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European Politics Briefly @europolbriefly.bsky.social · 4h

David Gow died aged 80 of a heart attack after a long journalism career spanning Scotsman and Guardian, covering Europe, education, business and Germany.

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European Politics Briefly @europolbriefly.bsky.social · 10h

Ivan Yates failed to disclose a conflict of interest while providing media training to Fianna Fáil presidential candidate Gavin, triggering reviews by Newstalk and party.

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European Politics Briefly @europolbriefly.bsky.social · 12h

Carlos Mazon resigned as Valencia regional president after public outrage over his mishandling of floods that killed 229 people and delayed alerts.

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European Politics Briefly @europolbriefly.bsky.social · 1d

Ivan Yates secretly advised Fianna Fáil presidential candidate Jim Gavin during the campaign while appearing on Newstalk and Path to Power without disclosure.

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European Politics Briefly @europolbriefly.bsky.social · 1d

Combining inclusive national pride with optimistic, action-oriented centrist policies can expand electoral support and reclaim patriotism from the radical right.

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European Politics Briefly @europolbriefly.bsky.social · 1d

Ivan Yates was removed from the Path to Power podcast after failing to disclose he provided debate coaching to Fianna Fáil presidential candidate Jim Gavin.

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European Politics Briefly @europolbriefly.bsky.social · 2d

PP and Vox support nationality-disaggregated statistics to measure foreigners' contributions and usage of Spain's public services.

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European Politics Briefly @europolbriefly.bsky.social · 2d

Ripping up environmental protections will risk the UK's free trade agreement with the EU and imperil access to EU energy markets.

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European Politics Briefly @europolbriefly.bsky.social · 2d

Chancellor Merz's two-day visit to Ankara aims to strengthen bilateral talks and pursue Turkey's mediation role in the Ukraine and Gaza conflicts amid strained relations.

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European Politics Briefly @europolbriefly.bsky.social · 2d

Micheál Martin will lead Fianna Fáil into the next general election and urges the party and Coalition to maintain a laser-like focus on elected issues.

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European Politics Briefly @europolbriefly.bsky.social · 2d

ECB held its key deposit rate at 2% while balancing modest inflation and signs of economic recovery against still-balanced risks to growth and trade.

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European Politics Briefly @europolbriefly.bsky.social · 2d

Serbian students, mobilized by a deadly Novi Sad station canopy collapse, demand snap elections and justice, sustaining large protests against President Aleksandar Vucic's government.

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European Politics Briefly @europolbriefly.bsky.social · 8d

Catherine Connolly, a leftwing independent, won a surprising presidential victory backed by an unprecedented coalition of left parties, destabilizing the governing parties and media.

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European Politics Briefly @europolbriefly.bsky.social · 8d

A 100-day presidential campaign led by Catherine Connolly ended after a sluggish but bruising race marked by occasional dramatic twists and relief among many observers.

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European Politics Briefly @europolbriefly.bsky.social · 10d

A notable number of voters are deliberately spoiling ballots to protest candidate diversity, specific exclusions, or to convey abusive and far-right messages on social media.

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European Politics Briefly @europolbriefly.bsky.social · 10d

Non-voters are deliberately spoiling ballots to protest candidate diversity, follow Declan Ganley’s campaign over Maria Steen, reference a Citywest assault and rioting, or spread abusive far-right messages.

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European Politics Briefly @europolbriefly.bsky.social · 11d

Use frozen Russian central bank assets immediately to fund Ukraine's defence and purchase European weapons.

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European Politics Briefly @europolbriefly.bsky.social · 11d

The EU is renewing efforts to end biannual clock changes, conducting a detailed study while facing member-state opposition despite strong public support.

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European Politics Briefly @europolbriefly.bsky.social · 11d

EU leaders plan to loan Ukraine up to €140bn over three years secured on frozen Russian Central Bank assets held at Euroclear.

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European Politics Briefly @europolbriefly.bsky.social · 11d

European and US leaders imposed major sanctions on Russia while meeting with Zelenskyy, targeting energy revenues and linking sanctions relief to Russian cooperation toward peace.

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European Politics Briefly @europolbriefly.bsky.social · 12d

Jim Gavin's presidential campaign collapsed after revelations he withheld overpaid rent from a former tenant and his political inexperience produced repeated gaffes.

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European Politics Briefly @europolbriefly.bsky.social · 12d

European governments are divided and politically paralysed over Gaza, maintaining cooperation with Israel and facing accusations of complicity while public outrage grows.

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European Politics Briefly @europolbriefly.bsky.social · 12d

Debate failed to resolve candidate controversies, leaving unanswered questions about Connolly's Syria trip, repossession work, and Humphreys' past handling of a victim's case.

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European Politics Briefly @europolbriefly.bsky.social · 13d

Catherine Connolly is criticized for past legal work for banks while she later criticized bank repossessions; defenders cite the cab-rank rule and access to justice.

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European Politics Briefly @europolbriefly.bsky.social · 13d

EU paused sanctions and suspension of preferential trade with Israel amid fragile ceasefire and changed context, provoking criticism over legal accountability and obligations.

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