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Andrew Duff

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Former Member of the European Parliament. Federalist. epc.eu cambridge-connect.uk @volteuropa.org @libdems.org.uk

Andrew Nicholas Duff is a British politician who presided over the Union of European Federalists (UEF) from 2008 to 2013. A member of the Liberal Democrats, he served as a Member of the European Parliament (MEP) for the East of England from 1999 to 2014. .. more

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Andrew Duff @andrewduffeu.bsky.social · Dec 17

My 2024 reading. The good, the bad and the ugly.

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Andrew Duff @andrewduffeu.bsky.social · 22h

Who on earth are these terrible people tonight on @bbcnewsnight.bsky.social ?

BBC Newsnight (@bbcnewsnight.bsky.social)

Welcome! Find us weekdays 10:30pm on BBC Two, BBC News, iPlayer with Victoria Derbyshire, Paddy O'Connell & Matt Chorley - plus Katie Razzall, Nicholas Watt and Faisal Islam

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Andrew Duff @andrewduffeu.bsky.social · 4d

In which I look at the recently revised Framework Agreement between Commission and European Parliament. And hope for the best. @ec.europa.eu @europarl.europa.eu verfassungsblog.de/stresses-and...

Stresses and Strains

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Verfassungsblog @verfassungsblog.de · 4d

The EP and the Commission are revising a Framework Agreement governing their mutual relationship.

ANDREW DUFF concludes that better coordination between all the institutions would improve EU governance and bolster democratic legitimacy:

verfassungsblog.de/stresses-and...

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Andrew Duff @andrewduffeu.bsky.social · 4d

With national political parties in terminal crisis, it's time to go federal.
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Time running out for transnational lists for 2029 Euro-elections

There is a systemic absence of a genuine European electoral space. As long as citizens are only allowed to vote for national parties, from national lists, presented by national actors, using national ...

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Cambridgeshire Live @cambridgeshirelive.bsky.social · 9d

The Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough has said he cannot guarantee support for running bus routes along the Cambourne to Cambridge (C2C) Busway if it is built

Mayor can't guarantee running buses for busway 'that no-one wants'

www.cambridge-news.co.uk

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Andrew Duff @andrewduffeu.bsky.social · 11d

Here's how to do it. verfassungsblog.de/fast-trackin...

Fast-Tracking Ukraine

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Andrew Duff @andrewduffeu.bsky.social · 11d

The EU is making a fist of fast-tracking Ukraine's membership. www.ft.com/content/3642...

EU moves to advance Ukraine’s accession by sidestepping Hungary

Brussels advises Kyiv to advance technical work despite Budapest holding up talks

www.ft.com

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Andrew Duff @andrewduffeu.bsky.social · 12d

Surely the best way to defeat Farage is to overthrow his Brexit. @labour4europe.bsky.social @labourtogether.bsky.social #lab25

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Andrew Duff @andrewduffeu.bsky.social · 15d

Our gentleman leader, with high ideals and a sharp wit. RIP. Former Lib Dem leader Sir Menzies Campbell dies aged 84

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Andrew Duff @andrewduffeu.bsky.social · 18d

De Gaulle would have loved Mandy’s Ditchley lecture.

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Andrew Duff @andrewduffeu.bsky.social · 18d

Yes, but. To make THE difference, close to the EU requires a UK budget contribution and acceptance of Freedom of Movement. Just a new customs union is good for cars but not much else. @libdems.org.uk need to get ahead of that curve. Come on boys! @calummillerld.bsky.social

Andrew Duff @andrewduffeu.bsky.social · 19d

If Starmer wants respect for the decision to recognise a Palestinian state, he must spell out what the Palestine authority must do next to isolate Hamas in a democratic election. He has not done this.

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Antony Carpen @acarpen.bsky.social · 20d

NEW VIDEO: @libdems.org.uk debate Transport www.youtube.com/watch?v=x31f... - and pass a policy that states: "Conference reaffirms pledges to: ...Implement light rail schemes for trams and tram–trains." Will this be adopted by Cambridgeshire County Council now that LibDems are in control of it?

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John Harris @johnharris1969.bsky.social · 28d

Anyone heard from the Prime Minister?

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Ingwar Perowanowitsch @ingwarpero.bsky.social · 28d

Holy shit! In London streikt gerade die Metro und plötzlich fahren hundertausende Londoner erstmalig mit dem Fahrrad zur Arbeit. Der Anbieter Lime meldete einen Anstieg um 70%. So sieht das dann aus. Das wird dem Fahrrad auch nach dem Streik einen krassen Boost geben❤️💪

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fife4europe #FBPE #RejoinEU @fife4europe.bsky.social · 29d

AstraZeneca pauses £200m investment in Cambridge research site
www.theguardian.com/business/202...

AstraZeneca pauses £200m investment in Cambridge research site

Decision means none of drugmaker’s much-trumpeted £650m UK investment package is currently proceeding

www.theguardian.com

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Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 29d

Until the government is willing have an honest discussion about the negative impact of Brexit - Britain’s growth, productivity & living standards will continue to be weighed down by the structural handicap it has inflicted on the country & economy
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

No prospect of UK rejoining EU in my lifetime, says Starmer’s reset negotiator

Comments by Nick Thomas-Symonds underline view in top government circles despite thaw in relations with Brussels

www.theguardian.com

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Andrew Duff @andrewduffeu.bsky.social · Sep 11

www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/pre... What nonsense is this now from Costa ?

Press remarks by President António Costa following the meeting with Prime Minister of Slovakia, Robert Fico

Press remarks by President António Costa following the meeting with Prime Minister of Slovakia, Robert Fico.

www.consilium.europa.eu

Andrew Duff @andrewduffeu.bsky.social · Sep 11

One could hardly oppose that.

Andrew Duff @andrewduffeu.bsky.social · Sep 11

That was last week.

Andrew Duff @andrewduffeu.bsky.social · Sep 11

Might the defenestration of Mandelson plus the election of a solid Remainer deputy leader force Starmer to reassess his European policy ? Not difficult. @georgewparker.bsky.social @pmdfoster.bsky.social

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Centre for European Reform @centreeuropeanref.bsky.social · Sep 11

Trump will not save #Ukraine, or Europe, from Putin. Europeans need to stop Putin’s advance and guarantee Ukraine’s security. 🇺🇦 🇪🇺

New @centreeuropeanref.bsky.social policy brief by @cerianbond.bsky.social

Read here: buff.ly/psXMNtW

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Andrew Duff @andrewduffeu.bsky.social · Sep 2

Not sure if we can trust Fico, let alone Putin, on this. www.euractiv.com/section/poli...

Putin to Slovakia's Fico: Russia is open to Ukraine’s EU membership - Euractiv

The Russian leader has, however, drawn a red line on Ukraine’s NATO membership, a position he has repeatedly underlined

www.euractiv.com

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Andrew Duff @andrewduffeu.bsky.social · Sep 1

You did not, of course, say what you are going to do deepen political integration.

Andrew Duff @andrewduffeu.bsky.social · Sep 1

Just read two extraordinarily good books on how we ruined the 20th century, and live with its consequences now.

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Andrew Duff @andrewduffeu.bsky.social · Sep 1

A useful (if a bit timid) paper on how to gradually integrate Ukraine & co into the EU.

Carnegie Europe @carnegieeurope.bsky.social · Aug 27

EU enlargement has stalled, with challenges arising both in candidate countries & in the union.

Brussels should promote a gradual integration approach as a structured path to full membership, write Stefan Lehne, @zorannechev.bsky.social, & Richard Grieveson.

carnegieendowment.org/research/202...

Access Before Accession: Rethinking the EU’s Gradual Integration

EU enlargement has stalled, with challenges arising both in candidate countries and in the union. Brussels should revive the process by promoting gradual integration as a clear and structured path to ...

carnegieendowment.org

Andrew Duff @andrewduffeu.bsky.social · Aug 28

UK in a Changing Europe @ukandeu.bsky.social · Aug 28

Can Keir Starmer's balancing act between the US and the EU succeed in an increasingly turbulent world? 🌍

Join UK in a Changing Europe and @instituteforgovernment.org.uk on the eve of President Trump’s second state visit to the UK to hear what our experts think 👇

ukandeu.ac.uk/events/starm...

Can Keir Starmer's EU and US balancing act succeed in an increasingly turbulent world? - UK in a changing Europe

Join UK in a Changing Europe and the Institute for Government to discuss Keir Starmer's relationship with the US and EU.

ukandeu.ac.uk

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Mujtaba Rahman @mijrahman.bsky.social · Aug 28

Exceptional piece by the exceptional @sylviekauffmann.bsky.social

www.ft.com/content/8a14...

Trump is oblivious to Europe’s history

The US president’s indifference to the past blinds him to Russia’s intentions in Ukraine

www.ft.com

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Andrew Duff @andrewduffeu.bsky.social · Aug 28

Here's how to pose as a 'pro-European' under Labour's new regime. Swallowing the eurosceptic stuff whole. www.gov.uk/government/s...

Speech on the UK's Future Relationship with the European Union

Minister for the Constitution and European Union Relations Nick Thomas-Symonds delivers a speech on the UK's relationship with the EU, hosted by The Spectator.

www.gov.uk

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Andrew Duff @andrewduffeu.bsky.social · Aug 28

Actually, it’s the third. Starmer lost the 2nd when he wanted another referendum so soon after the first. Now he has no EU strategy at all. Apart from Thomas-Symonds. !