Trump will return to the White House in January. The EU has two months to rally around a strong plan for Ukraine to secure our continent’s destiny, or it will be decided for us. A🧵 Firstly, speed is of the essence. Orban still vetoes the disbursement for weapon deliveries and abuses his Council Presidency to push for Ukrainian surrender. The Member States must finally take away his voting rights and enable qualified majority voting for EU foreign policies.

Like all of us I am worried by the further escalation in Lebanon. If you don’t know immediately what to think about this, here is a little context in a 🧵

The essence: Europe should unite its policy and support the quickest path to a just peace.

politico.eu/article/hezbol… Since mid-September, we’ve seen an escalation of violence in Lebanon through a sophisticated attack on Hezbollah members and a series of Israeli airstrikes which have killed hundreds. A full ground invasion would further escalate the conflict.

Nuclear energy is an #important and #emotional topic. In some European countries its more controversial than others. Denmark is one of them. All #nuclear power is banned in Denmark, including researching new technologies.

🧵1/4 There are three elements, according to Co-President of @VoltDanmark @krichterCPH that Denmark needs to collaborate on with Europe:

1️⃣Denmark must increase research into modern nuclear technology in order to increase Europe's understanding;

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Today, exactly 30 years ago, in the beautiful Dutch city of Maastricht – which lies close to the borders of Belgium and Germany - the famous Treaty on the European Union was signed. It laid the foundations for today's European Union.
5 facts about the Maastricht Treaty: 1/6 1) The Treaty established the European Union. Before that it was called the European Community. 2/6

Can you imagine: China vs. Lithuania?

On every level - except perhaps basketball - this seems like an unfair match. Except for the fact that Lithuania can rely on its fellow EU member states. 1/11 Tensions between the two countries started in May, when Lithuania withdrew from China’s so-called 17+1 platform with Central and Eastern European countries. Additionally, Lithuania’s capital, Vilnius, announced it would finance a “Taiwanese Representative Office.” 2/11

Volt believes in united European action addressing the international health emergency caused by the coronavirus. As Europeans, we need to take an active role in preventing and tackling the challenges of this crisis.

#COVIDー19 #corona @VoltEuropa We support the proposed action by the European Commission, especially the accelerated work on the European Unemployment Reinsurance scheme, which will help us protect jobs and skills.

A terrible humanitarian crisis is happening. While we’re preparing for the Christmas holidays. On our continent. In front of our eyes. And it has been going on for way too long.

This is a solvable crisis. It is solvable. All we need is the European political will. Read the article in the Guardian that Damian, the Volt MEP, wrote about his experience in the refugee camps to learn more: theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

@guardian #guardian @d_boeselager