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The #EU and #Australia further reinforce their already close relations as they announce the adoption of a Security and Defence Partnership and conclude negotiations for an ambitious and balanced FTA.
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Deputy Director General for Africa, Middle East and Latin America at @Ulkoministerio. RT:s not necessarily endorsements.
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One of the hardest things about living in Finland is the dark. The lack of sunlight is unbearable if you allow yourself to think about it for too long.
Yet, one of the best things about living here is when the sun comes back again.
It feels lovely enough to make you think the months of darkness were worth it.
It’s messed up.
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In commemoration of the extraordinary contribution to justice, human rights and peace by the late Nicholas Haysom, Special Representative of the Secretary-General in #SouthSudan, #UNMISS is launching an online condolence book.
Join us in paying tribute to him:
bit.ly/4t6GgM9
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Where do people experience the best and worst environments for political rights and civil liberties according to #FreedomInTheWorld 2026?
🟩 Best:
Finland (100/100)
Sweden (99/100)
Norway (99/100)
New Zealand (99/100)
🟪 Worst:
South Sudan (0/100)
Sudan (1/100)
Turkmenistan (1/100)
More data: freedomhouse.org/report/freedom…
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After almost a decade of work – we can say: we did it.
We have concluded the EU-Australia Free Trade Agreement.
And it is such a win for both sides ↓ twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…
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Let’s pray this is an auspicious conjunction for the world….
Happy spring equinox, Nowrooz Mobarak, Eid Ramadan Mubarak (& Shabbat shalom too)
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Let’s hope this is an auspicious conjunction for the world….
Happy spring equinox, Nowrooz Mobarak, Eid Ramadan Mubarak (& Shabbat shalom too)
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My fave Chuck Norris joke: Chuck doesn't flush the toilet, he scares the shit out of it.
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The man they called Fink — a life devoted to justice dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-0…
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We are witnessing the arrival of new world power, a new military force and Europe's chief War Democracy - Ukraine.
Great powers in the future will need both heavy metal and aircraft carriers but also nimble cheap fast drone and anti drone technology.
This is a story of Comfort Democracies, Legacy Powers and War Democracies.
Ukraine is now the expert on the latter: UAE, Germany, Saudi Arabia, US, Poland all are turning to Ukraine.
As will Britain and France.
The future paradigm in Europe will be the Comfort Democracies - the imperial Legacy Powers - Britain and France contributing their nuclear protection; a newly armed Germany creating a new hi tech command; Poland already a formidable military presence - in the spirit of Jan Sobieski; and Ukraine, massive standing army and state of the art tech warfare.
A European miitary bloc with potential to stand alone.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський@ZelenskyyUa
I have proof that the evolution of security can be fast – and cheaper than old defense systems. This is an iPad with software that lets us control our security in real time. It’s true. We have these iPads – I have one, my Prime Minister has one, our Minister of Defense, and our top military commanders – they have it. It lets us see the front line in Ukraine, and even every enemy killed – with video proof. Right now, 90% of Russian losses on the front are caused by our drones. That’s why it’s so important to know who has the advantage in drones – and to be fast and strong in defending against them. The iPad also shows every strike in our skies, our sea area, and our long-range strikes against Russia. It gives us real-time control over people’s safety, and our infrastructure and energy sector. And I believe the evolution of security will make it possible for every leader, every defense minister – and even ordinary people – to have tools like this, and with them, a high level of protection of life. Leaders and ministers work for people. And if the leaders have power, it is only because people trust them with their security. With tools like this, people will not only trust – they will be able to see for themselves what is being done for their security. In real time. From my address to the Parliament of the United Kingdom (3/7)
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Can't believe I've had to edit this AGAIN for the 9th consecutive year 😐
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A beautiful tribute to Nicholas Haysom, and pertinent points on what is wrong with diplomacy in the world these days.
Amani Africa@africa_amani
Nicholas “Fink” Haysom: A Diplomat of Conscience in a Time of Diminishing Craft amaniafrica-et.org/nicholas-fink-…
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Nicholas Haysom devoted his life to justice, dialogue and reconciliation, the UN chief @antonioguterres said, describing the top South African lawyer-turned diplomat who passed away Thursday as a 'remarkable colleague, friend and mentor.'
news.un.org/en/story/2026/…
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I’m deeply troubled by the news of the execution of a Swedish citizen in Iran.
Finland categorically rejects the imposition of the death penalty under any and all circumstances.
It is the responsibility of Iran to ensure that the rights of the people are respected, including the right to a fair trial.
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Very sad news indeed. I had the honour to work with UNSRSG Haysom through my three years in #SouthSudan. I have deep respect for him and his work and am also happy we had also the chance to share quite a few laughs. My condolences to family and friends. Rest in peace.
Sherwin Bryce-Pease@sherwiebp
The SG’s statement #sabcnews
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An old joke, newly relevant:
A Finn and a Russian are fishing on opposite sides of a river along the border between their countries. The Finn pulls fish after fish out of the water, to the Russian's growing frustration. Finally, the Russian can't bear it any more and bursts out: "How come you're getting all the fish?" The Finn replies calmly: "It's because the fish on your side are too afraid to open their mouths."
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Finnish President Alexander Stubb,
"Brexit was a colossal mistake"
"I'm too diplomatic to express exactly what I think about those who promoted Brexit, during the campaign, and those who still think that Brexit is a good thing"
"It's not only like shooting yourself in the foot"
"It's like amputating your leg without a medical reason for doing it"
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African states became independent in the post-1945 order, and they've known no other system. It's now broken. The challenge of how to define and defend its people and core interests is existential because Africa was colonized in a world very much like the one emerging in 2026
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A new hiring competition to find the next generation of top EU officials is turning into a race among member states.
Diplomats from six countries told POLITICO it’s a chance to cement their grasp on the levers of power for decades to come.
🔗 politi.co/4lnIzru
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