah Roberts www.politico.eu/article/ital...
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How a hacking gang held Italy’s political elites to ransom
Wiretaps and arrest warrants reveal the intricate plot to build a database of high-level secrets — and blackmail Italy’s rich and powerful.
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Eliot Higgins @eliothiggins.bsky.social · 28/07/2025
People turn to destructive politics not because they were misled by foreign disinformation, but because they saw democratic systems fail to serve their interests in a moment of crisis.
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Eliot Higgins @eliothiggins.bsky.social · 28/07/2025
This is one of those moments when the hollowness of our democratic systems becomes visible to the public. Facts are verified, but deliberation is pure performance, and accountability is nowhere. The system absorbs truth without ever acting on it.
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Lili Bayer @liliebayer.bsky.social · 28/07/2025
New: European Commissioners are discussing today a proposal to partially suspend Israel's access to the EU's Horizon research funding program following calls from EU governments to increase pressure on Israel over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
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EU Commission discusses curbs on Israel research funding amid Gaza pressure
European Commissioners will on Monday discuss a proposal to partially suspend Israel's access to the EU's Horizon research funding program following calls from EU governments to increase pressure on Israel over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
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Antoaneta Roussi @antoanetaroussi.bsky.social · 16/07/2025
NEW: Geneva is holding job-hunting clinics to support international civil servants suddenly thrust into the Swiss labor market by the Trump administration's massive foreign aid cuts. Some agencies such as the WHO are being forced to merge units. www.politico.eu/article/gene...
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Geneva races to help redundant UN workers hit by Trump aid cuts
“It’s a dark time,” says one official at the World Health Organization.
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Paola Tamma @paolatamma.bsky.social · 14/07/2025
Scoop🚨 Brussels will shift billions in EU funds eastward as it seeks to counter security threats from Russia, a leaked formula underpinning the distribution of the future budget shows. www.ft.com/content/c668...
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EU budget shake-up to shift billions to eastern states
Leaked Brussels proposal suggests new method for distributing €750bn of farm and development funds
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Antoaneta Roussi @antoanetaroussi.bsky.social · 01/07/2025
The International Criminal Court (ICC) said it was hit by a “sophisticated and targeted” cyberattack as NATO leaders gathered in The Hague for a summit last week. www.politico.eu/article/icc-...
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ICC hit by cyberattack around NATO summit
The International Criminal Court (ICC) said it was hit by a “sophisticated and targeted” cyberattack as NATO leaders gathered in The Hague for a summit last week. The ICC, which is based in The Hag…
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Dave Keating @davekeating.substack.com · 24/06/2025
Trump publicly posts NATO Sec Gen Rutte's grovelling private messages. Europeans must feel so proud.
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Oleg Shakirov @shakirov2036.bsky.social · 23/06/2025
Also, check out this story by @antoanetaroussi.bsky.social from earlier this year with my quick comment www.politico.eu/article/chin...
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China’s cyber spies are targeting Russia’s aerospace and defense firms
State-backed hackers seek intel on nuclear weapons and military capabilities, researchers say.
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Antoaneta Roussi @antoanetaroussi.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
Iran’s cyber command ordered top officials and their security teams to avoid IT equipment connected to telecom networks in a sign they fear digital disruption from Israel. www.politico.eu/article/iran...
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Iran orders officials to ditch connected devices
Both Israel and Iran have powerful cybersecurity capabilities.
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Phelim Kine @phelimkine.bsky.social · 28/05/2025
"China's state-sponsored Advanced Persistent Threat 31 targeted the foreign ministry from 2022 — the year the country held the rotating EU presidency — and was able to read unclassified emails sent between embassies and EU institutions" @antoanetaroussi.bsky.social i www.politico.eu/article/prag...
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Prague accuses China of hacking Czech foreign ministry
EU also slams Beijing for “malicious cyber campaign.”
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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 28/05/2025
Prague accuses China of hacking Czech foreign ministry.
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Prague accuses China of hacking Czech foreign ministry
EU also slams Beijing for “malicious cyber campaign.”
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Antoaneta Roussi @antoanetaroussi.bsky.social · 28/05/2025
NEW: The Czech government on Wednesday condemned China for carrying out a cyberattack against its foreign ministry exposing thousands of unclassified emails www.politico.eu/article/prag...
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Prague accuses China of hacking Czech foreign ministry
EU also slams Beijing for “malicious cyber campaign.”
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EU Court of Justice @eucourtofjustice.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
📢 This morning at 9:30 AM, the #EUGeneralCourt will deliver its judgment in case T-36/23 (Stevi & The New York Times v Commission) — on access to text message exchanges between @vonderleyen and the CEO of @Pfizer, concerning #COVID vaccine procurement.
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Streaming - Cour de justice de l'Union européenne
Court of Justice of the European Union
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Antoaneta Roussi @antoanetaroussi.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
Journalism won today. www.politico.eu/article/pfiz...
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‘Pfizergate’ verdict: EU Commission wrong to block access to von der Leyen’s secret texts
General Court judgment could have huge repercussions for Commission president. It’s a “slam dunk” for transparency, says MEP.
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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 12/05/2025
Donald Trump's increasingly overt threats to seize Greenland for the US are unsettling Denmark, former Danish Prime Minister and NATO Secretary-General Anders Fogh Rasmussen told us.
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Hands off Greenland, ex-NATO chief defies Trump
The U.S. president’s musings on annexing the Arctic island are alarming Copenhagen.
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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 13/05/2025
As newly elected Pope Leo XIV takes control of the Vatican, a club of zealous IT nerds is doing the Lord's work in protecting the Holy See from cyberattacks.
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The Vatican’s cyber crusaders
A group of volunteers is working to fend off hackers attempting to hit the Holy See.
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Antoaneta Roussi @antoanetaroussi.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
“We’re like the Swiss Guard that provides security for the Vatican, but digital..." www.politico.eu/article/vati...
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The Vatican’s cyber crusaders
A group of volunteers is working to fend off hackers attempting to hit the Holy See.
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Antoaneta Roussi @antoanetaroussi.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
The EU needs to boost defense production as Washington threatens to phase out its presence in Europe @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu president told me at an arms factory in Bulgaria. www.politico.eu/article/eu-c...
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EU needs defense autonomy as US shifts focus, EU Council chief says
António Costa says Europe needs to make its own weapons.
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John Scott-Railton @jsrailton.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
2/ Repressive regimes like #Iran constantly attempt cross-border hacking. Unfortunately, we don't hear about these cases nearly as much as we should given the seriousness of the danger to democratic institutions. By @antoanetaroussi.bsky.social & @nicholasvinocur.bsky.social
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Hannele Räikkönen @hraikkonen.bsky.social · 18/04/2025
Appeasement never works. Just saying.
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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 18/04/2025
Phrases dealing with climate, women and security have been rephrased in new NATO legislation, in a bid to avoid retaliation by the Trump administration.
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NATO downplays climate and gender language to appease Trump
The U.S. president has gone on the warpath against DEI and the alliance is falling into line.
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Antoaneta Roussi @antoanetaroussi.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
EXCLUSIVE: NATO staff is watering down language around climate, gender and diversity as a precaution to avoid retaliation by the Trump administration pro.politico.eu/news/197367 (€)
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Antoaneta Roussi @antoanetaroussi.bsky.social · 11/04/2025
Ukraine's allies from the so-called coalition of the willing held talks Thursday on how to create a security mission to police any peace agreement with Russia — issue is, no peace deal yet. w/ Laura Kayali www.politico.eu/article/nato...
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Ukraine allies hold talks to secure a non-existent peace
The coalition of the willing will start laying out potential contributions in writing.
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Antoaneta Roussi @antoanetaroussi.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
Seriously good @gideonrachman.bsky.social "Trump’s approach to America’s allies is to treat them like errant members of a protection racket. Some of them have fallen behind on their payments to Nato? They better fix that fast" www.ft.com/content/9946...
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Trump and the mob boss approach to global markets
The US president discovers that it is easier to shake down a law firm than to reshape the international trading system
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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 07/04/2025
The Dutch government will now assess exports of military equipment and dual-use goods to Israel on a case-by-case basis, following the collapse of a ceasefire in the Middle East.
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Dutch ministers ramp up controls on weapons exports to Israel
“This is desirable given the security situation in Israel, the Palestinian Territories and the broader region,” say trade and foreign ministers.
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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 03/04/2025
When US Secretary of State Marco Rubio joins NATO allies in Brussels today, both sides will do their best to smile for the cameras. But behind the scenes, a storm is brewing.
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Turmoil churns below the surface as Rubio meets NATO allies
Trump’s envoy Marco Rubio faces European NATO allies amid tension over Greenland, Ukraine and the future of the alliance.
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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 03/04/2025
Hungary announced today it would officially withdraw from the International Criminal Court. The announcement comes shortly after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrived in Budapest for a state visit.
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Hungary to quit International Criminal Court as Netanyahu arrives
The Israeli prime minister is set to meet Hungarian leader Viktor Orbán on Thursday.
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Antoaneta Roussi @antoanetaroussi.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
EXCLUSIVE: The EU’s diplomatic arm will hold an emergency meeting on Thursday to deal with 55,000 ISIS-linked detainees, some of whom are EU citizens, after the United States abruptly paused much of its aid to two camps in #Syria. www.politico.eu/article/dona...
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As Trump cuts aid, EU leaders make plans to contain ISIS-linked camps
55,000 Islamic State-linked detainees are being held in Al Hol and Roj camps in northeastern Syria.
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Kaja Kallas @kajakallas.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
The EU deplores the breakdown of the ceasefire in Gaza and the deaths of civilians, including children, in Israeli airstrikes. Israel must end its military operations and resume unimpeded entry of humanitarian aid and electricity to Gaza. Hamas must release all the hostages immediately. (1/2)
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Antoaneta Roussi @antoanetaroussi.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
"Considering that our total dependence on American tech giants is a danger to our autonomy and cyber safety, (parliament) asks the government to launch a tender for a national cloud completely under Dutch management." www.reuters.com/world/europe...
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Dutch parliament calls for end to reliance on US software
The Netherlands' parliament on Tuesday approved a series of motions calling on the government to reduce dependence on U.S. software companies, including by creating a cloud services platform that is under Dutch control.
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Antoaneta Roussi @antoanetaroussi.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
Huawei banned from European Parliament over bribery probe www.politico.eu/article/huaw... via @maxgriera.bsky.social
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Huawei banned from European Parliament over bribery probe
Huawei is at the center of a corruption investigation by Belgian prosecutors.
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Antoaneta Roussi @antoanetaroussi.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
Belgian police conduct raids as new corruption scandal rocks EU Parliament www.politico.eu/article/belg...
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Belgian police conduct raids as new corruption scandal rocks EU Parliament
Offices of Chinese tech giant Huawei were raided on Thursday.
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Tom Bolsius @tombolsius.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
🚨BREAKING🚨 Huawei lobbyists are suspected of paying bribes to Members of the European Parliament. Belgium’s federal police have raided Huawei’s EU office as well as the homes of its lobbyists. Around 15 former and current MEPs are “on the radar” of the authorities. More on @ftm.eu
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Huawei targeted in new European Parliament corruption probe
Chinese tech giant Huawei is at the centre of a new corruption case in Europe’s capital. On Thursday, Belgian police raided the homes of its lobbyists, Follow the Money and its media partners Le Soir ...
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