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European Democrats @europeandemocrats.bsky.social · 5h

Overnight, Donald Trump, Benjamin Netanyahu, and Hamas leaders announced a “historic peace.”
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European Democrats @europeandemocrats.bsky.social · 15h

« Donald Trump is a convicted felon who is threatening to jail me. I gotta say this guy’s unhinged. He’s insecure. He’s a wannabe dictator. And there’s one thing I really want to say to Donald Trump. If you come for my people, you come through me. So come and get me»
JB Pritzker,Governor of Illinois

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European Democrats @europeandemocrats.bsky.social · 22h

We stand with this new LGBTIQ+ Strategy: we move forward, never back. Europe must protect all, and hold accountable those who refuse equality. 5/5

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European Democrats @europeandemocrats.bsky.social · 22h

“The Commission will not hesitate to take further action,” including going to court, to protect people’s rights, Commissioner for Equality Hadja Lahbib warned. 4/5

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European Democrats @europeandemocrats.bsky.social · 22h

Yet, some are trying to bring back conversion therapy — this time without electroshocks, but through psychological manipulation and medical abuse. 3/5

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European Democrats @europeandemocrats.bsky.social · 22h

The new 2026–2030 LGBTIQ+ Strategy strengthens the fight against hate, discrimination, and the cruel practices that deny people’s identities. Protecting equality means defending freedom — no exceptions. 2/5

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European Democrats @europeandemocrats.bsky.social · 22h

In the 1970s, some were subjected to electroshocks and “conversion therapies” meant to cure love. Those dark times must never return.
Today the European Union is taking a stand: conversion therapy has no place in Europe. 1/5

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European Democrats @europeandemocrats.bsky.social · 1d

In Europe, we've learned that cooperation is not a weakness. It's the foundation of peace.
From Brussels to Sacramento, from Strasbourg to Washington: democracy must be built on dialogue, not deployments. 4/4

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European Democrats @europeandemocrats.bsky.social · 1d

This is not just a breakdown of trust — it's a warning about what happens when central governments act unilaterally, ignoring democratic norms and regional sovereignty. 3/4

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European Democrats @europeandemocrats.bsky.social · 1d

California Governor Gavin Newsom responded:
“States cannot invade one another. This is so simple – so fundamental – I can’t believe I have to type those words. America is on the brink of martial law.” 2/4

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European Democrats @europeandemocrats.bsky.social · 1d

This week, President Trump ordered 400 Texas National Guard troops to deploy across the United States, beginning—unsurprisingly—with Democratic-led states like California and Illinois, and did so without coordinating with local officials. 1/4

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European Democrats @europeandemocrats.bsky.social · 2d

Today we share official photos—graphic and explicit—to face the truth. You may fiercely, legitimately criticise Israel’s policies or government;nothing can excuse the barbaric killing of civilians.Terrorism is never justified. No “but.”We remember, we oppose antisemitism, and we defend human dignity

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European Democrats @europeandemocrats.bsky.social · 2d

Two years after 7 Oct 2023, we bear witness. Entire families were murdered; children massacred; women raped; bodies burned; thousands wounded; hundreds taken hostage—some still not free. The deadliest anti-Jewish attack since the Holocaust.

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European Democrats @europeandemocrats.bsky.social · 2d

The risk of a new Orbán or Fico in Prague is real, yet not inevitable. Czech democracy has shown remarkable resilience. Let’s keep faith in that.
Let’s stay vigilant. Defending democratic institutions in Central Europe is a shared European responsibility. 3/3

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European Democrats @europeandemocrats.bsky.social · 2d

Thankfully, the Czech Republic's democratic institutions remain solid. The President, the Senate and a politically aware civil society provide strong checks and balances.
We consider this outcome a setback — but not a disaster. 2/3

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European Democrats @europeandemocrats.bsky.social · 2d

The victory of Andrej Babiš in the Czech elections sends a worrying signal — but it’s far from a blank cheque. Without a parliamentary majority, any coalition he could build would rely on a fragile alliance with the far right. That’s not a path to stability. 1/3

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European Democrats @europeandemocrats.bsky.social · 3d

This is not just a national issue. Across Europe and the world, we must remain vigilant in the face of such blatant disregard for the rule of law. 🇺🇸🇪🇺
Democracy is fragile — and silence is complicity. 3/3

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European Democrats @europeandemocrats.bsky.social · 3d

Governor Gavin Newsom is taking legal action after President Trump’s shocking move to send 300 California National Guard troops to Portland, despite a federal court ruling that blocked the federalisation of Oregon’s forces. 2/3

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European Democrats @europeandemocrats.bsky.social · 3d

When court rulings are ignored and military force is used against civilians, we are no longer talking about governance — but about authoritarianism. 1/3

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European Democrats @europeandemocrats.bsky.social · 3d

And no lessons, please, from Angela Merkel — the leader who made Europe dependent on Russian gas. Her short-sighted policy empowered Moscow and weakened Europe’s energy security. The EDP stands with Poland, the Baltics and Ukraine — for truth, freedom and unity. 3/3

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European Democrats @europeandemocrats.bsky.social · 3d

Blaming Poland and the Baltic states for Putin’s war is both false and shameful. These countries warned Europe for years about the Kremlin’s threat while others ignored the danger. Russia alone bears responsibility for its aggression against Ukraine. 2/3

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European Democrats @europeandemocrats.bsky.social · 3d

In an interview with the Hungarian outlet Partizán, after presenting a book alongside Viktor Orbán, former German Chancellor Angela Merkel surprisingly blamed Poland and the Baltic states for the breakdown of EU-Russia diplomacy — suggesting this led to Putin’s invasion. 1/3

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European Democrats @europeandemocrats.bsky.social · 3d

Their commitment to European values, dialogue, and progress reflects the spirit of our movement.
Together, let’s keep building a stronger, more united Europe! 💪🇪🇺

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European Democrats @europeandemocrats.bsky.social · 3d

🇫🇷 Marina Ferrari becomes Minister for Sport, Youth and Community Life,
and Jean-Noël Barrot @jnbarrot.bsky.social confirmed as Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs.

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European Democrats @europeandemocrats.bsky.social · 3d

Congratulations to Marina Ferrari and Jean-Noël Barrot!
We warmly welcome their appointments to the new French government:

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