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Anne Applebaum @anneapplebaum.bsky.social · 1d

A horrific mass murder is unfolding in Sudan, where no one can see it. The RSF are murdering civilians in El Fasher, having finally defeated the Sudanese army forces holding out in the city. The BBC has managed to speak to some who escaped

www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7fC...

Sudanese survivors of el-Fasher siege tell the BBC about RSF brutality | BBC News

YouTube video by BBC News

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Tony Agotha @tonyagotha.bsky.social · 5d

It’s not a beauty contest, but facts matter 👇

Wopke Hoekstra @wopkehoekstra.ec.europa.eu · 5d

We consistently stress that Europe is doing more than its fair share in international climate finance.

We also always make the point that, no matter the amount of public finance, we need more private money.

Yesterday’s publication underlines both points.

EU Council @consilium.europa.eu · 6d

The 🇪🇺 and its member states are the world’s biggest providers of climate finance.

In 2024, they contributed:
• €31.7 billion from public sources
• €11 billion in private financing

The aim of this finance is to help developing countries combat climate change.

More ➡️ link.europa.eu/4prHb9

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Tony Agotha @tonyagotha.bsky.social · 16d

And almost halfway in!

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Wopke Hoekstra @wopkehoekstra.ec.europa.eu · 17d

We're taking a more strategic, results-focused approach to climate and energy diplomacy.

By strengthening global partnerships, we aim to boost clean investments, reform finance, and make the clean transition a worldwide success.

My speech 👉🏻 ec.europa.eu/commission/p...

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Dr Paul Dorfman @drpauldorfman.bsky.social · 21d

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Dr Paul Dorfman @drpauldorfman.bsky.social · 23d

IEA: #Renewables have cut #fossilfuel imports for more than 100 countries
#climate
www.carbonbrief.org/iea-renewabl...

IEA: Renewables have cut fossil-fuel imports for more than 100 countries - Carbon Brief

More than 100 countries have cut their dependence on fossil-fuel imports and saved hundreds of billions of dollars by continuing to invest in renewables

www.carbonbrief.org

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Marjolein Moorman @marjoleinmoorman.bsky.social · 29d

Deze brief. Van een 19 jarige. Ze kan geen plezier hebben zonder voortdurend last te hebben. Van mannen. Het maakt me woedend. We zijn niets opgeschoten. Beste mannen, spreek elkaar aan! Laat dit stoppen! Vrouwen zijn niet van jullie. We zijn van onszelf!

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Opinie: Een avond waar ik zo naar had uitgekeken, werd stukje bij beetje van me afgepakt

Naroepen, intimidatie, betast worden en zonder toestemming gezoend worden op de mond: Vera van der Gaag (19) beschrijft hoe een avondje uit op een zaterdag in Utrecht eruit ziet.

www.volkskrant.nl

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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 28d

According to the City of Paris, in the last 10 years 150K trees have been planted & 45ha of parks created in the already hot city, all intended to not only improve quality-of-life today, but also help the city adapt to & manage summer heatwaves of 50℃ (122F) by 2050.

Just the start.

Common sense.

Paris before and after street transformation

New urban forest planted in front of Paris City Hall

A Paris “School Street” where cars are removed and people space/tree planting are added

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Tony Agotha @tonyagotha.bsky.social · Sep 29

Prachtige podcast, over een componist, een slachtoffer magische soms onheilspellende muziek, en geschiedenis

PG Kroeger @pgkroegerbb.bsky.social · Sep 26

Na Stalins dood moest Sjostakovitsj de triomfen laten klinken van de Sovjet-Unie als wereldmacht – nu met kernbom en Spoetnik-satelliet! Het regime bleef de vaak wanhopige, altijd bange componist als 'posterboy' misbruiken. #BetrouwbareBronnen omny.fm/shows/betrou...

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Tony Agotha @tonyagotha.bsky.social · Sep 28

Morning in Tervuren

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Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu · Sep 24

10 years have passed since we adopted the Paris Agreement.

Since then, the world has changed.

The clean transition is moving forward.

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Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu · Sep 23

With the world united behind renewables and energy efficiency, COP28 made history.

So thank you, Sultan Al Jaber.

Now we must deliver on its legacy.

Europe is working with industry to roll out renewables in developing countries.

We’ll stay true to the spirit of COP28.

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Frans Timmermans @franstimmermans.groenlinkspvda.nl · Sep 20

Tegen extreemrechts geweld moet je je laten horen. Dan zet je alle democratische middelen in om een vuist te maken. We vragen voor volgende week een debat aan om samen een streep trekken.

Mijn reactie op de gebeurtenissen van vandaag:

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Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu · Sep 20

The entry into force of the Marine Biodiversity Treaty is a historic milestone.

It shows the power of multilateralism, as we head to New York for the UN General Assembly,

Now we call on more countries to join the movement & ensure the universal protection of our ocean.

www.un.org/sg/en/conten...

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Tony Agotha @tonyagotha.bsky.social · Sep 17

Climate change is not a far-away problem of the future; it is here and now, risking our jobs, our health, and our security. The good news, we all can do something about it. No step is too small.

Grantham Institute - Climate Change and the Environment @granthamicl.bsky.social · Sep 17

📈Climate change-driven summer heat led to an additional 16,500 deaths in 854 European cities, a new study led by the Grantham Institute and the @lshtm.bsky.social estimates 🧵

Watch Dr @clairbarnes.bsky.social from @ic-cep.bsky.social & @gkonstantinoudis.bsky.social explain the findings.

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European External Action Service @eudiplomacy.bsky.social · Sep 15

In a democracy there is a place for everyone. It is built on participation, diversity and equality.

As the EU we support genuine elections, protect independent media, stand with civil society and challenge disinformation, because in a democracy, everyone counts and all voices matter.
#DemocracyDay

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EU Institute for Security Studies @euiss.bsky.social · Sep 12

The EU must stop being complacent & self-flagellating. It is an economic & political force, and has the military will to defend our freedom & interests. "That’s what we must continue doing,” said Delphine Pronk at #EUISS2025.

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Kaja Kallas @kajakallas.bsky.social · Sep 3

Europe is engaged in a battle for freedom and democracy.
It must build its geopolitical power to participate as an equal player.

That’s why we have embarked on the biggest military undertaking in recent history.

Extract of my speech at EUISS conference ↓

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Steven Everts @sbeverts.bsky.social · Sep 4

Full text of speech at @euiss.bsky.social annual conference here

Europe in danger, but not alone. Getting serious about our security responsibilities

Keynote speech by EU HR/VP Kaja Kallas at the EUISS annual conference 2025

www.eeas.europa.eu

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Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu · Sep 4

We had the pleasure of speaking with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

We warmly welcome India’s continued engagement with President Zelenskyy.

India has an important role to play in bringing Russia to end its war of aggression and helping create a path towards peace.

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Tony Agotha @tonyagotha.bsky.social · Sep 3

Great example in Dublin on how to give nature a chance. It will reward us in return

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Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu · Sep 3

The EU is already the world’s biggest trading block, with 76 trading partners.

Now we table two agreements that will cement this position.

→ europa.eu/!hYC7MJ

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European External Action Service @eudiplomacy.bsky.social · Sep 3

Today the European Commission proposed signing the EU-Mercosur and EU-Mexico agreements, which will strengthen political cooperation and trade and investment relations, bringing concrete benefits for citizens and businesses in Mercosur, Mexico and the EU.

Read the PR: ec.europa.eu/commission/p...

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Mathijs Bouman @mathijsbouman.nl · Sep 1

Uh...
#Telegraaf

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Jean-Marc van Tol @jmvtol.bsky.social · Aug 26

Ik maak naast Fokke & Sukke ook boeken rond Johan de Witt en Constantijn Huygens. Ik krijg best vaak de vraag waar deel III van mijn trilogie blijft. Ik zou er meer aan kunnen werken als er meer gekocht wordt via webshop.catullus.nl Als je de De Witt-boeken leuk vindt, retweet dit dan.

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