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Renew Europe @reneweurope.bsky.social · 2d

Fragmented EU rules are costing us up to €500 billion/year! 🤯

🚫 Fragmented rules mean:
🔵Higher prices for consumers 🛒
🔵Fewer choices for services 💻
🔵Less innovation for businesses 🚀

For growth, competitiveness and stronger 🇪🇺, we must complete the Single Market

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Renew Europe @reneweurope.bsky.social · 2d

Today, we mourn the 2 year anniversary of Hamas' vile terrorist attacks on Israel.

The hostages still being held by Hamas must be released.

Peace & a two state solution cannot be built on further bloodshed. The killing in Gaza must stop.

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Renew Europe @reneweurope.bsky.social · 6d

It is dangerous & baseless to claim that the EU has "decided to go to war", as Orbán has done

We are all familiar with this agenda of division!

It's time to stop the Russian propaganda and check the facts. Who started the war? Russia did, with an unprovoked invasion of Ukraine

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Renew Europe @reneweurope.bsky.social · 9d

Tallinn calling! 🇪🇪

We are sending one clear message:
The time for talk is over. We need urgent action to build a European Defence Union!

Follow the press conference with 🇪🇪Prime Minister Kristen Michal, our president @valeriehayer.bsky.social & Urmas Paet
www.youtube.com/live/Lzn6om6...

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Renew Europe @reneweurope.bsky.social · 10d

Congratulations to Maia Sandu & the PAS party for their decisive victory in 🇲🇩 legislative elections

Moldovans have reaffirmed their European future with strength and determination.

Dan Barna 👇
www.reneweuropegroup.eu/news/2025-09...

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Renew Europe @reneweurope.bsky.social · 14d

We condemn Russia's interference in Moldovan democracy, including the use of disinformation, cyber-attacks and illicit financing.

The 🇲🇩 people should be free to choose their own path without outside interference!

@valeriehayer.bsky.social & Dan Barna
www.reneweuropegroup.eu/news/2025-09...

Russia’s interference in Moldova’s democracy… - Renew Europe

Ahead of this weekend’s pivotal elections in Moldova, Renew Europe condemns ongoing attempts by Russia to interfere in the election and reaffirms its…

www.reneweuropegroup.eu

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Renew Europe @reneweurope.bsky.social · 15d

The imprisonment of Varna’s mayor is alarming proof of democratic backsliding in Bulgaria.

We urge the Commission to freeze EU funds until Sofia stops weaponizing institutions against opponents.

@valeriehayer.bsky.social @politico.eu 👇
www.politico.eu/article/varn...

Europe’s liberals demand EU freezes funds to Bulgaria over imprisoned mayor

Jailing of Varna mayor evidence of democratic backsliding in Bulgaria, Renew Europe chief warns.

www.politico.eu

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Renew Europe @reneweurope.bsky.social · 16d

Russia is testing us. The recent airspace violation in Estonia shows the Kremlin’s war in Ukraine isn’t going as planned.

They want to divert aid from Ukraine and force NATO to look inward.

#RenewEurope makes sure we stay united and protected!

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Renew Europe @reneweurope.bsky.social · 17d

The attack on the @d66.nl headquarters in The Hague is a direct assault on democracy. We stand in full solidarity with our Dutch friends.

Political violence has no place in the EU. We will always defend our shared values of democracy and the rule of law.

Rob Jetten @robjetten.bsky.social · 19d

Tuig. Je blijft van politieke partijen af.

Als je denkt dat je ons kan intimideren, dikke vette pech. Wij laten ons mooie land nooit afpakken door extremistischte relschoppers.

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Renew Europe @reneweurope.bsky.social · 21d

The Rainbow Platform is now part of Renew Europe! 🌈

We're thrilled to officially adopt this vital initiative for diversity and inclusion, making it a core part of our group

This is a commitment to championing equality and ensuring every individual feels represented 🤝🇪🇺

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Renew Europe @reneweurope.bsky.social · 21d

Netanyahu must change course or face EU sanctions

Renew Europe backs Commission’s proposal but warns it’s not enough, calling for
🔹Aid for civilians
🔹Respect of international law
🔹Release of hostages
🔹Progress towards two states

👇@hildevautmans.bsky.social
www.reneweuropegroup.eu/news/2025-09...

Netanyahu must come back from the brink or face costly… - Renew Europe

Renew Europe welcomes the European Commission's proposal for economic sanctions against Israel as a necessary first step towards ensuring accountability…

www.reneweuropegroup.eu

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Renew Europe @reneweurope.bsky.social · 23d

"The EU needs to break free from its dependencies in all sectors. Building up our own capacity, especially by moving from fossil fuels to renewable energy produced here in Europe, is vital for our security, but also for our competitiveness", Katri Kulmuni.

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Renew Europe @reneweurope.bsky.social · 23d

"This is a pivotal moment for Europe’s energy independence. The only ones who don’t seem to understand are Gazprom spokespersons Fico and Orbán. Let me be very clear: Russian gas is neither cheap nor dependable." states @lubicakarvasova.bsky.social

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Renew Europe @reneweurope.bsky.social · 23d

Renew Europe is pushing to end EU reliance on Russian energy by latest 2027

We must stop financing Putin's war and secure our own energy independence by diversifying our energy mix with renewables.

Hungary & Slovakia must join the rest of Europe and stop cosying up with Putin!

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Renew Europe @reneweurope.bsky.social · 23d

🚨 Israel’s invasion of Gaza City marks a disastrous escalation.

Israel’s right to self-defence cannot justify indiscriminate military action that brings catastrophic suffering to civilians.

Ceasefire now. Aid must flow. A two-state solution is the only path to peace.

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Renew Europe @reneweurope.bsky.social · 27d

EU's unfinished Single Market is costing us!

According to the IMF, remaining barriers inside EU are as costly as:
🔹44% tariff on goods
🔹110% tariff on services

For growth, competitiveness and stronger 🇪🇺, we must complete the Single Market!

👇 MEP Anna-Maja Henriksson
tinyurl.com/55beu66c

Keep Draghi going and take down internal trade barriers - Renew Europe

Today, the European Parliament adopted a report by Renew MEP Anna-Maja Henriksson on streamlining EU internal market rules . The report will help maintain…

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Renew Europe @reneweurope.bsky.social · 27d

Renew Europe welcomes new EU plans on democratic and media resilience

However, without an urgent Democracy Shield, promises are not enough — the Commission must act now to protect Europe from attacks on democracy

👇 @nathalieloiseau.bsky.social @hbrandstaetter.bsky.social
tinyurl.com/ywtdmfxd

Renew demands urgent Democracy Shield implementation - Renew Europe

Renew Europe welcomes Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's announcement this morning in her State of the European Union address proposing the…

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Renew Europe @reneweurope.bsky.social · 28d

Renew Europe has led the push for a new vision for European University Alliances — 570+ universities boosting Europe’s competitiveness through
🌍 research
📖 academic freedom
🎓 mobility & inclusion
💶 funding beyond Erasmus+

Congrats @laurencefarreng.bsky.social
www.reneweuropegroup.eu/news/2025-09...

Renew Europe drives push to turn university alliances… - Renew Europe

The European Parliament has backed a new vision for the European Universities Alliances, led by Renew Europe’s MEP Laurence Farreng. The alliances,…

www.reneweuropegroup.eu

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Renew Europe @reneweurope.bsky.social · 28d

We remember the lives lost on 11 September 🕊️

Together, we can stand strong against terrorism & build a safer & more peaceful world for all.

We are committed to a stronger, more secure Europe that defends our shared values of freedom and democracy.

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Renew Europe @reneweurope.bsky.social · 28d

The world sees our hypocrisy: we blame Europe for silence, yet we can’t even agree among ourselves. It’s time to speak up! #EUActNow #NoMoreExcuses

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Renew Europe @reneweurope.bsky.social · 28d

Three truths for a pro-European majority:
- Gaza suffers a man-made famine—@vonderleyen is clear: suspend EU-Israel trade & sanction those responsible.
- A two-state solution requires a Palestinian state.
-Genocide? Let the ICJ decide—with evidence, not political games.

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Renew Europe @reneweurope.bsky.social · 28d

🔴Enough posturing about Gaza. The only way forward is compromise - we ask all political groups to withdraw their amendments to get a resolution.

We can’t demand Europe to lead, then block every path to action. #EU #LeadOrStepAside

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Renew Europe @reneweurope.bsky.social · 28d

Europe will protect its sovereignty at any cost!

Last week, a plane carrying von der Leyen, was hit by Russian interference while trying to land in Sofia.

Europe is ramping up its resilience by making sure our deterrence systems are up to date & have the investments they need!

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Renew Europe @reneweurope.bsky.social · 28d

EU cohesion policy mid-term review strengthens Europe’s regions:

🔵 Stronger safeguards & rule of law
🔵 Support for SMEs
🔵 Flexible funding for housing, energy, water, defence & decarbonisation

👇 @lubicakarvasova.bsky.social & @brigittevdberg.bsky.social
tinyurl.com/mtv7dbk7

Renew Europe secures stronger safeguards in EU… - Renew Europe

Today’s vote on the mid-term review for cohesion policy funds and European Social Funds unlocks the potential to reprogram EU funds toward urgent…

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Renew Europe @reneweurope.bsky.social · 29d

Statement by the #RenewEurope Group 👇

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