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We stand with Palestine. This is not the "new Union" we want While EU enlargement cannot reach the shores of Palestine, the lack of reaction from our leaders is a reminder of how easily the EU's values can be betrayed

While EU enlargement cannot reach the shores of #Palestine, the total lack of reaction from our leaders to the ongoing genocide in #Gaza is a stark reminder of how easily the EU's values can be betrayed
#FreeGaza #GlobalSumudFlotilla

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Von der Leyen faces two motions of censure as criticism persists The votes of no confidence against Ursula von der Leyen have been tabled by the Patriots for Europe (PfE) and The Left, respectively. #EuropeNews

Ursula von der Leyen faces not one but two motions of censure this week in the European Parliament.

Although the votes have no chance of succeeding, they share one grievance that is now widespread across the political spectrum: the EU-US trade deal.

Preview with Vincenzo Genovese.

📣 Germany's close to reversing its opposition to mass surveillance & private message scanning, & backing the Chat Control bill. This could end private comms-& Signal-in the EU.

Time's short and they're counting on obscurity: please let German politicians know how horrifying their reversal would be.

Well analysed, and has been a point of frustration for me for many years. Only recently has the view that the US should not be counted as an ally, but an enemy gained broader support.

On being children who need to team up: indeed, we must be Olympians clawing ourselves out from Kronos' bowels.

Now we all die.

Hamas har tilsyneladende indvilget i at træde af og frigive alle gidsler. Besættelsesmagten bomber ufortrødent videre. Er det stadig Hamas, der er problemet, eller kan vi snart blive enige om, at det er de blodsugende iler, som forhindrer fred i Palæstina og hele regionen?

"Europeans, let's wake up!" — Defend Democracy “We have been incredibly naive in entrusting our democratic space to social networks.” President Macron on the occasion of German Unity Day, 3 October 2025.

1/Striking speech by Macron: The future of European democracy depends on taking back its digital information space. A remarkable turn from Silicon Valley as source of enlightenment to being a purveyor of slop. And the stakes aren't just ad revenue but the nation.
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Georgian illegitimate government ups the scare. They are not a strong as they would make it seem, despite protesters failure yesterday.
Best is to go out & continue the protest, & show Georgians are not deterred, the elections are illegitimate & still demand GDs to cede power.
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#GeorgianProtests

"you'll do anything to hide than you're equal to Russia"

If you believe those things, I think you are the one who has been brainwashed. Lets just stop here.

Democracy is not perfect, but its the least bad option.
Keeping big autocra states out, is key for smaller states survival. Russia hold 20% of Georgias territory occupied, & its GD puppets, and you blame EU for beating up some protesters & not being perfect?

Georgians did not win yesterday, so then need our support even more.
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As you please.
1st Georgia has to survive as a free & democratic nation, because without it, there is no fight for the things you want. Then Russia decides.

In EU this is an ongoing fight, but because we have democracy, rule of law & protection of minorities, its a lot easier here....

You still be a lot safer in societies with rule-of-law, freedom & democracy, and protection of minorities.

Its a lot easier fighting for those things in a free society, with rule of law, protections of minorities, DEI etc.

- reverting to its old self - out to dominate its old hood, eg smaller neighbouring states. That started already with the war in Chechnya, then Georgia in 2008, then Crimea 2014, then Ukraine. Belarus is part of Rs unions state.

What other real choices are there for Georgia?

I did not decide that, but Russia & geography did that.

Russia holds 20% of Georgia occupied... & Russia has in whole or in part dominated Georgia over the past 150-250 years, incl 70y under USSR, yes?

EU is not expanded by force, but by free choice.

With a resurgent imperial Russia
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There are 88% ethnic Georgians & then Az, Ar & Turks etc.
How many identify as your group in G as % of the pop?

As I wrote: Georgia only has two real choices in the present reality. EU or Russia.
Good luck fighting for your rights as non-whites in a Russia-dominated Georgia.

Its a lot easier to fight racism & for minority rights &DEI, in an open, free & democratic society. Also because unlike Russia & China etc, EU demands it. Its not perfect, but there are no real alternatives due Georgia's strategic location, hence Russia has subverted Geo for 100 years or more.

🇫🇷 President Macron is 💯 here👇🏻

EU pushes new AI strategy to reduce tech reliance on US and China [FREE TO READ] Brussels to unveil plan targeting digital sovereignty as it warns technology can be ‘weaponised’ by geopolitical rivals

The EU wants to reduce its tech reliance on US and China via a new Apply AI strategy, seen by the Financial Times, which promotes digital sovereignty.

The bloc warns AI can otherwise be “weaponised” by rivals.

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Georgia launches sweeping crackdown on dissent as opposition blocs boycott local election, in photos TBILISI, Georgia (AP) — Police in Georgia used water cannons and pepper spray on Saturday to push back protesters who tried to storm the presidential palace, as the South Caucasus country held a munic...

Georgia launches sweeping crackdown on dissent as opposition blocs boycott local election, in photos

Police in Georgia used water cannons and pepper spray on Saturday to push back protesters who tried to storm the presidential palace

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✡️🇵🇸 Anti-Zionist Torah Jews protested in front of the White House against perverse Zionism, genocidal Israel and perverse murderer Netanyahu.

Netanyahu is a perverted murderer, he is not Jewish and he does not represent the Jews.

Judaism is NOT Zionism

(Jewish Voice)

#GeorgiaProtests: The situation near the Orbeliani Presidential Palace has remained tense for hours, with protesters targeted by water cannons and tear gas. Demonstrations are scattered across Tbilisi.

This is us - the Georgian people!

We will not stop until we win!

#GeorgiaProtests

Tear gas has been deployed against protesters near the Presidential Palace as tensions escalate in Tbilisi. Organizers reportedly kept demonstrators on Rustaveli Avenue for hours before just now moving toward the area where police are dispersing the crowd. #GeorgiaProtests @protest24.bsky.social

On Atoneli Street in the center of Tbilisi, near the presidential palace, protesters have built barricades.

At present, there are no active clashes between protesters and security forces.

#Georgia #GeorgiaProtests #Tbilisi #Protests

It seems the Georgians got tired of waiting. So they have taken matters into their own hands. They deserve all our support against the illegitimate regime. May they have success in securing a free & democratic future.
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#GeorgiaProtests
@kajakallas.bsky.social @martakos.ec.europa.eu

Not good. 🇨🇿

Agree. Male, female, gay, trans, something else.

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#GeorgianProtests #EUsky

The crowd in Tbilisi, Georgia right now. Instead of taking part in the sham local elections, Georgians are filling the streets in large numbers for Day 311 of uninterrupted, nationwide #GeorgiaProtests.