Transnational lists idea finally engages, EU struggles to agree oil ban in stages, and Russian disinfo goes full Middle Ages.
On Tuesday the European Parliament voted in favour of transnational lists for European elections.
A big success for European democracy, said Green MEP Daniel Freund.
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European Parliament votes in favor of transnational lists for European elections. Big success for European democracy. Soon, Europeans could get a second vote and choose a European candidate on their ballot paper.
— Daniel Freund (@daniel_freund) May 3, 2022
So can we vote for Zelensky as EU President asked an enthusiastic Evelin Omar Knuffer.
Soon we can vote for Zelensky as EU President ?!
— Evelin Omar Knuffer (@EKnuffer) May 3, 2022
Tena Prelec said it was the best piece of news in a long time.
Best piece of news in a long time. Needs to get approved by the Council but the EP vote is already a major breakthrough for a European democracy that really takes into consideration freedom of movement #TransnationalLists https://t.co/cpC98ti6OA
— Tena Prelec (@tenaprelec) May 3, 2022
Evelyne Huytebroeck described it as a giant leap forward for European democracy.
The @europeangreens have always believed that a strong European democracy needs a true transnational debate. Today’s vote is a giant leap forward for European #democracy #transnationalLists https://t.co/lTMA7cHGZn
— Evelyne Huytebroeck (@EHuytebroeck) May 3, 2022
Martini Seltzermayr imagined the British tabloid headline: NOW WOKE EU WANTS TO FORCE YOU TO HAVE TRANS MEPS!
NOW WOKE EU WANTS TO FORCE YOU TO HAVE TRANS MEPS – the Daily Express, soon pic.twitter.com/2WUGauEHog
— Martini Seltzermayr (@mseltzermayr) May 5, 2022
Alberto Alemanno urged us to spare a thought for Frank Biancheri who has been advocating for this electoral reform for over 20 years, but unfortunately is no longer with us. But Alberto reckons he’d be disappointed by the limited number of pan-EU seats: just 28 on top of 705.
A thought goes to Frank Biancheri who has been advocating for this electoral reform for over 20 years.
Unfortunately he’s no longer with us. He’s be disappointed otherwise by the limited number of pan-EU seats: 28 on top of 705 #transnationallists @newropeans_nl @Newropeansfr
— Alberto Alemanno (@alemannoEU) May 3, 2022
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— ipaeurope (@ipaeurope) May 5, 2022
The European Commission wants a – phased-in/ phased-out? – ban on Russian oil.
EU’s von der Leyen to present Russia oil ban in Parliament today https://t.co/fimqNqgPBj
— Frédéric Simon (@FredSimonEU) May 4, 2022
But Viktor Orban is threatening to veto the proposal despite a carve out for Hungary and Slovakia in difference to their reliance on Russian oil and economic situation.
#Hungary will veto the EU's proposal to ban imports of #Russian oil, the country's Secretary of State for International Communication and Relations tells the BBC.
Zoltán Kovács says the proposal is "unacceptable" and would "ruin the Hungarian economy".
— Viktória Serdült (@viktoriaserdult) May 4, 2022
However the New York Times reported that the next round of sanctions will include Patriarch Kirill of Moscow.
The next round of sanctions against Russia will include Patriarch Kirill of Moscow over his support of the Kremlin's invasion of Ukraine, according to diplomats who reviewed the document but were not authorized to speak publicly. https://t.co/fJxqE2y3P8
— The New York Times (@nytimes) May 4, 2022
On Sunday, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov went on Italian TV to rattle off some ghastly Russian propaganda, claiming that Hitler was of Jewish origin, so Ukraine President Zelenskyy must be a Nazi.
Disgraceful interview on the Italian TV with Lavrov rattling off the quintessential Russian propaganda, including the 'fake' Bucha massacre and a new peak: even Hitler was of Jewish origin, according to Putin's minister, so the same goes for Zelenskyy who can be Jewish and nazi https://t.co/htYVI4d2c7
— Gerardo Fortuna (@gerardofortuna) May 1, 2022
Italian PM Mario Draghi called the comments “aberrant” and “disgusting”
Draghi on Lavrov: “aberrant” and “disgusting” pic.twitter.com/xIL0eeoldy
— David Carretta (@davcarretta) May 2, 2022
Cue Le Chou: Lavrov Goes On Italian TV, Tells Viewers That Berlusconi Is Youthful, Very Handsome And The Greatest Lover He’s Ever Met
Lavrov Goes On Italian TV, Tells Viewers That Berlusconi Is Youthful, Very Handsome And The Greatest Lover He’s Ever Met pic.twitter.com/rnhmhJci7O
— Le Chou (@LeChouNews) May 1, 2022
According to their latest “report”, signs of black magic were found in Ukrainian military headquarters.
Russian state media: “Signs of black magic were found in Ukrainian military headquarters”. A whole new level of idiocy from the Ministry of Truth pic.twitter.com/n8XUIHa6iI
— Anastasiia Lapatina (@lapatina_) May 4, 2022
Oh, look, it’s the 1600s, snarked Incandescent Bee.
Oh, look, it's the 1600s
— Crouching Tiger Hidden Writer (@incandescentbee) May 4, 2022
Source: euractiv.com
