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Here’s where reversing Brexit gets you. Bravo Burnham. #RejoinEU
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“Nauseating pound-shop Jack Sparrow tribute act Russell Brand has officially been exposed - which makes a change from exposing himself - as a disgraceful, obnoxious sex offender. Quel surprise. But it’s nice to have these things confirmed in law.”
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Matt Shouler🌍🇪🇺 retweeted
New England will have zero Republican Senators for the first time since the GOP was founded in the 1850s.
Matt Shouler🌍🇪🇺 retweeted
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old.
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.
#LestWeForget
Matt Shouler🌍🇪🇺 retweeted
"The American people have spoken and what they've said is mainly curse words aimed at Donald Trump"
Matt Shouler🌍🇪🇺 retweeted
Okay:
- Attached bottlecap
- Schengen, expanded to Croatia, Romania and Bulgaria
- The euro joined by Croatia and Bulgaria
- Air passenger rights (older, 2004, newly updated 2025)
- Galileo satellite navigation
- EU-Canada trade deal (CETA)
- EU-Mercosur trade deal
- EU-Japan trade deal
- EU-Singapore trade deal
- EU-Vietnam trade deal
- EU-Indonesia trade deal
- End of roaming charges, extended to 2032
- Price cap on calls and texts to other EU countries
- USB-C common charger
- Geo-blocking ban for online shopping
- Streaming subscriptions that work abroad
- Payment Services Directive (PSD2), no card surcharges and open banking
- Instant payments regulation
- EU Digital Identity Wallet
- eCall automatic crash alert in new cars
- Automatic emergency braking in new cars
- EU-Alert emergency warnings on phones
- Single Digital Gateway for cross-border admin
- No more apostille stamps between member states
- WiFi4EU free public wifi
- DiscoverEU free Interrail passes for 18-year-olds
- Erasmus+ (older, 2014), budget nearly doubled
- European Universities alliances
- European Solidarity Corps
- EU Digital COVID Certificate
- Joint COVID vaccine procurement
- Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Authority (HERA)
- EU4Health
- Europe's Beating Cancer Plan
- European Health Data Space
- NextGenerationEU joint borrowing
- SURE short-time work loans
- 15% global minimum corporate tax
- European Market Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR 3), euro clearing back in the EU
- Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA)
- European Green Bond Standard
- Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO) on defence
- European Defence Fund
- European Peace Facility arms for Ukraine
- EU military training mission for Ukrainian troops
- Act in Support of Ammunition Production (ASAP)
- Strategic Compass and the 5,000-strong rapid deployment capacity
- European Defence Industrial Strategy
- Security Action for Europe (SAFE), €150bn joint defence loans
- ReArm Europe / Readiness 2030
- First ever Commissioner for Defence and Space
- Military mobility funding
- IRIS² sovereign satellite constellation
- EU Space Programme and the EU Agency for the Space Programme
- rescEU shared firefighting fleet
- 5G security toolbox
- Foreign investment screening
- Foreign Subsidies Regulation
- International Procurement Instrument
- Anti-Coercion Instrument
- Dual-use export control regulation
- Temporary protection for Ukrainian refugees
- Candidate status and accession talks for Ukraine and Moldova
- Ukraine Facility
- €90bn joint-borrowing loan to Ukraine
- Sanctions on Russia (older, 2014), big packages from 2022
- Russian banks cut from SWIFT
- Russian oil embargo and oil price cap
- Russian gas import phase-out
- Western Balkans Growth Plan
- Global Gateway
- REPowerEU
- Gas storage regulation
- Joint gas buying through AggregateEU
- Coordinated gas demand cut
- Windfall levy on fossil energy profits
- Electricity market reform
- European Climate Law, net zero by 2050
- Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)
- Emissions Trading System reform and the Social Climate Fund
- Renewable Energy Directive, 42.5% by 2030
- European Wind Power Package
- European Hydrogen Bank
- Methane regulation
- Nature Restoration Law
- Ambient air quality directive
- Drinking water directive
- Urban wastewater directive, polluter pays
- Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA)
- Conflict minerals regulation
- European Chips Act
- Net-Zero Industry Act
- Batteries Regulation with battery passport
- European Battery Alliance
- Important Projects of Common European Interest (IPCEI) on batteries and hydrogen
- EuroHPC supercomputers, including JUPITER
- InvestAI and the AI gigafactories
- Horizon Europe and the European Innovation Council
- Ecodesign regulation, no destroying unsold clothes
- Right to repair
- Ban on products made with forced labour
- Ban on vague greenwashing claims
- General Product Safety Regulation
- Common Agricultural Policy (older, 1962), current version 2023 to 2027
- Unfair trading practices directive protecting farmers
- Geographical indications reform for food, wine and spirits
- EU-China agreement protecting European regional products
- Geographical indications for crafts, like Murano glass and Delft Blue
- Creative Europe (older, 2014), current programme 2021
- Culture Moves Europe grants for artists
- Music Moves Europe
- European Year of Cultural Heritage
- European Capitals of Culture (older, 1985)
- New European Bauhaus
- European Collaborative Cloud for Cultural Heritage
- Ban on importing looted cultural goods
- 30% European content on streaming platforms
- Culture Compass for Europe
- European Media Freedom Act
- Anti-SLAPP directive protecting journalists
- European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO)
- Rule of law conditionality on EU funds
- Annual Rule of Law Report
- Article 7 against Hungary
- Whistleblower protection directive
- European Labour Authority
- Work-life balance directive, paternity leave
- Adequate minimum wages directive
- Pay transparency directive
- Women on boards directive
- Violence against women directive
- European Child Guarantee
- European Accessibility Act
- European Disability Card
- Rail passenger rights (older, 2007), recast 2021
- Trans-European Transport Network (older), revised 2024
- Single Market Emergency Instrument
- EU Inc (proposed)
- Digital euro (in negotiation)
- Next EU budget at close to €2 trillion (proposed)
- European Competitiveness Fund (proposed)
- AgoraEU culture and media programme (proposed)
- Savings and Investments Union (proposed)
- European supervision of big stock exchanges and crypto firms (proposed)
- Scaleup Europe Fund (launching)
- Startup and Scaleup Strategy
- Digital Omnibus simplification (proposed)
- European Business Wallet (proposed)
- European Innovation Act (expected)
- Quantum Act (expected)
- Cloud and AI Development Act (expected)
- Chips Act 2.0 (expected)
- Biotech Act (proposed)
- Advanced Materials Act (expected)
- Industrial Accelerator Act (expected)
- Circular Economy Act (expected)
- Critical Medicines Act (proposed)
- EU Space Act (proposed)
- European Grids Package (proposed)
- 2040 climate target of 90% (in negotiation)
- European Defence Industry Programme (EDIP)
- Defence Readiness Omnibus (proposed)
- Military mobility package (proposed)
- European Drone Defence Initiative and Eastern Flank Watch
- High-speed rail linking European capitals (plan)
- Single cross-border train ticketing (expected)
- EU Customs Authority (in negotiation)
- European Affordable Housing Plan
- Union of Skills and cross-border recognition of qualifications
- EU-India trade deal (in negotiation)
- Montenegro and Albania accession
- Qualified majority voting in foreign policy (under discussion)
Matt Shouler🌍🇪🇺 retweeted
The day the EU, as we know it today, was born. 🇪🇺
On 1 November 1993, the Maastricht Treaty entered into force, officially establishing the European Union, formerly the European Communities.
Happy birthday to us! 💙
Matt Shouler🌍🇪🇺 retweeted
The only argument the Leavelings can come up with for not rejoining the EU is 'we had a vote, we're out'.
You'd think they could argue how well we are doing since leaving, and list the myriad benefits of Brexit. But they can't, because we're not, and there aren't.
Matt Shouler🌍🇪🇺 retweeted
Happy Birthday, Royal Marines!
Today, we recognize the legacy, courage, and unwavering commitment of the @RoyalMarines, who have served the United Kingdom with distinction for 362 years. Known for their resilience, adaptability, and elite amphibious capabilities, the Royal Marines share a proud tradition of service and a strong bond with the United States Marine Corps.
The U.S. Marine Corps joins in celebrating our British counterparts and honoring their enduring legacy of service.
Happy birthday, Marines! Per Mare, Per Terram.
Semper Fidelis
#RoyalMarines #SemperFidelis #USMC #MarineCorps
Matt Shouler🌍🇪🇺 retweeted
Today we celebrate the 362nd birthday of the @RoyalMarines.
The Corps has a long and proud history stretching back to 1664.
From Trafalgar, the beaches of Normandy, the Falklands and Afghanistan, we have always answered the nation’s call.
To every Royal Marine, thank you.
Matt Shouler🌍🇪🇺 retweeted
It is - sometimes surprisingly - emotional to present credentials.
A solemn reminder of the obligation as Ambassador representing one’s country.
Today was not just about 🇬🇧 and 🇪🇺 but many wonderful colleagues from 🇺🇦 🇻🇳 🇰🇪 🇳🇿 🇰🇷 🇲🇽 🇹🇩 🇳🇪 🇮🇳 🇬🇳 🇨🇦 🇲🇷 🇦🇱 🇿🇦 🇭🇳 🇸🇷 🇪🇨 🇨🇱
Matt Shouler🌍🇪🇺 retweeted
🚨🇪🇺 NEW: Various EU leaders say they would welcome Britain rejoining the EU
Here’s what they said:
🇨🇿 Czechia’s Prime Minister Andrej Babiš: “Yes, of course, we need more money”
🇸🇮 Slovenia’s Prime Minister Janez Janša: “The UK leaving was one of the biggest catastrophes for the EU in the entire time of its existence”
🇨🇾 Cyprus’ President Nikos Christodoulides: “If Britain is ready to come back, we are ready to welcome them”
🇱🇻 Latvia’s Prime Minister: “I think Britain should come back to the family”
🇪🇸 Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez: “I applaud it, we are better united”
🇧🇬 Bulgaria’s Prime Minister Rumen Radev: “Of course, but this time UK must learn its lesson”
🇩🇰 Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen: “Of course, always”
🇱🇹 Lithuania’s President Gitanas Nausėda: “Yes, absolutely”
🇭🇷 Croatia’s Prime Minister Andrej Plenković: “Are they keen to come back?”
🇪🇺 EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas: “Of course, all our friends are welcome to join”
🇳🇱 Netherlands’ Prime Minister Rob Jetten: “In the end, it’s up to the British people to decide what that relationship looks like”
[@SkyNews]
Matt Shouler🌍🇪🇺 retweeted
British people will walk past a Starbucks, Burger King, Costa Coffee, Taco Bell, Blank Street and not even notice. Then they'll see an independent shop called Al-Badr Supermarket and cry about how the UK is being taken over by foreigners.
Matt Shouler🌍🇪🇺 retweeted
Very good meeting with the United Kingdom Minister for European Relations @HFalconerMP at @Europarl_EN today.
We are looking at how to build on our progress and bring the EU and UK closer together as like-minded partners and friends.
Stronger cooperation makes sense, and it delivers for both sides: our people, our economies, and our shared security 🇪🇺🇬🇧 – at Strasbourg, France
ALT The President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola welcoming the United Kingdom Minister for Intergovernmental Relations and European Relations Hamish Falconer to the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France.
Matt Shouler🌍🇪🇺 retweeted
The Brexiters won the referendum, but they lost the battle over Europe.
They created a generation of young Britons that will do everything it can to return to the EU, with each new generation pushing further in that direction.
They created exactly what they wanted to prevent: a strong European identity among British youth.
The question is no longer whether the UK will rejoin the EU, but when. 🇪🇺🇬🇧
Matt Shouler🌍🇪🇺 retweeted
The case for rejoining the EU has never been stronger.
It’s now the only path for securing our long-term prosperity.
And we mustn’t delay. Labour must start making the case - and then use the next election to secure a mandate to rejoin.
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Matt Shouler🌍🇪🇺 retweeted
Boomers absolutely trashed my life and for what
Matt Shouler🌍🇪🇺 retweeted
New YouGov survey map: All but four British constituencies support rejoining the EU
Matt Shouler🌍🇪🇺 retweeted
According to Bloomberg, the EU is now prioritising Canada over the UK.
Britain left the EU to build “Global Britain” and an Anglosphere.
Canada is turning towards Europe, Washington towards itself, Australia is 15000 km away.
Global Britain may end up as Britain Alone.
Matt Shouler🌍🇪🇺 retweeted
One moment to leave my box then I'll get back in it.
If you're uneducated enough to have an issue with the British government rightly making this statement, lemme put it very simply:
-49,000 slave owners, approx 0.19% of the population at the time, were given money to buy them out of owning slaves. British taxpayers paid to free the slaves.
-For decades during the 19th century, Britain dedicated 1/6th of it's entire Navy specifically to seek and capture other nations' slave ships to free the slaves on board. The economic cost was bore by the taxpayer. 2,000 British sailors lost their lives.
-During the US Civil War, Pres Lincoln blockaded Cotton exports from the USA. This put more than half a million working Britons out of already very poorly paid work. After months, the mill owners worked a deal with the US govt to reopen trading. More than half a million working class Britons voted AGAINST the deal citing that they didn't ever want to work with goods produced from slavery again.
About half as many (24,000 ish) Brits died from malnourishment, disease etc in the affected cotton factory communities as a direct result of that action as ever owned slaves.
-Britain paid £400,000 to Spain to convince it to stop its slave trade. It also placed diplomatic pressure on France to stop them too.
Of every empire that ever took part in slavery, Britain is the ONLY ONE that grew a conscience, stopped its own, and then set out to stop everybody else without any outside encouragement.
And it is also the only one that has maintained a successful and genuinely beneficial diplomatic network to lift up and empower its former territories- the Commonwealth- which has helped ex-colonies outperform their peer nations in almost every way ever since.
Not to mention endless and unwavering humanitarian relief when a hurricane rips through their islands every season, or when an earthquake buries their brothers and sisters under their own houses.
The British taxpayer has bore the cost of all of that. Britons voted in favour of that responsibility in the 19th century, decades before anybody else grew a conscience of their own- even African Kingdoms such as the Asanti Empire who only stopped slaving when Britain took over Ghana and made it illegal.
You reparationsit types don't harass modern-day Turks over the 6-8 million slaves that passed through the Ottoman Slave trade, or modern-day Ghanaians for the millions that the Ghana and Asanti empires captured, abused, and traded in the Trans-Sharan and Transatlantic trades. You don't even get on at the Arab and African countries who still enable slavery today. Why?
There is no other demographic/nation/country for which people feel so empowered to blame the crimes of the most miniscule proportion of its ancestry, which were undone and atoned for by exponentially more of its ancestry, on an entire diaspora that has lived for generations with no direct culpability in said crimes.
Every population in the world has been a victim to another population at a given time. The following paragraph should be the one that sticks from this whole rant:
The working class, poor, destitute British man and woman who rotted in workhouses for centuries had more in common with their African slave counterparts than they ever did their compatriot masters. That's exactly why they bloody well did something about it. British people en masse stood WITH the slaves. Not with their feet on their necks.
Reparationism towards the British nation is just politics of division, meant to absolve commonwealth governments of their own failures towards their people at the expense of a population who have never committed the crime they are demanding reparations for, and whose ancestors paid the human and economic price for for the last 2 centuries.
This is the last post I'll make on the matter.
🚨 BREAKING
The UK Government says it “does not and will not pay reparations” for Britain's role in the transatlantic slave trade.
The remarks were made today by a spokesperson for Prime Minister Andy Burnham as Jamaica steps up its campaign for reparatory justice.
#Reparations #Jamaica #JamRadioNews #AndyBurnham