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Karl Mathiesen @karlmathiesen.bsky.social · 14d

“Many in China now characterize the EU as a middle power."

How Europe sabotaged it's place at the head of the climate pack.

With @ziaweise.bsky.social and @saraschonhardt.bsky.social

www.politico.eu/article/euro...

Europe’s climate clout melts away

China stands ready to fill the gap as EU infighting leaves a vacuum in global climate talks.

www.politico.eu

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Zia Weise @ziaweise.bsky.social · 16d

Generally interesting (and not in a positive way) how few interviews von der Leyen gives.

Nicolai von Ondarza @nvondarza.bsky.social · 16d

Some interesting infos, but the most important part is the setup - rather than doing a major personal interview, this is a collection of written replies.

In my view, part of the job of the Commission President should be to communicate with the European public(s) and speak directly to media.

Jorge Liboreiro @jorgeliboreiro.bsky.social · 16d

Ursula von der Leyen has responded to written questions submitted by several European newspapers.

🧵 Her answers resemble last week's State of the EU speech but are worth breaking down.

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Zia Weise @ziaweise.bsky.social · 16d

you can't make this stuff up

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Zia Weise @ziaweise.bsky.social · 20d

NEW: How Emmanuel Macron ended up manoeuvring France into the camp of the EU's climate blockers — putting at risk the EU's compliance with the Paris Agreement on the eve of the accord's 10th anniversary.

Our story: www.politico.eu/article/emma...

How Macron joined the climate bad guys club

The French president has joined Poland, Italy and Hungary to stall discussions ahead of the COP30 climate conference in November.

www.politico.eu

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Zia Weise @ziaweise.bsky.social · 20d

NEW: How Emmanuel Macron ended up manoeuvring France into the camp of the EU's climate blockers — putting at risk the EU's compliance with the Paris Agreement on the eve of the accord's 10th anniversary.

Our story: www.politico.eu/article/emma...

How Macron joined the climate bad guys club

The French president has joined Poland, Italy and Hungary to stall discussions ahead of the COP30 climate conference in November.

www.politico.eu

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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 21d

Sorry, guys. We’ll get back to you.

That’s the message the European Union is expected to deliver at a pivotal climate summit of world leaders next week after the bloc’s countries were unable to agree on a plan to reduce planet-warming emissions by 2035.

EU set to miss UN deadline for new target under Paris climate accord

The delay is intended to allow countries more time to agree to an ambitious goal.

www.politico.eu

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Zia Weise @ziaweise.bsky.social · 25d

Free to read below bsky.app/profile/ziaw...

Zia Weise @ziaweise.bsky.social · 25d

NEW: Vote on 2040 climate target canceled after big EU governments — including France + Germany — blocked the decision to ensure leaders get a say.

On Tuesday, countries will decide the fate of the 2035 Paris Agreement plan/NDC.

Full story w/ @l-guillot.bsky.social

www.politico.eu/article/vote...

Vote on 2040 climate target canceled after big EU countries block decision

Decision casts doubt over whether EU can present climate plan in time for U.N. gathering this month.

www.politico.eu

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Zia Weise @ziaweise.bsky.social · 25d

Nicht wirklich — 3 Vorschläge, werden am Dienstag diskutiert: www.politico.eu/article/vote...

Vote on 2040 climate target canceled after big EU countries block decision

Decision casts doubt over whether EU can present climate plan in time for U.N. gathering this month.

www.politico.eu

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Zia Weise @ziaweise.bsky.social · 25d

NEW: Vote on 2040 climate target canceled after big EU governments — including France + Germany — blocked the decision to ensure leaders get a say.

On Tuesday, countries will decide the fate of the 2035 Paris Agreement plan/NDC.

Full story w/ @l-guillot.bsky.social

www.politico.eu/article/vote...

Vote on 2040 climate target canceled after big EU countries block decision

Decision casts doubt over whether EU can present climate plan in time for U.N. gathering this month.

www.politico.eu

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Zia Weise @ziaweise.bsky.social · 26d

UN-Klimaziel (2035) allerdings separat vom 2040 Ziel der EU. Abstimmung zu 2035 könnte immer noch nächste Woche stattfinden, tbc.

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Zia Weise @ziaweise.bsky.social · 26d

🚨🚨 Denmark has cancelled the vote on the EU's 2040 climate target after major countries, including Germany and France, blocked progress. 🚨🚨🚨

pro.politico.eu/news/204627 (€)

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Zia Weise @ziaweise.bsky.social · 26d

Comes after the German environment minister insisted that a delay would harm German interests www.spiegel.de/politik/deut...

(S+) Umweltminister Schneider richtet Warnung an CDU und CSU

Die Mitgliedstaaten könnten das EU-Klimaziel für 2040 blockieren. Der zuständige deutsche Minister drängt auf eine schnelle Entscheidung. Und erinnert die Union an die Vereinbarung im Koalitionsvertra...

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Zia Weise @ziaweise.bsky.social · 26d

As EU countries discuss whether to delay next week's 2040 climate target vote, the German environment ministry confirmed to me that Berlin's position is to have national leaders discuss it first — postponing the vote on Sept. 18.

pro.politico.eu/news/204624

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Nicolai von Ondarza @nvondarza.bsky.social · 27d

This is unexpected - 63% of polled Germans support EU sanctions on Israel over Gaza, with majorities of supporters of all parties in favour (incl CDU/CSU and SPD). Only exception are AfD voters, who are split.

Sogar 94 Prozent der Grünen-Wähler: Fast zwei Drittel der Deutschen unterstützen EU-Sanktionen gegen Israel

Die Bundesregierung lehnt die von der EU vorgeschlagenen Sanktionen gegen Israel ab. Eine klare Mehrheit der Bundesbürger positioniert sich anders.

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Zia Weise @ziaweise.bsky.social · 28d

In a nutshell: The Danish presidency is opening the door to a more widespread use of carbon credits than proposed by the Commission. Ministers to discuss amount + timeline.

More deets behind paywall.

Zia Weise @ziaweise.bsky.social · 29d

NEW: Latest 2040 target draft deal this way: pro.politico.eu/news/204359 (€)

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Zia Weise @ziaweise.bsky.social · 29d

NEW: Latest 2040 target draft deal this way: pro.politico.eu/news/204359 (€)

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Zia Weise @ziaweise.bsky.social · Sep 6

New late-stage capitalism experience unlocked: My local shop doesn’t let you use the self check tills out anymore unless you have their points card. Even if literally no one else is using them.

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Zia Weise @ziaweise.bsky.social · Sep 5

Danke!! ☺️

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Zia Weise @ziaweise.bsky.social · Sep 5

Colleagues at Der Standard dug deeper into the Austrian position and confirmed that the Austrian chancellor wants to move the 2040 climate target to EUCO: www.derstandard.at/story/300000...

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Zia Weise @ziaweise.bsky.social · Sep 4

"The genocide in Gaza exposes Europe’s failure to act and speak with one voice," says the EU Commission's VP @teresaribera.ec.europa.eu — the strongest condemnation of Israel's actions to come out of Brussels to date

www.politico.eu/article/eu-c...

EU Commission’s Ribera says Israel’s war on Gaza is genocide

Top Brussels official adds that the situation “exposes Europe’s failure to act and speak with one voice.”

www.politico.eu

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Zia Weise @ziaweise.bsky.social · Sep 4

NEW: At least seven countries are asking Denmark to postpone a Sept. 18 vote on the EU's next climate target and leave the decision to leaders.

Free to read: www.politico.eu/article/denm...

Why Denmark’s plan to speedrun the EU’s new climate target is in trouble

The bloc’s biggest players want to delay a vote on the 2040 emissions-cutting milestone.

www.politico.eu

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Zia Weise @ziaweise.bsky.social · Sep 4

We did also switch from Otter to Trint and Trint gives us the option to transcribe in dozens of languages so that's really been a game-changer

Zia Weise @ziaweise.bsky.social · Sep 4

Ah that's fair. I guess I mostly use transcription/recording as a backup to taking notes. I do think they have gotten better in the last few years esp with accents (given I interview a lot of ppl whose first language isn't English that used to be a problem but it's now... okayish)

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Zia Weise @ziaweise.bsky.social · Sep 4

Genuine q, as transcription software is where I find AI actually useful — when do you ever need a full transcript, though? Obvs you still need to check over the quotes you want to use but the alternative is going over the entire recording?

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Zia Weise @ziaweise.bsky.social · Sep 3

The context bsky.app/profile/ziaw...

Zia Weise @ziaweise.bsky.social · Sep 3

ICYMI: France wants leaders to vote on the EU's 2040 climate target — not ministers on Sept. 18.

That would mean a vote in late October requiring unanimity (ministers can pass it with qual. majority), so... getting Orbán et al on board.

w/ @l-guillot.bsky.social

www.politico.eu/article/fran...

France says EU leaders, not ministers, should decide 2040 climate target

Getting the European Council involved in the bloc’s 2040 target would delay and complicate an agreement.

www.politico.eu

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