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Frans Brom @fransbrom.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Proud on my book on the role of ethicists and ethics in pluralist democracies.

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Open Book Publishers @openbookpublish.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

OUT NOW | 'Orienting Public Policy: Ethicists in Democratic Public Reasoning' by Frans W.A. Brom -- a philosophical exploration of the role of ethicists in democratic public reasoning. Read freely online or buy a copy: doi.org/10.11647/OBP... #OpenAccess #ethics #democracy #philosophy

The book in hardback on a colourful background next to text that says:

Orienting Public Policy: Ethicists in Democratic Public Reasoning by Frans W.A. Brom

Moral philosophers and academic ethicists contribute to society not merely as citizens, but in their professional capacity as academics participating in democratic public reasoning. But on what grounds?

Drawing on moral and political philosophy, the book presents ethics as a reflective practice and understands professional engagement as a form of ethics advice. Case studies on climate justice, animal experimentation, and food policy illustrate how ethical analysis can clarify normative assumptions, foster dialogue across differences, and help navigate contested issues without erasing pluralism. In an era of increasing polarization, the book calls for a renewed understanding of ethics as a reflective public practice. It offers guidance for philosophers, policymakers, and advisors seeking to sustain a democratic ethos grounded in equality, dignity, and the rule of law.

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COGEM - Commissie Genetische Modificatie @cogem.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

Het #COGEM Jubileumsymposium ‘Biotechnologie in Beweging’ is zojuist van start gegaan. Met @fransbrom.bsky.social als dagvoorzitter blikken we terug op 50 jaar genetische modificatie én kijken we vooruit naar de toekomst van biotech. We zien uit naar inspirerende presentaties en discussies!

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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 13/09/2025

"…and Magda Goebbels made a great strudel.”

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Frans Brom @fransbrom.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

@thehill.com your website seems temporarily unavailable. Is that on your of my end of the internet?

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The DILETTANTE @demwar.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

This is Mette Frederiksen. She is the head of Denmark. Trump is trying to bully her to sell Greenland. She is rightfully pushing back on this batshit crazy request. The world needs to support leaders who stand up to Trump’s petulant crap. I stand with Mette

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EssenViews @essenviews.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

The President of Finland & the Prime Ministers of Norway, Sweden and Denmark at Mette Frederiksens house. Quote: “We are not alone - We have several close allies with whom we share values”

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Edward Russell @byerussell.com · 28/01/2025

Denmark has the firm backing of German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and French President Emmanuel Macron over its control of Greenland after visits from Danish PM Mette Frederiksen on Tuesday.

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Europe’s leaders unite to stop Trump from taking Greenland

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz warns Trump not to take territory by force as EU leaders prepare to discuss Greenland tensions at a Feb. 3 summit.

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Frans Brom @fransbrom.bsky.social · 06/10/2024

Vandaag vernissage van Anet Verdonk Traay 19a Driebergen-Rijsenburg. 14-17 (vrije inloop). Iedereen welkom.

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Gijs Brekelmans @gys.bsky.social · 08/03/2024

Na Macron deelt nu ook Polen dat de aanwezigheid van NAVO-troepen in Oekraïne niet ondenkbaar is. #navo #oekraïne #polen

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Frans Brom @fransbrom.bsky.social · 30/11/2023

Vandaag presenteert de WRR een nieuw rapport: www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2023/...

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Frans Brom @fransbrom.bsky.social · 14/11/2023

Willem II (King of the Netherlands from 1840 to 1849) air travelling in The Hague.

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Frans Brom @fransbrom.bsky.social · 17/10/2023

A blog about eagerness and art by @anetverdonk.bsky.social Beautiful artwork with an interesting story. www.anetverdonk.com/about-this-a...

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Steven Van de Walle @stevenvdwalle.bsky.social · 13/10/2023

Ja subsidiedossiers schrijven kost tijd en is gespecialiseerde bezigheid, en daar huur je consultants voor in. En ook aan de kant van de overheid kost het beheren van een subsidie(programma) tijd en geld. Kleine subsidies wegen meestal niet op tegen administratiekost. www.tijd.be/politiek-eco...

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David Mair @davidmair4.bsky.social · 05/10/2023

📣 Are you looking for a scientific traineeship? 👨‍🔬👩‍🔬 Then, we have some good news for you. The Joint Research Centre of the EC is looking for its March 2024 trainees. 📍🇧🇪🇮🇹🇩🇪🇳🇱 Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity and apply by 30 October 👇https://bit.ly/3EZLBhn #SciPol

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Frans Brom @fransbrom.bsky.social · 11/10/2023

I learned a new word at the Science for Policy in Europe meeting in Brussels: pracademic. People like me who link policy practice with an academy. #proudpracademic

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Frans Brom @fransbrom.bsky.social · 10/10/2023

Participating in the #S4P (science for policy) conference of the #JRC In Brussels. Big fun science-for-policy-europe-conference.blumm.it/s4p-conference

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Frans Brom @fransbrom.bsky.social · 14/09/2023

WRR: bedrijvenbeleid ? Stop met pamperen, daag uit en motiveerk! fd.nl/economie/148...

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Frans Brom @fransbrom.bsky.social · 14/09/2023

WRR rapport: Goede zaken over Maatschappelijk potentieel bedrijfsleven wordt onvoldoende aangewend. Overheid geeft verkeerde prikkels. Steviger beleid is nodig: scherpe eisen aan ondernemingen, minder subsidies en meer duidelijkheid voor de lange termijn. www.wrr.nl/publicaties/...

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Frans Brom @fransbrom.bsky.social · 05/09/2023

Sapea podcast: Being a science advisor for policymaking requires a set of skills, knowledge and attitudes different from being a researcher. youtu.be/FgggHbVuEDA

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Frans Brom @fransbrom.bsky.social · 02/09/2023

Helpful tool for design thinking. Design thinking as a potential strong perspective for policy advice. www.designcouncil.org.uk/our-resource...

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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 01/09/2023

People said we were being alarmist when we said extremist Christian nationalists would use the abortion laws to target women trying to escape Texas to receive an abortion.

A map of Texas counties and highways targeted by antiabortion ordinances. Counties highlighted in orange are where ordinances have passed. Counties highlighted in yellow are of interest for trafficking proposals. Please note that these ordinances have passed as of Aug. 30. Original photo by The Washington Post.

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