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Eleanor Spaventa

@eleanorspaventa.bsky.social
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Professor of EU law and Director of Bocconi Lab in European Studies, Bocconi University, Milan, Italy

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John Crace @mrjohncrace.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
Tickets selling fast for my Stroud show on Feb 12th. Please do come. It will be fun thesubrooms.co.uk/whats-on/joh...
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Join us at The Sub Rooms in Stroud to see John Crace live on stage. Get your tickets here.
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American Society of International Law @asilorg.bsky.social · 05/01/2026
Regarding United States Action in Venezuela
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Violeta Haas @haasvioleta.bsky.social · 22/11/2025
Happy that our paper with @bogatyrev.bsky.social, @tabouchadi.bsky.social, @heikekluever.bsky.social, and @lstoetze.bsky.social found a home at @thejop.bsky.social. You can read it here 👇 www.journals.uchicago.edu/doi/10.1086/... Thanks to all the fantastic people giving feedback and supporting us
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The Electoral Effects of State-Sponsored Anti-LGBTQ Measures | The Journal of Politics: Vol 0, No ja
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Oxford For Europe @oxford4europe.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
Due to an admin error, we have lost our @oxfordforeurope.bsky.social account. (As you can see that account hasn’t posted for a while). So - after many attempts with the Bluesky team to regain the account - this is the new account. If you see this, please could you repost and follow back? 🙏
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Roger Masterman @rogermasterman.bsky.social · 11/09/2025
Interested in joining the Editorial Committee of Public Law? Then see below. Happy to field queries etc from interested candidates.
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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 19/08/2025
‘Too hungry to think, too weak to sit upright. Concentration slips away’: the struggle to stay focussed as an academic in Gaza
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‘Too hungry to think, too weak to sit upright. Concentration slips away’: the struggle to stay focussed as an academic in Gaza
It is hard to keep the mind sharp when the body is thin and dehydrated, but solidarity is teaching starving students their thoughts still matter
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Simon Hix @simonhix.bsky.social · 11/08/2025
This is a fabulous response by my colleague Kevin Munger to "that" Economist piece about the EUI. Perhaps @spignal.bsky.social and @jhooper.bsky.social might be interested! kevinmunger.substack.com/p/i-guess-th...
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I guess that makes me...Horace Slughorn?
or maybe the centaur named "Firenze"
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Paolo Sandro @paolosandro.bsky.social · 21/07/2025
I had missed this fantastic public service by @ledbydonkeys.org. Feel free to share
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UNRWA @unrwa.org · 21/07/2025
We are receiving desperate messages of starvation from #Gaza, including from our colleagues. Food prices have increased 40 fold. UNRWA has enough food for the entire population for over three months, stockpiled just outside Gaza. Lift the siege and let aid in safely and at scale.
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Manuel Müller @manuelmueller.foederalist.eu · 17/07/2025
The Commission's new #EUbudget ("multiannual financial framework", MFF) proposal has drawn a lot of criticism - some more, some less warranted. A short 🧵 trying to sort the lines of criticism:
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Eleanor Spaventa @eleanorspaventa.bsky.social · 05/07/2025
Investigative journalism at its best!
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‘The vehicle suddenly accelerated with our baby in it’: the terrifying truth about why Tesla’s cars keep crashing
Elon Musk is obsessive about the design of his supercars, right down to the disappearing door handles. But a series of shocking incidents – from drivers trapped in burning vehicles to dramatic stops o...
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Liberal Democrat Friends of Palestine @ldfpalestine.bsky.social · 05/07/2025
People are seeing for themselves that myths pedalled about Gaza and the Palestinians are just not true. Archie Bland in today’s Guardian. #GazaUnderAttack www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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The Gaza discourse has been Vylanised – but that diversionary strategy just doesn’t work any more | Archie Bland
Those appalled by Israel’s actions in Gaza, and the kind of media frenzy prompted by Bob Vylan’s Glastonbury appearance, are finding their voice, says Archie Bland, editor of the Guardian’s First Edit...
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Michael Warhurst @mwarhurst.eurosky.social · 04/07/2025
“Court documents show Eni has initiated legal proceedings against critics including the Italian public broadcaster Rai, Greenpeace and multiple newspapers” #Eni #SLAPP #FossilFuel www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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‘Slapp addict’ Italian oil firm accused of trying to silence green activists
Eni has filed at least six defamation suits against journalists and NGOs since 2019 in what critics say is intimidation campaign
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Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 01/07/2025
Labour MP Rachael Maskell close to tears as she 'pleads' with the government to abandon planned welfare cuts 'These Dickensian cuts belong to a different era and a different party', she said How on earth has it come to this?
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Eleanor Spaventa @eleanorspaventa.bsky.social · 01/07/2025
Marina Hyde at her best.... Hard to disagree (unless, of course, you are of the Vancian 'free speech' bregade)
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Glastonbury chanters or the Southport hate-tweeter – throw the book at one, you must throw it at them all | Marina Hyde
There are many nasty idiots in the world – but whether the offence was at a music festival or online, none of these people should be in jail, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde
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Eleanor Spaventa @eleanorspaventa.bsky.social · 01/07/2025
The special issue of the MJ curated by Alessandro Petti, Christophe Hillion, Tarjei Bekkedal is now out! Thanks again to editors, reviewers and participants to a wonderful workshop in Oslo. Systemic v Administrative mutual trust: journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1...
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Eleanor Spaventa @eleanorspaventa.bsky.social · 28/06/2025
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An entire village in Dorset is facing eviction – proof that private money holds all the power in rural England | George Monbiot
This scandalous story gives lie to the claim that the biggest threat to country life comes from city dwellers, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
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Eleanor Spaventa @eleanorspaventa.bsky.social · 23/06/2025
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Like George W Bush, Trump has started a reckless war based on a lie | Mohamad Bazzi
The Iraq war was built on a lie. Now history is repeating itself
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Jacob Öberg @profjacob.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
Here is the link to the full column: www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Europe should be standing up to Trump and Putin – instead it is mirroring them | Alberto Alemanno
Public opinion is clamouring for closer EU cooperation. The last thing we need is Ursula von der Leyen pandering to the far right, says Alberto Alemanno, Jean Monnet professor of EU law at HEC Paris
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Edward Wong @ewong.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
NEW: The board of the Fulbright Program has just resigned after accusing Trump aides of political interference. They say a State Dept. office under Rubio and Darren Beattie has cancelled scholarships to nearly 200 US professors and researchers. Story: www.nytimes.com/2025/06/11/u...
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Eleanor Spaventa @eleanorspaventa.bsky.social · 27/05/2025
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A hidden measure in the Republican budget bill would crown Trump king | Robert Reich
The bill could stop federal courts from enforcing their rulings, eliminating any restraint on Trump
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Rafael Behr @rafaelbehr.bsky.social · 20/05/2025
On Brexit Wars, the umpteenth sequel in a tired fantasy franchise and the possibility that, in the latest episode, reality may be fighting back .. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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In the never-ending Brexit Wars saga, reality is finally fighting back | Rafael Behr
Voters can see that, in the world of Trump and Putin, Britain’s future is European. Westminster is playing catch-up, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr
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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 21/05/2025
Labour does a major U-turn but does Clueless Kemi even notice? | John Crace
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Labour does a major U-turn but does Clueless Kemi even notice? | John Crace
The leader of the opposition missed the openest of open goals after Keir Starmer reversed cuts to winter fuel payments
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LaindonFeminist @viviane49.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
Sometimes when everyone’s being hysterical over not a lot you need to look at the stories getting no visibility. The Covid Inquiry yesterday declared 180,000 Brits died because Johnson and Hancock ignored expert advice. 180,000 people.
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Edwin Hayward @edwinhayward.com · 08/05/2025
1. Brexit does not stand up to scrutiny 2. The more scrutiny is placed on Brexit, the worse it looks 3. Strong majority already think Brexit is going badly 4. Immigration skyrocketed since Brexit 5. Labour can't fight Reform on immigration 6. So why not force Reform to defend Brexit? Winnable!
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Don Moynihan @donmoyn.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
"I will be resigning after this semester from my tenured position at West Point after 13 years on the faculty. I cannot tolerate these changes, which prevent me from doing my job responsibly. I am ashamed to be associated with the academy in its current form." www.nytimes.com/2025/05/08/o...
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Opinion | West Point Is Supposed to Educate, Not Indoctrinate
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Jonathan Peelle @jpeelle.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
It took her far longer than expected.
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James O’Brien @mrjamesob.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
I’m beginning to think that the people who claimed to care deeply about academic liberty & freedom of speech on college campuses may not have been entirely honest.
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Mike Galsworthy @mikegalsworthy.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
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Sophie in't Veld @sophieintveld.bsky.social · 13/04/2025
Democracy cannot defend itself, WE have to do that! A like on social media is not enough: we need to get up and speak out! Join us Wed 16/4 at 13h at Schuman for a strong message about protecting our democracy from Techbros, Trump and Putin #HandsOff More info: defenddemocracy.eu/europeans-st...
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Europeans, stand up for democracy! — Defend Democracy
Democracy cannot defend itself, we have to do that. Let’s get together in support of our Europe and our democracy!
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Giuseppe Martinico @martinicogi.bsky.social · 22/03/2025
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Wikiradio. Le voci della storia | S2024 | Luoghi: Ventotene | Rai Radio 3 | RaiPlay Sound
Luoghi: Ventotene - Wikiradio. Le voci della storia - Ventotene, con Sebastiano Fabbrini. Repertori Rai: Altiero Spinelli in dialogo con un bambino dal programma del 1984 Il sogno europeo; estratto di...
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Alan Beattie @alanbeattie.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
“Minister Sparkling Wine” as EU officials are required to call him.
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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 10/03/2025
How did Reform end up in such a mess? Is that a serious question?
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How did Reform end up in such a mess? Is that a serious question?
Nigel Farage’s team is down to four MPs, with the suspended Rupert Lowe denouncing it as a “protest party led by the messiah”. Let’s not waste time wondering who’s wrong and who’s right, says Guardian columnist Zoe Williams
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John Skiles Skinner @skiles.blue · 01/03/2025
I got laid off today, with the rest of 18F. 18F was an elite federal software shop. We made gov't websites work better, more efficiently for the American people. We saved taxpayers from getting screwed over by contractors. And were fired for it. We made this website to tell our story: 18f.org
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We're not done yet | 18F
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European Commission @ec.europa.eu · 17/02/2025
This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, so don’t miss out! ⏳ Deadline: 17 March 2025 👉 Apply now: traineeships.ec.europa.eu
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Поміркований бандера 🇺🇦 @esq-untitle.bsky.social · 13/02/2025
🇺🇦 Ukraine is Ukraine Crimea is Ukraine Donetsk is Ukraine Makiivka is Ukraine Luhansk is Ukraine Mariupol is Ukraine Melitipol is Ukraine Bakhmut is Ukraine Yalta is Ukraine Horlivka is Ukraine Siverskodonetsk is Ukraine Lysychansk is Ukraine #UkrainianView
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Charles Ornstein @charlesornstein.bsky.social · 08/02/2025
Unquestionably, major policy changes, edicts and directives handed down by the new Trump administration will upend lives. But I've also been struck by the widespread efforts to erase/whitewash history. Stick with me for a pretty shocking series of events from just the past few weeks.
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Hans Kristensen @nukestrat.bsky.social · 09/02/2025
Trump, In what appears to be blatant retribution, has fired the head of the National Archives. The Archives alerted Justice Department in 2022 about Trump’s stealing secret documents, which led to criminal investigation. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/07/u... For crooks it’s always personal.
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Steve Peers @stevepeers.bsky.social · 08/02/2025
Can Frontex be held accountable for participating in allegedly illegal actions? Arguments at last week's CJEU hearing, summarised by Jan-Hendrik Seelow: eulawanalysis.blogspot.com/2025/02/hand... (thanks to @ourborderwatch.bsky.social)
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Hands On, Eyes Closed? CJEU Grand Chamber hearing on Frontex’s role in unlawful pushbacks (WS and Others v Frontex, C-679/23 P)
Jan-Hendrik Seelow , Dutch Council for Refugees* *The Dutch Council for Refugees has closely worked with the applicant’s counsel to supp...
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College of Europe @collegeofeurope.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
Hi! We’re now on Bluesky! We’ll start by reminding you that it’s application time at the College of Europe! Don’t forget to submit your application before January 15th. We’re looking forward to connecting and exchanging with you all here. Apply HERE: admissions.coleurope.eu
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Aaron Parnas @aaronparnas.bsky.social · 04/01/2025
Jeff Bezos never wanted this cartoon to become public. He killed it, and as a result, pulitzer prize editorial cartoonist Ann Telnaes quit. Make sure everyone sees this cartoon.
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Joris van de Riet @jorisvanderiet.bsky.social · 18/12/2024
Job opportunity for students at Leiden University: "my old place" the Common Market Law Review is looking for a new editorial assistant!
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European Law Open @europeanlawopen.bsky.social · 11/12/2024
We're experimenting a new marketing technique- sending out notice of our latest issue to zero followers. What can go wrong? www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
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Latest issue | European Law Open | Cambridge Core
European Law Open
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Gail Myerscough @gailmyerscough.co.uk · 08/12/2024
Hello! It doesn’t cost anything to repost but it helps me spread the word about my small business. My online shop is full of unique Christmas gift ideas. gailmyerscough.co.uk
A collage of designs featuring a book print, a typewriter notebook, a vinyl record print, Christmas gift wrap and greeting cards, a brutalist print, a retro cushion, and a cafe print.
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Matt Steinglass @mattsteinglass.bsky.social · 08/12/2024
Very helpful thread
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Lindsay Wiley @lindsaywiley.bsky.social · 07/12/2024
I read the proposed funding conditions to extend far beyond the content of funded research. They want to punish state & private institutions whose administrations, faculty, staff &/or students oppose and resist policies relating to university administration & national politics more broadly
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