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We're live at our debate on the implications of the #FrenchElections on the EU! Join us as we discuss #Macron's win with Christine Roger, Olivier Rozenberg, @O_Omnes, @CCeriseG, and @GDelbosCorfield
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As always we will be highlighting the best bits here on Twitter, but be sure to go follow the event live on @YouTube 👉
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.@CCeriseG is welcoming our audience, and introducing our prestigious panellists: Christine Roger (@EUCouncil), Olivier Rozenberg (@SciencesPo_CEE), @GDelbosCorfield (@GreensEFA), and @O_Omnes (@MouvEuropeen_Fr). In addition to moderating, @CCeriseG will give her thoughts
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Too many questions to answer in a single tweet, so I'll thread my reply.
Firstly, I will ask what is your interpretation of #neutrality?
I have to ask because Irish neutrality is subjective
It is not a written policy, nor is it recognised officially by any other nation or body
Firstly, I will ask what is your interpretation of #neutrality?
I have to ask because Irish neutrality is subjective
It is not a written policy, nor is it recognised officially by any other nation or body
Actually, the latter point isn't strictly accurate, as @NATO acknowledges Ireland's "military neutrality" (note: they spelt out what it means to them).
Beyond that, there's no legally binding defined statement of Irish neutrality.
It does not exist.
nato.int/cps/en/natohq/…
Beyond that, there's no legally binding defined statement of Irish neutrality.
It does not exist.
nato.int/cps/en/natohq/…
"Military Neutrality" is meaningless, the term is a self-licking lollipop.
Unless the country is run by a Junta, the military doesn't have a say in where it gets deployed. As an instrument of political will, it is completely indifferent.
Politically, Ireland is far from neutral
Unless the country is run by a Junta, the military doesn't have a say in where it gets deployed. As an instrument of political will, it is completely indifferent.
Politically, Ireland is far from neutral
Welcome to DAY 2⃣ of #PPCParis!
We're back at @SciencesPo_CEE to speak about #StrategicAutonomy in Europe!
Before we begin, make sure to catch up on everything you missed from day 1 👉 threadreaderapp.com/thread/1468915…
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We're back at @SciencesPo_CEE to speak about #StrategicAutonomy in Europe!
Before we begin, make sure to catch up on everything you missed from day 1 👉 threadreaderapp.com/thread/1468915…
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Today we are taking a close look at #StrategicAutonomy in a roundtable
TEPSA Secretary-General @CloosJim will discuss with @elvirefabry (@DelorsInstitute), @RoderickParkes (@dgapev), Pierre Vimont (@Carnegie_Europe), and Cyril Piquemal
@Cornelia_Woll will moderate
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TEPSA Secretary-General @CloosJim will discuss with @elvirefabry (@DelorsInstitute), @RoderickParkes (@dgapev), Pierre Vimont (@Carnegie_Europe), and Cyril Piquemal
@Cornelia_Woll will moderate
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Nigel Farage already admitted his #EUArmy scaremongering is deceitful.
He knows that it's entirely our choice because that's how the EU works. WATCH HIM ADMIT THAT.
He knows that it's entirely our choice because that's how the EU works. WATCH HIM ADMIT THAT.
Put it this way.
With us still IN the EU, the other 27 countries of the EU could choose to form a European Army without us.
OR
We could leave the EU but still sign a defence pact to join an #EUArmy from the outside.
BREXIT MAKES NO DIFFERENCE BECAUSE IT'S BASED ON CONSENT!
With us still IN the EU, the other 27 countries of the EU could choose to form a European Army without us.
OR
We could leave the EU but still sign a defence pact to join an #EUArmy from the outside.
BREXIT MAKES NO DIFFERENCE BECAUSE IT'S BASED ON CONSENT!
If you don't know the #EUArmy scaremongering is just manipulation, that doesn't make you stupid.
Two weeks ago I had to explain it to the Oxford-educated parents of a friend of mine.
But it does mean you need to do better at fact-checking what you hear.
Two weeks ago I had to explain it to the Oxford-educated parents of a friend of mine.
But it does mean you need to do better at fact-checking what you hear.
.@ByDonkeys might this be of interest?
Remember this piece of Leave propaganda from 2016?
Three years on, I thought it was a good time to see how their *claims* panned out, so I've tracked down the photos they used and made memes.
TL;dr — Leave was the real #projectfear!
Remember this piece of Leave propaganda from 2016?
Three years on, I thought it was a good time to see how their *claims* panned out, so I've tracked down the photos they used and made memes.
TL;dr — Leave was the real #projectfear!
2016 Leave claim: if you vote Remain we'll have no Parliament, no democratic voice
2019 Parliament is fighting for its sovereignty vs a dictatorial unelected govt intent on smashing our constitution & installing an Orwellian regime to inflict a no-mandate-#NoDealBrexit on us.
2019 Parliament is fighting for its sovereignty vs a dictatorial unelected govt intent on smashing our constitution & installing an Orwellian regime to inflict a no-mandate-#NoDealBrexit on us.
2016 Leave claim: if you vote Remain, it'll lead to UK break-up.
2019: #Brexit threatens UK union. 60% of Tory Party members wld rather the UK split than cancel Brexit.
Any sensible govt wld now stop this destructive project & help citizens get a grip on reality. Not this govt!
2019: #Brexit threatens UK union. 60% of Tory Party members wld rather the UK split than cancel Brexit.
Any sensible govt wld now stop this destructive project & help citizens get a grip on reality. Not this govt!
@Politics_Oxford @BBCRadio4 Did Prof Tilley have full editorial control of this programme? The reason I ask is that there is an extraordinary lack of balance in the way he presents Leave & Remain voters, and so one could be forgiven for perceiving a bias against Remain voters.
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@Politics_Oxford @BBCRadio4 For example, prior to the #EURef, and persisting today, was the belief amongst #Leave voters (encouraged by Leave politicians) that the UK would be forced to join an #EUarmy.
In fact, it's constitutionally impossible for this to occur. UK has a double protection.
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In fact, it's constitutionally impossible for this to occur. UK has a double protection.
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@Politics_Oxford @BBCRadio4 This double protection against the formation of an EU Army (let alone being forced to join one) is that
(a) the decision must be unanimous per Art. 42(2) of the European Union Treaty and
(b) any move to downgrade "unanimous" to QMV must be approved unanimously!
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(a) the decision must be unanimous per Art. 42(2) of the European Union Treaty and
(b) any move to downgrade "unanimous" to QMV must be approved unanimously!
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#Remain voted for:
A say in whether the EU enlarges or not.
A say in if the EU federalises or remains a union of independent states.
A say in if there is an EU army.
Being the financial capital through which the majority of € is traded while still keeping the £.
#BrexitReality
A say in whether the EU enlarges or not.
A say in if the EU federalises or remains a union of independent states.
A say in if there is an EU army.
Being the financial capital through which the majority of € is traded while still keeping the £.
#BrexitReality
#EnlargedEurope
The UK has taken the lead in efforts for EU enlargement. It pushed for the inclusion of Eastern European states. It pushed for Turkey to get its shit together so that it could join (which it made very slow progress with, and has largely been undone by Erdogan)
The UK has taken the lead in efforts for EU enlargement. It pushed for the inclusion of Eastern European states. It pushed for Turkey to get its shit together so that it could join (which it made very slow progress with, and has largely been undone by Erdogan)
After #Brexit, the UK will have no influence on EU enlargement. In fact, as setting the EU as a rival, every country that joins the EU will a) strengthen the EU, and b) unravels any trade deals that the UK will have made with that country, isolating it further.
