Post ANbJfBpll3pUC2wtHs by ulPa@nerdculture.de
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(DIR) Post #ANbGJNlMQUr6xNnRfU by xerz@fedi.xerz.one
2022-09-15T20:47:23.350982Z
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oh shit the EU is federalizingRE: https://social.network.europa.eu/users/EU_Commission/statuses/108996164590627243
(DIR) Post #ANbGO0o7CaabD2ICJ6 by norm@misskey.biribiri.dev
2022-09-15T20:48:37.263Z
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@xerz@fedi.xerz.one I kinda keep forgetting the EU has an official Mastodon instance and account
(DIR) Post #ANbGSEIyxXMUELk29g by xerz@fedi.xerz.one
2022-09-15T20:49:47.154899Z
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@norm honestly pretty amazing I can directly stream and quote the video from the official source :blobcatuwu:
(DIR) Post #ANbGYwl2bAzBpq4Je4 by xerz@fedi.xerz.one
2022-09-15T20:50:59.156255Z
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here’s the transcript of her State of the Union Address™®©patentpending btw https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/ov/speech_22_5493
(DIR) Post #ANbGpvfRuBBfNQYDce by kadse@chaos.social
2022-09-15T20:51:10Z
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@xerz does that really mean that, like it sounds really vague
(DIR) Post #ANbGpwFFl3pLATIoQi by xerz@fedi.xerz.one
2022-09-15T20:54:01.668974Z
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@kadse I can quite confidently say it does, she’s known to be a federalist and the biggest advocate (Guy Verhofstadt) is definitely backing it https://twitter.com/guyverhofstadt/status/1569963260882845697
(DIR) Post #ANbHnNPcOWgGVjUcgy by xerz@fedi.xerz.one
2022-09-15T21:04:44.547062Z
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I feel it’s a bit dangerous how emotionally manipulative the overall speech feels and how she’s essentially putting herself as the cornerstone of democracy against autocracy… will have to watch out to actually make sure that remains true.“We have already suspended import duties on Ukrainian exports to the EU.“Removing taxes that affect regardless of wealth, the one honest act of interstate solidarity :blobcatsip:
(DIR) Post #ANbIDWOxawK9v6eUDY by xerz@fedi.xerz.one
2022-09-15T21:09:31.636866Z
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There’s also a lot of “sorry we were friends with Putin oopsie” and “profits are good except this time electric utilities are not getting fair ones” (why not before or in other industries? omitted)“So, we have to decouple the dominant influence of gas on the price of electricity. This is why we will do a deep and comprehensive reform of the electricity market.“you had a wonderful opportunity to admit this was necessary back when Spain and Portugal were granted that but ok
(DIR) Post #ANbJfBpll3pUC2wtHs by ulPa@nerdculture.de
2022-09-15T21:21:12Z
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@xerz why are some parts french and some german?
(DIR) Post #ANbJfIPRJLvYaPgSie by xerz@fedi.xerz.one
2022-09-15T21:25:39.928474Z
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@ulPa I would presume to highlight France and Germany’s roles within the EU as well as her origins (as she grew up learning both) :blobcatthink:
(DIR) Post #ANbKFku4qdHrNtOqEy by xerz@fedi.xerz.one
2022-09-15T21:32:19.751370Z
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“And we will revise the Late Payment Directive – because it is simply not fair that 1 in 4 bankruptcies are due to invoices not being paid on time.“ok that’s actually nice“Lithium und seltene Erden werden bald wichtiger sein als Öl und Gas. Allein unser Bedarf an seltenen Erden wird sich bis 2030 verfünffachen. Und das ist ein gutes Zeichen!“ “Denn es zeigt, mit welchem Tempo unser Europäischer Green Deal vorankommt.“yeah I see more problems with that than a single provider (Chile, which she highlights the trade agreement with), but whatever, annoying details amiritealso mandatory queen tribute (not the Freddie Mercury kind)
(DIR) Post #ANbMvjaOKvGxMwKvo0 by xerz@fedi.xerz.one
2022-09-15T22:02:11.956944Z
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there’s an interesting part where Von Der Leyen acknowledges that disinformation can come from academics, but focuses the blame on other countries“Earlier this year, a university in Amsterdam shut down an allegedly independent research centre, which was actually funded by Chinese entities. This centre was publishing so-called research on human rights, dismissing the evidence of forced labour camps for Uyghurs as “rumours”.““This is why we will present a Defence of Democracy package. It will bring covert foreign influence and shady funding to light. We will not allow any autocracy’s Trojan horses to attack our democracies from within.“
(DIR) Post #ANbN2sua3ve2JqBoHI by xerz@fedi.xerz.one
2022-09-15T22:03:37.837338Z
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“So let me assure you: we will keep insisting on judicial independence. “I want to see you applying that rule with Spain, so far I’ve only seen good old #concerns
(DIR) Post #ANbNHmiTNWz5RrdBgm by xerz@fedi.xerz.one
2022-09-15T22:06:18.763367Z
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“But this determination and drive for solidarity is still missing in our migration debate. Our actions towards Ukrainian refugees must not be an exception. They can be our blueprint for going forward.“someone noticed huh :blobcatsip: “And at the same time, we need effective control of our external borders, in line with the respect of fundamental rights.“this one’s gonna be tough, good luck
(DIR) Post #ANbNYEMmLNhHpxKGUC by xerz@fedi.xerz.one
2022-09-15T22:09:16.973294Z
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to finish off, here’s the hints at federalization“It will include a proposal for a single set of tax rules for doing business in Europe – we call it BEFIT.““And for the future, I will push to create a new European Sovereignty Fund. Let’s make sure that the future of industry is made in Europe.““So I want the people of the Western Balkans, of Ukraine, Moldova and Georgia to know: You are part of our family, your future is in our Union, and our Union is not complete without you!““This is why I support the call for a European Political Community – and we will set out our ideas to the European Council.““We should put their aspirations at the heart of everything we do. And the place for this is in our founding Treaties.“