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PickEurope - European Alternatives for Big Tech @pickeurope.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
I created a Starter Pack with some great European alternatives for Big Tech, go give them some love! 💙 go.bsky.app/3A6GKws
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auonsson @auonsson.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Last ca 72h at least 5 unknown NATO warships have been operating with unusual 'running patrol' or readiness track by Skagen, ie entry to Baltic Sea and also commonly a loiter spot for Russia. A few hours ago area was passed by Russian Syrian express, possible destroyer-escorted.
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Eurobot @eurobot.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Russian-Israeli couple detained in Montenegro with 19 suitcases, police find €1 million in cash and surveillance gear at their apartment #EUNews theins.press/en/news/297639
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Russian-Israeli couple detained in Montenegro with 19 suitcases, police find €1 million in cash and surveillance gear at their apartment
A married couple with Russian and Israeli citizenship, Alexander Kruglyansky and Alexandra Kruglyanskaya, have been arrested in Montenegro, where they will be…
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Rislandr 🇪🇺 🔰 @rislandr.eurosky.social · 29/09/2026
Our tolerance for foreign interference in European internal affairs must end. The AfD is so extreme that not even Le Pen will touch it. Any party that uses banned Nazi slogans, openly endorses forced "remigration" of European citizens (aka ethnic cleansing), or supports Russia, should be banned.
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Minna Ålander 🌻 @alanderminna.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
This is a perfect example of the multitude of articles demanding ”better strategy” and ”more action” against Russia’s escalating hybrid war, yet fails to suggest anything new (or even any of the already explored slightly more creative options)
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🛒 🇪🇺 Buy European 🇪🇺 (+🇨🇦). USA broke up with you. Get over it 🇪🇺💪 @buyeuropean.eurosky.social · 28/09/2026
No, it’s not just Musk who uses his ‘social’ media platform to dictate how ‘the people’ should vote in your #elections. Rather, it’s the whole pack of US tech-broligarchs using their platforms (X, TikTok, FB, Insta,) to demolish democracy in all our countries. So, stop putting trust in US ‘socials’
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Minna Ålander 🌻 @alanderminna.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Sunday scaries: On how US allies’ nightmares of abandonment and entrapment are currently coming true, and what a challenge the enforcement of a beneficial world order poses to the small and middle powers that currently try to reconfigure their relations to the US and among themselves.
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“You Will Miss US When We’re Gone”
The weakening of the global US alliance structure is the most significant change in the international order since World War II.
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European Democrats @europeandemocrats.wsocial.eu · 25/09/2026
🇪🇺🇦🇲 Yesterday, the EU opened its market wider to #Armenia, liberalising around 80% of Armenian exports for two years. Closer trade means closer ties, more opportunities and a stronger political relationship with Yerevan.
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auonsson @auonsson.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Two conspicuous Russian tugs keep moving along Nordic coasts, last 72h just along the Danish and Norwegian sea borders. Just now checked out by NO Coast Guard (one of tens of NATO passes)
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Minna Ålander 🌻 @alanderminna.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Another Canadian guest on Mildly Alarmed - because Canada is a hot topic in European security these days ! @aarongburnett.bsky.social joined me to discuss the idea of a potential Canadian associate EU membership - and as Albertan, he also explained what’s up with the ”separatism” ideas.
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Canada’s “associate membership” in the EU: What’s in it?
YouTube video by Mildly Alarmed
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Supertanskiii @supertanskiiii.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Tiny Danny Tommo arrested as Reform drop in the polls. Is this the beginning of the end for the far right? Here's fucking hoping! Join me at 9pm, my FELLOW PATRIOTS and I'll do my best to unpack it all! 🇬🇧 youtube.com/live/398f5DV...
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Danny Tommo Arrested As Reform Poll Low: Game Over For The Far Right ?
YouTube video by Supertanskiii
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Andrius Kubilius @andriuskubilius.ec.europa.eu · 23/09/2026
Europe overcame the launcher crisis. But now we face the next, maybe even bigger challenge. In the next ten years, an expected 50,000 satellites will be launched into space worldwide. For defence. For the economy. For mega constellations. ⬇️
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Andrius Kubilius @andriuskubilius.ec.europa.eu · 23/09/2026
The EU🇪🇺 will manufacture a lot satellites🛰️. But to deliver, we need more EU launchers 🚀! For EU economy, defence & climate!   I will go on a "Launch Tour" to visit launch, manufacturing, test facilities. And in 2027, I will present an Action Plan on European Access to Space.
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EUMETSAT @eumetsat.int · 23/09/2026
Don’t forget you can stop by our booth to chat with EUMETSAT staff at any time! There are plenty of experts on hand to answer your questions 👋
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auonsson @auonsson.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Russian tug SARMAT who has last weeks shadowed NATO submarine exercise and then enjoyed Danish coastal waters for a week is about to meet up with another tug. Two drones believed to be Danish navy is about to join the intnl water party. Hopefully a satellite pass in an hour will show us more.
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Rislandr 🇪🇺 🔰 @rislandr.eurosky.social · 21/09/2026
The point below about industrial policy is crucial. Europe is behind in AI and must catch up. But if our national leaders go ahead with this poorly conceived proposal by Ireland, it would mostly benefit the US and China. We must get this right - for data protection and for our future prosperity.
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AI: EU Member States plan “digital expropriation” of Europeans in the interest of AI companies
In a leaked document, the Irish Presidency proposes to EU Member States that the interest of AI companies to make profits should take precedence over the fundamental rights of Europeans.
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Minna Ålander 🌻 @alanderminna.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Och här är jag på norsk TV2 och säger detsamma 🥲 Journalisterna i Norge gjorde en fin granskning om en rysk affärsman som hade bara gått med i budgivningar på fastigheter nära viktiga regeringsbyggnader etc för att få all information om byggnaderna och omgivningen, utan att köpa till slut
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– Ikke vær naive
OSLO/HELSINKI/STOCKHOLM (TV 2): Nabolandene tetter sikkerhetshull, men Norge er fortsatt i tenkeboksen.
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Mark Carney @mark-carney.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Canada is building a deeper alliance with the EU so that we may write our own futures — with our values, and our ambitions.
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auonsson @auonsson.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Netherlands Air Force is flying three Apache attack helicopters and two Chinook transport helicopters in the vicinity of smaller port of Moerdijk (22 Mt/year). Likely an exercise, but also unseen (with transponder) before in 2026, nor in entire 2022 and half of 2023. Ie, unusual
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Eurobot @eurobot.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks in the European Parliament #Parliament 🇪🇺 #EuropeanUnion youtu.be/O3rQUpuxq6o
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks in the European Parliament
Mr. Carney attended the State of the Union debate as guest of honour, marking an opportunity to deepen EU-Canada ties.At a time of growing geopolitical tensi...
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Euronews @euronews.com · 17/09/2026
Canada is in early talks to join Erasmus+ and possibly Horizon Europe, as Ottawa and Brussels weigh an unprecedented "associate membership" of the EU short of full accession. #EuropeNews
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Canada in talks to join EU's Erasmus+ exchanges programme
Canada is in early talks to join Erasmus+ and possibly Horizon Europe, as Ottawa and Brussels weigh an unprecedented "associate membership" of the EU short of full accession.
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European Commission @ec.europa.eu · 16/09/2026
"We want to bring the relationship with Canada to the highest level possible. Dear Mark J. Carney, I would like to work with you on opening the door for Canada to be the first associate member of the EU." — President @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu at #SOTEU 2026
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European Commission @ec.europa.eu · 16/09/2026
A stronger, independent Europe is now emerging. A Europe better able to defend itself than ever before. A Europe that stands up for each other. A Europe we can be so proud of.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, wearing a light-colored suit, speaks from a blue podium. To her right stands the European Union flag. Seated on a raised platform behind her is European Parliament President Roberta Metsola along with other officials, while members of parliament watch from the foreground.
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Roberta Metsola @president.europarl.europa.eu · 14/09/2026
A new chapter for the EU-Canada partnership 🇪🇺🇨🇦 Ahead of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s address to @europarl.europa.eu this Thursday, I am delighted that tonight, the European Parliament's Bureau has endorsed the establishment of an EP antenna office in Ottawa.
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Minna Ålander 🌻 @alanderminna.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
I can’t emphasise enough how UTTERLY WILD this is
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Exclusive | Mark Carney’s Audacious Bid to Make Canada an ‘Associate Member’ of the EU
As trade talks with the U.S. collapse, prime minister pursues a major—and risky—pivot to Europe; an Ottawa book club plays its part.
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Amy Shira Teitel @amyshirateitel.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
New long form video is up on The Vintage Space! A deep but still not exhaustive dive into the atomic bomb: the politics, Manhattan Project, and the German Uranium Club. youtu.be/FGvS4T-r_fk
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The Secret WWII Nuclear Race
YouTube video by The Vintage Space
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Andrius Kubilius @andriuskubilius.ec.europa.eu · 10/09/2026
Europe is building secure, sovereign connectivity. 🇪🇺🛰️ #IRIS² is turning ambition into action: 🛰️ 348 satellites, incl. 66 new LEO 🚀 First launches targeted for 2029 🏭 European industry & SMEs on board 🤝 9 Member States adding investments 🌍 Partnerships expanding #EUSpace #ParisSpaceSummit 1/2
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Magnus Brunner @magnusbrunner.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
From day one, we have stood firmly behind Spain in managing the situation in Ceuta and offered our support. Today, we provide further European support to address pressing needs on the ground. The priority is clear: those with no right to stay must return. ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
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Commission grants Spain €114.7 million and provides enhanced operational assistance to manage the situation in Ceuta
Today, the Commission has decided to provide Spain with €114.7 million in emergency assistance to help manage the situation in Ceuta, following the large-scale illegal border crossings on 30-31 July. ...
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EUSPA - EU Agency for the Space Programme @euspa.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Earlier this year, the EU and Switzerland signed an agreement allowing Switzerland to participate in components of the EU Space Programme managed by EUSPA, including Galileo and EGNOS. @ec.europa.eu www.euspa.europa.eu/newsroom-eve...
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The EU–Switzerland agreement strengthens the European space ecosystem
Preparing for increasingly frequent extreme weather requires countries to work together and make full use of the latest technologies. One example is an EUSPA proof-of-concept for Hydropower Flood Asse...
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Andrius Kubilius @andriuskubilius.ec.europa.eu · 06/09/2026
Congrats to #IsarAerospace for historic launch from Andøya Spaceport, Norway! Europe’s independent access to space just got a major boost! 🇪🇺 Thrilled to see EU tools help startups scale from lab to launchpad and a visible European commercial space company. #EUSpace #Cassini
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ESA Space Transport @transport.esa.int · 05/09/2026
Tonight, Isar Aerospace successfully reached orbit with their Spectrum launcher, lifting off from Andøya Spaceport in Norway. Congratulations to all the teams involved 👏🚀 📸 Isar Aerospace www.esa.int/Enabling_Sup...
Spectrum lifts off from its launchpad.
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Eurobot @eurobot.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
"We are GO for countdown to launch Mission ‘Onward and Upward’ NET 05 September, 8pm UTC; 10pm CEST, subject to weather, safety and range clearance" - ISAR Aerospace #EUSpace i.redd.it/79cb12zuwonh1.jpeg
"We are GO for countdown to launch Mission ‘Onward and Upward’ NET 05 September, 8pm UTC; 10pm CEST, subject to weather, safety and range clearance" - ISAR Aerospace #EUSpace
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Europol @europol.europa.eu · 05/09/2026
📢 Join Europol as a Senior Specialist – Product Technical Lead and coordinate the delivery of technology solutions. Bring together delivery teams, technical experts and stakeholders, and drive release readiness across complex software development projects. 🔗 Apply: ow.ly/gvPt50ZJu6R
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European Space History @eurospacehistory.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
September's Object of the Month from the #ESAarchives stays with our recent run of 1980s nostalgia! Find out more about this ESA ESOC staff ID card and its fantastic late-80s branding 👇 historicalarchives.esa.int#oom @esa.int @operations.esa.int @de.esa.int
ESA thumbprint logo in light blue with ESA ESOC name/site text in ESA font on a black and white gridESA ESOC Main Control Room, 1986 (pic: ESA)Aerial view of ESA ESOC, Darmstadt, 1991 (pic: ESA)
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Eurobot @eurobot.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
No, Canada isn’t joining the EU. But it may be pioneering a new kind of partnership #EuropeanUnion www.theparliamentmagazine.eu/news/a…
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No, Canada isn’t joining the EU. But it may be pioneering a new kind of partnership
Deals on defense, minerals, energy and mobility are bringing Canada closer to Europe without membership. Could it point to a new model of integrati...
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Eurobot @eurobot.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Isar Aerospace - Spectrum - Onward and Upward - OLP - Andøya, Norway - Space Affairs Live #EUSpace youtu.be/4mdgJPJzSKc
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Isar Aerospace - Spectrum - Onward and Upward - OLP - Andøya, Norway - Space Affairs Live
Launch Date: September 4, 2026 Launch Time: 2000 UTC, 22:00 CESTLaunch Status: ScheduledLaunch Provider: Isar Aerospace, GermanyLauncher System: SpectrumMiss...
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LibreOffice @libreoffice.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
No built-in AI is now a feature of good, private software – not a limitation: blog.documentfoundation.org/blog/2026/09... #foss #opensource #privacy
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Europol @europol.europa.eu · 03/09/2026
🏆The finalists in the Innovative Operation category, which celebrates innovative operational practices and investigations in law enforcement 🟩 Discover more about the #EuropolInnovationAwards: 🔗 www.europol.europa.eu/how-we-work/i…
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auonsson @auonsson.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Russian navy-affiliated tug SARMAT 8027133 is towing something back and forth east of Gotland since Aug 30. German navy with Swedish assistance is on their 13th day of submarine activity, described officially as an exercise close by. The tug has been operating partly inside SE territory.
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Uncle_Wolf @demiurg.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
The HQ of Rohde & Schwarz in Munich was fire bombed by a Bulgarian couple working on behalf of Russia. Due to bravery and a rapid response from the local police the incendiary devices were put out before a widespread fire started. 1/3 tvpworld.com/95192962/ger...
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Germany: Two Bulgarians detained aspolice probe Munich arson attack
Two Bulgarian nationals were arrested in connection with the incident.
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auonsson @auonsson.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Norwegian authorities have seized Russian state owned expedition ship PROFESSOR MOLCHANOV 8010348 on requests from Ukrainian company Naftogaz. Seizure comes after a court verdict where damages after Crimean occupation of 2014 have been awarded. h/t @larswilderang.cornucopia.se
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EULE (EU Linux Evolution) @eulinuxevolutionde.eurosky.social · 02/09/2026
Debian 13 übernimmt mehr als 2.200 Steuerungssysteme am CERN s3nnet.de/debian-13-ue... #Linux #LinuxNews #LinuxDE #LinuxNewsDE #EULE #EULEde #Debian #Debian13 #CERN
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Debian 13 übernimmt mehr als 2.200 Steuerungssysteme am CERN
Das CERN stellt seine Industriecomputer und eingebetteten Systeme auf Debian 13 um; bis zum Jahresende sollen dabei über 2.200 Geräte umgestellt werden.
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Eurobot @eurobot.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Dutch central bank moves gold bars out of New York over ‘geopolitical unrest’ #Paywall #EUNews www.ft.com/content/1749e753-9c90-4f…
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Dutch central bank moves gold bars out of New York over ‘geopolitical unrest’
DNB prefers London over the US city, pointing to better ‘tradeability’ of bullion
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Europol @europol.europa.eu · 02/09/2026
🌐 More than 11 million infected IP addresses linked to the Sality botnet. After more than two decades of activity, an international operation supported by Europol has disrupted the resilient peer-to-peer infrastructure. 🤝 🇺🇸 🇧🇬 🇭🇺 🇷🇴 + private-sector partners 🔗 Read more: ow.ly/Tfx450ZI9C1
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🛒 🇪🇺 Buy European 🇪🇺 (+🇨🇦). USA broke up with you. Get over it 🇪🇺💪 @buyeuropean.eurosky.social · 02/09/2026
Continued use and promotion (at the bottom of all your company websites, newsletters and online posts) of these ‘social media’ platforms is an active contribution to the demolition of democracies. Don’t be a vote for fascistech dictatorships, switch to real social media.
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Minna Ålander 🌻 @alanderminna.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
It’s remarkable how many Americans still don’t seem to understand the significance for US allies of Trump getting elected A SECOND TIME. This is clearly not something that can be waited out because you cannot know whom Americans may vote into the White House in the future.
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Is a Post-American World Inevitable?
A Conversation With Kurt Campbell, Rush Doshi, and Mark Leonard
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Jakub Janovsky @handle.invalid · 30/08/2026
Perun-o-clock: Going Ballistic - The Ballistic Missile Resurgence From Ukraine to Iran & the Pacific www.youtube.com/watch?v=5PR5...
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Going Ballistic - The Ballistic Missile Resurgence From Ukraine to Iran & the Pacific
YouTube video by Perun
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Rislandr 🇪🇺 🔰 @rislandr.eurosky.social · 29/08/2026
We've more than influence operations by the regimes in Moscow and Washington to worry about. The extent and nature of a hybrid operation against an EU member state by the Trump regime is meticulously detailed and updated by @jpahonen.eurosky.social
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US-EU Evergray War — Legislative Trail — Audit — CVPE
American legislative preparation preceded a third-party hybrid operation against EU territory. Second review 27 August: closest candidate yet, still not resolved.
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Supertanskiii @supertanskiiii.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
How do we stop the far right? I’ll be live soon discussing the absolute shitshow we’ve found ourselves in. Feel free to throw questions at me. I’ll try to answer despite my eternal exasperation. Grab an Indignitas cocktail and join me at 8pm 👇🏻 youtube.com/live/SzlZ31g...
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UK Politics: How The F**k Do We Stop The Far Right?
YouTube video by Supertanskiii
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European Commission @ec.europa.eu · 29/08/2026
A quick explainer for the key EU moment on 16 September.     #SOTEU, or the State of the European Union, is the moment each September when the European Commission President, @ursulavonderleyen, outlines the EU’s priorities and biggest challenges for the year ahead.     More →  link.europa.eu/xRM4FD
Graphic with text styled like a dictionary definition on textured paper, featuring blue EU stars at the top right and the European Commission logo at the bottom right. Text: ‘SOTEU /event/ Where the big priorities of Europe’s future are discussed. Happening in September of every year. Stay tuned.’
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