Jennifer Baker
Tweets of the Week: von der Leyen gets confirmed, Brexit MEPs get fussy, Selmayr steps down
This week, nomination has MEPs at each others’ throats; though Von de Leyen’s speech in Parliament hits all the right notes; but she only squeezes by with a minuscule nine votes.
Tweets of the Week: Late night council summit, top job nominees, MEPs back in session
This week, late night Council sets press pack a-jitter, Commission nominee doesn’t have Twitter, and Brexit MEPs seem a little bit bitter. This week we are supported by Animal Health EU.
Tweets of the Week: EP jobs, UK job, EU top jobs
Parliament groups select their heads, Conservative hopefuls tear each other to shreds, and it’s the council top jobs summit that everyone dreads. This episode is supported by UNESDA.
Tweets of the Week: Sturgeon in Brussels, MEPs in office, Conservative candidates in trouble
Nicola Sturgeon flexes her muscles, new MEPs make the trip to Brussels, and top Tory wannabes caught in drug-taking tussles. This episode is supported EDAA.
Tweets of the Week: Trump in the UK, Farage in trouble, Commissioners in the Parliament?
Trump protesters take to the streets, Farage must explain his receipts and Commissioners mull MEP seats.
Tweets of the Week: EU Elections, Spitzenkandidaten, and Council Summit
Welcome to Euractiv’s #EUtweets of the week. This week it’s election election election, Spitzenkandidaten anticipate rejection and EU leaders tussle over selection. This episode is supported by Amfori find out more about their big event at the end. Last week...
Tweets of the Week: Britain barely afloat, Ibizagate, and the EU elections
After a week of turmoil Britain’s barely afloat, in Austria far-right opponents can gloat and it’s European Elections, so get out and vote!
Tweets of the Week: Spitzenkandidaten debate, Robbins in Brussels, Vestager and Beer
Commission hopefuls fail to impress, Why Robbins is in Brussels is anyones guess, And thanks to Vestager fine, beer will cost less.
Tweets of the Week: Sibiu Summit, Juncker, and the Royal Baby
Sibiu earns international fame, Jean Claude Juncker takes some of the blame and the Royal baby is given a name.
Tweets of the Week: Maastricht debate, Williamson, and enlargement anniversary
Weber snubs debate and does not speak, UK secretary sacked over leak, and 15th birthday celebrations for the EU clique.
Tweets of the Week: Lyra McKee funeral, Greta Thunberg, and 2019 election kick-off
Welcome to another EURACTIV Tweets of the Week! Lyra’s funeral makes hypocrisy plain, “Greta is privileged” some egos complain, and European Parliament launches its election campaign.
Tweets of the Week: Brexit, Moraes, and NATO
Pies are sacrificed on Brexit’s altar, MEPs turn nasty in row over Gibraltar and NATO at 70 doesn’t falter.
Tweets of the Week: Brexit stalls, copyright passes, cars brake, and daylight savings
Brexiteers follow a predictable theme, copyright law threatens the meme, speed limits on cars make petrol heads scream and daylight savings will soon be just a dream. This episode is supported by Ceemet.
Tweets of the Week: Bercow, Orban, and Vestager
Bercow’s bombshell is rather splendid, Orban’s not banned, but he is suspended, and Google and Vestager are definitely unfriended. This week we are supported by EPRA.
Tweets of the Week: Macron, Brexit, and International Women’s Day
Macron hopes to lead the European way, Brexit talks go badly astray, and we’re celebrating International Women’s Day. This week we are supported by PlasticsEurope.
Tweets of the Week: The Oscars, Yelizaveta Peskova, and Sharm el Sheikh
This week, Olivia Colman continues winning streak, Russian intern makes MEPs shriek, and leaders meet at Sharm el Sheikh.
Tweets of the Week: Election poll, copyright mob, and Fidesz in trouble
Shock and awe at latest Parliament poll, Commission scores copyright own goal, and Hungary’s Fidesz party is playing the troll.
Tweets of the Week: Brexit, copyright, and valentines
Roses are red, violets are blue, This week it’s Brexit, copyright and lazy rhymes too.
Tweets of the Week: Brexiteer hell, EU Industry days, and Siemens Alstom merger
Tusk says Brexiteers are in for a world of pain, it’s EU Industry Days again and Margrethe Vestager is not on the train.
Tweets of the Week: Brexit, North Macedonia, and Brussels climate march
Brexit nonsense is more of the same, the Former republic of Macedonia gets a new name, and thousands of activists put climate change in the frame.
Tweets of the Week: Davos, Elmar Brok, and the 10 year challenge
This week Davos bling continues to shock, fingers are pointed at Elmar Brok, and 10 years meme makes us all take stock. This episode is supported by FleishmanHillard.
Tweets of the Week: Meaningful vote, Adamowicz, and the eurozone turns 20
This week, Theresa May thrashed by her peers, mayor’s murder brings Gdansk to tears and the Euro celebrates 20 years. This episode is supported by ACCA.
Tweets of the Week: Brexit transport, migration, and US downgrades EU
This week, Brexit transport plans are totally cracked, migrants saved thanks to EU pact and Donald Trump displays his usual tact. This episode is supported by Medicines for Europe.