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Reinier Van Lanschot @reiniervanlanschot.volteuropa.org · 23/10/2026

Als je €60 betaalt voor een videogame, zou je die moeten mogen houden Mijn Gameboy van 30 jaar geleden werkt nog steeds, maar moderne games kunnen op elk moment uit de handel worden gehaald. Ik vind dat niet eerlijk en daar wil ik verandering in brengen

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Reinier Van Lanschot @reiniervanlanschot.volteuropa.org · 21/10/2026

Ukraine has been going through hell on earth since Russia started this war. Europe and Ukraine should act together to end it.

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Reinier Van Lanschot @reiniervanlanschot.volteuropa.org · 13/10/2026

Have you noticed the internet getting quieter?

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Reinier Van Lanschot @reiniervanlanschot.volteuropa.org · 13/10/2026

How does Europe make AI that benefits humanity? The AI debate desperately needs a new voice. Europe can become that voice, but it’s not even on the agenda of the next European Council meeting…

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Reinier Van Lanschot @reiniervanlanschot.volteuropa.org · 12/10/2026

The next time an online comment drives you crazy remember- there might not be an actual person on the other side. There is so much hateful content online, I can personally attest to that. But very often there’s not a real person spewing hate at you. Most people are kind- most bots are not 🤖

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Reinier Van Lanschot @reiniervanlanschot.volteuropa.org · 09/10/2026

More independence and innovation in Europe? Yes please! We’re on step closer 🚀 #europeandefense #agile

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Reinier Van Lanschot @reiniervanlanschot.volteuropa.org · 07/10/2026

Who would I vote for in the Russian elections? Assuming the ballot has not already been filled out for me...

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Reinier Van Lanschot @reiniervanlanschot.volteuropa.org · 06/10/2026

A stronger, united and independent Europe is possible… and the plans the European Commission just published about EU-enlargement are a good start! They contain a ton of proposals to make sure the EU can decide faster. #enlargement #eu

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Reinier Van Lanschot @reiniervanlanschot.volteuropa.org · 02/10/2026

“Op het moment dat een sterke Amerikaanse reactie bij een aanval op Europees grondgebied twijfelachtig is, wordt de kans groter dat Poetin toeslaat. Als Trump besluit ons niet te hulp te schieten en Europa zich op dat moment niet zelfstandig kan verdedigen, dan zijn we weerloos.

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Reinier Van Lanschot @reiniervanlanschot.volteuropa.org · 29/09/2026

Behind the frontlines of Ukraine civilians from African nations are being lured into Russian uniforms under false pretenses.

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Reinier Van Lanschot @reiniervanlanschot.volteuropa.org · 25/09/2026

Let’s not wait for war to unite us, let’s unite to prevent war!

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Reinier Van Lanschot @reiniervanlanschot.volteuropa.org · 24/09/2026

Leuk zo’n meta bril, maar niet naar meta gluren aub! 👀 Wat vind jij van deze brillen? Zouden er Europese regels voor moeten komen of niet? #meta #privacy #europa

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Reinier Van Lanschot @reiniervanlanschot.volteuropa.org · 23/09/2026

A win-win-win deal? 🇬🇱-🇩🇰-🇺🇸+🇪🇺? The relevance and solidity of this new deal between Greenland, Danmark, and the USA needs to be seen in the coming years, but I’m for sure relieved that a reasonable outcome seems to have been found! @volteuropa.org #greenland

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Reinier Van Lanschot @reiniervanlanschot.volteuropa.org · 21/09/2026

What Russia can conquer in Ukraine- it will use against Europe

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Reinier Van Lanschot @reiniervanlanschot.volteuropa.org · 16/09/2026

Our take on the good, the bad, and the ugly on defense in the state of the union speech of the President of the European Commission! The first steps towards a true European Defence Union are finally getting off the ground, but we have a race to run to the finishline!

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Reinier Van Lanschot @reiniervanlanschot.volteuropa.org · 16/09/2026

Breaking! Canada will be an associate member to the EU! Welcome 🇨🇦🤝🇪🇺 This changes what “Europe” means: a union of free, democratic middle powers bound together by shared values, not raw power. In a world where might increasingly makes right, this is a powerful alternative. 📸: The Economist

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Reinier Van Lanschot @reiniervanlanschot.volteuropa.org · 16/09/2026

To be a realist in Europe today, one must dream big! This is the alternative State of the Union Speech

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Reinier Van Lanschot @reiniervanlanschot.volteuropa.org · 15/09/2026

While Europe debates, Russia attacks. Two days ago, I was on a train full of European politicians returning from Ukraine. As we crossed into Poland a Russian Drone hit a train on the spot where we were just moments before.

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Reinier Van Lanschot @reiniervanlanschot.volteuropa.org · 14/09/2026

Over de drone aanval gisterenavond op de trein tussen Polen en Oekraïne, niet lang nadat wij waren gepasseerd. Putin gaat niet stoppen met zijn aanvallen op onschuldige mensen. De EU moet Oekraïne meer steun bieden. Genoeg om te winnen. Daar ligt mijn prioriteit in het Europees Parlement.

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Reinier Van Lanschot @reiniervanlanschot.volteuropa.org · 13/09/2026

This was not the train I was on this morning, but the one behind it. Russian bombed this at the Ukrainian-Polish border. Thankfully the alarm system works well, people where evacuated in time, and no one got hurt. Russia escalates. Again and again. We should give Ukraine the means to win!

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Reinier Van Lanschot @reiniervanlanschot.volteuropa.org · 09/09/2026

Work for Europe, from the Netherlands? 👀🇪🇺 We’re looking for not one, but two new colleagues to join our team! You’ll find all info via the links ⤵️ Good to know: fluency in Dutch is a requisite for both positions. docs.google.com/document/d/1... docs.google.com/document/d/1...

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Reinier Van Lanschot @reiniervanlanschot.volteuropa.org · 07/09/2026

How would you fix Europe? 🇪🇺   Next week, Ursula Von Der Leyen will give her State of the Union speech. But I’m more interested in what YOU have to say

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Reinier Van Lanschot @reiniervanlanschot.volteuropa.org · 04/09/2026

AI could be the next Industrial Revolution and that’s - complicated?  Since I made this speech in July, the European Council has agreed to put AI on the agenda in the upcoming summits

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Reinier Van Lanschot @reiniervanlanschot.volteuropa.org · 03/09/2026

Can’t believe I’m already going into my third year at the European Parliament! My priorities are supporting European democracy, defence, and digital affairs.

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Reinier Van Lanschot @reiniervanlanschot.volteuropa.org · 03/08/2026

The world order is shifting, and with it, so is NATO. What happens when its biggest supporter, 🇺🇸, threatens to pull out? The 🇪🇺 needs to stop being just a passenger princess and start taking the wheel more!

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Reinier Van Lanschot @reiniervanlanschot.volteuropa.org · 27/07/2026

As much as I support Ukraine winning this war, I also support everyone in Ukraine fighting corruption. ✊🇺🇦

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Reinier Van Lanschot @reiniervanlanschot.volteuropa.org · 23/07/2026

Both the EU and Ukraine are stronger together 🇪🇺 🇺🇦 EU membership for Ukraine is not an act of charity or just a reward for its fight for freedom and democratisch . It is also a strategic and geopolitical partnership

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Reinier Van Lanschot @reiniervanlanschot.volteuropa.org · 22/07/2026

Happy to see President Costa making plans for a dedicated discussion on AI. The topic is too big to neglect. We have no time to waste to minimise the risks of AI and seize the opportunities in a European way. www.politico.eu/article/euro...

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Reinier Van Lanschot @reiniervanlanschot.volteuropa.org · 14/07/2026

Irish trigger warning! 🇮🇪 I apologise to all listening Irishmen and women, for butchering the Gaelic language in my address to Taoiseach Micheál Martin. Just like the rest of my speech, it was spoken with great affection for Ireland and the Irish.

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Reinier Van Lanschot @reiniervanlanschot.volteuropa.org · 07/07/2026

Talking about increased spending and planned budgets will not keep us safe. While the NATO summit is going to be dominated by endless discussions about the exact percentages of spending required- the truth is we need to act and create European capabilities.

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Reinier Van Lanschot @reiniervanlanschot.volteuropa.org · 06/07/2026

Appointed as rapporteur on the Cloud and AI Development Act! The CADA is an essential building block for European Tech Sovereignity. It aims to cut our reliance on foreign cloud providers, triple our data-centre capacity before 2030, and set an EU-wide standard for what "sovereign" cloud means.

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Reinier Van Lanschot @reiniervanlanschot.volteuropa.org · 04/07/2026

EU citizens that moved to another European country have the right to take part in European elections in the country where they live. But this right is often blocked. Suzana has started a legal case to make sure all EU citizens can use this right.

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Reinier Van Lanschot @reiniervanlanschot.volteuropa.org · 04/07/2026

A few weeks ago at the @volteuropa.org General Assembly in Bratislava I was really glad that the topic of EU electoral reform was on the agenda. A session on making EU elections fairer and truly European was co-hosted by myself and Suzana Carp

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Reinier Van Lanschot @reiniervanlanschot.volteuropa.org · 04/07/2026

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Reinier Van Lanschot @reiniervanlanschot.volteuropa.org · 30/06/2026

We can still turn the tide! ⚡️ European leaders must come together with a joint approach that puts society first - only then can Europe minimise the risks of AI and seize its full potential.

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Reinier Van Lanschot @reiniervanlanschot.volteuropa.org · 23/06/2026

Vanavond in Den Haag! Zie je daar? 👉 voltnederland.org/agenda/volt-...

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Reinier Van Lanschot @reiniervanlanschot.volteuropa.org · 18/06/2026

Another European Council meeting, another missed opportunity to take real action. Break the cycle! Come join us on the 19th of June outside the European Council and let them know that another Europe is needed and another Europe is possible.

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Reinier Van Lanschot @reiniervanlanschot.volteuropa.org · 16/06/2026

The Empire Strikes Back! Washington has just banned the international use of Anthropics most powerful AI models. But there's a New Hope. Europe will never win by building bigger and louder. We win by being smarter and better. How?

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Reinier Van Lanschot @reiniervanlanschot.volteuropa.org · 16/06/2026

Authoritarian regimes are no longer stopping at their own borders. Today, they are actively tracking and silencing dissidents who have sought refuge right here in Europe. May you rest in peace Robert Kuzovkov. 🕊️ #StopTransnationalRepression

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Reinier Van Lanschot @reiniervanlanschot.volteuropa.org · 08/06/2026

Russia is ramping up pressure - and testing the unity of both the EU and NATO. What happened in Romania was no accident. It was an attack. And Europe’s security can no longer be taken for granted. 🇪🇺🇷🇴 (note: this video was recorded last week, the attack is now 2 weeks ago)

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Reinier Van Lanschot @reiniervanlanschot.volteuropa.org · 04/06/2026

A dependent or sovereign digital Europe? I know my preference. Europe cannot remain in a position where one decision made in Silicon Valley can disrupt our hospitals, schools, governments, or democratic debate. We need to hack our dependency. 🇪🇺

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Reinier Van Lanschot @reiniervanlanschot.volteuropa.org · 02/06/2026

Imagine a person clinging to a tiny speck of rock in ocean. “I am the sovereign ruler of this land!”, the person shouts at the waves. This is the future nationalists and the far right want for European countries.

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Reinier Van Lanschot @reiniervanlanschot.volteuropa.org · 21/05/2026

We’ve been enjoying Pokémon games for 30 years! But with some modern games, the publisher can decide to take a perfectly good game away from you whenever they want. It’s not fair, and it has to end.

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Reinier Van Lanschot @reiniervanlanschot.volteuropa.org · 20/05/2026

I DON’T EVEN BLAME TRUMP! He’s only doing what a wannabe dictator would do, by destabilising his allies and helping Putin!

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Reinier Van Lanschot @reiniervanlanschot.volteuropa.org · 18/05/2026

The Islamic Republic has used internet shutdowns to execute Iranian protesters who took to the streets. I am taking political sponsorship of two brothers, Behrouz & Kourosh Zamaninezhad, who were among those affected.

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Reinier Van Lanschot @reiniervanlanschot.volteuropa.org · 06/05/2026

Any Russian presence at the Venice Biennale is an insult to every Ukrainian artist who can no longer create because of Russia’s war

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Reinier Van Lanschot @reiniervanlanschot.volteuropa.org · 30/04/2026

 Last month, we saw two horrible attacks on the Jewish community in Amsterdam and Rotterdam. Now, we are confronted with a deeply disturbing attack in London, where two Jewish men were stabbed.

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Reinier Van Lanschot @reiniervanlanschot.volteuropa.org · 13/04/2026

My mood today! Welcome back in the EU, Hungary! 🇭🇺 For years, Orbán held Hungary hostage and Europe to ransom. That’s over now. For Hungarians, rebuilding starts: free courts, free press, a government that actually believes in the country it runs. For Europe, one fewer veto.

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Reinier Van Lanschot @reiniervanlanschot.volteuropa.org · 02/04/2026

If we put aside human rights, peace in Europe, the destruction of international law, and the probable mass killings of Ukrainians- wouldn’t a quick peace in Ukraine be beneficial for Europe?

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Reinier Van Lanschot @reiniervanlanschot.volteuropa.org · 02/04/2026

Europe must be able to defend itself. With or without the US in NATO. That’s why I’m reposting my speech from last year talking about what we, Europeans, can actually do about it 🇪🇺 @volteuropa.org #eu #volt

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