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Getty #EuropeanCommissionMIA POLITICO analyzes the institution’s best and worst tweeters. By Zoya Sheftalovich 7/2/15, 6:01 PM CET Updated 7/2/15, 6:07 PM CET With 140-character fiery outbursts between politicians juxtaposed against sudden demonstrations in Syntagma Square, the Greek crisis has reinforced how dramatically Twitter has changed the mode, speed and tenor of le monde politique. Then,…
MEPs dig their heels in over Oettinger
It’s hardly the orderly transition of power Jean-Claude Juncker might have hoped for. The president of the European Commission’s plan to install Günther Oettinger as European commissioner for budget and human resources following the resignation of Vice President Kristalina Georgieva is caught in a political firestorm. Oettinger’s use of the term “slant eyes” in reference to the Chinese, the latest in…
'We will be compared, rightly or wrongly' – Nashville SC expecting to push out of Inter Miami's shadow ahead of first MLS season
The two sides will always be linked, but Dax McCarty, Ian Ayre and co. aren’t buying into any narratives surrounding the expansion duo Building an expansion team is hard work. It’s building an entire club from nothing. There is no fanbase, no logo, no kit, no players. The entire thing is a blank slate, for…
EU risks being sidelined in Paris climate pact
French Minister for Environment, Energy and Marine Affairs, Ségolène Royal, with United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon | Albin Lohr-Jones/Pacific Press/LightRocket via Getty Images EU risks being sidelined in Paris climate pact Internal politics threaten to create difficulties in ratifying the agreement. By Kalina Oroschakoff 4/21/16, 5:15 PM CET Updated 5/10/16, 3:04 PM CET Top EU…
Klopp names ‘the biggest surprise’ from Liverpool’s defeat
Jurgen Klopp says the fact Watford are battling relegation was “the biggest surprise” from Liverpool’s defeat on Saturday. The Hornet sprung a surprise at Vicarage Road by inflicting upon Liverpool their first Premier League defeat in 44 games with a deserved 3-0 win. Liverpool were below-par in defeat, with Ismaila Sarr exposing the disaster that…
Moyes keen to keep pressure off Bowen after full West Ham debut
David Moyes is determined to keep the pressure off Jarrod Bowen despite the £20million winger’s sparkling full debut. Bowen, the deadline-day signing from Hull, scored the opening goal and put in a fine performance as the Hammers swept aside Southampton 3-1. The 23-year-old was named man of the match after the victory that lifted West…
Lampard blames Chelsea attack for score draw at Bournemouth
Frank Lampard thinks Chelsea’s attack was to blame as they could only draw 2-2 on the road at Bournemouth as they dropped more points in their quest for Champions League football next season. Marcos Alonso opened the scoring with a crisp volley after Olivier Giroud struck the bar with an acrobatic flick, but Chelsea were…
Grealish told he ‘could do so much better’ than Man Utd
Gabriel Agbonlahor thinks Jack Grealish should aim higher than Manchester United if he chooses to leave Aston Villa in the summer transfer window. Despite the closure of the January transfer window, it has not stopped the continual flood of speculation regarding a summer move for Grealish, with Man Utd apparently leading the chase. They will apparently…