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Jorge Liboreiro @jorgeliboreiro.bsky.social · 5h

Ursula von der Leyen has been informed about the allegations, which concern Commissioner Olivér Várhelyi, but it's unclear if she will speak with him personally to discuss the explosive allegations.

"This is the type of information that reaches the President," says her spokesperson.

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Jorge Liboreiro @jorgeliboreiro.bsky.social · 5h

The European Commission will set up an internal working group to investigate the allegations of Hungarian espionage.

"The Commission takes such allegations very seriously, and we remain committed to protecting Commission staff, information and networks from illicit intelligence gathering actions."

Jorge Liboreiro @jorgeliboreiro.bsky.social · 8h

💥 Bombshell investigation: Hungary operated an illegal network of spies to infiltrate the EU institutions while Olivér Várhelyi, who's currently a European Commissioner, served as chief ambassador.

„Súlyos ügy volt” – így bukott le Orbánék titkos kémhálózata Brüsszelben

A 2010-es években a magyar hírszerzés elkezdett kémkedni Brüsszelben, és ehhez uniós intézményeknél dolgozó magyarokat próbált beszervezni. Viszont a magyar szolgálatok ezt annyira nyilvánvalóan és üg...

telex.hu

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Jorge Liboreiro @jorgeliboreiro.bsky.social · 7h

And here’s her reaction.

Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu · 7h

I deeply appreciate the strong support received today.

The Commission will keep working closely with the European Parliament to tackle Europe’s challenges. And together deliver results for all European citizens.

United for our people, our values and our future.

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Jorge Liboreiro @jorgeliboreiro.bsky.social · 7h

The margin voting against the motions was slightly larger than in July (360), a clear sign that centrist parties, while dissatisfied with von der Leyen on many issues, don't wish to play this game every three months.

Jorge Liboreiro @jorgeliboreiro.bsky.social · 7h

🚨 Just in: Ursula von der Leyen comfortably survives two back-to-back motions of censure.

Motion by Patriots for Europe
🔴 378 votes against
🟢 179 votes in favour
⚫️ 37 abstentions

Motion by The Left
🔴 383 votes against
🟢 133 votes in favour
⚫️ 78 abstentions

Full story.

Von der Leyen survives far-right and far-left no-confidence motions

The two motions of censure, up for a vote Thursday, shared one key point of criticism: the lopsided terms of the EU-US trade deal. #EuropeNews

www.euronews.com

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Jorge Liboreiro @jorgeliboreiro.bsky.social · 7h

🚨 Just in: Ursula von der Leyen comfortably survives two back-to-back motions of censure.

Motion by Patriots for Europe
🔴 378 votes against
🟢 179 votes in favour
⚫️ 37 abstentions

Motion by The Left
🔴 383 votes against
🟢 133 votes in favour
⚫️ 78 abstentions

Full story.

Von der Leyen survives far-right and far-left no-confidence motions

The two motions of censure, up for a vote Thursday, shared one key point of criticism: the lopsided terms of the EU-US trade deal. #EuropeNews

www.euronews.com

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Jorge Liboreiro @jorgeliboreiro.bsky.social · 8h

💥 Bombshell investigation: Hungary operated an illegal network of spies to infiltrate the EU institutions while Olivér Várhelyi, who's currently a European Commissioner, served as chief ambassador.

„Súlyos ügy volt” – így bukott le Orbánék titkos kémhálózata Brüsszelben

A 2010-es években a magyar hírszerzés elkezdett kémkedni Brüsszelben, és ehhez uniós intézményeknél dolgozó magyarokat próbált beszervezni. Viszont a magyar szolgálatok ezt annyira nyilvánvalóan és üg...

telex.hu

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Jorge Liboreiro @jorgeliboreiro.bsky.social · 1d

Greenland's Prime Minister: "We are not seeking to be a member of the European Union, and we are definitely not seeking to be a part of another country."

Greenland not seeking to join EU or be part of US, PM Nielsen says

Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen addressed the European Parliament on Wednesday, calling for closer cooperation with the EU. “We are not going to join another country”, he told journal...

www.euronews.com

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Jorge Liboreiro @jorgeliboreiro.bsky.social · 1d

Full story on the speech.

Russia is waging 'grey zone campaign' against Europe: von der Leyen

"Every square centimetre of our territory must be protected," Ursula von der Leyen told MEPs in Strasbourg on Wednesday after a string of Russian incursions into European airspace. #EuropeNews

www.euronews.com

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Jorge Liboreiro @jorgeliboreiro.bsky.social · 1d

"It should be designed to address a wide spectrum of challenges. From responding to natural disasters to tackling international organised crime. From monitoring weaponised migration to controlling the Russian shadow fleet, and the list is long."

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Jorge Liboreiro @jorgeliboreiro.bsky.social · 1d

Von der Leyen responds to the criticism against the "Drone Wall":

"It is not only about our Eastern border – at the moment, it is our priority. But what we need is a 360-degree approach. This anti-drone system will be a shield for our entire Union, including the Southern Flank."

Jorge Liboreiro @jorgeliboreiro.bsky.social · 1d

🧵 Ursula von der Leyen on recent Russian incursions:

"To those who still doubt, look at what is happening. One incident may be a mistake. Two, a coincidence. But three, five, ten? This is a deliberate and targeted grey zone campaign against Europe. And Europe must respond."

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Jorge Liboreiro @jorgeliboreiro.bsky.social · 1d

Conclusion: "The choice before us is simple. We can either shy away and watch Russian threats escalate, or we meet them with unity, deterrence and resolve. I know which side we will choose."

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Jorge Liboreiro @jorgeliboreiro.bsky.social · 1d

"Tackling Russia's hybrid war (...) requires a completely new mindset for all of us. We must be ready to leave our comfort zone. We need to explore new ways of doing things. And most importantly, we must deter everyone who seeks to harm our territory and our people."

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Jorge Liboreiro @jorgeliboreiro.bsky.social · 1d

"The founding mission of the European Union is to preserve peace. And today, that means having the capacity to deter aggression and provocation. Europe must urgently equip itself with a strategic capacity to respond. One that is ready to address the changing nature of warfare."

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Jorge Liboreiro @jorgeliboreiro.bsky.social · 1d

"Russia wants to sow division. We have to answer with unity. (...) But we must not only react, we must deter. Because if we hesitate to act, the grey zone will only expand."

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Jorge Liboreiro @jorgeliboreiro.bsky.social · 1d

"We must investigate every incident. And we must not shy away from attributing responsibility. Because every square centimetre of our territory must be protected and safe," she said in Strasbourg.

"It is time to call it by its name. This is hybrid warfare, and we have to take it very seriously."

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Jorge Liboreiro @jorgeliboreiro.bsky.social · 1d

🧵 Ursula von der Leyen on recent Russian incursions:

"To those who still doubt, look at what is happening. One incident may be a mistake. Two, a coincidence. But three, five, ten? This is a deliberate and targeted grey zone campaign against Europe. And Europe must respond."

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Jorge Liboreiro @jorgeliboreiro.bsky.social · 1d

My guess? It's a Labubu.

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Jorge Liboreiro @jorgeliboreiro.bsky.social · 1d

Birthday girl: Greens co-leader Terry Reintke has a gift for Ursula von der Leyen, who today turns 67.

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Jorge Liboreiro @jorgeliboreiro.bsky.social · 2d

"The EU steel industry is currently facing significant pressure from unsustainable levels of global overcapacity, which is more than five times the EU's annual steel consumption (currently 620 million tons and projected to grow to 721 million tons by 2027)."

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Jorge Liboreiro @jorgeliboreiro.bsky.social · 2d

Just in: the European Commission proposes tariffs of up to 50% on imports of steel to address the "unfair impacts of global overcapacity".

Commission proposes plan to protect EU steel industry from unfair impacts of global overcapacity

The Commission has presented a proposal to protect the EU steel sector from unfair impacts of global overcapacity, a vital step towards ensuring the long-term viability of a strategically crucial indu...

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Jorge Liboreiro @jorgeliboreiro.bsky.social · 2d

The proposal in a nutshell:
- Russian diplomats will have to notify their movement to another member state (mandatory)
- Member states will assess the notification and decide whether to allow or deny entry (voluntary)

Which means implementation is likely to be asymmetrical.

Jorge Liboreiro @jorgeliboreiro.bsky.social · 2d

The EU is seriously considering a new proposal to restrict the movements of Russian diplomats, a move long advocated by the Czech Republic.

Here's what we know.

EU considers new plan to restrict movements of Russian diplomats

If approved, the system would oblige Russian diplomats to notify in advance their intention to travel to or transit through another member state. #EuropeNews

www.euronews.com

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Jorge Liboreiro @jorgeliboreiro.bsky.social · 2d

The EU is seriously considering a new proposal to restrict the movements of Russian diplomats, a move long advocated by the Czech Republic.

Here's what we know.

EU considers new plan to restrict movements of Russian diplomats

If approved, the system would oblige Russian diplomats to notify in advance their intention to travel to or transit through another member state. #EuropeNews

www.euronews.com

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Jorge Liboreiro @jorgeliboreiro.bsky.social · 3d

Von der Leyen's intervention was less fiery and more succinct than her speech in July, when she faced her first motion of censure.

Evident signs of fatigue, also among centrist parties, from having to deal with this again so soon.

Jorge Liboreiro @jorgeliboreiro.bsky.social · 3d

Ursula von der Leyen hit back against two motions of censure by warning Vladimir Putin is trying to "sow division" and "turn Europeans against each other."

"This is a trap. And we simply cannot fall for it."

Don't fall for Putin's trap, von der Leyen says on motions of censure

"This is a trap. And we simply cannot fall for it," Ursula von der Leyen said as she battled two back-to-back motions of censure. #EuropeNews

www.euronews.com

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Jorge Liboreiro @jorgeliboreiro.bsky.social · 3d

Ursula von der Leyen hit back against two motions of censure by warning Vladimir Putin is trying to "sow division" and "turn Europeans against each other."

"This is a trap. And we simply cannot fall for it."

Don't fall for Putin's trap, von der Leyen says on motions of censure

"This is a trap. And we simply cannot fall for it," Ursula von der Leyen said as she battled two back-to-back motions of censure. #EuropeNews

www.euronews.com

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Jorge Liboreiro @jorgeliboreiro.bsky.social · 3d

🚨 French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecronu has resigned just hours after unveiling the members of his cabinet.

The ungovernability of France deepens.

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