Markus Poole

Markus Poole

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Anne Applebaum
@anneapplebaum.wsocial.eu

The question is: Why did Trump derail peace talks?

POLITICO Europe@politico.eu

Czech President Petr Pavel says a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine was “quite close” – until Donald Trump lifted sanctions on Russian diesel. 🔗 vist.ly/5pjp8

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Brent Toderian
@brenttoderian.bsky.social

Please don’t assume anything, Alberta. Vote against the Russian and American-fuelled separation self-sabotage. Send a strong message to the rest of Canada that we’re in this together. Foreign actors want you to vote for your own Brexit or Trump… or to help them win by just staying home.

bbc.comUS and Russia fuelling separatist debate in Canada, new report saysResearchers warn that foreign actors are meddling in the Alberta separatist movement in ways that threaten Canada’s "democratic integrity".

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Henry Foy
@henryjfoy.ft.com

💥 The Trump administration has threatened European capitals that it could stop paid-for weapons shipments to Ukraine if Kyiv does not halt its deep strikes on Russian energy infrastructure, officials told @christopherjm.ft.com and me @financialtimes.com as.ft.com/r/bc5bd7e2-3...

as.ft.comUS threatens to block arms for Ukraine over attacks on Russian refineriesOfficials lobby European capitals and Kyiv following Trump’s diesel deal with Putin

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Ruth Deyermond
@ruthdeyermond.bsky.social

I don't see anything erratic here. For over a decade, Trump has prioritised "getting along with Russia"; since 20 January 2025, Trump administration policy has reflected that priority. It's perhaps the most consistent aspect of Trump foreign policy. 🧵on Trump and sanctions.

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Jeremy Cliffe
@jeremycliffe.bsky.social

Replying to @jeremycliffe.bsky.social

With that, Europe's "super election year" starts early. To come in 2027: French presidential & legislative elections plus general elections in Estonia, Finland, Greece, Italy, Poland, Slovakia and major state elections in Germany. Roughly 6 in 10 EU voters at polls in a span of c.12 months.

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Manuel Müller
@manuelmueller.foederalist.eu

In any case, the Spanish election will make an MFF compromise in 2026 much more difficult. Sánchez will hardly accept an agreement on the Frugals' terms during his electoral campaign. And the Frugals might be inclined to insist, hoping for a more like-minded Spanish government after the election.

Gesine Weber@gesineweber.bsky.social

Yes, the French presidential elections are likely to be more consequential - but this one changes the sequence of action and could close Europe's windows for joint action sooner than anticipated. www.politico.eu/article/spai...

politico.euEurope’s last socialist heavyweight Sánchez calls snap Spanish elections for Nov. 29With housing topping voters’ concerns, the prime minister is hoping the affordability crisis can help him defy the polls and extend his time in power.
Markus Poole
@mtpoole.bsky.social

Russia playbook being used by the US against Canada, this needs more coverage

The Breakdown AB@thebreakdownab.bsky.social

“Alberta separatists have gone to D.C. offering fresh water and oil in exchange for American support – and Republican operatives have provided tactical assistance inside the province.” Modry and Rath, again. #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...

theglobeandmail.comThe elephant in the roomAlberta separatists have gone to D.C. offering fresh water and oil in exchange for American support – and Republican operatives have provided tactical assistance inside the province

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Nicolai von Ondarza
@nvondarza.bsky.social

For the proposed Associate Membership of Canada remember that there is an EU-Canada summit scheduled for end of October. This gives Carney, vdL and EU member states about six weeks to define in broad terms how such a status could look like.

Jorge Liboreiro@jorgeliboreiro.bsky.social

But the fact that "associate membership" doesn't have precedent can play to von der Leyen's and Carney's advantage. They can develop a tailor-made concept that responds to each other's needs, falls outside the EU treaties framework and secures backing from all 27 member states.

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Henry Foy
@henryjfoy.ft.com

Why is the EU failing to implement Mario Draghi's prescriptions to fix its flatlining economy? Two years on from Draghi's competitiveness report, only a fraction of his proposals have been adopted. Is Brussels choosing 'slow agony' over economic reform? as.ft.com/r/1f2f54d4-a...

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Brent Toderian
@brenttoderian.bsky.social

Keep this in mind when people claim cars mean business — closing Central #Madrid to cars over holidays resulted in a 9.5% boost in retail spending on its main shopping street: STUDY. There was also a 71% drop in air pollution. Via @carltonreid.com in @forbes.com. #citymakingmath #citiesforpeople

forbes.comClosing Central Madrid To Cars Resulted In 9.5% Boost To Retail Spending, Finds Bank AnalysisCity of Madrid significantly boosted the takings of its shops and restaurants last Christmas by banning cars from the CBD, finds an analysis by Spain's second largest bank.

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Leah Stokes
@leahstokes.bsky.social

This idiot has probably never been to the BOREAL FOREST a day in his life. It is 5.5 times the size of Texas. You cannot "groom" it. It's burning because of climate change. The utter bullshit from these climate deniers. Canadians are sick of this bullying and they are not going to take it.

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com

Rep. Jeff Van Drew: "Canada isn't working because they are so far left. This should be a warning shot to them. You better come to America, say, 'We're sorry, we're gonna mend our ways and do what we used to do and groom and maintain the forest.'"

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The Canadian Shield Institute
@canadianshieldinstitute.ca

Over the past year, Canada has been on a global campaign of economic co-operation dealmaking. In partnership with the Gloves Off podcast and @scpartners.bsky.social, we've been combing through the PM's website, and plotting those deals on an interactive map. Click around at: VariableGeometry.ca

variablegeometry.caTracking Variable GeometryAn interactive global map of Canada's recent international agreements, updated live.

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Luke LeBrun
@lukelebrun.ca

Americans are rigging the World Cup:

Carl Quintanilla@carlquintanilla.bsky.social

“.. The Belgian soccer association said it was “astonished” by the U-turn and that it was ‘investigating all potential options’ ahead of Monday’s game.” @wsj.com www.wsj.com/sports/socce...

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Ben McWilliams
@bmcwilliams.bsky.social

Electric vehicle sales are up across Europe and slowly but surely this is reflected in economy-wide electrification data. By 2024, 0.7 percentage of final energy demand is electric. Share in Norway is 7 percent in 2023.

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Finbarr Bermingham
@fbermingham.bsky.social

US ambassador Bill White had Belgian police remove 2 journalists after they approached him at a party in a public space commemorating 250 years of the US What would be the reaction if this was China's envoy using Belgian police to eject reporters over an uncomfortable question?

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Chatham House
@chathamhouse.org

Even if Donald Trump’s deal holds, Iran retains the ability to close Hormuz again. If the Houthis were to simultaneously disrupt shipping in the Red Sea — the consequences would be disastrous. https://bit.ly/4etJq73

bit.lyThe next Strait of Hormuz crisis could be even worseEven if Trump’s deal holds, Iran retains the ability to close Hormuz again. If the Houthis were to simultaneously disrupt shipping in the Bab al-Mandab Strait, the consequences would be disastrous.

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Janne M. Korhonen
@jmkorhonen.fi

WHAT?! “They’re thinking: ‘Oh I don’t think [I’ll get shot] because I’m wearing civilian clothes and I am not carrying a weapon and all that, but they were wrong,” said Raab, ... “That’s what you have snipers for.” NO. That's depraved monster talking. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/s...

theguardian.comThe Gaza family torn apart by IDF snipers from Chicago and MunichFive-month investigation reveals how four members of one family were shot and killed in a single day and highlights a pattern in which Israeli troops target unarmed civilians

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Asawin Suebsaeng
@swin24.bsky.social

Most Orwellian War Of Our Lives.

JoJoFromJerz@jojofromjerz.bsky.social

So… Iran, a country whose military we’ve “destroyed”, was able to shoot down one of our Apache helicopters, during a “ceasefire”, in the middle of a war that isn’t a war, which is “two days” away from ending?

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Stefano Porciello **
@steporciello.bsky.social

Europe should use the energy crisis triggered by the Iran war to accelerate to shift from petrol and diesel to electricity and renewable fuels in the transport sector, the EU carmakers' lobby says. euractiv.com/news/carmakers-demand-electricity-tax-cuts-to-boost-electric-car-uptake/

euractiv.comCarmakers demand electricity tax cuts to boost electric car uptake | EuractivAs petrol and diesel prices surge on US-Iran crisis, industry group demands 'clear signal' from policy makers

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Nicolai von Ondarza
@nvondarza.bsky.social

As called by EU defence institutionl nerds for a long time, Sweden and Finland are now officially pushing for regular meetings of EU defence ministers (though not a formal defence Council, but in the 'Foreign Affairs Council Defence' formation) - from the excellent Morning Post Europe:

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Nathalie Tocci
@nathalietocci.bsky.social

Trump’s latest moves on trade and troops in Europe reconfirm two simple facts: no deal with Trump is worth the paper it’s written on & no degree of bending the knee to him makes an iota of a difference (other than shredding European dignity)

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Jorge Liboreiro
@jorgeliboreiro.bsky.social

Very interesting: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has been invited to the meeting of the European Political Community (EPC) in Armenia. It's the first time that a non-European country will participate in this format.

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Dave Keating
@davekeating.substack.com

Replying to @davekeating.substack.com

This part of @jeremycliffe.bsky.social's op-ed is key. Our centrist leaders are being outflanked in anti-Trumpism by the far right. "That poses a challenge for centrist and progressive parties, which could conceivably find themselves outflanked by the right in their opposition to Trump."

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RTÉ News
@news.rte.ie

The leaders of the United States, Israel and Russia are seeking to impose a new "predatory" world order while most countries are too cowardly to stop them, rights group Amnesty International said

rte.ie'Predator' leaders seeking new 'world order' - AmnestyThe leaders of the United States, Israel and Russia are seeking to impose a new "predatory" world order while most countries are too cowardly to stop them, rights group Amnesty International said.
Markus Poole
@mtpoole.bsky.social

Great day for Canada. But this is also the type of leadership that ailing liberal democracies around the world need. Lets hope others seek to follow in his footsteps. There is hope

The Globe and Mail@theglobeandmail.com

Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberals have secured a majority government, winning all three of Monday’s by-elections and full control of the House of Commons. Read more here: www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/art...