How many more dominoes can the EU afford to fall?

* https://dctransparency.com/e1-5m-us-lobbying-controversy-embroils-far-right-romanian-leader-george-simion/

* https://vsquare.org/heritage-foundation-mcc-ordo-iuris-russia-european-union-european-court-of-justice/

AfD-Verbündete wollen in Ukraine einmarschieren https://www.t-online.de/nachrichten/deutschland/aussenpolitik/id_100695922/rechtsextreme-afd-verbuendete-wollen-in-der-ukraine-einmarschieren.html

» Unter dem Deckmantel eines "Friedensprozesses" plädieren rechtsextreme Parteien aus Osteuropa dafür, Teile der Ukraine zu annektieren. Der AfD-Abgeordnete Krah traf sie in Serbien. «

“The most dangerous dance in European politics.”

“A dangerous game where the #EPP risks undermining the democratic fabric it claims to defend.”

#DefendDemocracy #EUpol #EPlenary #EU

https://www.politico.eu/article/european-peoples-party-epp-ngo-funding-civil-society-far-right/

EU Commission VP #TeresaRibera:

"We are now at a time in history where the power of certain corporations, especially in the digital realm, might be the largest ever in history at the expense of our social cohesion, our mental health and our democracies."

#DefendDemocracy

https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/speech_25_1122

„This is democracy. This decision is the result of a thorough & independent investigation to protect our Constitution & the rule of law. It is independent courts that will have the final say. We have learnt from our history that rightwing extremism needs to be stopped.“

(official answer of the German Foreign Office to some whining posts of some US gov. officials)

#democracy, #Germany, #DefendDemocracy

American democracy is in crisis—but we’re not alone. From Trafalgar Square, Sarah reminds us: those in power want us scared and silent. We won’t give them that. Now’s the time to rise up. #StandTogether #DefendDemocracy #AmericansAbroad

EUrope could lose what makes it great.

Don't trade away or "simplify" the EU's leverage as a global regulatory superpower!

"Do not obey in advance."

#DefendDemocracy #EUlaw #EUpol

https://www.foreignaffairs.com/europe/europe-could-lose-what-makes-it-great

BREAKING: #EU (via Ireland) hits #TikTok with €530M fine for illegally sending users’ personal data to #China.

"TikTok fails to adequately assess the implications of Chinese surveillance laws on Europeans’ data."

#DefendDemocracy #BigTech #EUlaw #GDPR

https://www.politico.eu/article/tiktok-hit-with-e530m-privacy-fine-ireland-china-data/

@BlumeEvolution

Wir organisieren unter dem Motto #defenddemocracy in Wiesbaden regelmäßig Vortragsveranstaltungen, die sich mit Rechtsextremismus und dem Rechtsruck auseinandersetzen. Wir setzen dabei auf den Dialog aller demokratischen Kräfte und würden uns über ein Teilen sehr freuen.

Rechtsextrem, das neue Normal?
Prof. Dr. Matthias Quent
7. Mai 2025

Unter Druck von Rechtsaußen. Die Verantwortung der Christdemokraten
Ann-Katrin Müller
13. Mai 2025

https://defend-democracy.de/

#DefendDemocracy is thrilled to launch cross-party lunches on #democracy, #security and #tech, a new initiative under our 'Coalition for Democratic Resilience' program.

Thank you @EP_Democracy Chair @nathalieloiseau for opening the first exchange!

https://defenddemocracy.eu/projects/coalition-for-democratic-resilience-c4dr/

Thank you European Commission DG Justice for inviting #DefendDemocracy to participate in today's focus group on the European Democracy Shield.

Some of our thoughts: https://defenddemocracy.eu/defending-our-democracy-starts-with-us-not-with-a-shield/

The #EU needs more courage in enforcing its #digital laws.

“The world is watching — and so is #DefendDemocracy.”

https://defenddemocracy.eu/eu-needs-more-courage-in-enforcing-its-digital-laws/

Das ist ausnahmsweise mal wirklich passend: #Kriegstreiber #Putin

U.S. economy to lose billions as foreign tourists stay away and boycott American products.

Tourists and consumers vote with their feet and wallets!

Up to US$90 billion may be at risk.

#DefendDemocracy #BoycottTesla #HandsOFF #CourageON

https://financialpost.com/news/us-economy-lose-billions-foreign-tourists-stay-away

About time all these #unconstitutional #EO were thrown out. The #orange #felon is #destroying the country. #impeach now!

#fascism #OpposeFascism #CriminalAdministration #traitorGOP #TraitorMAGA #SaveTheRepublic #defeatGOP #defendDemocracy #government #USPolitics #TransRights #lgbtq #rights
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/federal-judge-blocks-trumps-passport-policy-affecting-transgender-americans

Trump-Musk regime prepares drastic overhaul of U.S. State Department.

It would eliminate Africa operations, and shut down bureaus working on human rights and democracy.

A huge gift to China and Russia.

#DefendDemocracy #HandsOFF #CourageON

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/20/us/politics/trump-state-department-overhaul.html

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