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Mauro Gatti
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Associate Professor of EU Law, University of Bologna. Research on EU foreign policy and freedom of religion.

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Joe Noonan @joenoonan.bsky.social · 2d
Offer not applicable to women of Palestine.

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Ntina Tzouvala @ntinatzouvala.bsky.social · 3d
This is one of the most Germany-coded things that I have read in a while and I shall not be taking any further questions: www.middleeastmonitor.com/20251118-ger...
Germany’s decision to take in donkeys from Gaza for treatment – but not children – has sparked outrage
The news reads like a dark joke—but it isn’t. “Rescued little Donkeys from Gaza Find a Home in Oppenheim,” reports Allgemeine Zeitung, a regional newspaper in western Germany. On Instagram, the com…
www.middleeastmonitor.com

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Mauro Gatti @maurogatti.bsky.social · 3d
Nice quiz, a bit on the easy side
benphillips76.bsky.social Ben Phillips @benphillips76.bsky.social · 4d
The UN just held a vote on ending torture, in which three countries voted against ending torture.

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Mauro Gatti @maurogatti.bsky.social · 3d
"clearly defined" and "EU law" seldom go well together :)

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Mauro Gatti @maurogatti.bsky.social · 3d
Excellent point. For procedural reasons, there wouldn't be any consequence to a violation of institutional balance, anyway. When the man with a Treaty meets the man with political cover...

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Mauro Gatti @maurogatti.bsky.social · 3d
Of course, the problem remains: is a stament of an "EU leader" (regarding international politics) necessarily made on behalf of the EU? I think so, but i might be wrong. Any suggestion would be welcome!

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Mauro Gatti @maurogatti.bsky.social · 3d
NB: the Commission is the default EU representative, ex art. 17(1) TEU. Others speak for the EU only where Treaties explicitly introduce derogations to the rule (e.g., CFSP)

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Mauro Gatti @maurogatti.bsky.social · 3d
Sure, as i mentioned, i think that neither President can make a statement without some grounding in a Council position. Possibly, this particular statement is understood as sui generis in political terms. But, of course, that does not solve the legal problems per se.

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Ben Phillips @benphillips76.bsky.social · 4d
The UN just held a vote on ending torture, in which three countries voted against ending torture.

🔍 Zoom in…

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Resist 🕎🍉 @antizionistjew.bsky.social · 4d
#WATCH | A new video shows the consequences of Israel's two-year "military operation" (Genocide) in the capital of the Gaza Strip.

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Mauro Gatti @maurogatti.bsky.social · 4d
If only politicians read some political science. Or newspapers.
casmudde.bsky.social Cas Mudde @casmudde.bsky.social · 4d
After more than 10 years of “the Danish Model”, nativism is hegemonic in the country, the far right polls near level highs again, and the Social Democrats lost Copenhagen and poll at historic low.

European Social Democrats should look at the facts, not the myths!

Me in @theguardian.com
The ‘Danish model’ is the darling of centre-left parties like Labour. The problem is, it doesn’t even work in Denmark | Cas Mudde
This week’s local elections are the latest reminder that when social democrats move rightwards, they’re making a mistake, says academic and author Cas Mudde
www.theguardian.com

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Mauro Gatti @maurogatti.bsky.social · 4d
All valid points. I understand that the HR, in particular, makes hundreds of "HR statements," each year. But they are interpreted as EU positions. And, in principle, should be based on the EU established position. That's why i wonder whether the COM Pres' statements should follow a different rule

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Mauro Gatti @maurogatti.bsky.social · 4d
E.g. Ukraine, Palestine, and defence policy. As well as migration, in certain respects (see the memorandum with Tunisia).

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Mauro Gatti @maurogatti.bsky.social · 4d
I am not aware of a systematic practice that contradicts this interpretation, but if you have any suggestion regarding other leaders' statements on international issues (not corresponding to EU established policy), I would be very grateful!

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Mauro Gatti @maurogatti.bsky.social · 4d
From a logical standpoint, the same approach should be applied to the EU Commission President's statements, as she, when acting in her official capacity, exercises the Commission powers, notably the power of external representation

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Mauro Gatti @maurogatti.bsky.social · 4d
It's an interesting point. It is my understanding that, according to established Commission (and Council) policy, one cannot distinguish between "Commission" and "EU" positions about international issues because the Commission is, by default, the EU external representative.

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Mauro Gatti @maurogatti.bsky.social · 4d
You're righ, this specific crisis is facilitating institutional evolution. But there's also an aggressive approach on the part of this Commission's leader(s), in different policy areas. One can possibly see it as a welcome development but I doubt it is unavoidable

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Mauro Gatti @maurogatti.bsky.social · 4d
Such a casual disregard for institutional balance has increasingly become the norm under von der Leyen. With almost no consequence, so far.

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Mauro Gatti @maurogatti.bsky.social · 4d
To be noted that this statement seems illegal under EU law. The Presidents of Commission and European Council can speak only in EU name, presenting the position approved by the Council (i.e.Member States). And we can safely assume this statement was never approved.
ottocr.at Chris Kendall 👊🇪🇺🧶 @ottocr.at · 4d
If this is the public statement then imagine what was being said in private channels. The drafting of this is so careful, the signatures so universal, you don’t have to be a diplomat to read between the lines.

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Chris Kendall 👊🇪🇺🧶 @ottocr.at · 4d
If this is the public statement then imagine what was being said in private channels. The drafting of this is so careful, the signatures so universal, you don’t have to be a diplomat to read between the lines.

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Cas Mudde @casmudde.bsky.social · 4d
After more than 10 years of “the Danish Model”, nativism is hegemonic in the country, the far right polls near level highs again, and the Social Democrats lost Copenhagen and poll at historic low.

European Social Democrats should look at the facts, not the myths!

Me in @theguardian.com
The ‘Danish model’ is the darling of centre-left parties like Labour. The problem is, it doesn’t even work in Denmark | Cas Mudde
This week’s local elections are the latest reminder that when social democrats move rightwards, they’re making a mistake, says academic and author Cas Mudde
www.theguardian.com

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James Ball @jamesrball.com · 6d
I asked grok who was the better role model for humanity, Jesus Christ or Elon Musk. GUESS WHAT.
No prizes for guessing who grok chose sorry

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Benjamin Balthaser @blbalthaser.bsky.social · 9d
When anyone asks me for a fast example of how global neoliberalism is structurally racist, I share Larry Summers’ famous memo describing Africa as “under polluted” and of “little marginal utility” as grounds for shipping toxic waste to the continent

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Summers...
Summers memo - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org

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Fabrizio Coticchia @fabrizio-coticchia.bsky.social · 9d
‘Budapest bella, ma non ci vivrei’ www.roars.it/ecco-il-test...
Ecco il testo di riforma della governance degli atenei: e non c'è solo il rappresentante del governo nel CdA
Ecco il testo, finora segreto, della riforma della governance delle università partorito dalla commissione presieduta da Galli Della Loggia. Le due novità più rilevanti si conoscono già: la nomina da ...
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Dr. Jeremy Swist @metalclassicist.bsky.social · 9d
Literally the subtitle to Mary Shelley’s “Frankenstein.”
Jeff Bezos Creates A.I. StartUp Where He Will Be Co-Chief Executive Called Project Prometheus, the company is focusing on artificial intelligence for the engineering and manufacturing of computers, automobiles and spacecraft. Listen to this article • 5:36 min Learn more

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Marina Veličković @marinavelickovic.bsky.social · 9d
‘We’ll appease the far right by taking inspo from the actual Nazis’ is an odd way to try and justify a policy but what do I know I’m not an overpaid consultant

www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Asylum seekers’ jewellery could be seized to pay for processing costs, says Home Office minister
Idea borrowed from Denmark is latest attempt to reduce number of people seeking asylum in UK
www.theguardian.com

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Marylou Hamm @marylou-h.bsky.social · 11d
"Le directeur de Sciences Po Strasbourg a cherché à obtenir des informations sur une chercheuse du CNRS spécialiste de la Palestine afin d’alerter la présidence de l’Université de Strasbourg"

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Quand le directeur de Sciences Po Strasbourg surveille une chercheuse sur la Palestine
Selon Blast, le directeur de Sciences Po Strasbourg, Emmanuel Droit, a cherché à obtenir des informations sur une chercheuse du CNRS spécialiste de la
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Caroline Lequesne @clequesne.bsky.social · 12d
Omnibus simplification package « fails to meet the constitutional standards the EU’s own legal order demands ».
The letter from 100 European legal experts to the European Parliament’s legal affairs committee.

media.licdn.com/dms/document...

euobserver.com/green-econom...

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Jamal abu hashem🇵🇸 @jamalzuhir.bsky.social · 13d
Rainbow from my destroyed city
#Gaza

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Talia "Estro Junkies" Bhatt ♀︎♀︎ @taliabhatt.itch.io · 13d
"my least woke opinion is---"

That's enough. We've had enough people indulging in the "thrill of a little conservatism", as a treat. Of considering reactionary thought to be a salacious and taboo in a world descending into reactionary mania.

Give me your MOST woke opinions. We're bringing it back.