🇪🇺 Discussion: The European Union

[blueharvest]

Social Democrats fend off AfD in crucial German state election, initial results show

Olaf Scholz’s SPD made a late comeback after trailing far-right party throughout Brandenburg campaign

www.theguardian.com

 

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[Lily Adler]

 

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Why immigration is back on the European Union’s agenda

The new mood to tighten laws is driven in large part by the success of far-right parties, in power in seven countries

www.theguardian.com

 

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Georgia’s opposition disputes result of crucial vote which could decide the country’s role in Europe

Georgia’s Central Election Commission said the ruling Georgian Dream party won 52.99% with the majority of votes counted.

www.nbcnews.com

 

[blueharvest]

European stocks hit by ‘Trump effect’ as odds tilt towards Republican win

Former president’s promise of tariffs has dragged down sectors already struggling with flagging Chinese demand

www.ft.com

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

Maia Sandu wins second term in Moldovan election in rebuke to Kremlin

Incumbent wins presidential runoff with 97% of votes counted, defeating Russia-leaning rival

amp.theguardian.com

 

[blueharvest]

Mud and insults thrown as Spanish king and PM visit flood-hit town

King Felipe heckled in Paiporta, one of the municipalities worst affected by last week’s floods

www.theguardian.com

 

[blueharvest]

Maia Sandu wins second term in Moldovan election in rebuke to Kremlin

Incumbent wins presidential runoff with 97% of votes counted, defeating Russia-leaning rival

amp.theguardian.com

Great news for Europe and terrible news for Russia, since Putin tried to interfere with the election.

 

[squeekness]

Mud and insults thrown as Spanish king and PM visit flood-hit town

King Felipe heckled in Paiporta, one of the municipalities worst affected by last week’s floods

www.theguardian.com

The dude didn't make it rain.

 

[DaddlerTheDalek]

Great news for Europe and terrible news for Russia, since Putin tried to interfere with the election.

Indeed. Good news for Europe.

 

[blueharvest]

Orbán, Zelenskyy, Macron and European leaders respond to Trump’s win

Public congratulations but private foreboding as heads of state, ministers and diplomats express hopes for cooperation and peace

www.theguardian.com

 

[DaddlerTheDalek]

I hope the EU is ready...

 

[blueharvest]

Why has Germany’s government collapsed and what happens next?

Olaf Scholz’s sacking of his finance minister has plunged Europe’s largest economy into considerable uncertainty

www.theguardian.com

 

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Leaders urge stronger action to defend Europe after Trump’s re-election

EPC talks in Budapest hear calls for unity on continent as former US president’s return to White House brings uncertainty

www.theguardian.com

 

[DaddlerTheDalek]

Why has Germany’s government collapsed and what happens next?

Olaf Scholz’s sacking of his finance minister has plunged Europe’s largest economy into considerable uncertainty

www.theguardian.com

Well. I guess election time is coming sooner.

 

[blueharvest]

Why has Germany’s government collapsed and what happens next?

Olaf Scholz’s sacking of his finance minister has plunged Europe’s largest economy into considerable uncertainty

www.theguardian.com

The collapse of Germany’s government will delight Trump – and his European friends | Paul Taylor

The German dream of centrist, stable government has been dashed by geopolitical forces and the cult of balanced budgets, says Paul Taylor of the European Policy Centre

www.theguardian.com

 

[blueharvest]

Deleted tweets, missed warnings and calls for the ‘hangman’: the bitter political fallout from Spain’s floods

The region’s president responds to criticisms that he was slow to act by attacking the prime minister

www.theguardian.com

 

[Mani-Man]

Well. I guess election time is coming sooner.

According to our boneheaded Chancellor...no.
He wants to wait till January, which is just incredible dumb.
Right now with Trump gearing up for his Run, Europe has to prepare itself and Germany is an important part of Europe.

That we now have this Kindergarten nonsense going on, couldnt have come to a worse time.
And instead of doing the Responsible thing, our Chancellor wants to hold off until January.

 

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Thousands call for Valencia’s leader to resign over deadly floods response

About 130,000 Spaniards protest against perceived failings by Carlos Mazón’s regional government

www.theguardian.com

 

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[nachtschicht]

I hope the EU gives them nothing.

 

[blueharvest]

I hope the EU gives them nothing.

That would be nice to see.

 

[blueharvest]

Trump’s Presidency Could Spell a Lonely and Dangerous Stretch for Europe

Internal political squabbles — and the fallout from a global backlash to inflation, immigration and ruling elites — are hobbling Germany and France.

www.nytimes.com

 

[squeekness]

So it's all about Musk's money. Like Trump hasn't been bought.