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Dave Keating @davekeating.substack.com · 29/09/2026

Tomorrow at noon in Brussels EU Quarter, I'll be talking about independent European military defence - what's possible and how fast? - with: @guyverhofstadt.bsky.social @guntramwolff.bsky.social @reiniervanlanschot.volteuropa.org @hildevautmans.bsky.social Roger Housen Register here:

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Alzheimer Europe @alzheimereurope.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

MEP @hildevautmans.bsky.social shares how losing her father to AD has shaped her, urging Europe to tackle dementia with the same resolve as other major health challenges. #DementiaNeedsEU 🎥Video: vimeo.com/1208703529/1... 📅31 Aug–4 Sep 🔗 bit.ly/EPExhibition

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Alzheimer Europe @alzheimereurope.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

💬Through personal stories and policy discussions, our upcoming exhibition highlights why dementia affects us all. MEP and Co-Chair of the EAA, @hildevautmans.bsky.social, shares why this issue is deeply personal to her and why we must act now. #DementiaNeedsEU 🔗 bit.ly/EPExhibition

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Shaping Europe’s response to dementia
“I lost my father to Alzheimer, so when I speak about dementia, I'm not speaking only as a politician, I'm speaking as a daughter who knows what it means to lose someone twice. September is world Alzheimer's, and millions of family across Europe know exactly what that feels like. […]
Serving as Co-Chair of the European Alzheimer's Alliance, I do not believe we can keep treating dementia as someone's else problem. We found the political will to build a European plan against cancer. It's time to apply the same level of determination to dementia.”
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Alzheimer Europe @alzheimereurope.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

🧠 On #WorldBrainDay, we’re delighted to announce our upcoming exhibition at the @europarl.europa.eu. 📅 31 Aug–4 Sept 📍 Brussels 🔗 bit.ly/EPExhibition 🎥 Watch our teaser and stay tuned as Members of the European Alzheimer's Alliance share their stories and calls for action. #DementiaNeedsEU

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Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs Committee @libe.europarl.europa.eu · 22/06/2026

🔗Read more about today's agreement on updated EU rules to combat and prevent child sexual abuse 👇 www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/pres... 2/2 @jeroenlenaers.bsky.social, @hildevautmans.bsky.social, @saskiabricmont.bsky.social, @cy2026eu.bsky.social

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Alzheimer Europe @alzheimereurope.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

We are delighted to welcome everyone to our European Parliament Lunch Debate on “Prioritising dementia in EU Policies”. Many thanks to our host, Hilde Vautmans MEP @hildevautmans.bsky.social who starts us off with some words of introduction #AELunchDebate

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European Parliamentary Research Service @ep-eprs.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Today marks three years since the start of the war in #Sudan. The conflict has since fragmented the country. In case you missed it, read our full briefing on the war in Sudan 👉 link.europa.eu/PRQkMX @afet.europarl.europa.eu @hildevautmans.bsky.social @christopheclergeau.bsky.social

EPRS briefing summary on 'Understanding the war in Sudan: The human cost of geopolitics' (November 2025)

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European Parliamentary Diplomacy @epdiplomacy.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

At today's #DAFR delegation meeting 👇 DRC FM Thérèse Kayikwamba Wagner addressed MEPs on the security and humanitarian situation in eastern DRC + ongoing mediation efforts, EU-DRC partnership agreements and the recent US sanctions on Rwanda. #parliamentarydiplomacy @hildevautmans.bsky.social

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Renew Europe @reneweurope.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Renew Europe welcomes the extension of rules to fight online child abuse. By limiting scans to known illegal content and protecting end-to-end encryption, we ensure children are safe without compromising every citizen's privacy. @ijoveva.bsky.social @hildevautmans.bsky.social tinyurl.com/3kep327n

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Renew Europe @reneweurope.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

@europarl.europa.eu condemns Uganda’s violent repression of opposition, media & civil society We demand an end to harassment, internet shutdowns & impunity, and urge 🇪🇺 to review cooperation unless democracy & rights are restored @jcoetjen.bsky.social @hildevautmans.bsky.social tinyurl.com/yc6988hx

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Stop the repression in Uganda - Renew Europe

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Broederlijk Delen @broederlijkdelen.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

MEP @hildevautmans.bsky.social “Seksueel geweld in #OostCongo gedraagt zich als een virus dat zich steeds verder verspreidt wanneer gerechtigheid uitblijft.” Een recent VN-rapport over situatie in Oost-Congo documenteert systematisch geweld tegen vrouwen. 👇 broederlijkdelen.be/nieuws/oorlo...

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Hilde Vautmans @hildevautmans.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

EDIP is gestemd. Een stap vooruit, maar lang niet genoeg. Europa heeft leiderschap nodig en een eigen defensiestrategie. Geen ad-hoc projectjes meer: produceer en koop defensie alles samen, richting één Europees leger. Alleen zo kunnen we onszelf verdedigen. 🇪🇺💪 hildevautmans.eu/vautmans-we-...

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Vautmans “We kunnen Europa enkel beschermen met een Europees leger” • Hilde Vautmans

Hilde Vautmans (Renew Europe, Open Vld): “Het rapport over de “European Defence Industry Programme “ is een stap in de goede richting: we versterken onze industrie door […]

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Hilde Vautmans @hildevautmans.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

🌈 A landmark moment for equality in Europe 🌍 The European Court of Justice has ruled that same-sex marriages must be recognised across the EU. A necessary and powerful step forward for freedom, dignity and human rights in Europe.

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European Parliamentary Diplomacy @epdiplomacy.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

Timely gathering of Pan-African Parliament #PAP and @europarl.europa.eu Members in Midrand 🇿🇦 ahead of the next 7th #AUEU25 Summit, Luanda. @younousomarjee.bsky.social @hildevautmans.bsky.social Merja Kyllönen @ingeborgterlaak.bsky.social a.o. #parliamentarydiplomacy

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Renew Europe @reneweurope.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

Sudan faces a humanitarian catastrophe 🇸🇩 We call for an urgent debate & decisive 🇪🇺 action Silence is complicity: we must demand a ceasefire, aid access & accountability @hildevautmans.bsky.social @barryandrewsmep.bsky.social @charlesgoerens.bsky.social @jcoetjen.bsky.social👇 tinyurl.com/46rupsf4

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Renew Europe calls for urgent European Parliament… - Renew Europe

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Renew Europe @reneweurope.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

Belgian-Portuguese aid worker Joseph was wrongfully convicted after a show trial in 🇨🇫. 🇪🇺 cannot look away. #FreeJosephFigueiraMartin @hildevautmans.bsky.social: “I am in contact with his family, monitoring his situation” @europarl.europa.eu demands his release 👇 tinyurl.com/mt9nk3yv

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Texts adopted - Arbitrary arrest and torture of Belgian-Portuguese researcher Joseph Figueira Martin in the Central African Republic - Thursday, 10 July 2025

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Renew Europe @reneweurope.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

@martakos.ec.europa.eu's enlargement package highlights progress by aspiring EU states Enlargement must be paired with reform to strengthen & unify 🇪🇺 Reform is crucial to make 🇪🇺 fit for purpose as it grows Petras Auštrevičius @hildevautmans.bsky.social @sandrogozi.bsky.social tinyurl.com/2sn8c32b

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EU enlargement: concrete prospects for some candidates - Renew Europe

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Renew Europe @reneweurope.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

Renew Europe denounces electoral fraud & violent repression in Tanzania The 🇹🇿 elections were marred by intimidation & silenced voices We call for Tundu Lissu’s release & protection for those standing against oppression! @hildevautmans.bsky.social @barryandrewsmep.bsky.social tinyurl.com/vstxfhv2

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Renew Europe condemns electoral fraud and violent… - Renew Europe

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Hilde Vautmans @hildevautmans.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

🇳🇱 Vandaag kiest Nederland. Succes aan @vvdonline.bsky.social & @d66.nl Het vorige kabinet toonde aan: samenwerken met extreemrechts werkt niet. Vooruitgang voor Nederland én voor Europa vraagt om een pro-Europese, liberale koers in het midden.

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Renew Europe @reneweurope.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

Renew Europe sets a new vision for EU–Africa relations We call for 🌍Transparent investments aligned with African priorities 👩‍🎓Youth in the spotlight 💪Strengthening women's rights @hildevautmans.bsky.social @barryandrewsmep.bsky.social @charlesgoerens.bsky.social tinyurl.com/4nwx4muy

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EU-Africa : equal partnership ahead of Luanda summit - Renew Europe

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Hilde Vautmans @hildevautmans.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

The beginning of the release of Israeli hostages is a first moment of relief and humanity. Now every term of the agreement must be honored, fully, immediately, and by all sides. True security and dignity can only come through a negotiated two-state solution.

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Hilde Vautmans @hildevautmans.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

We welcome the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas. It is a crucial step, but not the end. Caution is needed. The violence must not resume, and the world must stay alert.

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Hilde Vautmans @hildevautmans.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

On my way to Estonia 🇪🇪, at the doorstep of Russian provocations. We’ve seen drone incursions and airspace violations sweep from Poland to Denmark and into the Baltics.

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EU to move forward with plans for drone wall amid Russian incursions

Ministers aim to bolster defences after spate of airspace violations, amid rising momentum for €140bn loan to Ukraine

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Hilde Vautmans @hildevautmans.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

I can only welcome the Commission’s proposal and urge all EU Member States to support it by immediately reintroducing tariffs on Israeli goods and by approving the proposed sanctions against terrorist organisation Hamas, and against Israeli ministers and settlers.

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Netanyahu must come back from the brink or face costly… - Renew Europe

Renew Europe welcomes the European Commission's proposal for economic sanctions against Israel as a necessary first step towards ensuring accountability…

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Hilde Vautmans @hildevautmans.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

No woman should ever fear walking home, no matter the street, no matter the hour. Lisa’s murder is a brutal reminder that we still have a long way to go. We call on Member States and the European Commission to take urgent, concrete action against gender-based violence.

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Renew Europe @reneweurope.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

Renew Europe demands urgent action as Gaza faces catastrophic suffering and famine! @hildevautmans.bsky.social: This famine is not a natural disaster, it is a political act, and Europe must respond with political courage. Read more 👇 www.reneweuropegroup.eu/news/2025-09...

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Renew Europe demands urgent action as Gaza faces… - Renew Europe

While the Israeli government has just called for the evacuation of Gaza City, taking the reckless risk of further aggravating the humanitarian crisis, the…

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Hilde Vautmans @hildevautmans.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

Enough is enough. In Gaza, innocent people, children, babies are being killed every day, and Europe remains silent. @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu: You must act. Now.This is a matter of humanity. History is watching. Let us stand on the right side of it.

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Hilde Vautmans @hildevautmans.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

De motie van wantrouwen tegen Ursula von der Leyen is verworpen. Nu terug aan het werk. Waar het echt over moet gaan: minder regulitis, meer koopkracht en bouwen aan een sterke Europese defensie om onze welvaart te beschermen. 🇪🇺

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Hilde Vautmans @hildevautmans.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

De motie van wantrouwen tegen de Commissie-von der Leyen is slechte symboolpolitiek. Extreemrechts heeft er altijd moeite mee wanneer Europa levert voor haar burgers.

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Hilde Vautmans @hildevautmans.bsky.social · 29/06/2025

Hungary’s first-ever banned Pride, by Orban’s order. He got the opposite of what he wanted. He got exactly what he deserved. 200.000 marched. Largest Pride in Hungarian history. 🇭🇺🏳️‍🌈

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Hilde Vautmans @hildevautmans.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

Ik ben aangekomen in Boedapest 🇭🇺, waar ik morgen zal deelnemen aan de LGBTQ-pride die Orbán met man en macht probeert te verbieden. Orbán trekt grenzen rond wie vrij mag zijn. Wij trekken die niet. ❤️💛💚💙💜

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Hilde Vautmans @hildevautmans.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

Erg bezorgd over het lot van Ahmadreza Djalali. Vorige week sprak het Europees Parlement zich duidelijk uit: Djalali kreeg in Iran geen eerlijk proces, en zijn mensenrechten worden ernstig geschonden. Wij eisen zijn onmiddellijke en onvoorwaardelijke vrijlating. #FreeDjalali

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Renew Europe @reneweurope.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

The EU must act on grave violations of Article 2 of the EU-Israel Agreement. 🚫 Aid blocked 🏥 Hospitals bombed #RenewEurope urges activation of Article 79 & demands urgent action from 🇮🇱. 🗣️ @hildevautmans.bsky.social: “EU credibility is on the line.” #Gaza www.reneweuropegroup.eu/news/2025-06...

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EU must act on Israel human rights violations - Renew Europe

The European Union’s Foreign Affairs Ministers met in Brussels to discuss the conclusions of the review of the EU-Israel Association Agreement, requested…

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Hilde Vautmans @hildevautmans.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

Jimmy Lai should not be in prison. He should be with his granddaughter, who was born while he was unjustly jailed and whom he has never met. Journalism and political activism are not crimes. I call on China to free Jimmy and all political prisoners. #FreeJimmyLai #PressFreedom #hongkong

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Hilde Vautmans @hildevautmans.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

Djalali must return to his wife and children before it’s too late. #FreeDjalali Dr. Ahmadreza Djalali has been unjustly imprisoned in Iran for over nine years. He is the longest-held EU citizen in the country.

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Hilde Vautmans @hildevautmans.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

Het is opnieuw pijnlijk duidelijk geworden hoe elk Europees NAVO-land op eigen houtje de 5%-norm probeert in te vullen. Dat dreigt de versnippering binnen onze Europese defensie alleen maar aan te wakkeren. Een 🧵

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Hilde Vautmans @hildevautmans.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

EINDELIJK. Na jarenlange onderhandelingen is het zover: het Europees Parlement stemt in met strengere regels tegen handboeken voor seksueel kindermisbruik.

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Hilde Vautmans @hildevautmans.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

Europe must lead with diplomacy, against the tide of isolationism, aggressive nationalism and populism. At #G7Canada, we must stand for: 🤝 Open trade 🌍 Global cooperation 🕊️ Peace over conflict That is the liberal answer to a fractured world. www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...

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G7 leaders gather in Canada for a summit amid volatile global picture

With other leaders wanting to talk to Trump in an effort to talk him out of imposing tariffs, the G7 summit risks being a series of bilateral conversations rather than a show of unity. #EuropeNews

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Hilde Vautmans @hildevautmans.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

It is downright irresponsible and reckless that Trump is threatening with 'even more brutal attacks', while we should be calling for de-escalation. What we need now are leaders who calm the situation, not inflame it.

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Hilde Vautmans @hildevautmans.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

Intracom Defense, ogenschijnlijk een Grieks defensiebedrijf, ontvangt 15 miljoen euro aan Europees geld. Maar het is voor 95% eigendom van een Israëlisch staatsbedrijf dat drones levert voor aanvallen op Gaza. En dat is onaanvaardbaar. 🧵

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European Parliamentary Diplomacy @epdiplomacy.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

#DAFR Kinshasa visit in full swing! MEPs met with VPM Shabani Lukoo J., Sénat RDC🇨🇩 president Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde as well as EU in DC staff, ambassador Nicolas Berlanga and diplomats for lively and constructive exchanges. #parliamentarydiplomacy @europarl.europa.eu @hildevautmans.bsky.social

Fact-finding mission to Kinshasa, DRC
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Hilde Vautmans @hildevautmans.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

Very happy the @LIBE Committee adopted our proposal for a revised child sexual abuse Directive, which passed unanimously on final vote. No statute of limitations, tougher on criminals, as well as protecting and supporting (possible) victims better! www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/pres...

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Child sexual abuse: updated rules to address new technological risks | News | European Parliament

On Tuesday, the Civil Liberties Committee endorsed legislative changes to improve EU countries’ capacity to fight child sexual abuse effectively.

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Renew Europe @reneweurope.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

If the Kremlin refuses a 30-day ceasefire, EU must act & adopt stronger sanctions against Russia New sanctions targeting the shadow oil fleet & the banking sector must be in place 📰Petras Auštrevičius, @dodolasaumure.bsky.social & @hildevautmans.bsky.social www.reneweuropegroup.eu/news/2025-05...

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Renew Europe urges tougher EU sanctions if Russia… - Renew Europe

The Renew Europe Group in the European Parliament calls on the EU to adopt stronger sanctions against Russia, if Kremlin refuses to comply with the…

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Hilde Vautmans @hildevautmans.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

Power is like a muscle: use it or you lose it! The European Parliament has to be fully involved in EU defence. Massive spending and hugely important for Europe’s future — too important to go without parliamentary oversight! www.euractiv.com/section/defe...

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EXCLUSIVE: Sidelined EU Parliament to sue Council over €150bn defence push - Euractiv

Parliament is fed up of the Commission ruling by decree.

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Hilde Vautmans @hildevautmans.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

Het voortgangsrapport van Turkije? Een achteruitgangsrapport! Vrijheid voor Esila Ayık! 🇹🇷 Daarom heb ik voor het amendement gestemd waarin het Europees Parlement zich duidelijk uitspreekt over haar situatie.

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European Parliamentary Diplomacy @epdiplomacy.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

🗓️ Tune in at 11am CEST for Nobel Peace Prize Laureate @denismukwege.bsky.social press briefing on sexual violence ahead of the Africa-EU PA delegation meeting this PM. With DAFR Chair @hildevautmans.bsky.social and DROI chair @mounirsatouri.bsky.social #epdiplomacy 🔗LINK IN BIO

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Hilde Vautmans @hildevautmans.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

Met 8 miljoen Europese steun investeren we in hun toekomst: in opleidingen, begeleiding en kansen op de arbeidsmarkt. De getroffen werknemers worden niet aan hun lot overgelaten.

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Hilde Vautmans @hildevautmans.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

100 dagen Trump: chaos op de beurs, economie in een kramp. Europa is een baken van rust in deze woelige wereld. Maar we mogen niet stilzitten. Europa moet nu zorgen voor: 👉 betaalbare energie 👉 een Europees leger 👉 meer kansen voor onze jonge tech-ondernemers Tijd om te vechten voor onze toekomst.

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Hilde Vautmans @hildevautmans.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

Prachtige overwinning voor liberaal Carney, een lichtpunt in de schaduw van oprukkend Trumpisme. Laten we hopen dat dit de toon zet voor de Amerikaanse midterms. Tijd dat we in Europa hetzelfde vuur aanwakkeren en werk maken van onze Europese inhaalslag.

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