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Andrew Duff @andrewduffeu.bsky.social · 1d

In which I look at the recently revised Framework Agreement between Commission and European Parliament. And hope for the best. @ec.europa.eu @europarl.europa.eu verfassungsblog.de/stresses-and...

Stresses and Strains

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Andrew Duff @andrewduffeu.bsky.social · 1d

In which I look at the recently revised Framework Agreement between Commission and European Parliament. And hope for the best. @ec.europa.eu @europarl.europa.eu verfassungsblog.de/stresses-and...

Stresses and Strains

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Verfassungsblog @verfassungsblog.de · 1d

The EP and the Commission are revising a Framework Agreement governing their mutual relationship.

ANDREW DUFF concludes that better coordination between all the institutions would improve EU governance and bolster democratic legitimacy:

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Andrew Duff @andrewduffeu.bsky.social · 1d

With national political parties in terminal crisis, it's time to go federal.
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Time running out for transnational lists for 2029 Euro-elections

There is a systemic absence of a genuine European electoral space. As long as citizens are only allowed to vote for national parties, from national lists, presented by national actors, using national ...

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Antony Carpen @acarpen.bsky.social · 6d

***Oof***

Cambridgeshire Live @cambridgeshirelive.bsky.social · 6d

The Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough has said he cannot guarantee support for running bus routes along the Cambourne to Cambridge (C2C) Busway if it is built

Mayor can't guarantee running buses for busway 'that no-one wants'

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Andrew Duff @andrewduffeu.bsky.social · 8d

Here's how to do it. verfassungsblog.de/fast-trackin...

Fast-Tracking Ukraine

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Andrew Duff @andrewduffeu.bsky.social · 8d

The EU is making a fist of fast-tracking Ukraine's membership. www.ft.com/content/3642...

EU moves to advance Ukraine’s accession by sidestepping Hungary

Brussels advises Kyiv to advance technical work despite Budapest holding up talks

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Andrew Duff @andrewduffeu.bsky.social · 12d

Our gentleman leader, with high ideals and a sharp wit. RIP. Former Lib Dem leader Sir Menzies Campbell dies aged 84

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Andrew Duff @andrewduffeu.bsky.social · 9d

Surely the best way to defeat Farage is to overthrow his Brexit. @labour4europe.bsky.social @labourtogether.bsky.social #lab25

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Andrew Duff @andrewduffeu.bsky.social · 9d

Surely the best way to defeat Farage is to overthrow his Brexit. @labour4europe.bsky.social @labourtogether.bsky.social #lab25

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Andrew Duff @andrewduffeu.bsky.social · 12d

Our gentleman leader, with high ideals and a sharp wit. RIP. Former Lib Dem leader Sir Menzies Campbell dies aged 84

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Andrew Duff @andrewduffeu.bsky.social · 15d

De Gaulle would have loved Mandy’s Ditchley lecture.

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Andrew Duff @andrewduffeu.bsky.social · 15d

Yes, but. To make THE difference, close to the EU requires a UK budget contribution and acceptance of Freedom of Movement. Just a new customs union is good for cars but not much else. @libdems.org.uk need to get ahead of that curve. Come on boys! @calummillerld.bsky.social

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Andrew Duff @andrewduffeu.bsky.social · 16d

If Starmer wants respect for the decision to recognise a Palestinian state, he must spell out what the Palestine authority must do next to isolate Hamas in a democratic election. He has not done this.

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Niall Ó Conghaile @nialloconghaile.bsky.social · 16d

And if you enjoyed that and fancy a bit more, why not check out this thread on @andrewduffeu.bsky.social proposals on what the UK needs to do. 👇👇👇👇👇👇

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Niall Ó Conghaile @nialloconghaile.bsky.social · Feb 27

Titanic paper from @andrewduffeu.bsky.social, which I missed at the time

While there may be some stuff to quibble about, and some of this will be hard reading for Europeans, as well as for some in the UK, as a whole this is what needs to be said.

This should be the focus for join.

A reaction 🧵

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Antony Carpen @acarpen.bsky.social · 17d

NEW VIDEO: @libdems.org.uk debate Transport www.youtube.com/watch?v=x31f... - and pass a policy that states: "Conference reaffirms pledges to: ...Implement light rail schemes for trams and tram–trains." Will this be adopted by Cambridgeshire County Council now that LibDems are in control of it?

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John Harris @johnharris1969.bsky.social · 25d

Anyone heard from the Prime Minister?

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Ingwar Perowanowitsch @ingwarpero.bsky.social · 25d

Holy shit! In London streikt gerade die Metro und plötzlich fahren hundertausende Londoner erstmalig mit dem Fahrrad zur Arbeit. Der Anbieter Lime meldete einen Anstieg um 70%. So sieht das dann aus. Das wird dem Fahrrad auch nach dem Streik einen krassen Boost geben❤️💪

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Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 26d

Until the government is willing have an honest discussion about the negative impact of Brexit - Britain’s growth, productivity & living standards will continue to be weighed down by the structural handicap it has inflicted on the country & economy
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

No prospect of UK rejoining EU in my lifetime, says Starmer’s reset negotiator

Comments by Nick Thomas-Symonds underline view in top government circles despite thaw in relations with Brussels

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fife4europe #FBPE #RejoinEU @fife4europe.bsky.social · 26d

AstraZeneca pauses £200m investment in Cambridge research site
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AstraZeneca pauses £200m investment in Cambridge research site

Decision means none of drugmaker’s much-trumpeted £650m UK investment package is currently proceeding

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Andrew Duff @andrewduffeu.bsky.social · 27d

www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/pre... What nonsense is this now from Costa ?

Press remarks by President António Costa following the meeting with Prime Minister of Slovakia, Robert Fico

Press remarks by President António Costa following the meeting with Prime Minister of Slovakia, Robert Fico.

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Centre for European Reform @centreeuropeanref.bsky.social · 27d

Trump will not save #Ukraine, or Europe, from Putin. Europeans need to stop Putin’s advance and guarantee Ukraine’s security. 🇺🇦 🇪🇺

New @centreeuropeanref.bsky.social policy brief by @cerianbond.bsky.social

Read here: buff.ly/psXMNtW

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Andrew Duff @andrewduffeu.bsky.social · 27d

Might the defenestration of Mandelson plus the election of a solid Remainer deputy leader force Starmer to reassess his European policy ? Not difficult. @georgewparker.bsky.social @pmdfoster.bsky.social

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Andrew Duff @andrewduffeu.bsky.social · 27d

One could hardly oppose that.

Andrew Duff @andrewduffeu.bsky.social · 27d

That was last week.

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