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Markus W. Gehring

@mwgehring.bsky.social
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EU & International Sustainable Development Lawyer; Professor of European & International Law @cambridgelaw.bsky.social Deputy Proctor @cam.ac.uk Fellow @eulegalstudies.bsky.social @hugheshall.bsky.social @lauterpachtcentre.bsky.social @cisdl.bsky.social.

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University of Cambridge @cam.ac.uk · 02/10/2026
New to cycling in Cambridge? Here are a few tips to help you get around safely and enjoy the ride. 1. Lock it up 🔒 2. Lights on after dark 💡 3. Red means stop 🚦 4. Take care at junctions 👀 5. Consider wearing a helmet 🪖 6. Ring your bell 🔔 7. Leave the bike if you've had a few 🍻
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University of Cambridge @cam.ac.uk · 29/09/2026
Matriculations are underway across Cambridge! 🎓 Postgraduate students at @CaiusCollege are among the first to don their gowns and be formally admitted to membership of the University. We couldn’t be more excited to see the University and the city come alive with our amazing students once again.
A large group of individuals dressed in formal academic attire are seated in rows outdoors, near historic stone architecture. The setting is a matriculation ceremony at Cambridge. The background includes an ornate structure and well‑maintained garden areas.A group of people in academic gowns standing outdoors on a stone path near a building with large windows and stone walls. Neatly trimmed bushes and grass are visible in the foreground.A group of people in academic gowns gather in an outdoor courtyard of Cambridge University at Gonville and Caius, surrounded by historic stone buildings and a lawn with a stone path.
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Antje Wiener @antjewiener.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
www.lcil.cam.ac.uk/press/events... Please join us online or in person for this event @lauterpachtcentre.bsky.social @cambridgelaw.bsky.social organised by my amazing colleague @mwgehring.bsky.social with Alena Drieschova, Jan Klabbers & @giofabman.bsky.social @esrah.uni-hamburg.de 👇🏻👇🏻
lcil.cam.ac.uk
Event: ‘Is the Liberal International Order Over?’
Register here if attending online Time: 4 pm - 6 pm Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the war in Gaza, Trump's attacks on multilateralism and free trade, and most recently the war waged by the United
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Markus W. Gehring @mwgehring.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
We start the term with an interdisciplinary discussion @lauterpachtcentre.bsky.social with a discussion and book presentation: ‘Is the Liberal International Order Over?’ on Wed, 7 Oct 2026 at 4.00pm www.lcil.cam.ac.uk/press/events...
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Event: ‘Is the Liberal International Order Over?’
Register here if attending online Time: 4 pm - 6 pm Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the war in Gaza, Trump's attacks on multilateralism and free trade, and most recently the war waged by the United
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Markus W. Gehring @mwgehring.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Delightful order striking down ‘national security’ as the ultimate Trump card: Defendants offer little to backup their asserted national security interest to justify revocation of Plaintiffs’ hard passes. So this interest does not tilt these factors in their favor… www.cnn.com/2026/09/24/p...
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Judge orders Trump administration to reinstate White House access to CNN, MS NOW and Politico | CNN Politics
Federal Judge Timothy Kelly has ordered the Trump administration to immediately reinstate CNN, MS NOW and Politico’s access to the White House after they were banned from the premises by President Don...
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Markus W. Gehring @mwgehring.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Why is the EU failing so badly in living up to its international obligations towards the International Criminal Court and its staff? Time for the EU to wake up and tell the Trump Administration to return to international law. www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/co...
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US-sanctioned international court judge urges Ireland to take a stand
Nicolas Guillou said the European project was in grave danger if tariff fears outweighed the importance of fighting crimes against humanity
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GENeva Environment Network @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org · 23/09/2026
The GEN is at the #HRC63 for the Annual Panel Discussion on the rights of #IndigenousPeoples, as it focuses on the Convention for the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage: Indigenous Peoples’ rights and engagement. ▶️ webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1w...
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IPBES @ipbes.net · 23/09/2026
A new species of felid has been classified, the first in over 100 years. 🐱 The Leopardus tilcayo lives in Bolivia’s Yungas forest ecoregion and is smaller than the average domestic cat, measuring around 46 cm from head to end of body and weighing about 1.4 kg.
A “Leopardus tilcayo” at the Senda Verde animal sanctuary in the Yungas region of Bolivia on September 1
(Photo credit: Fernando Faciole/National Geographic/Reuters)
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Markus W. Gehring @mwgehring.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Fascinating new agreement with respect to Greenland - note that the initial ask of 'sovereign' bases was dropped as we recommended here with Naisa Hadjigeorgiou: Why US Sovereign Bases in Greenland Would Violate IL, VerfBlog, 2026/2/04, verfassungsblog.de/why-us-sover... stm.dk/statsministe...
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Aftale mellem Grønland, Danmark og USA
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Steve Peers @stevepeers.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
EU and Philippines 🇵🇭 reach "substantial agreement" on free trade deal ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
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Substantial agreement on EU-Philippines trade deal
Today, the EU and the Philippines reached substantial agreement in their negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA), envisaged to deepen economic ties between the EU and another strategic, fast-gro...
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Euronews @euronews.com · 22/09/2026
The divisive nature of the 2016 Brexit vote has proved tricky to shake off for many in the UK, and the debate has once more been thrust under the spotlight this year. #EuropeNews ➡️ l.euronews.com/W7V4
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Markus W. Gehring @mwgehring.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
International law breaker in chief - time for all UN members to all out rogue governments like his.
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World Trade Organization @wto.org · 22/09/2026
Three billion people remain offline. How can AI and digital transformation expand opportunity and build a more inclusive global economy? WTO DG @noiweala.bsky.social joins "The Next 3 Billion" today at 12 EST in New York. 📺 Register here to watch live: bit.ly/4d0wHsB
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Karl Jacoby @karl-jacoby.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
This past summer was the warmest ever recorded in US history.
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Brian Finucane @bcfinucane.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Boasting of an illegal war and the war crime of pillage.
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Markus W. Gehring @mwgehring.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
'Rogue' institution because sooner or later it will indict him?
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Markus W. Gehring @mwgehring.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Time to excommunicate JD Vance? Asking for a friend.
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Markus W. Gehring @mwgehring.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
'You may say I'm a dreamer - But I'm not the only one - I hope someday you'll join us' (Lennon). www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...
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British PM Burnham declines to rule out rejoining EU
The divisive nature of the 2016 Brexit vote has proved tricky to shake off for many in the UK, and the debate has once more been thrust under the spotlight this year. #EuropeNews
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Markus W. Gehring @mwgehring.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Such a timely conference on the 'Future Architecture of Climate-Related Dispute Resolution- Bridging Litigation, Arbitration and ADR' by the University of Lausanne & British Institute of International and Comparative Law ( @biicl.bsky.social ) and here the talk by Prof @mccordonier.bsky.social.
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Steve Peers @stevepeers.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
EU Commission proposes common EU rules on transparency of energy and water use of data centres ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
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Commission enhances energy efficiency and sustainability of data centres in the EU
The European Commission proposed today a common rating scheme for data centres aimed at increasing transparency on their energy use and supporting their sustainable integration into Europe\'s energy s...
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European Environment Agency @eea.europa.eu · 21/09/2026
A newly proposed EU rating scheme will make data centres' energy and water use transparent, as the bloc aims to triple its capacity within five to seven years. 🔗 ec.europa.eu/commission/p... #DataCentres #EUPolicy
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Steve Peers @stevepeers.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Overhaul of EU customs law adopted ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
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EU Customs Reform marks a new era for customs in Europe
The EU Customs Reform has entered into force, marking the start of a better, smarter and simpler customs system across the EU.
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Markus W. Gehring @mwgehring.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
To all those who think that the AfD is 'just another party', please review the facts - they are meeting with indicted international war criminals. I think this level of treasonous betrayal must have criminal consequences www.reuters.com/world/putin-...
reuters.com
EXCLUSIVE: Putin envoy and far-right AfD prepare talks to get Russian gas back for Germany, sources say
Russian President Vladimir Putin's top economic envoy and Germany's far-right AfD leadership have begun preparations to meet next year to discuss restarting gas supplies to Europe's biggest economy, t...
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Markus W. Gehring @mwgehring.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
So many of the worst perpetrators of war crimes think they have impunity - they are so wrong - eventually they will all be held accountable for these international crimes: Sexual violence against civilians and POW’s in Ukraine widespread and ‘abhorrent’ news.un.org/en/story/202...
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Sexual violence against civilians and POW’s in Ukraine widespread and ‘abhorrent’
Over 1,000 cases of sexual violence against civilians and prisoners of war (POWs) in Ukraine have been documented from the start of Russia’s invasion to the end of July this year.
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Markus W. Gehring @mwgehring.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Wishing to upgrade your knowledge and joining the @unbiodiversity.bsky.social COP17 in person? We have teamed up with the wonderful Yerevan State University to deliver the "Biodiversity Law & Governance Legal Specialisation Course 2026" www.eventbrite.ca/e/biodiversi... @eventbrite.bsky.social
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Biodiversity Law & Governance Legal Specialisation Course 2026
Intensive in-person training on biodiversity law and governance during CBD COP17 at Yerevan State University.
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Markus W. Gehring @mwgehring.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Really looking forward to "Biodiversity Law and Governance Day 2026" @unbiodiversity.bsky.social COP 17 - sign up today and join us online. www.eventbrite.ca/e/biodiversi... @eventbrite.bsky.social
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Biodiversity Law and Governance Day 2026
Global symposium advancing legal and governance solutions for the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework during CBD COP17.
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Peter Ungphakorn @coppetainpu.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
How to measure emissions (such as carbon) for traded goods? New in the WTO, part of “Trade-related Climate Measures”, Australia, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Israel, Japan, S.Korea, NZ, UK propose guidance—6th revision. Paperwork examples mention steel, aluminium, cement. docs.wto.org/dol2fe/Pages...
Top half of the first page of the linked document: WT/CTE/W/269/Rev.6,
17 September 2026, Page: 1/5

Committee on Trade and Environment,
NON-BINDING GUIDANCE ON MEASURES REQUIRING MEASUREMENT
OF EMISSIONS OF GOODS TRADED ACROSS BORDERS

COMMUNICATION FROM AUSTRALIA, CANADA, CHILE, COSTA RICA, ISRAEL, JAPAN, THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA, NEW ZEALAND AND THE UNITED KINGDOM

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Markus W. Gehring @mwgehring.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Shocking news from Germany: Populists like the AfD 'make sweeping, unrealistic promises; they invent or exaggerate threats, but once handed power, the 'protector' eliminates rivals, transforms into a full tyrant, and enslaves the very populace that elevated them.' (Plato) www.dw.com/en/afd-makes...
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AfD makes gains in elections but has no government option
Despite making significant gains in both Berlin and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, the far-right AfD remains without options to form a state government.
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Green Alliance @green-alliance.org.uk · 10/09/2026
This summer cost lives and the numbers prove it: 2,887 excess deaths were officially recorded by the end of June 2026, 42% of which were directly attributed to human induced climate change. Transport, learning and food production were seriously disrupted.
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Markus W. Gehring @mwgehring.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Such a cool opportunity - win the ELFA thesis award for your recently EU law related PhD. elfa-edu.org/awards/
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AWARDS – ELFA
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Markus W. Gehring @mwgehring.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Trump’s lawlessness is staggering. Complete violations of international speak loudly with this ban. Time to remind the USA that the law applies to them too. giftarticle.ft.com/giftarticle/...
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US bans Canadian dairy, motorcycles and most alcoholic beverages
Move comes a day after Ottawa imposes $20bn in retaliatory tariffs on US goods
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Markus W. Gehring @mwgehring.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Worth remembering that as Head of State he speaks authoritatively for the US Government. Threatening the sovereignty of no fewer than 25 other countries in this post is quite an achievement and a clear breach of international law. Time to invoke state responsibility by all countries affected?
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Markus W. Gehring @mwgehring.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Clearly Russia's strategy is not restricted to Sweden. I think there is clear evidence of links between the AfD and Russia too. Time to more fully investigate the foreign influence in elections across Europe and that includes US influences as well.
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European Greens @europeangreens.eu · 07/09/2026
In the darkest of times, we must stand together. All democratic forces must stand against AfD and their politics of terror. You can count on @gruene.de to be the light.
Dear Germany, we will keep fighting with you. 
Picture of a anti-fascist protest, person holding a sign saying 'Glitter for everyone except for nazis'
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Till Steffen @tillsteffen.de · 19/08/2026
„Ich habe viele schreckliche Parteien erlebt, NPD, Republikaner, DVU. Sie sind gekommen und wieder verschwunden. Keine war so gefährlich, wie es die AfD ist“ „Wir müssen darum bangen, ob das Land ein demokratisches bleibt.“ #AfDVerbot www.welt.de/politik/deut...
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EU Council @consilium.europa.eu · 07/09/2026
Want to follow the EU's legislative process more easily? Try the EU Law Tracker, a user-friendly online tool that makes EU law-making more transparent and easier to follow. The tool is free for everyone to use and ready to explore 👉 link.europa.eu/hpcx7h
Graphic for “The EU law tracker”, described as “Your new gateway to EU legislation”, with an illustration of legal scales encircled by EU stars and the Council of the EU logo in the left corner.
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British Institute of International and Comparative Law (BIICL) @biicl.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
NEW EVENT Harry Weinrebe Memorial Event 2026: Judge Theodor Meron in Conversation with Catherine Amirfar. 8 Oct Sponsor Debevoise & Plimpton LLP Book your space now buff.ly/PUgS9v5
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IngerAndersen.bsky.social @ingerandersen.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
For too long, we have treated #ClimateAction as a cost to be managed and air pollution as the unfortunate outcome of development. Today, on #CleanAirDay, we can - and must - reframe the conversation around climate and air pollution. New @unep.org report explains how: www.unep.org/news-and-sto...
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Markus W. Gehring @mwgehring.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Direct foreign influence in this regional election is palpable. The US tech bros supported the social media presence of these extremists and Russia is celebrating that their moles were successful fooling the people. Half their policy programme is unconstitutional. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Germany's far-right AfD hails big victory in east, but falls short of majority
Preliminary results give the Alternative for Germany a big margin of victory - almost 44% of the vote.
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Markus W. Gehring @mwgehring.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Somewhat under the radar, there is an important vote coming up in the @europarl.europa.eu on CBAM expansion for downstream products. Thank you to Ignacio bruegel.org for this somewhat critical review. www.bruegel.org/first-glance...
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Extending CBAM to downstream products risks undermining its credibility as a climate policy tool
The current proposals to extend CBAM's coverage are more about trade protection than stopping carbon leakage
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Hughes Hall, University of Cambridge @hugheshall.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Join us for Open Day on Friday 11 September!🙌🎓 Stop by for our Applying as a Mature Student talk from 11AM-12PM to learn about some of the unique factors involved in applying as a mature student & to meet college admissions staff.💡 Register here: www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/events/cambr...
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Markus W. Gehring @mwgehring.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Russia must have received a message of strength from Germany - clearly closing a consulate is an adequate reaction to an armed attack on German soil? Or did it embolden the war criminals in Moscow? www.msn.com/en-gb/news/n...
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Markus W. Gehring @mwgehring.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Best sign that you are not dealing with just a superpower run by clowns but a colonising force: they are starting to name foreign maritime straights after themselves. www.cnbc.com/2026/09/02/t...
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Trump floats renaming Strait of Hormuz the 'Trump Strait'
U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright told CNBC that more than 17 million barrels of oil transited the strait on Monday, a new wartime record.
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Markus W. Gehring @mwgehring.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Such crude climate denial just reported by UK news media. The statement is using the words of other far-right outlets such as the US CEI and Mr Klaus. At least they should acknowledge the origin of their catch phrases and all of us need to recognise it as anti-science. www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Reform's Richard Tice says UK must adapt to changing climate
Richard Tice said he will not "resile" from his comments on people enjoying the hot weather.
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intRecht @intrecht.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Hybrid Event: Judicial Resilience: Why Judicial Independence Matters in Times of Polycrisis (Free to attend, pre-registration required), www.biicl.org/events/12122...
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Judicial Resilience: Why Judicial Independence Matters in Times of Polycrisis
18 September 2026, BIICL, Russell Square, London and Online
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Markus W. Gehring @mwgehring.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Such a weak response from Germany - way less roboust than the UK reaction to the Salisbury attack. We have normalised Russian breaches of international law and should be really worried about all other countries doing the same.
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Markus W. Gehring @mwgehring.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
An armed attack on German territory constitutes a significant violation of international law. Definitely time to trigger Article 4 of NATO? Leave it unanswered and you are aiding and abetting the war criminals in Russia. bbc.com/news/article...
bbc.com
Germany says Russia behind Leipzig airport drone attack
A drone carrying an explosive device was discovered at the airport close to Ukrainian cargo planes on 4 August.
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Joshua Paine @jpaine.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
I have a new blogpost out on ‘Environmental Provisions in the US Agreements on Reciprocal Trade’ tessforum.org/latest/envir... This post analyses and contrasts the environmental provisions in the 10 US ARTs concluded to date. It shows that in many respects the environmental provisions in the ARTs /1
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Environmental Provisions in the US Agreements on Reciprocal Trade
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Simon Lester @simonlester.com · 27/08/2026
It's too dumb. I can't take it. Here's the dumb EO: www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...
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Markus W. Gehring @mwgehring.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Renaming lakes is what Emperors did.
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