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As Germans head for the polls today, the stakes could not be higher for Germany‘s future and Europe. My in-depth analysis on Merz‘ huge mistakes, but also some hope that the centre will get its act together in light of what happened since Munich.

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This is one of the most beautiful things I’ve ever seen. In bits watching this #StandwithUkraine 🇺🇦🇮🇪

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In case anyone is fooled by the Trump/Russian talking points

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French far right leader Bardella has cancelled his speech at CPAC, apparently on account of nazi salute from the delightful Steve Bannon. These guys have some red lines left?

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Well, this is a rather gorgeous read. Might have missed but for the share @deshocks.bsky.social thank you

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Movies you’ve watched more than six times. GIFs only

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Now this should be interesting!

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Please stop saying we shouldn’t be shocked by this. Shocked by anything he does? No. Disgusted? Yes

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The really insidious stuff is the completely made up '4% approval rating' for Zelensky he keeps citing (doubtless a Russian talking point) to justify elections. Zelensky's approval rating currently 57%! www.euronews.com/2025/02/19/z...

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Top, how this newsletter appeared in my mail - seemed about right. Bottom the actual subject line

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God it certainly feels like a brisk February day with blue skies is long overdue alright

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"Rather than ceding to the right’s distortions, the left could use this moment to make legible what DEI policies actually do to make workers lives more stable, humane; could emphasize that this is not niche stuff for college campuses; it is policy that enables more humans access to better lives."

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Spectacular octopus from the floor of the women’s changing room at the Central Baths in ancient Herculaneum. This magnificent #Roman monochrome mosaic makes quite an impact! 📷 by me #MosaicMonday #Archaeology

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The measles outbreak in Texas is reminding me of the public letter Roald Dahl wrote about losing his daughter to measles in 1962, just before the vaccine was publicly available.

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A simply astonishing piece of work this. Thanks @monkchips.com for bringing it to our attention. Must read:

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The best communicator in politics on both sides of the Atlantic.

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And on it goes 🤦‍♀️

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350 Rabbis took out a full page ad in the NYTimes today opposing Trump’s plan for Palestine and calling it ethnic cleansing.

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Roman #Monopoly piece? A bronze figurine of #dog found at the #Roman roadside station on the Brandsteig, Aichhalden-Rötenberg, where a votive altar dedicated to Diana Abnoba was found. #Dogs were associated with Diana. The figurine may have been an offering to the goddess. 📷 me 🏺

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Fatherhood.

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It’s a great moment, but they should really just have called on Kraftwerk to guest?

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These are the cinemas in Ireland which are currently screening Blue Road - The Edna O'Brien Story. Swords is a new addition 💙

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Wow

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Love it, and try holding down the dollar/Euro sign. So nifty!

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Here's a medieval #SuperbOwl set high on the wall of Holy Cross Abbey in County Tipperary. The abbey was founded around the year 1182.

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This is really a terrible time to work in an industry that requires you to be aware of what is happening

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One down…

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Surely Garum you’d think. But how stunning is this?!

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Wot no Teslas! What a difference a month makes. UK new car registrations www.smmt.co.uk/vehicle-data... #awkward

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Following on from last post, here’s the European Movement Ireland’s report which hones in on Active Clubs. Ironically, they’re not on here, but are still on Twitter. Maybe @europeanmovement.co.uk could have a word?

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If you have young sons, get yourself up to speed on ‘active club’. Apols best article I could find for now is in French, but will post more as I dig out. Two of these ‘clubs’ in Ireland. Good report on @news.rte.ie with the European Movement this evening on DriveTime

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The hits keep coming: DOGE Teen Owns ‘Tesla.Sexy LLC’ and Worked at Startup That Has Hired Convicted Hackers www.wired.com/story/edward...

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Good piece this “The marriage of big tech and Trumpworld should make clear that Silicon Valley and authoritarians share the same goal: to crush dissent by keeping their would-be opponents spinning on an endless hamster wheel of reactive anger”

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“the applause grew louder and louder until hundreds were standing and clapping: the crowd, the choir, the bishops, all on their feet..." www.washingtonpost.com/religion/202...

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Trade policy, like constitutional law, should be boring.

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This is a crisis response app. If a diplomat is in danger, for any reason, this sends their whereabouts to diplomatic security in country and DC

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hey quick question does Goliath win in that story

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👏

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Probably only Mark Little could persuade me to listen to Steve Bannon of a Sunday, but this is an important listen for understanding the current state of play

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Worth sharing for the headline and lede alone but also a very good read

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