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This is a perfect example how stupid identity politics really is. Brnabić's sexual identity DOESN'T make her follow politics that LGBTQ rights advocates do. Identity doesn't define anyone - non-white people can be racist, and lesbians can be authoritarian, etc. Her electorate doesn't care, as well.

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Dejan Pantic @serbianism.com · 8h

China killed itself with pollution, insane population control, failed economic policies and totalitarianism. It's just as dead man walking as Russia. If US leaves Trumpists in power, they'll do the same to US. Europe is safe in the long run, just stay frosty and fight back. Always fight back.

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Conan the Barbarian - Do you want to live forever?

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Dejan Pantic @serbianism.com · 8h

Pretty much. We are now in a state of mind where reality and history starts over with every new tweet. Not to mention reading is hard, hurts our sensitive brains. So we are down to content creation and value signaling to whatever demographic we are after.

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Dejan Pantic @serbianism.com · 8h

Nepal is just as desolate and impoverished as ever, hit by catastrophic floods, while Madagascar fell into deeper Russian orbit. Do the content creators care, since they cheered them on so much? Nah, they moved on to other stuff, and don't lose any sleep over it.

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Dejan Pantic @serbianism.com · 8h

In their minds no harm done - to themselves. They got their clicks and engagement and revenue. Remember protests in Madagascar and Nepal? Huge news, everyone is following it, marketing departments rubbing their hands with profits. Nobody remembers those now, and they weren't successful protests. ⬇️

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Dejan Pantic @serbianism.com · 8h

That always backfires. Not that it matters much now with Russia burning to cinders and losing in Ukraine, there's no one for Serbian nationalists to cling to. China is useless to them, because PRC doesn't give anything, they also just take, take, take. There's no future for both of these camps here.

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Dejan Pantic @serbianism.com · 8h

Snyder's even worse - he simply KNOWINGLY regurgitated student propaganda how Serbia was ruined AFTER Milošević, which is no different than the Vučić's propaganda, but Snyder kinda framed students as some sort of anti-Putin movement that will lead Serbia out of Russian orbit.

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Dejan Pantic @serbianism.com · 8h

Because they fit it into the narratives that their audience wants to hear. Take for example Maddow - when there were protests against Kushner property development in Belgrade, she framed it as an anti-MAGA thing for her anti-MAGA audience, while she was cheering on a bunch of homophobic...⬇️

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Fionna O’Leary @fascinatorfun.bsky.social · 9h

If you think saying nothing (vis as vis reporting known facts) will prevent fuelling conspiracy theories you really have not been paying attention to the likes of Farage, Tommy Ten Names and his side kick Danny Thicko. Nothing they like better than a vacuum to fill with fantasy.

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Pissedoffpundit @pissedoffpundant.bsky.social · 9h

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Dejan Pantic @serbianism.com · 12h

But when it comes to the foreign content creators and "thought leaders" like Snyder, Maddow, Bieber, Fukuyama, just to name a few, or the social media posts from big accounts, I have nothing but disdain for their stubborn lies that this was somehow a progressive movement.

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fckfscsm.bsky.social @fckfscsm.bsky.social · 12h

I'd go much higher and tie it to the condition that at least 65% of _English_ voters agree to (re)join.

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Planespotter @bluenosestu.bsky.social · 10h

Believe me, nobody wants the UK back in the EU more than me. However, readmitting a UK that hasn't moved on in its entitled attitudes from pre-2016 would be a potential disaster for the EU. Protecting the greater European project is far more important that having a half-hearted UK as a member.

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Irish Unity @irishunity.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

The response of the Justice Minister and Leader of the Alliance Party is a disgrace. Voters should remember this in May.

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David Henig @davidheniguk.bsky.social · 13h

I'm less sure about Burnham's intentions and still think he hopes to find a way through the EU issue that isn't politically painful. But his team have heard the message that such a path isn't there, narrowing the choice to status quo (now ruled out), drop red lines, or rejoin.

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Dejan Pantic @serbianism.com · 12h

Thank you for the feedback and for the interest in the subject. The true nature of the student movement was reported in the European press, but it got as much attention as it deserves - Serbia isn't all that important. Serbian English-language press wasn't coy about it either. ⬇️

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Dejan Pantic @serbianism.com · 13h

Very little hope for Serbia, period. Students' parents and grandparents made sure of that.

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Dejan Pantic @serbianism.com · 14h

FYI, the non-nationalist Serbian people share that sentiment.

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Dejan Pantic @serbianism.com · 14h

So the early critics of student anti-corruption demagogues and pro-Russian nationalists were told to shut up and "let the kids finish the job". And what job would that be, exactly? Apparently, turning Serbia into a 100% gubernia. It was a Chinese-built canopy that collapsed in Novi Sad. ⬇️

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The Chinese who built the collapsed solitaire in Bangkok also worked on the collapsed canopy in Novi Sad - Vreme

The same Chinese contractor is behind the work on the collapsed solitaire in Bangkok and the reconstruction of the railway station in Novi Sad.

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Dejan Pantic @serbianism.com · 14h

There is always this Greater Cause, you know, for which we have to lay down our blood and treasure. We have to "not give up on Kosovo" and "preserve the Republika Srpska" - those things are somehow always more important than having environmental protection or electricity. ⬇️

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Dejan Pantic @serbianism.com · 14h

When the protests in Serbia started after the canopy collapse in Novi Sad in the autumn of 2024, to the locals and to the Western foreign ministries, it was obvious from the start that the students were a bunch of radicalized right-wingers. Those who started pointing it out were shushed up. ⬇️

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EU is right for ignoring Serbian protests

The EU faces challenges in supporting democracy in Serbia due to a lack of pro-democracy advocates within the country. An open letter from Commissioner Marta Kos emphasizes the need for inclusive d…

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Dejan Pantic @serbianism.com · 14h

Serbian Student election ticket repeated again that they will not impose any sanctions on Russia if they come to power after the elections scheduled for October 25th, as if we needed to be reminded that the students are just another wave of nationalist authoritarians. ⬇️

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Student List declares stance on sanctions against Russia: “We are keeping our own historical experience in mind”

The Republic of Serbia will maintain its principled stance against imposing restrictive measures on the Russian Federation, the Students in Blockade movement an

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David Henig @davidheniguk.bsky.social · 20h

A couple of really radical options - engage in Brussels with why the UK wants to talk and what the EU is actually prepared to offer - learn from what has mostly failed in the approach to the EU question for the last ten years Which would quickly narrow the path forward.

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martinpb66.bsky.social @martinpb66.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

He introduce PR now, he has the majority or he could always least start now with a consultation on systems to be considered with a concrete proposal well in time for any election, but he will not, and it will end up dropped in consultation with the usual vested interests.

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Graham Simpson @grahambs.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Big news from Labour Conference: the PM has announced the government's plan to scrap first past the post. Seats that match votes would change British politics for good, but only if it happens. I've added my name. Join me? action.electoral-reform.org.uk/page/201578/...

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The PM used his big speech to promise to fix Westminster's broken voting system.

We've heard promises before. I've signed to make sure this one is kept. It takes 30 seconds

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Planespotter @bluenosestu.bsky.social · 15h

I could not agree more. The UK should only be accepted once it demonstrates its committment to the shared European Ideal. The EU doesn't need us; we need them and until that is fully understood, readmittance would only be a prelude to Brexit II.

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Elena Adaal @elenaadaal.bsky.social · 15h

I agree that there is not much input needed from EU at this moment. It is reasonably clear what is acceptable to us, and it is very much up to UK to discuss internally what they want. We as EU are of course willing to say regularly some positive words, but that should be it.

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Cassandra 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇪🇺🌐 @troybairn.bsky.social · 20h

The key is electoral reform. If Burnham can deliver that before the next UK GE in May 2029, then he has a chance of holding the Labour Party together. But if it is still FPTP, he’ll get screwed by a divided party.

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Niall Ó Conghaile @nialloconghaile.bsky.social · 20h

But the really positive note? Cameron's rhetoric led him to this point, negotiating on terms of membership, and ultimately presiding over the quitting referendum. Burnham has opened this process. This will lead where it goes without his control, maybe even to membership Ends

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Niall Ó Conghaile @nialloconghaile.bsky.social · 20h

Progress stalled on a limited reset, because of the new PM, and UK turning its back on European defence. Cooperation mainly based on us taking people the UK doesn't want in its country back to ours. Let's see if Burnham means what he says and anything material changes. 4

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Niall Ó Conghaile @nialloconghaile.bsky.social · 20h

PM Burnham is in a similar situation, using rhetoric to buy off the pro-Europeans in his party and their voters. Kicking the issue down the road. Jam tomorrow. Not just rhetoric? Look at the behaviour.

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Niall Ó Conghaile @nialloconghaile.bsky.social · 20h

As the dog treats to Euroskepticism continued to mount ti shore up his vote and his party, PM Cameron made rash promises. Like a referendum on leaving. That he thought he'd never have to make. Why? He assumed he could play the LDs off against the swivel-eyed loons 2

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Niall Ó Conghaile @nialloconghaile.bsky.social · 20h

History does rhyme. We watched the struggles of David Cameron over party management. His rhetoric coarsened, grew more Europhobic. He looked to provoke fights with the 27. And of course blackmailed us at our most vulnerable moment. 1

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Catio Miles @catiomiles.bsky.social · 21h

Agree, it is positive he has changed the debate from “make Brexit work“ to “Brexit was bad”.

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Chris Drew @mesnilman.bsky.social · 16h

There will not be the proverbial German car industry wanting to help cut the deal. No 'easiest negotiations in history' over a cup of tea. The process is all laid out in English to read.

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Ike Namura @ikenamura.bsky.social · 22h

The conditions of membership are known. They are the EU treaties. Accession treaties can include temporary derogations but they don't include opt outs, nor do they change the EU treaties. You need to sell EU as it is, not as you want it to change (for UK only). This attitude will get UK vetoed.

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Jack Fortune @jimmyhird5.bsky.social · 19h

But that's the very point Ali. There's not going to be; a) negotiation b) deal. There'll be; a) Application b) Referendum (provided UK meets the required Accession Criteria and is then subsequently invited to join). It'll never be a case of; "Hi, we're back, sorry about that Brexit thingy"...

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Arbaz Kakkar5 @arbazkakkar5.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

The entire GOP are treasonous traitors who have betrayed America.

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ER 🇪🇺 @er2023.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

I'd like to see a politician (Burnham or s/b else) and commentators (on S/M and elsewhere) go beyond this, and "sell" whatever their preferred option is. Explaining trade-offs (costs & benefits) is good and a step up from what's been done so far since 2016, but do step up even further! 1/3

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Bob Shields @robbo03.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

I am more excited about the potential for electoral reform.

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Mt Pleasant 🇨🇦 🇪🇺 @jekllnnhide.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

I want to believe the vote magically changes all this. The number of folks who seem to think Lump's death changes... well, anything, make me nervous though.

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Catio Miles @catiomiles.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Maybe I’m not good at politics and maybe Labour are truly pro Europeans and know a smart way to get back in. But his speech has 2 red flags 🚩 for me: the first one is that he called the EU a “market”; secondly he said he is seeking “consensus” in the U.K. with regards to the new relationship.

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Bob Shields @robbo03.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

I thought Andy Burnham was about to get the removals van in. A positive speech that had more hope than fear in it. I will use caution though. He needs to move forward.

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Niall Ó Conghaile @nialloconghaile.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

I don't know if he even needs to lay out a position. But at least say what the options are. Word is he's gone back to looking for special deals from Europe, which is perhaps why he isn't laying out the options as yet.

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Mark Purchase 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 🇪🇸 🇪🇺 @markpurch.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

It’s rather strange that he is comfortable to announce the intention to end the triple lock in 2030 after any election but be extremely vague about what he wants in relation to Europe The triple lock axe could cost him far more votes than telling people what his position on Europe is likely to be

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Niall Ó Conghaile @nialloconghaile.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Opening a debate is a good thing, no question. But the unwillingness to lay out the "options" was jarring, and the lack of urgency to meet the scale of the problem will be questioned

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Mark Purchase 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 🇪🇸 🇪🇺 @markpurch.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

“Brexit has done more harm than good” or similar could just as easily have been said by someone from the Brexit hasn’t been done properly crowd He’s left himself a lot of leeway and space for manoeuvre without committing to very much But, at least he didn’t mention the red things 🎉

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Niall Ó Conghaile @nialloconghaile.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

My 2 cent: a little anaemic, as expected, nothing positive on Europe, and no sense of why Labour isn't taken urgent action to address their mistake in voting for Brexit and putting support for Brexit in their last manifesto. Could easily be kicking it into the long grass. Ends

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Niall Ó Conghaile @nialloconghaile.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

And thirdly, he has to get off the immigration buzz when talking to and about Europe. All they want is for us to take asylum-seekers off their hands. The sole beneficiary is the UK. I can't see lectures on this meeting with approval at all; quite the opposite. 3

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