Niall Ó Conghaile
@nialloconghaile.bsky.social
🇪🇺
European.
Views my own; RT = interest, not endorsement.
European.
Views my own; RT = interest, not endorsement.
Pinned
I understand. We understand.
We understand the importance that Europe had in your lives and the sense of biting loss for many of you.
We understand what Brexit has done.
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We understand the importance that Europe had in your lives and the sense of biting loss for many of you.
We understand what Brexit has done.
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Varoufakis was useless, not a serious politician.
And at a time of absolute crisis for Greece and Europe when the situation was crying out for honesty and sobriety
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
And at a time of absolute crisis for Greece and Europe when the situation was crying out for honesty and sobriety
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
Former Greek PM Tsipras savages ‘celebrity’ ex-finance minister Varoufakis in memoir
Alexis Tsipras says that during debt crisis Yanis Varoufakis was more interested in promoting his books
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Varoufakis was useless, not a serious politician.
And at a time of absolute crisis for Greece and Europe when the situation was crying out for honesty and sobriety
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
And at a time of absolute crisis for Greece and Europe when the situation was crying out for honesty and sobriety
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
Nothing says fun like "Specialised Committee"
November 25, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Nothing says fun like "Specialised Committee"
Jackeens, slang for Dubliners.
November 25, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Jackeens, slang for Dubliners.
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Yes, they simply assume they *have* to be at the table. It's exceptionalism and it's anti-European
November 24, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Yes, they simply assume they *have* to be at the table. It's exceptionalism and it's anti-European
Exactly. An employer in Poland who wants to employ and Irishwoman who married a Greek in a ceremony in Spain is being disadvantaged
November 25, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Exactly. An employer in Poland who wants to employ and Irishwoman who married a Greek in a ceremony in Spain is being disadvantaged
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They see the situation NI is in and don't understand why it is specific to NI & it's location on the island of Ireland...... They assume because one has it anyone can...... Ignorance is bliss!
November 25, 2025 at 3:42 PM
They see the situation NI is in and don't understand why it is specific to NI & it's location on the island of Ireland...... They assume because one has it anyone can...... Ignorance is bliss!
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Meanwhile ... the EU is making progress in building up a common EU Defence strategy and industrial capability 👏
... without the Brits of course, who want their cake and eat it too, and not contribute fairly to the European Defence Fund. Too bad.
bsky.app/profile/pres...
... without the Brits of course, who want their cake and eat it too, and not contribute fairly to the European Defence Fund. Too bad.
bsky.app/profile/pres...
It's done.
@europarl.europa.eu has just approved Europe’s first-ever European Defence Industry Programme.
This will:
• strengthen the EU’s defence industry
• boost joint procurement
• ramp up manufacturing
• step up support for Ukraine
@europarl.europa.eu has just approved Europe’s first-ever European Defence Industry Programme.
This will:
• strengthen the EU’s defence industry
• boost joint procurement
• ramp up manufacturing
• step up support for Ukraine
November 25, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Meanwhile ... the EU is making progress in building up a common EU Defence strategy and industrial capability 👏
... without the Brits of course, who want their cake and eat it too, and not contribute fairly to the European Defence Fund. Too bad.
bsky.app/profile/pres...
... without the Brits of course, who want their cake and eat it too, and not contribute fairly to the European Defence Fund. Too bad.
bsky.app/profile/pres...
This sounds like a Corkman in Coppers
November 25, 2025 at 5:06 PM
This sounds like a Corkman in Coppers
What, the Farmers Journal is how a nest of Jacks, according to JJ.
Eh, this is madness that comes from too many crubeens among the Rebels. Pure paranoia.
Eh, this is madness that comes from too many crubeens among the Rebels. Pure paranoia.
November 25, 2025 at 4:04 PM
What, the Farmers Journal is how a nest of Jacks, according to JJ.
Eh, this is madness that comes from too many crubeens among the Rebels. Pure paranoia.
Eh, this is madness that comes from too many crubeens among the Rebels. Pure paranoia.
I hadn't. Thank you
November 25, 2025 at 4:02 PM
I hadn't. Thank you
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That the UK had more opt-outs than any other EU member, yet still claimed shackles is indisputable.
Brussels didn't constrain Britain, but Britain’s inability to imagine itself beyond exceptionalism.
Privileges were mistaken for burdens.
Brussels didn't constrain Britain, but Britain’s inability to imagine itself beyond exceptionalism.
Privileges were mistaken for burdens.
November 25, 2025 at 10:44 AM
That the UK had more opt-outs than any other EU member, yet still claimed shackles is indisputable.
Brussels didn't constrain Britain, but Britain’s inability to imagine itself beyond exceptionalism.
Privileges were mistaken for burdens.
Brussels didn't constrain Britain, but Britain’s inability to imagine itself beyond exceptionalism.
Privileges were mistaken for burdens.
I'm not convinced by this. I think this is a lie joiners have told themselves.
The problems caused by the UK to the euro and taking the side of China or the US in trade disputes were legion.
The issue wasn't sticking the head up; it was destructive behaviour.
That has to change
The problems caused by the UK to the euro and taking the side of China or the US in trade disputes were legion.
The issue wasn't sticking the head up; it was destructive behaviour.
That has to change
November 25, 2025 at 4:01 PM
I'm not convinced by this. I think this is a lie joiners have told themselves.
The problems caused by the UK to the euro and taking the side of China or the US in trade disputes were legion.
The issue wasn't sticking the head up; it was destructive behaviour.
That has to change
The problems caused by the UK to the euro and taking the side of China or the US in trade disputes were legion.
The issue wasn't sticking the head up; it was destructive behaviour.
That has to change
None of them are applying. The UK won't be measured against Hungary, but against accepted norms and the acquis.
I expect there will be treaty change in advance of the UK's (or others') accession to reinforce this
I expect there will be treaty change in advance of the UK's (or others') accession to reinforce this
November 25, 2025 at 3:59 PM
None of them are applying. The UK won't be measured against Hungary, but against accepted norms and the acquis.
I expect there will be treaty change in advance of the UK's (or others') accession to reinforce this
I expect there will be treaty change in advance of the UK's (or others') accession to reinforce this
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Where is Britain?
The second day of the #AUEU2025 summit has just started.
The two regions celebrate 25 years of a close and comprehensive alliance based on:
🔹 shared values
🔹 cooperation for peace, prosperity and multilateralism
More facts and figures ⬇️
link.europa.eu/fgCDfr
The two regions celebrate 25 years of a close and comprehensive alliance based on:
🔹 shared values
🔹 cooperation for peace, prosperity and multilateralism
More facts and figures ⬇️
link.europa.eu/fgCDfr
November 25, 2025 at 8:06 AM
Where is Britain?
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Ireland - “an international liability”
Reference to Ireland’s Blanche Dubois defence policy - relying on the kindness of neighbours.
on.ft.com/49F90VY
Reference to Ireland’s Blanche Dubois defence policy - relying on the kindness of neighbours.
on.ft.com/49F90VY
How Ireland became the weak spot in Europe’s defences
With few ships and limited intelligence-sharing, some say the country cannot hope to protect itself or its infrastructure
on.ft.com
November 25, 2025 at 6:04 AM
Ireland - “an international liability”
Reference to Ireland’s Blanche Dubois defence policy - relying on the kindness of neighbours.
on.ft.com/49F90VY
Reference to Ireland’s Blanche Dubois defence policy - relying on the kindness of neighbours.
on.ft.com/49F90VY
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Yeah but look at what we have…..bluish passports and the option of wine-by-the-pint.
Win-win I say.
Win-win I say.
November 25, 2025 at 5:26 AM
Yeah but look at what we have…..bluish passports and the option of wine-by-the-pint.
Win-win I say.
Win-win I say.
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Francia ha entrado en un clima prebélico desde hace algunos meses. El país galo estudia desde hace más de un año recuperar un servicio militar voluntario destinado a acoger durante 10 meses a 10.000 jóvenes, hombres y mujeres, en una primera fase, y hasta 50.000 para 2035
Francia estudia reimplantar el servicio militar voluntario ante la amenaza rusa
Macron planea anunciar la nueva medida, que ya han puesto en marcha países como Alemania y Bélgica, y busca aumentar el número de reservistas a cambio de 2.000 euros mensuales
elpais.com
November 24, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Francia ha entrado en un clima prebélico desde hace algunos meses. El país galo estudia desde hace más de un año recuperar un servicio militar voluntario destinado a acoger durante 10 meses a 10.000 jóvenes, hombres y mujeres, en una primera fase, y hasta 50.000 para 2035
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Also important that everyone understands: a CU is valuable means giving up CPTPP and maybe other deals.
And it means being exposed to Europe's deals
(worth asking to be included in Europe's trade umbrella. I am confident Europe would be interested)
And it means being exposed to Europe's deals
(worth asking to be included in Europe's trade umbrella. I am confident Europe would be interested)
Jon Freedlamd in the G.
Are these on offer?
The customs union is reserved for members. Full stop. So not that.
And SM for goods only? Europe will wanr ita own say in how the UK integrates. It won't just allow cherry-picking.
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Are these on offer?
The customs union is reserved for members. Full stop. So not that.
And SM for goods only? Europe will wanr ita own say in how the UK integrates. It won't just allow cherry-picking.
1
November 24, 2025 at 7:55 AM
Also important that everyone understands: a CU is valuable means giving up CPTPP and maybe other deals.
And it means being exposed to Europe's deals
(worth asking to be included in Europe's trade umbrella. I am confident Europe would be interested)
And it means being exposed to Europe's deals
(worth asking to be included in Europe's trade umbrella. I am confident Europe would be interested)
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On display is not analysis but a masterclass in not understanding basic EU reality.
November 24, 2025 at 6:16 PM
On display is not analysis but a masterclass in not understanding basic EU reality.
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Well well. Look who's in my replies supporting negotiations as 28, treating third-country UK as a member, sidelining Bxl, and taking the anti-🇪🇺 stance
The Emir of Exceptionalism himself, @andrewhesselden.bsky.social
Tell me, have you ever taken a pro-🇪🇺 position?
The Emir of Exceptionalism himself, @andrewhesselden.bsky.social
Tell me, have you ever taken a pro-🇪🇺 position?
November 24, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Well well. Look who's in my replies supporting negotiations as 28, treating third-country UK as a member, sidelining Bxl, and taking the anti-🇪🇺 stance
The Emir of Exceptionalism himself, @andrewhesselden.bsky.social
Tell me, have you ever taken a pro-🇪🇺 position?
The Emir of Exceptionalism himself, @andrewhesselden.bsky.social
Tell me, have you ever taken a pro-🇪🇺 position?
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I expect so
If or when we accept the inevitable and start to decisively move closer to the EU the free movement of goods, services, capital, and people will be back on the table
If or when we accept the inevitable and start to decisively move closer to the EU the free movement of goods, services, capital, and people will be back on the table
November 24, 2025 at 6:03 PM
I expect so
If or when we accept the inevitable and start to decisively move closer to the EU the free movement of goods, services, capital, and people will be back on the table
If or when we accept the inevitable and start to decisively move closer to the EU the free movement of goods, services, capital, and people will be back on the table
No, it's in a partial customs union for some good with 🇪🇺. It still makes its own trade deals, still faces some RoO checks, still doesn't have a say in European trade policy
November 24, 2025 at 6:23 PM
No, it's in a partial customs union for some good with 🇪🇺. It still makes its own trade deals, still faces some RoO checks, still doesn't have a say in European trade policy
Indont underestimate it. The Brexiters have played it masterfully.
But the UK electorate chose this, and if they want way out, they have to accept it won't be ideal.
But the UK electorate chose this, and if they want way out, they have to accept it won't be ideal.
November 24, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Indont underestimate it. The Brexiters have played it masterfully.
But the UK electorate chose this, and if they want way out, they have to accept it won't be ideal.
But the UK electorate chose this, and if they want way out, they have to accept it won't be ideal.
I suspect it will be on the table with the next round of negotiations if anything significant is requested by the UK
November 24, 2025 at 6:20 PM
I suspect it will be on the table with the next round of negotiations if anything significant is requested by the UK