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Todd Buell @toddbuell.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

As a co-founder of the EUJI, I urge you to come check out our on-stage interview with Dave!

Todd Buell @toddbuell.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Taking the occasion on a quiet Friday afternoon to promote our EU Journalism Initiative event on Sept. 22 in Brussels featuring veteran journalist @davekeating.substack.com. More info here: www.pressclub.be/event/panel-...

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Panel Discussion EU Journalism Initiative (EUJI): Europe in Transition: Politics, Geopolitics and the Changing Media Landscape | Press Club Brussels Europe

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Todd Buell @toddbuell.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

I'm eager to see a TV reporter walk around Brussels or any major European capital asking everyday citizens when they think of the 'pact against gold plating' that Von der Leyen just mentioned.

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Todd Buell @toddbuell.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Un grand merci aux pompiers, à la police, au bourgmestre de @woluwe1200.bsky.social et à la maison de repos La Charette pour leur aide lors de l’évacuation de notre immeuble hier, à la suite d’une suspicion de fuite de gaz !

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Todd Buell @toddbuell.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Brussels media folks, the EU Journalism Initiative is back after a summer break. We have an event on Sept. 22. Come check it out: www.pressclub.be/event/panel-...

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Panel Discussion EU Journalism Initiative (EUJI): Europe in Transition: Politics, Geopolitics and the Changing Media Landscape | Press Club Brussels Europe

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Todd Buell @toddbuell.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Maybe others have thought of this, but I can't help but notice that Trump is talking about a $5,000 dividend, but generally speaking a company has to make a profit to issue a dividend. The US hasn't run a surplus in a generation, more or less, right?

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Todd Buell @toddbuell.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

What about those of us who generally don't sleep well at hotels?!

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Todd Buell @toddbuell.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

These are really good tips for moderators. Another one I'd add would be to ask ahead of time about room set-up. Are we standing? Seated? With a table? Without a table? Hand-held mics? Ear-piece mics? Will I get a cue from someone when to start? All helpful things to know before taking the stage.

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Todd Buell @toddbuell.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

I'm not sure how many baseball fans are on here, but I'm just going to say that I would love to see a 'fourth out' situation in game 7 of the World Series. That would be the best.

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Todd Buell @toddbuell.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

I know it's not the main issue, but I'm noticing that English-language media can't seem to agree on whether Ceuta is an 'exclave' or an 'enclave.' I guess 'exclave' is technically more accurate, right?

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Todd Buell @toddbuell.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

So if Uber aims to buy a big rival, does that mean their rival to be purchased will be, so to speak, 'Delivery Hero' just for one day?

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Todd Buell @toddbuell.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

'See you in a month,' I told a colleague. She's about to go on vacation, when she comes back, I will have started my vacation. Welcome to Europe in the summer.

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Todd Buell @toddbuell.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

As an editor and media observer, I am legitimately curious as to how NPR (a news organization with a reputation for professionalism and accuracy) could erroneously publish that a Supreme Court justice is retiring. To use polite language, that's a massive screw up, a cautionary tale for us all.

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Nick Ashdown @nickashdown.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

It's time. "On a sunny summer day at noon, only about 10% of Spain’s electricity comes from fossil fuels; around half comes from solar. Portugal does just as well, and France better still."

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Europeans should learn to love the air-conditioner

Green electricity means never having to say sorry for lowering the thermostat

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Todd Buell @toddbuell.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

No, Brussels friends, the DAC doesn't refer to Directive on Air Conditioning

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Todd Buell @toddbuell.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

I'm sorry to see that David Hockney has died. I've seen his exhibitions multiple times and I've always liked how distinctive and recognizable his works are. RIP.

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Jemima Kelly @jemima.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

This week's column: the joy-depriving, whole-point-missing, neverending drive to OpTiMiSe as.ft.com/r/9c0f3285-9... (🎁)

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We are optimising ourselves to death

A tracker might tell you that you got to bed too late, but it doesn’t tell you that you were busy living your life

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Jack Mendel @mendeljack.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Being a Jew in modern Britain latest British Museum intimidated into cancelling an event about Jews, because Jews. It's not 'regrettable'. If this happened with any other community, it would lead to outrage. But it's just the Jews www.britishmuseum.org/about-us/pre...

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FinTwitter @fintwitter.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Ursula von der Leyen: 'I was heartbroken to learn of the tragic accident between a train and a school bus in Buggenhout today. My deepest condolences go out to the victims’ families and their loved ones. Today, Europe grieves with Belgium.'

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Todd Buell @toddbuell.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

This headline makes it seem like the Austro-Hungarian empire has, at least in part, re-united.

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Todd Buell @toddbuell.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Ladies and gentlemen, allow me to present: the 'fertilizer action plan,' no, it's not what you do, let's just say, when you walk your dog.

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John Springford @johnspringford.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Now I'm not one for national stereotypes, but this has it all

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Todd Buell @toddbuell.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Journalists: Remember that 'Court issues ruling' or 'Agency issues statement' generally isn't the news and you shouldn't lead with this. The news is what the court rules, what the agency issues, etc. Thank you for your attention to this matter, your editors.

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Aaron Reichlin-Melnick @reichlinmelnick.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

His voice was the voice of the Yankees fandom of my earlier life (I've since drifted away from following baseball). RIP to a true New York legend.

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Dave Weigel @daveweigel.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Janet Mills is OUT of the Maine Senate race. Graham Platner will be the nominee.

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Todd Buell @toddbuell.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

I feel like the Schuman Show could have a little fun with 'One Europe, One Market.' I mean, 'We are One Europe, We are One Market' almost 'sings itself,' so to speak.

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Todd Buell @toddbuell.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

I try not to discuss politics too much on here, but I can't resist thinking that the headline saying that JD Vance said the pope should be more careful when talking about theology is a bit like saying that @jeancomte.bsky.social should be more careful when talking about comitology :)

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Todd Buell @toddbuell.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

As Mr. Grueskin says, journalists, this is why you seek comment. It's not only ethical, but it can help you if you wind up in court.

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Julien Hoez @julienhoez.eu · 09/04/2026

“The United States,” Undersecretary of Defence for Policy Elbridge Colby said, according to a blistering new report by The Free Press, “has the military power to do whatever it wants in the world. The Catholic Church had better take its side.” newrepublic.com/post/208820/...

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Pentagon Threatened the Pope After He Criticized Trump

It was so bad that Pope Leo changed his plans to travel to the U.S.

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Peter Sagal @petersagal.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

This is the lead in a news story in a major American newspaper: “President Trump threatened to wipe out the entirety of Iranian civilization if Tehran doesn’t cede to his demands by 8 p.m. Tuesday.” www.wsj.com/livecoverage...

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Iran War News Live Updates: Trump Warns Iran 'Whole Civilisation Will Die'; U.S. Strikes Kharg Island

President Trump has given a deadline of 8 p.m. ET for Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

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Jon Worth @jonworth.eu · 02/04/2026

Wouldn’t it be amazing if rail firms saw an opportunity here… 🤔

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Todd Buell @toddbuell.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Happy start to Q2 to all who celebrate!

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Todd Buell @toddbuell.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

If the EU ever starts adding countries again, will we then start hearing about a '29th regime'?

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Dan Neidle @danneidle.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

I don't really understand this. Most expats won't be within just a few days of falling UK tax resident. Even if they are, the obvious solution is: spend a few weeks in France, Italy, the US... anywhere at all except the UK. www.ft.com/content/80bf...

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Wealthy Dubai residents race back to UAE to avoid tax bills

Some risk spending too few days in the emirate and too many in the UK

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Todd Buell @toddbuell.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

One day, just one day, I would love a policymaker to say, 'Economic environment leaves room for complacency.'

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Todd Buell @toddbuell.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

A Happy Independence Day to my friends in Estonia!

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Todd Buell @toddbuell.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

Brussels folks, we noticed a sign today saying that the Central Station isn't accessible for persons with reduced mobility until September 2026. I think it's due to renovations, but still: how is this okay? What are people in wheelchairs, with walkers, crutches, etc. supposed to do? Not travel?

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The Brussels Times @brusselstimes.com · 19/02/2026

"Belgium loses its greatest ambassador of lyrical art, and the world loses a legend who, through his genius, shaped the history of opera in the 20th and 21st centuries."

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Leading Belgian opera singer José Van Dam dies aged 85

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Todd Buell @toddbuell.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

A thought on the reports that Lagarde is leaving the ECB early: Is there a risk her doing this would actually help the political extremes? They can just point to her and say 'she's running away so the elites can replace her. See, it's all rigged.' Or something like that?

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Todd Buell @toddbuell.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

Well, Brussels friends, it looks like our regional nightmare is finally over. Habemus government!

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Quentin Ariès @quentinaries.eurosky.social · 04/02/2026

Very sad to see the Washington Post cutting 300 reporting positions. It was a honour to be a freelancer for 4 years at the foreign desk. Even with a small team in Europe, we managed to produce great journalism! Good luck for those looking for new gigs. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/04/b...

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Washington Post Begins Laying Off More Than 300 Journalists

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Todd Buell @toddbuell.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

I began my career as a journalist on Feb. 2, 2009. Then I was a junior ECB correspondent. Fast forward 17 years later to the day and I edited an article about the ECB that reminded me of things I wrote about years ago. I'll think about this if I ever doubt what I've accomplished professionally.

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Juan Escalante @juanescalante.com · 28/01/2026

Madrid, Spain — Spain has announced it will grant legal status to 500,000 undocumented migrants, in a move that goes against a trend of anti-immigration rhetoric and policies in the United States and much of Europe.

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Spain to grant legal status to half a million undocumented migrants | CNN

Spain has announced it will grant legal status to 500,000 undocumented migrants, in a move that goes against a trend of anti-immigration rhetoric and policies in the United States and much of Europe.

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Christopher Hale @christopherjhale.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

NEW: One of Pope Leo XIV’s top U.S. allies, Cardinal Joseph Tobin, is calling for the defunding of ICE. Tobin says the “lawless organization” is a “machinery of death.” This marks the first time a senior Church leader has called for ICE to be defunded. More are expected in the coming days.

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Pope Leo’s Top U.S. Ally Says ‘No’ to Funding ICE

Cardinal Joseph Tobin calls ICE a “lawless organization” perpetuating a “machinery of death” and urges Congress to defund Trump’s deportation force.

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Massimo Faggioli @massimofaggioli.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

Catholic personnel in the US military could in good conscience consider disobeying orders to attack Greenland, according to Archbishop of the Military Services Timothy Broglio.

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