Andy F

Pied par pied. Perhaps ( and hopefully) small diplomatic steps towards an already foreseen vision.

Munich Security conference live: Starmer says UK needs 'deeper links' with EU, and Europe must be 'ready to fight' UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer calls Europe's defence capabilities

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Of course!

Eloquently put.

“Are you firmly in favour of rejoining the European Union?" - Robert Peston

“Firmly very much in favour. Brexit has been a disaster under any criteria, under any measure" - Zack Polanski

Opinion | The Guardian view on a ‘Made in Europe’ industrial strategy: an idea whose time has come — The Guardian Editorial: Defending European strategic interests must be a priority to level the economic playing field in an increasingly volatile world

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My ultimate goal is for us to rejoin [the EU] and I think it will happen in my lifetime. I want us to be part of a customs union. I’m an advocate for us being part of a single market. I think we can negotiate more now, because of how geopolitics has changed, than we could in 2016 or 2019. Europe needs us, and we need Europe. Sir Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London

With a growing number of politicians calling for closer ties with our European neighbours, yesterday the Mayor of London, Sir Sadiq Khan, joined them. It is clear - there is widespread public support for repairing our relationship with Europe, and the Government must listen.

I’d never thought about it that way but I can see that opinion now. Thank you.

Scottish langoustines are amongst the best in the world. I love them. They are expensive here and, bizarrely, hard to find.
I used to see them frequently in French supermarkets. Let’s hope that happens again.

Time for a Brexit reckoning In order to finally move one, Britain must face the abysmal failure this project has been.

Yes it is time!

In the words of European Parliament President Roberta Metsola, “in a world that has changed so profoundly,” the two parties must “exorcize the ghosts of the past.” They must work together on trade, defense, research and the many other matters disrupted by the U.K.’s withdrawal.

Spain says it 'absolutely' supports the UK rejoining the EU Spain's prime minister Pedro Sánchez has said he would "absolutely" support the UK rejoining the European Union.

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Bravo Milano and Cortina. A super, stylish opening to the Winter Olympics 2026. 🇮🇹

Fine! Let’s hope we’re not so far behind.

EU has 'open mind' on UK customs union debate, says commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis says the EU is willing to engage with Britain amid mounting global uncertainty.

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EU has 'open mind' on UK customs union debate, says commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis says the EU is willing to engage with Britain amid mounting global uncertainty.

Brussels would be "open‑minded" about discussing closer trade ties with the UK, including the possibility of working together on a customs union, the European Commissioner for finance has told the BBC

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Shouldn’t this be the main news today ? @bbcnewsnight.bsky.social @skynewsrss.bsky.social

When Britain joined the EU it was 10% poorer.

In 40 years of membership, it became 10% richer until the referendum.

Now Britain got poorer again.

Apart from the Hugo and the fire, I kind of have those.

A positive thing! Good.

This would help our classrooms a lot!

Also raises awareness of the usefulness of speaking a different language - I’ve used French when in Spain in a ‘language we both could speak’ situation. Not to mention culturally enriching.

Decline, what decline? The myth of dying Europe There is a widespread view that, by comparison with the USA, Europe is in economic and social decline. But, Zucman argues, it's not true

The story of Europe’s economic decline while US is 'soaring' is everywhere.

But it is wrong. It is a myth.

Europe delivers more leisure, longer life expectancy, less inequality than the US.

Gabriel Zucman dismantles the myths.

2026. Please be more Gary, 0 Nige

Super for Bulgaria and the EU.

Ah merci pour ça. Si vous êtes en Bourgogne c’est pareil avec Crémants de Bourgogne. Santé.

Occasionally enjoy the Syrah from there and, of course, Clairette de Die.

Not achieving much this morning….

Love that area around The Vercors. Underrated wines in that region too.

Don't rule out EU customs union, TUC boss Nowak tells Starmer Trade unionist Paul Nowak says he wants to see the

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Very clever! 🤣

More French completed.