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Jorge Liboreiro @jorgeliboreiro.bsky.social · 34m

Birthday girl: Greens co-leader Terry Reintke has a gift for Ursula von der Leyen, who today turns 67.

Jorge Liboreiro @jorgeliboreiro.bsky.social · 17h

"The EU steel industry is currently facing significant pressure from unsustainable levels of global overcapacity, which is more than five times the EU's annual steel consumption (currently 620 million tons and projected to grow to 721 million tons by 2027)."

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Jorge Liboreiro @jorgeliboreiro.bsky.social · 17h

Just in: the European Commission proposes tariffs of up to 50% on imports of steel to address the "unfair impacts of global overcapacity".

Commission proposes plan to protect EU steel industry from unfair impacts of global overcapacity

The Commission has presented a proposal to protect the EU steel sector from unfair impacts of global overcapacity, a vital step towards ensuring the long-term viability of a strategically crucial indu...

ec.europa.eu

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Jorge Liboreiro @jorgeliboreiro.bsky.social · 20h

The proposal in a nutshell:
- Russian diplomats will have to notify their movement to another member state (mandatory)
- Member states will assess the notification and decide whether to allow or deny entry (voluntary)

Which means implementation is likely to be asymmetrical.

Jorge Liboreiro @jorgeliboreiro.bsky.social · 21h

The EU is seriously considering a new proposal to restrict the movements of Russian diplomats, a move long advocated by the Czech Republic.

Here's what we know.

EU considers new plan to restrict movements of Russian diplomats

If approved, the system would oblige Russian diplomats to notify in advance their intention to travel to or transit through another member state. #EuropeNews

www.euronews.com

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Jorge Liboreiro @jorgeliboreiro.bsky.social · 21h

The EU is seriously considering a new proposal to restrict the movements of Russian diplomats, a move long advocated by the Czech Republic.

Here's what we know.

EU considers new plan to restrict movements of Russian diplomats

If approved, the system would oblige Russian diplomats to notify in advance their intention to travel to or transit through another member state. #EuropeNews

www.euronews.com

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Jorge Liboreiro @jorgeliboreiro.bsky.social · 1d

Von der Leyen's intervention was less fiery and more succinct than her speech in July, when she faced her first motion of censure.

Evident signs of fatigue, also among centrist parties, from having to deal with this again so soon.

Jorge Liboreiro @jorgeliboreiro.bsky.social · 1d

Ursula von der Leyen hit back against two motions of censure by warning Vladimir Putin is trying to "sow division" and "turn Europeans against each other."

"This is a trap. And we simply cannot fall for it."

Don't fall for Putin's trap, von der Leyen says on motions of censure

"This is a trap. And we simply cannot fall for it," Ursula von der Leyen said as she battled two back-to-back motions of censure. #EuropeNews

www.euronews.com

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Jorge Liboreiro @jorgeliboreiro.bsky.social · 1d

Ursula von der Leyen hit back against two motions of censure by warning Vladimir Putin is trying to "sow division" and "turn Europeans against each other."

"This is a trap. And we simply cannot fall for it."

Don't fall for Putin's trap, von der Leyen says on motions of censure

"This is a trap. And we simply cannot fall for it," Ursula von der Leyen said as she battled two back-to-back motions of censure. #EuropeNews

www.euronews.com

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Jorge Liboreiro @jorgeliboreiro.bsky.social · 2d

🚨 French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecronu has resigned just hours after unveiling the members of his cabinet.

The ungovernability of France deepens.

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Jorge Liboreiro @jorgeliboreiro.bsky.social · 2d

Ursula von der Leyen faces not one but two motions of censure this week in the European Parliament.

Although the votes have no chance of succeeding, they share one grievance that is now widespread across the political spectrum: the EU-US trade deal.

Preview with Vincenzo Genovese.

Von der Leyen faces two motions of censure as criticism persists

The votes of no confidence against Ursula von der Leyen have been tabled by the Patriots for Europe (PfE) and The Left, respectively. #EuropeNews

www.euronews.com

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Jorge Liboreiro @jorgeliboreiro.bsky.social · 3d

Andrej Babiš and his ANO (YES) movement have won the elections in Czech Republic.

His most likely coalition partners are two far-right parties: Freedom and Direct Democracy (SPD) and the Motorists for Themselves (Auto).

Europe Elects @europeelects.bsky.social · 3d

Czechia, 97,63% polling places counted:

National parliament election

ANO-PfE: 35.08% (+8.0)
SPOLU-ECR|EPP: 22.95% (-4.8)
STAN-EPP: 11% (n.a.)
Piráti-G/EFA: 9% (n.a.)
SPD-ESN: 7.88% (-1.7)
Auto-PfE: 7% (new)
Stačilo!-NI|S&D: 4% (n.a.)
...

+/- vs. 2021 election

➤ europeelects.eu/czechia

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Jorge Liboreiro @jorgeliboreiro.bsky.social · 5d

Viktor Orbán's vetoes eclipse two days of back-to-back summits in Copenhagen.

"I will not allow one country, and I will certainly not allow Mr Orbán, to take decisions upon the entire European future," Mette Frederiksen said.

My closing piece.

Hungarian vetoes eclipse back-to-back summits of European leaders

"I will not allow one country, and I will certainly not allow Mr Orbán, to take decisions upon the entire European future," Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said at the end of a leaders' summit...

www.euronews.com

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Jorge Liboreiro @jorgeliboreiro.bsky.social · 5d

De Wever is under no illusion. During his press remarks, he made it clear he expects 25 member states to be the "maximum" number of supporters.

He assumes that Hungary and Slovakia will refuse to sign up. If they do, the Commission won't have the unanimity needed to use the EU budget as guarantee.

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Jorge Liboreiro @jorgeliboreiro.bsky.social · 5d

Viktor Orbán:

"Belgium needs the mutualisation of the responsibility. No way. We’re not part of the deal," he says. "Therefore, if the EU decides to touch and take away the money of somebody else, we will not be part of that (deal). So we don’t have any responsibility in the future for that move."

Jorge Liboreiro @jorgeliboreiro.bsky.social · 5d

🚨 Belgium's Bart De Wever wants strong answers and guarantees from the European Union before issuing a €140 billion loan to Ukraine, which would use the Russian sovereing assets held at Euroclear.

"You lose the golden eggs if you eat the chicken."

A must-read.

'Can we eat the chicken?' Belgian PM demands answers on Russian assets

"I want the maximum of legal certainty. I want solidarity," Belgium Prime Minister Bart De Waver said about the proposal to use Russian frozen assets. #EuropeNews

www.euronews.com

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Jorge Liboreiro @jorgeliboreiro.bsky.social · 5d

De Wever insists:

"We are already willing and able to go forward. It's no problem. But I want answers on every question I ask. I want the maximum of legal certainty. I want solidarity. And I want transparency on the situation in the other countries. I don't think this is an unreasonable question."

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Jorge Liboreiro @jorgeliboreiro.bsky.social · 5d

De Wever admitted that Trump's new policy puts a greater responsibility on Europe.

"We are in acute problems. If Europe has to pay, and only Europe has to pay, for the Ukrainians and the war, we will need a lot of money," he said. "I understand the appetite to eat the chicken now."

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Jorge Liboreiro @jorgeliboreiro.bsky.social · 5d

De Wever is annoyed by the fact that the €140 billion loan would only use the assets held at Euroclear.

"Let's eat all the chickens, not just mine. It will be a KFC moment for Europe," he said. "Mine is a big one. But there are some sizable others as well, if I'm correctly informed."

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Jorge Liboreiro @jorgeliboreiro.bsky.social · 5d

De Wever called for the mutualisation of risks to protect Belgium against Russia.

"It is risky what we are going to do. I want everybody to be aware of that. And I want a signature: We're going in that boat with you. Whatever it takes, wherever it may sail, and whatever it might encounter."

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Jorge Liboreiro @jorgeliboreiro.bsky.social · 5d

🚨 Belgium's Bart De Wever wants strong answers and guarantees from the European Union before issuing a €140 billion loan to Ukraine, which would use the Russian sovereing assets held at Euroclear.

"You lose the golden eggs if you eat the chicken."

A must-read.

'Can we eat the chicken?' Belgian PM demands answers on Russian assets

"I want the maximum of legal certainty. I want solidarity," Belgium Prime Minister Bart De Waver said about the proposal to use Russian frozen assets. #EuropeNews

www.euronews.com

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Jorge Liboreiro @jorgeliboreiro.bsky.social · 6d

For context: Belgium houses Euroclear, the central securities depository that holds the bulk of the Russian frozen assets, which will be used to finance the €140 billion loan.

During the informal summit, Belgian PM Bart De Wever raised several legal and technical concerns.

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Jorge Liboreiro @jorgeliboreiro.bsky.social · 6d

🇪🇺 Ursula von der Leyen responds to Belgium's concerns about the €140 billion "Reparations Loans" for Ukraine:

"It's absolutely clear that Belgium cannot be the only member state that is carrying the risk, but the risks have to be put on broader shoulders," she says at the end of #EUCO.

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Jorge Liboreiro @jorgeliboreiro.bsky.social · 6d

🇩🇰 Mette Frederiksen at the end of the informal #EUCO:

"We talk a lot about security guarantees to Ukraine, but, in fact, it's the other way around: Ukraine is today Europe's security guarantee. Our support to Ukraine is a direct investment in our own security."

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Jorge Liboreiro @jorgeliboreiro.bsky.social · 6d

Jane Goodall has died, aged 91.

Jane Goodall dies age 91 - follow live

The ethologist, a

www.bbc.com

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Jorge Liboreiro @jorgeliboreiro.bsky.social · 6d

The two motions of censure against Ursula von der Leyen will be debated *jointly* on Monday at 17.00 and voted *separately* on Thursday at 12.00, according to the agenda of the European Parliament.

The motions have been filed by Patriots for Europe and The Left, respectively.

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Jorge Liboreiro @jorgeliboreiro.bsky.social · 6d

Political support is growing for using the Russian frozen assets to issue a €140 billion "Reparations Loan" to Ukraine. However, key questions remain unanswered.

Story from #EUCO.

Support grows for using Russian assets in €140 billion loan to Ukraine

The EU is working on a new plan to provide a "Reparations Loan" to Ukraine based on Russia's frozen assets. But key questions remain unanswered. #EuropeNews

www.euronews.com

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Jorge Liboreiro @jorgeliboreiro.bsky.social · 6d

More: "If you look at Ukraine from a European perspective instead of a national perspective, if you look at Russia and hybrid war from a European perspective instead of your own national perspective, then I think everybody has to be on the same page that we have to rearm all of us."

Jorge Liboreiro @jorgeliboreiro.bsky.social · 6d

🇩🇰 Mette Frederiksen endorses €140 billion "Reparations Loan" for Ukraine:

"There are some legal questions that have to be asked. I'm confident that we will find a way through this, but I think the whole idea of using the (Russian) frozen assets, I think it's a good idea." #EUCO

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