Religion is a plague on humanity. Look what it has done to the US, and look at the Taliban countries. Religion has zero place in governance.

Finland invests in research excellence – new funding call by Research Council of Finland to support recruitment of international talents The Research Council of Finland (RCF) has launched a funding call to improve universities’ ability to recruit international experts to Finland. In line with the RCF’s strategy, the call wi...

Are you a professor or assistant professor level researcher in the US or elsewhere outside of Finland? Looking for new opportunities in an inspiring and well-connected research environment? Finland might be just the place for you.

Reach out to Finnish universities to explore what’s possible.

No one got liberated on Donald Trump’s “liberation day”, our S&D vice-president and MEP @kvanbrempt.bsky.social explains why 👇

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On International Fact-Checking Day, learn how to check that the content you post and read online is accurate with four simple steps.

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First off, Pete Hegseth is a disgrace and should be fired.

Second, instead of being an asshole and trash-talking the journalist, he should be thanking him for not posting anything top-secret that’s still to come.

Fascism is here.

The list of words Trump is banning from government is the most stunning document of our time. Click the image below to see how many words Trump and Musk have canceled as part of their new Reich.

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Trump’s “peace plan” is nothing but a forced surrender for Ukraine. bsky.app/profile/misk...

French Senator Claude Malhuret:

"Washington has become Nero’s court, with an incendiary emperor, submissive courtiers and a jester high on ketamine... We were at war with a dictator, we are now at war with a dictator backed by a traitor."

European Commission (@EUCommission@ec.social-network.europa.eu) Attached: 1 video "Europe is ready to assume its responsibilities. ReArm Europe could mobilise close to €800 billion for a safe and resilient Europe. This is a moment for Europe. And we are ready t...

"This is a moment for Europe. And we are ready to step up."

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This is what a dishonest horrible human being and traitor looks like. He couldn’t care less about Ukraine and Ukrainians but he will do anything to help russia, which is an enemy of the US

Petition calls on Finnish universities to oppose US attempts to censor use of terms such as equality, climate change The chancellor of the University of Helsinki told a newspaper last month that US authorities had pressured the university to remove certain terms from its press release about Fulbright scholarships.

The chancellor of the University of Helsinki told a newspaper last month that US authorities had pressured the university to remove certain terms from its press release about Fulbright scholarships.

Norwegian fuel supplier refuses U.S. warships over Ukraine Haltbakk Bunkers will cease supplying fuel to U.S. forces in Norway and American ships docking in Norwegian ports, citing dissatisfaction with recent U.S. policy towards Ukraine.

Actions have consequences.
Good to see the pushback.
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Is Trump Making Europe Great Again? In a world of zero-sum thinking, the EU's win-win logic can be a powerful tool.

I don’t care whether you’re pessimistic or optimistic as long as it makes you act.

Europe can rise to the occasion but we need to believe it’s possible in the first place, and push and support European leaders to do the right thing.

Uplifting bedtime reading for Europeans below ⬇️

Stubb: "The only winner was Vladimir Putin" The Finnish President says he was saddened by Friday's angry exchange in the White House.

The Finnish President says he was saddened by Friday's angry exchange in the White House.

Watching tRump and vAnce attack President Zelenskyy as pUtin's bitches, is the saddest sight the free world has seen in decades, maybe ever! Shame on every American who voted for that orange monster. Horrifying.

I have covered presidential politics for 40 years. This was the most juvenile display by a President and Vice President I have ever seen. Other presidents treated their enemies with more respect. This is a low point and a dark day for the US. Totally embarrassing.

Zelensky is fighting for the sovereignty of his country and Glenn asks about a suit!?

As a European it was painful and shocking to watch how Vance and Trump attacked Zelenskyy. Embarrasing, vulgar, not statesmanlike at all. Discusting orange creature and his minion.

Marko Kilpi on LinkedIn: Tänään 24.2.2025 tulee kolme vuotta täyteen Ukrainan sotaan. Olemme… Tänään 24.2.2025 tulee kolme vuotta täyteen Ukrainan sotaan. Olemme Kööpenhaminassa. Pohjoismaiden neuvoston kokous. Kantavana teemana on Itämeren alueen…

Narrative of two ukrainian soldiers: their treatment by russians as prisoners of war and their will to keep fighting for their country even after their dreadful experiences in captivity.

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Federal technology staffers resign rather than help Musk and DOGE Twenty-one civil service employees have resigned from billionaire Trump adviser Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency, saying they're refusing to use their technical expertise to “dismantle ...

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US joins Russia to vote against UN resolution condemning Russia’s war against Ukraine | CNN Politics The United States joined Russia to vote against a UN General Assembly resolution condemning Russia’s war against Ukraine Monday in a stunning shift from years of US policy.

For the US to side with Russia and North Korea to oppose a UN resolution condemning the illegal invasion of Ukraine defies all common sense and adds insult to the countless injuries suffered by the brave Ukrainian people. edition.cnn.com/2025/02/24/p...

“Bring it dafuq on.” American hero, Michael Fanone’s message to the traitors of American democracy. #myfuturehusband 😜
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Tuesday's papers: Russian property, Ukraine support and warmer weather As America sided with Russia at the UN, Finland's president was in Kyiv to support Ukraine.

As America sided with Russia at the UN, Finland's president was in Kyiv to support Ukraine.

Blimey. Asked about Trump, Merz says he’s in close contact with European leaders about becoming “independent” from US (and confesses “I never thought I’d say that on TV show”). Casts doubt on value of NATO summit in June.

This from a die-hard Atlanticist. Things are moving fast.

“If you're not careful, the newspapers will have you hating the people who are being oppressed, and loving the people who are doing the oppressing.”

A classic quote from Malcolm X, who was assassinated 60 years ago today.

As it happens, Trump has gone so far off the cliff that Europe isn’t divided but closing ranks.

I figured that it’ll become politically difficult for European politicians to try and suck up to him because electorates see what Trump is doing and are very angry. But it’s even better than expected:

Analysis: Trump’s 13 biggest lies of his first month back in office | CNN Politics In speeches, interviews, exchanges with reporters and posts on social media, the president filled his public statements not only with exaggerations but outright fabrications. As he did during his firs...

Daniel Dale, as ever, doing the Lord’s work:

Factchecking Donald Trump’s claims about the war in Ukraine As US-Russia talks continue in Saudi Arabia, we look at the US president’s misleading and outright false statements

Factchecking Donald Trump’s claims about the war in Ukraine www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...