Tweets of the Week: Orban in Russia, Taxonomy and Eurovision is coming

This week there was a meeting of “minds” as Hungary’s Viktor Orban travelled to Russia to meet his biggest idol Vladimir Putin.

Putin to host EU ally Orban amid Ukraine crisis https://t.co/GIwp15qkGh

— EURACTIV Global EU (@eaGlobalEU) February 1, 2022

Quick to dispel thoughts that this was just a fanboy jaunt, Orban said his visit to Russia should be seen in context of a “peace mission” reported Maria Tadeo

Orban says his visit to Russia should be seen in context of a “peace mission” as no European leader wants a war – per spokesman https://t.co/mpgHrKXFdQ

— Maria Tadeo (@mariatad) February 1, 2022

JJ wondered if they could hear each other given how big that table is!

I wonder if they can hear each other with how big that table is? https://t.co/lDjCUK7y3E

— J. J. ?? (@AncalagonJJ) February 1, 2022

And the carpet…

Putin raises a glass with Viktor Orban in Moscow yesterday https://t.co/0o7vcsAScA

— Maria Tadeo (@mariatad) February 2, 2022

Russia is country of enormous distances. Everything is bigger there, replied one tweeter.

Russia is country of enormous distances. Everything is bigger there.

— Agesilaos (@ObaczMateusz) February 1, 2022

Hah. Still trying not to catch covid is probably the only thing Putin and I have in common, joked Judit Vasarhelyi-Kondor.

Hah. Still trying not to catch covid is probably the only thing VVP and I have in common. https://t.co/ApQgZG8L6H

— VKJudit (@VKJudit) February 1, 2022

But despite all the bonhomie, Putin sidelined Orbán during the press conference, banged on about his NATO demands and then did a sharp exit stage left, leaving Orban to trot forlornly after him.

After making EU member Hungary's PM Orbán stand there in silence for almost ten minutes while he delivered his messages on @NATO and Russia's security guarantee demands, this is how Putin closed the conference.

No comments needed. https://t.co/fxUlLpsa9W pic.twitter.com/1Yt1zHD5HN

— Vlagyiszlav Makszimov (@VMakszimov) February 1, 2022

The Commission said it was using all the tools at its disposal to deliver climate neutrality by 2050.

The EU is committed to achieving climate neutrality by 2050 and, under strict conditions, we need to use all the tools at our disposal to get there.

Today, we have presented a Taxonomy Complementary Climate Delegated Act on climate change mitigation and adaptation.#EUInvest

— European Commission ?? (@EU_Commission) February 2, 2022

But the decision to brand nuclear and gas as “Green” was met with widespread scorn!

The EU taxonomy today takes greenwashing to a completely new level, said Greta Thunberg! “The people in power do not even pretend to care anymore.”

The EU taxonomy today takes greenwashing to a completely new level. The people in power do not even pretend to care anymore. Now they are moving into unchartered greenwash territory.#PeopleNotProfit

— Greta Thunberg (@GretaThunberg) February 2, 2022

The Commission randomly assigns a shade of green to literally everything in Europe.

Brussels has requisitioned millions of cans of green paint for the job, snarked Altiero Spaghetti.

NEW: EU Commission randomly assigns a shade of green to literally everything in Europe.

Brussels has requisitioned millions of cans of green paint for the job.https://t.co/OmAgrWaooo

— Altiero Spaghetti (@EU_Spaghetti) February 2, 2022

Kira Taylor was struck by how GIANT the word “taxonomy” ws behind the podiums.

Taxonomy announcement due at 12:45 – you can watch on EBS. But before it starts, let's just take a moment to appreciate how GIANT the word "taxonomy" is behind those podiums.https://t.co/8Wr7f3tNnn pic.twitter.com/6LR25dKgZm

— Kira Taylor (@KiraTaylor15) February 2, 2022

Giant and in italics! Sounds extremely suspicious, agreed Gerardo Fortuna.

Giant and in italics, sounds extremely suspicious

— Gerardo Fortuna (@gerardofortuna) February 2, 2022

Oil Rigs Added To EU Taxonomy Because ‘They’ll Make Great Sustainable Housing When Sea Levels Rise’ mocked Le Chou.

BREAKING: Oil Rigs Added To EU Taxonomy Because ‘They’ll Make Great Sustainable Housing When Sea Levels Rise’ pic.twitter.com/gzGS2DnC5E

— Le Chou (@LeChouNews) February 2, 2022

While American EU Dude declared Greenpeace to rebrand itself as Brownpeace in #taxonomy protest.

Greenpeace to rebrand itself as Brownpeace in #taxonomy protest https://t.co/ah5Uf8CmCA

— American EU Dude ????? (@AmericanEUDude) February 2, 2022

But it’s official: singers Laura Pausini, Mika, and tv presenter Alessandro Cattelan will host the Eurovision 2022 in Torino

Presentato a #Sanremo2022 il prossimo #Eurovision2022 in programma nella nostra città dal 10 al 14 maggio.
Annunciati i tre presentatori : @LauraPausini @alecattelan e @mikasounds #Torino@RaiUno @EBU_HQ pic.twitter.com/WBuFaU64HE

— Città di Torino (@twitorino) February 2, 2022

And so the countdown begins!

The countdown begins! ⏰

Today we’re celebrating #100DaysToEurovision and we want you to share the ONE thing that made you fall in love with the show! ??

?? Everything we know about Turin 2022 so far right here: https://t.co/E8PjBD7glo pic.twitter.com/JIvT9p2qhi

— Eurovision Song Contest (@Eurovision) February 3, 2022

James Churchfield cannot begin to explain how happy this makes him.

I cannot begin to explain how happy this makes me today #Eurovision100days

— JamesChurchfield BBC (@ChurchfieldJE) February 3, 2022

Someone called Max is just in it for the memes, honestly. But also the music.

the memes, honestly. Also the music. https://t.co/RjMRGvT3HZ

— Max ✨ (@scribeknight) February 3, 2022