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Reader in European Politics, 🪑 of Exams @rhulpir.bsky.social Also posts as Jean Monnet 🪑 at @jeanmonnetrhul.bsky.social FRSA, #T1D https://pure.royalholloway.ac.uk/en/persons/giacomo-benedetto
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Much talk of #coalitionofthewilling, given veto-players within NATO and EU. If such is to be financed through mutually assured debt, then an instrument similar to the ESM will be needed - managed and guaranteed by the Treasuries and Defence Ministries of the participating countries. 1/

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A camellia. Spring in southern England.

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A route for organising European defence and its financing is through the EU, though unanimity among the Member States is needed. It will be necessary to overcome veto threat from Hungary and Slovakia.

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Today again. Respect.

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Snowdrops and crocuses

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French Communism sets up shop in the Lake District

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Calvin Robinson doing a fascist-style salute in the US. Denied ordination by the Bishop of London, he joined a minor breakaway "church" that ordained him. 1/2

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On Tuesday, our students welcomed Neil Kinnock, Vice President Emeritus of the European Commission and former Leader of the Labour Party. He treated us to a fine overview of the challenges for Progressives in an age of populism and geopolitical uncertainty. 1/2

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Introducing my second bluesky account reserved for academic work only. A thread of seven posts. @rhulpir.bsky.social

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Solidarity from the exam board chair at @rhulpir.bsky.social

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When people see the maple leaf, they see possibility. They see freedom. They see a helping hand. They see Canada, and the best of our values. Happy 60th to our flag. 🇨🇦

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There's lots of speculation about the steps taken and the timescale to establish an authoritarian system in the US, and comparisons are being made with the rather quick timeline in Germany of 1933-34. 1/3

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Italian media: in these days of Trump's executive orders, the collapsing of USAID, and sanctions against the ICC, the paucity of coverage in La Repubblica and La Stampa shows a very inward-looking trend. @dralbertazziuk.bsky.social

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Where will EU leaders find the billions to pay for defence? Talk of an intergovernmental fund similar to the ESM www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

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Starmer should end the UK's hesitation over the EU says Kinnock www.theguardian.com/world/2025/f...

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Yet for some Brits a trade agreement with such an unreliable tariff levier is more desirable than closer economic cooperation with the EU.

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Jon Danzig has been writing articles and videos about the European Union for a dozen years (since before the referendum). He appears to be underrated and deserves more followers because his material is quite good (and his hard work should be recognized). Here is his latest: @jondanzig.bsky.social

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www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...

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To Brussels but back later

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And I'm away to Brussels for an evening discussion on progressive politics and the #EUbudget #MFF Thanks to @feps-europe.eu for the invitation feps-europe.eu/event/progre...

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The UK, the only country that gives seats in its legislature to Bishops, though not if they're from Wales, Scotland, or Northern Ireland. Another anachronism to clear. www.theguardian.com/politics/202... 1/3

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