Director, Member’s Research Service @EP_EPRS @Europarl_EN. Views are my own. Also on @ https://xitter.cf/t.co/ASqUNKcGPa

Brussels, Belgium
Joined June 2014
⏰Don't forget! Applications close on 31/10/2025 for a Schuman traineeship @Europarl_EN Our paid traineeships offer you experience of the research and analysis process in the European Parliament 📝wp.me/p2qdgs-bgn
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The 2025 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought goes to Belarus’ Andrzej Poczobut and Georgia’s Mzia Amaglobeli. The courage of these journalists in speaking out against injustice, even behind bars, stands as a powerful symbol of freedom and democracy. xitter.cf/i/broadcasts/1ypJdqoRb…
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The #HumanRights situation has worsened significantly in #Belarus since the 2020 fraudulent presidential elections 👉 link.europa.eu/rkkdG9 #EPlenary @EP_ForeignAff @davidmcallister @MMGosiewska @tomastobe @michalkobosko
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Welcome back to Kyiv, @EP_President ! You were the first leader to come after Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022 – and you’ve kept coming back. Each visit is a strong sign of solidarity.
Back in Kyiv 🇪🇺🇺🇦 1300 days since the start of the aggression, I am in Ukraine with @Europarl_EN’s strong message of support. Just as we stood you with day one, we will remain at your side.
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Ahead of #SOTEU, how has #VDLCommission delivered on its commitments across its 7⃣ priority agenda areas❓ 🔎europa.eu/!8wKMJF @RobertaMetsola @sabineverheyen @EwaKopacz @gonzalezpons @katarinabarley @pinapic @negrescuvictor @martinhojsik @SchaldemoseMEP @fjavilopez
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At the initiative of chair @berndlange the INTA committee will have an extraordinary meeting to discuss EU-US trade relations with Director General @WeyandSabine of @Trade_EU Meeting to take place Wednesday 3 September 14.30 until 16.00 #eutrade
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ICYMI: @EP_EPRS published an analysis of the Commission’s proposal for the 2028–2034 EU budget, comparing it with the current Multiannual Financial Framework (#MFF). 📖 Read it here: europarl.europa.eu/thinktank…
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🇪🇺Commission presented proposals for the 2028-2034 #MFF – a total budget of almost €1.8tn in commitments We break down the key components & compare with 2021-2027 MFF 👉europa.eu/!KrGyCQ @EP_Budgets @EP_BudgControl @carlatavares_ps @SMuresan @AndrzejHalicki @MatjaNemec
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Striking a balance between the EU’s growing financial needs & many Member States’ reluctance to shoulder higher payments to the EU has always been a challenge What are the post-2027 needs & how can they be financed? wp.me/p2qdgs-hZK @EP_Budgets @carlatavares_ps @SMuresan
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In June @PanPolitis & I mapped some key deliverables of the Niinisto report & the #Preparedness Union Strategy. The Stockpiling Strategy presented last week ticks an important one where little has been done in the past. Our full briefing on preparedness 🔗 europarl.europa.eu/RegData/e…
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The 4th Ukraine Recovery Conference #URC2025 is ongoing What's the state of play of EU support for Ukraine? We explain 🔎 wp.me/p2qdgs-isv @EP_ForeignAff @davidmcallister @EwaKopacz @PToveri
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The proposed European democracy shield aims to protect 🔹against foreign interference 🔹election fairness & integrity 🔹independent media & journalists 🔹civil society Read more 🔎 europa.eu/!8DvNfB @NathalieLoiseau @drcsabamolnar @Kalniete @SCavedagna @VasileDincu
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Tomorrow @SecGenNATO Mark Rutte and @eucopresident Antonio Costa will come to @Europarl_EN and the Conference of Presidents, chaired by @EP_President @RobertaMetsola, to debrief and have an exchange of views on the recent summits.
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Looking forward to welcoming Rob Bauer, former Chair of NATO Military Committee and Eleonora Russell, his strategic communications advisor, to @EP_EPRS tomorrow to discuss their new book ‘If you want peace, prepare for war’, with @EP_Defence Vice-Chair @RihoTerras
📣Join our book talk on the making of an award-winning speech: 'If you want peace, prepare for war' 🗓️2 July 2025 (12:30-14:00) 📍Library Reading Room, Spinelli 5D + online 🔎More info europa.eu/!MjvfDV 📋Register for access badge by 30 June at 10:30 #EPRSevents
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In response to Russia's invasion, the EU has mobilised financial, military & humanitarian support for Ukraine ❓ What's the state of play of EU support to Ukraine? We explain 🔎 wp.me/p2qdgs-isv @EP_ForeignAff @davidmcallister @EwaKopacz @PToveri
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G7 leaders gathered under this year's Canadian Presidency in June What were the main outcomes of the summit? We explain 👉 europa.eu/!XBHJJm
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As @budapestpride marks its 30th birthday, our Embassy is proud to join 32 others in affirming our support for LGBTIQ+ persons in Hungary & in commending Pride as a “symbol of resilience and progress” here. ireland.ie/en/hungary/budape…
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Happy to moderate yesterday’s discussion from the @Europarl_EN VoxBox as part of EU Public Diplomacy Week. Thank you to all panelists including VP @AntonellaSberna @OfficialBenKalu @SidiTToure @TonySibandze @SandraKramerEU @francescaDM_EU @FontehAkum #merjakyllonen
At the @Europarl_EN , the debate “EU-African relations: an African perspective” featured elected representatives from the @AfrikParliament and @HouseNGR, MEPs, and VPs representing African organisations and the @PressACP. The discussion highlighted diverse African perspectives on the EU’s partnership with the continent and key global challenges.
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14 men and women from all over the world. They are the 2025 #Sakharov Fellows, standing up for #humanrights. We support them in their respective fights for greater freedom. As the person in charge of the Sakharov Community, I was glad to welcome them to the @Europarl_EN 🇪🇺
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MEPs in @EP_Regional adopted Parliament's draft position on adapting current EU cohesion fund to tackle new challenges while reducing regional inequalities. Parliament is committed to ensure no region and no European citizen is left behind. More: europa.eu/!8VjBbk
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