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Clothilde Goujard

@clothildegouj.bsky.social
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Journalist at @contexte.com in Brussels, covering EU politics. Via Canada, France, Jordan. Previously with POLITICO. Words, videos for AFP, The Guardian, Le Monde, etc. 🇨🇦🇫🇷 DM for Signal. Get in touch cgoujard[at]contexte.com

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Anna Hubert @annahbrt.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
‼️Today in @contexte.com: Spain's Cristina Lobillo joins von der Leyen’s cabinet as clean transition advisor And much more🧐: 👉MFF: MEPs propose flood of amendments to the national plans regulation 👉EP plenary trial extended, with changes 👉 vote on investigation into far-right ESN on 7/7 ...
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Pascal Hansens @pascalhansens.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Just out! Our investigation on the CJEU: more than 40% of judges have declared interests in big companies (such as Total, Boeing, Merck, etc.) Some have worked on cases involving sectors, sometimes even companies, where they hold interest. More here 👇 #CJEU www.investigate-europe.eu/posts/top-eu...
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Top EU judges financial holdings raise troubling questions
More than 40 per cent of jurists at the Court of Justice have declared private financial interests, with some working on cases concerning industries where they hold shares. A new Investigate Europe in...
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Clothilde Goujard @clothildegouj.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
🔥 Check out Anna's scoop in the Power newsletter: The far-right Patriots for Europe may find common ground with centrists on the ‘Made in Europe’ law, according to a draft report obtained by @power.contexte.com www.contexte.com/briefing/202...
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Briefing of Monday, 15 June 2026 - Contexte
Deep information.
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Clothilde Goujard @clothildegouj.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
In today's @power.contexte.com -Doc: Priorities for the Irish presidency of the EU Council ( Marie Colin) -🇺🇦 and 🇲🇩 set to open first cluster of accession reforms on 15 June -🇩🇪 avoids excessive deficit procedure, while 🇧🇬 faces sanctions US tariff, 🇫🇷🇭🇺 deal and more www.contexte.com/briefing/202...
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Briefing of Thursday, 4 June 2026 - Contexte
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Clothilde Goujard @clothildegouj.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
❗ New: Summit draft signals 🇪🇺 ‘readiness to step up’ role in 🇺🇦 peace talks during 18 June summit. Leaders may signal their willingness to support talks while condemning 🇷🇺 “increasingly aggressive & reckless behaviour towards EU member states”, according to draft European Council conclusions. 🧵
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Anna Hubert @annahbrt.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
In @contexte.com 👉 "Commission’s charm offensive leaves industry unconvinced" Despite a flurry of promises to bring business into EU policymaking, many industry representatives say its corporate outreach remains heavy on optics and light on results. www.contexte.com/eu/article/p...
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Commission’s charm offensive leaves industry unconvinced - Contexte
The EU Commission says it’s gaining buy-in and realism by including business in decision-making. Despite a flurry of high-level meetings and promises to bring business into EU policymaking, many indus...
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Clothilde Goujard @clothildegouj.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
More in Contexte's @power.contexte.com newsletter today: www.contexte.com/briefing/202...
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Briefing of Tuesday, 12 May 2026 - Contexte
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Clothilde Goujard @clothildegouj.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
New: The EU summit in June could focus on Ukraine, EU budget and defence, according to a draft agenda seen by Contexte. Leaders are expected to discuss support for Ukraine — including “peace efforts” — the Middle East and the next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) at the next European Council
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Clothilde Goujard @clothildegouj.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
Work on reforms to the EU's accession process is moving forward. European affairs ministers will be asked to outline today which “enhanced forms of gradual integration” they could support, according to an EU Council presidency document seen by Contexte. www.contexte.com/briefing/202...
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Briefing of Friday, 8 May 2026 - Contexte
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Clothilde Goujard @clothildegouj.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
Must-read story by @sophdupuy.bsky.social on German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's influence in Brussels. www.contexte.com/eu/article/p...
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Friedrich Merz in Brussels: Hyperactive, with limited sway - Contexte
Almost a year after being elected, the German chancellor has established a clear presence in Brussels, particularly on competitiveness. Yet his influence remains constrained by the EU’s institutional ...
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Contexte | Power @power.contexte.com · 04/03/2026
📣 Introducing Power, our new editorial vertical. Our newsroom decodes the inner workings of the EU institutions, revealing whose support can make or break Europe’s defining decisions. 👉 Read Power: about.contexte.com/power?utm_so... 👉 Learn more about Power: youtu.be/M5L4k0JLs4c?...
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Contexte - Power: EU Analysis and Policy Insights
Knowing what is happening is just the beginning. Our Power newsroom reveals the how and the why—uncovering the mechanisms and relationships that drive EU big decisions behind the scenes. Discover Powe...
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Anna Hubert @annahbrt.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
[INTERVIEW] Deregulation could spell the end of the EU, Ribera warns In a sit-down interview with @contexte.com, Ursula von der Leyen’s top deputy defended the EU rulebook, pushing back against calls —including from German Chancellor — to ‘deregulate every sector’ www.contexte.com/eu/article/p...
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Interview - Deregulation could spell the end of the EU, Ribera warns - Contexte
In a sit-down interview with Contexte, Ursula von der Leyen’s top deputy defended the EU rulebook, pushing back against calls —including from German Chancellor Friedrich Merz — to ‘deregulate every se...
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Louise Guillot @l-guillot.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
EU leaders agree on the goal: A more competitive economy. But disagree on how to get there. As they gather at Alden Biesen today, the split over deregulation and reform priorities is front and center — and the Commission is feeling the heat. More in @contexte.com: www.contexte.com/eu/article/p...
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Infographic - Who wants what in Europe’s race to stay competitive - Contexte
EU leaders arrive at the informal European Council summit on 12 February armed with a long list of demands: from revisiting state aid rules to pushing a ‘Made in EU’ principle — and, for some, rolling...
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Clothilde Goujard @clothildegouj.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
Happy to announce I've just started as a reporter at @contexte.com, covering EU politics. After a fulfilling year reporting in the Middle East, I'm really excited to embark on a new adventure covering the European Union. Work in EU politics? Message me and let's get ☕ about.contexte.com/eu/power
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Contexte - Power: EU Analysis and Policy Insights
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Anna Hubert @annahbrt.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
🏭 Entre tour de force et frustrations internes, ce matin dans @contexte.com une plongée dans les coulisses du "sommet de l'industrie" à Anvers 🏭 - avec @lauramercier.bsky.social www.contexte.com/fr/article/p...
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Reportage - À Anvers, les géants de l’industrie prennent la main sur l’agenda européen - Contexte
Six cents chefs d’entreprise, cinq chefs d’État et de gouvernement, tous les poids lourds de la Commission européenne : en trois ans, le sommet industriel d’Anvers a pris une ampleur considérable. Un ...
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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 05/02/2025
European countries joined Arab nations today in rebuking a shock announcement by United States President Donald Trump that he wants to take control over Gaza and forcibly displace its inhabitants to neighboring countries including Jordan and Egypt.
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Global fury builds over Trump’s plan to turn Gaza into the Middle East ‘Riviera’
U.S. president faces outrage from Arab countries and key European capitals over his “dangerous” proposal that Palestinians should be removed from the coastal enclave.
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Clothilde Goujard @clothildegouj.bsky.social · 03/02/2025
Tech folks in Europe and beyond: go follow (and talk) to the amazing Barbara!
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Clothilde Goujard @clothildegouj.bsky.social · 17/12/2024
Syrian refugees in Jordan contemplate life after Bashar al-Assad. Until last week, the idea of being able to go back home seemed an impossible dream for many Syrian refugees. Now, the fall of Syria’s dictator Bashar al-Assad has opened the door for their return. www.politico.eu/article/fear...
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Fear, hope and bitterness: Syria’s refugees contemplate life after Bashar Assad
Not everyone is convinced it’s safe to go home.
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Clothilde Goujard @clothildegouj.bsky.social · 13/12/2024
Jordan will host a summit on Syria on Saturday in Aqaba, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Leb, Egypt, UAE, Qatar, Bahrain will attend as well as Turkey, U.S., and EU's high representative and UN envoy for Syria.
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Clothilde Goujard @clothildegouj.bsky.social · 11/12/2024
U.S. top diplomat Antony Blinken will come to Jordan, Turkey from Weds. to Friday to discuss the situation in Syria, acc. to the U.S. State Dpt. He will meet with senior Jordanian gov officials in Aqaba and "emphasize U.S. support for the stability of Syria’s neighbors, including Jordan"
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Clothilde Goujard @clothildegouj.bsky.social · 11/12/2024
Jordan is preparing to send a first convoy of 200 tons of food aid and relief supplies to Syria, according to local media. www.almamlakatv.com/news/157097-
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بتوجيهات ملكية.. الأردن سيرسل قوافل مساعدات غذائية وإغاثية إلى مختلف مناطق سوريا
قال الأمين العام للهيئة الخيرية الأردنية الهاشمية حسين الشبلي، الثلاثاء، إنّ الأردن سيرسل قوافل مساعدات غذائية ومواد إغاثية على فترات على مختلف مناطق سوريا. وكانت الهيئة الخيرية الأردنية، قد أعلنت...
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Clothilde Goujard @clothildegouj.bsky.social · 09/12/2024
Jordan's interior minister Mazin Al-Faraya said to national media outlet Al Mamlaka earlier today - security issues for 1.3m Syrian refugees in Jordan have now largely disappeared - about 500 Syrian ppl returned today (not all refugees) - refugees could need days/weeks to be ready to go back 1/2
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وزير الداخلية: مرتاحون حتى اللحظة لما يجري أمنيا على الحدود الشمالية
قال وزير الداخلية مازن الفراية، الاثنين، إن ما يحدث في سوريا اليوم نهاية مأساة وأعوام من المعاناة. وأضاف الفراية، لبرنامج "صوت المملكة"، أن "الأردن من أكثر الدول تأثرا بالأزمة السوري.....
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Clothilde Goujard @clothildegouj.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
Tricky last Middle East visit for top European Union diplomat Josep Borrell who has been strongly pushing for ceasefires in Gaza and Lebanon for the last year while trying to represent very different positions among the EU's 27 member states. 🧵
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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 09/08/2024
X will pause training its artificial intelligence chatbot Grok with some European users' posts, according to Europe's chief privacy watchdog.
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Elon Musk to pause X’s AI training on some EU data, Ireland says
X will pause training its artificial intelligence chatbot Grok with some European users’ posts, according to Europe’s chief privacy watchdog. The Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) …
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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 17/11/2023
The European Commission has decided to stop advertising on the social media platform X, according to an internal note obtained by POLITICO.
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No more ads on Elon’s X, EU Commission tells staff
Ads on Musk-owned social media site risk causing ‘reputational damage’ to the EU, its executive says in internal note.
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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 19/10/2023
After X, Meta and TikTok are under close scrutiny over potentially breaching the European Union's content moderation law for content related to the Israel-Hamas conflict.
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EU starts investigating Meta, TikTok over Hamas content
The Commission has given the firms until October 25 to provide information about measures they’ve taken to curb the spread of illegal content.
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Clothilde Goujard @clothildegouj.bsky.social · 18/10/2023
EU home affairs ministers will not vote on a common position on the controversial draft law on child sexual abuse material tomorrow. Instead, ministers will publicly discuss the complex ongoing negotiations amid fears the proposal could threaten privacy and encryption. pro.politico.eu/news/170222
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Clothilde Goujard @clothildegouj.bsky.social · 18/10/2023
Since Hamas’ attack, Israel has pushed dozens of online ads, including graphic videos, to millions of people to drum up support for its actions, according to data reviewed by POLITICO. w/ Liv Martin and Hailey Fuchs www.politico.eu/article/isra...
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Israel floods social media to shape opinion around the war
Since Hamas’ attack, Israel has pushed dozens of online ads, including graphic videos, to millions of people to drum up support for its actions.
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