#Eu referendum

[jenniferdiazisatransgirl]

So the UK is now at it’s 3rd Prime Minister who hasn’t made it through a full term since the EU Referendum.

#prime minister of the United Kingdom #eu referendum #Brexit #united kingdown #political #miscellaneous

[head-post]

Viktor Orbán: Ukraine is now light years away from the EU

On 18 November, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said at the 30th party congress that Hungary should change the EU rather than withdraw from it, but this is only possible if there is a radical change in Brussels.

Hungary’s longest-serving prime minister was president of Fidesz from 1993 to 2000, and has been its leader again since 2003. He added:

If things continue like this, the bloc would not explode, fall apart or collapse, but simply slide apart.

According to Orbán, the European Commission and the European Parliament are “shamelessly circumventing their own rules”. Hungarians have developed their own “European counter-model” based on the principles of zero migration, a labour-based economy, full employment, strong families, low taxes and a “smart green transition”, he argued. Orbán added:

We will resist the crazy ideas of Brussels bureaucrats, the migrants’ invasion, the gender propaganda, and we will resist the illusions over the war (in Ukraine) and Ukraine’s unprepared EU membership.

Learn more HERE

#world news #world politics #news #europe #european news #european union #eu economy #eu regulations #eu referendum #hungary #viktor orban #orban #ukraine news #ukraine

[mapsontheweb]

European Union joining referendums.

by worldwide_map

#maps #worldwide_map #igsourced #eu #referendums

[xieyaohuan]

I'm starting to miss the clown that f*cked a pig's head and that's the last thing I'll say about UK politics today I promise

#uk politics #liz truss #politics for ts #is tumblrsaver still a thing? i have no clue #i never thought I'd miss dave #I still think he did that eu referendum so that people would forget about the pig and remember him for fucking over the entire country #which congrats i guess his plan really worked

[beautifullychaoticworld-blog]

Today I received a weird spam email and they mention the Scottish Referendum which took place in September 2014... I was there when it was happening but find it so weird that they mention this event that happened so long ago. Before this I received a similar email about how someone's spouse had died of covid and they have money to donate or some weird shit like this.

#crazy times I lived through definitely #2010s were a crazy time #scottish referendum #farage #brexit #covid #ukraine war #EU student

[llewelynpritch]

KREMXIT HORROR SHOW

Russian interference in EU referendum UK

#KREMXIT HORROR SHOW #Russian interference in EU referendum UK

[gikairan]

Wait... So the conservatives voted for a person to become PM, realised it was a terrible idea, and 45 days later have reversed and get a second try at electing a new leader

Meanwhile a second public vote on leaving the EU was shot down, even though we knew far less about what Brexit would look like than we knew about Truss' politics during the leadership election......

#uk politics #sooo uhhh theyre allowed a do over on their vote but we cant have a do over on the eu referendum? ok

[rabbitcruiser]

In a referendum, voters in Sweden decided to join the European Union on November 13, 1994.  

#referendum #European Union #EU #13 November 1994 #anniversary #travel #Lake Överuman #Lapland #Swedish history #Sweden #Sverige #landscape #Scandinavia #Northern Europe #summer 2020 #original photography #cityscape #architecture #Malmö #Koön #Motala River #Norrköping #Njutånger #Smögenbryggan #Landskrona Citadel #Öland #Byrums Raukar #Stor-Laisan #Borgholm Castle

[wild-at-mind]

I know it’s all funneee shitposting and whatnot but I really don’t get why so many Americans love those posts about splitting up the UK.

#it's exhausting enough here already #if it could be done in an easy way then yeah sure go ahead #but honestly we can't fucking do anything like that right now! #we left the EU ages ago and some people here are STILL blaming it for everything #the divide caused by brexit was huge #i've heard similar things from scots about the independence referendum #i do not have any faith in anyone here that something like a split of the United Kingdom into individual countries #could happen without deep scarring on us all

[tmarshconnors]

"Gossip columnists are diseases, like 'flu. Everyone is subject to them."

Sir James Michael Goldsmith was a French-British financier, tycoon and politician.

Born: 26 February 1933, Paris, France

Died: 18 July 1997, Benahavís, Spain

#James Goldsmith #French-British financier #Tycoon #politics #uk politics #Referendum Party #Eurosceptic #UKIP #Reform party #brexit #EU #europe #Europen union #quoteoftheday #today on tumblr

[niveditaabaidya]

Kherson's Russia Controlled Officer's To Hold Referendum. #ukraine #kher...

#youtube #Kherson's Russia Controlled Officer's To Hold Referendum. ukraine kherson luhansk kharkiv kyiv europe eu news Kherson's Russia controlled o

[faithdlee]

Soooooo back when the first Indy Ref was going on, I was a English person, living in England. My spouse and I were in Scotland for the Fringe, visiting a friend, and we saw a *lot* of shows, talks, plays, and political panels about the ref (the Fringe isn’t just comedy, but the comedy that year was gold!) It seemed like a done deal. I was delighted for Scotland to be getting away from England.

When the vote came in and a Scotland had decided to stay in the union I was FLABBERGASTED. It made no sense to me, tho I’ve since learned a lot of Scottish people were told they’d lose access to EU is the left the UK (ha bloody ha). Even back then, it was obvious what England was turning into, and the long term effects of Tory austerity was going to be. People were already dying as a result of the disgusting DWP and wider government policies.

Brexit wasn’t even on the horizon.

Now, in 2023, I live in Scotland. I watched Westminster say that Scotland couldn’t have a 2nd referendum, and the High Court back that decision. Now I’m watching Westminster highjack a Scottish law, passed by a Scottish cross-party majority, and try to dismantle it.

And OFC it’s a law that might actually make the lives of trans and non-binary people just that little bit better, that little bit easier. Because hey, let’s kick the vulnerable when they’re vulnerable - the unspoken motto of right wing bigots of the world. There’s a reason the Tories are called the Tories, after all.

God I hope they’ve overreached themselves this time. That for once they’ve fucked up so badly they might actually lose - not just in the polls (though that too, please); but in the very centre of them: Their gross ideologically driven culture war, their always successful divide and conquer strategy, their precious ‘empire’ and ‘union’, their fucking entitlement to just ride roughshod over people - always the people who have the least chance of fighting back - to get what they want.

Scottish independence cannot come fast enough. Bring. It. On. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🏳️‍⚧️

#scottish independence #aye for Scotland #Yes Scots #trans rights #uk politics #TRANS PEOPLE ARE PEOPLE #what the hell is wrong with the world that this even needs to be said? #gender recognition act #I have no idea why my paragraph spacing is so huge

[bluebird325]

A Brief Summary of Scotland's Anger

Some of you may have heard that England has blocked Scotland's gender reform bill. Others may have seen the demands for dissolution of the union as a result. Please allow me to sum up the anger as impartially as I can:

Historically, the Scottish hate the English for a variety of reasons: see the Jacobite Uprisings and the Clearings. But this is about modern politics, so let's start there.

Essentially the SNP, the ruling political party in Scotland, have been trying for YEARS to get a referendum result where the Scottish people vote to leave the United Kingdom. In 2014, David Cameron (the then prime minister of the UK) gave permission for a referendum to be held, and 55% of the population voted to remain in the UK. Some of the reasons for staying was the economic stability from using the pound sterling currency and being able to stay in the EU, as well as access to funding from the rest of the UK (the arguement being that Scotland could not afford to support itself without help from Westminster).

Since then, the SNP and some of the other, smaller parties have argued that the initial result of the 2014 referendum was not strong enough, and that the initial promises made to the Scottish people are no longer valid (see Brexit and the recent economic crisis for the big examples, but there are others). Recently, the SNP has even taken the matter of the right to hold a second referendum to the Supreme Court, the highest court in the UK and one that deals mostly with English cases. The court ruled that, based on the current laws and treaties, Scotland needed permission from Westminster to hold another referendum. This has angered many people, regardless of if they want to stay or remain, and this latest action against Trans Rights could put more pressure on Parliament.

Scotland, as a country, has always been slightly more to the left of the political spectrum than England, which has led to many political conflicts where England just pulls rank to 'resolve' the issue. For example, Scotland HATES having nuclear weapons, and the UK's nuclear submarines are based on the west coast of Scotland. Another example is in the NHS, where prescriptions are free in Scotland but a flat rate in England. Nicola Sturgeon (leader of the SNP) had wanted to put Scotland in lockdown earlier than England and had even set up a different way out of lockdowns that was more gradual, but it ended up being watered down into 'Scotland had to wear masks for longer than England'.

Now, the Gender Recognition Bill removes many barriers for trans healthcare, such as how long an individual has to self-identify as a different gender to the one they were assigned at birth, lowering the age at which an individual can change the gender on their birth certificate to 16, and removing the need for a gender disphoria diagnosis. The gender disphoria diagnosis is one of the biggest barriers for trans healthcare in the UK at the moment, as a referal to even get the chance to be diagnosed can take years, and people have died on the waitlist just for a first appointment. For a more in-depth look at the issues surrounding trans healthcare in the UK, I recommend Abigail Thorn's video essay titled 'I Emailed My Doctor 133 Times: The Crisis In the British Healthcare System' (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1eWIshUzr8). Fair warning, it will make you furious.

The Gender Recognition Bill was passed by the Scottish Parliament, also known as Holyrood, by 86 votes to 39. That's pretty good for a bill like this, but the UK Parliament has prevented this bill from receiving 'royal assent', which is required to make the bill enforcable. This has angered a lot of people, as it could be seen as England blocking the will of the Scottish people. Unfortunately, Scotland cannot leave the UK without permission. This is why there has been so much emphasis on a referendum, as the result could put pressure on the UK Parliament. England is reluctant to give permission, and one of the main reasons floated for this are the oil fields in Scottish waters.

TLDR: Scotland has always been annoyed at England, and the latest action to block this bill could tip those bad feelings over into full on anger, revolt and revolution.

#scotland #england #uk politics #transgender rights #trans rights #dissolution #revolution #scottish independence #Brexit #uk #parliament #holyrood #westminster #Honestly it was hard not to get angry writing this #The current system for trans care in the uk is broken #lives are being lost #and england is throwing a tantrum because they dont want to change #tell me this isnt about control #long post

[broodingnightgoddess]

Here's a list of countries that call Hamas a terrorist organization and, by proxy, support Israel.

In case you don't see what I see, here's a few examples of why these countries support the colony of Israel. This is by no means an exhaustive list, as my knowledge only goes so far.

USA, Canada and Australia: settler colonies that mistreat the native populations. Canada has and is commiting atrocities to their native population and Australia denied the aboriginals their own council in a referendum voted by...the white settlers.

Spain: Scared of the separatist movements in it's own territory and still celebrates the conquest of America post 1492. The day of the arrival of Colombus to America is celebrated as a national celebration every 12th of October. I live here, I'd know.

France: possessed Algeria until the '60s and actively advocated for an "Israel solution" in Algeria, that is, creating a separate state composed of the french settlers that hoarder the resources. Also killed hundreds of thousands of Algerians to try and stop their independence movement. In short, France walked so Israel could walk.

Germany: uses the fallacy of the Holocaust guilt to follow Israel like a dog. Germany supporting the genocidal regime of Israel shows they don't feel guilty at all. As Germany and France de facto rule the EU, the rest of states follow them as well.

UK: Israel and Zionism were promoted by the British Empire, they're responsible of the existence of the colony of Israel.

Egypt: sold their fellow Arabs to the Israelies after the war that ended on Israel occupying the Sinai peninsula. Egypt was also colonized by the British, so that's the nail in the coffin.

Japan: committed and subsequently got away with, a genocide in China and Korea bigger than the Holocaust with mass rapes and atrocities and and have still to recognize and apologize for the genocide. Employs mass propaganda and historical revisionism to convince it's populace that it was the real victim and/or diminish the Japanese crimes in the early to mid 20th century.

Notice how countries that colonized support Israel and the colonized countries support Palestine.

If you know of any more reasons why these countries would support the settler colony and occupier Zionist entity of Israel please add in reblogs.

#palestine #free Palestine #from the river to the sea palestine will be free #fuck israel #gaza #palestinian genocide #end the genocide #israel #free gaza #gaza strip #israel is a terrorist state #israel is a settler colony

[llewelynpritch]

Twitter thread Remember this? Whenever Johnson has a problem, he calls Zelenskiy – and the bill is rapidly mounting. Each domestic disaster is followed by a call pledging more aid to Kyiv – it’s the most expensive therapy session in history. Simon Jenkins 20 June 2022

#BorisJohnson #BrexitMistake #DonaldTrump #VladimirPutin #Elections #EU #RussianInterference #EUReferendum #Europe #ForeignPolicy #NationalSecurity #PutinsBrexit #Referendum #Stooges #ToryPartyBoy #JohnsonLies #PeopleDie #UnfitForParliament #Traitor #UK #Ukraine #VolodymyrZelensky #PresidentZelensky #PersonalSovereignty #InherentHumanRights #LandBack #SelfDetermination #IndigenousRights are #HumanRights #Zelensky

[nordickies]

Sorry if this is a stupid question, but could you tell us more about Åland? 😅 What even is it? Is it a country, a state/province, or something else? (sorry, I have never heard of it before joining the Hetalia fandom)

I love your art, and I would love to see more of your OCs in the future!😊

Hello, anon! Don't worry, that's not a stupid question at all! I'm willing to bet most people are in the same situation as you, so I'd love to help out.

Åland Islands are an autonomous and demilitarised region of Finland. This self-governing region is made up of over 6,700 islands; only of which 65 are inhabited.  In addition, there are around 20,000 smaller islands and skerries! The biggest island on the archipelago, and where 90% of the population lives, is Fasta Åland; which is only 45 km long and 55 km wide. The Åland Islands are connected to mainland Finland via the Finnish archipelago and its island clusters. But Åland's easternmost point is only 40 km away from mainland Sweden. The capital, Mariehamn, is located at an almost exact midpoint between Turku and Stockholm.

Up until the 19th century, roads were sparse, in bad shape, and thus practically useless in Nordic countries. The fastest way to transport resources, people, and information was by waterways. Thus, Åland acted as a vital connection between Sweden and Finland, especially when those two countries used to be one massive kingdom. Over the centuries, the islands developed a unique identity, shaped by the isolating harsh nature and influences from both the West and East.

Even though Åland is part of Finland, its only officially recognized language is Swedish. Since 1921, The Åland islands have had special privileges provided by the hembygdsrätt, which roughly translates to "home regional right." Simply put, a person is required to obtain this right before it's possible for them to own property on the island, vote in the local elections, or run a business - having Finnish citizenship is not enough. These rights were created to protect Ålandic identity during a time when Sweden and Finland fought over who the islands should belong to.

To be granted hembygdsrätt, certain conditions must be met; you must have Finnish citizenship, have satisfactory Swedish language skills, be registered in the Åland islands, and have lived in Åland for at least 5 years. Alternatively, if one of the parents has this right, it is also inherited by their child. However, you can also lose hembygdsrätt if you lose Finnish citizenship or live outside of Åland for more than 5 years.

Due to its location in the middle of the Baltic Sea, Åland has always been critical, and powers in the area have wanted to control it; it has been occupied by Swedes, Finns, Danes, Germans, Russians, French, and the English. This geopolitical importance is a reason why the islands have been demilitarized since the 1850s after the events of the Crimean War. Also, while Finland is a military conscription country, Ålandic men (with hembygdsrätt) are exempted from this duty.

Åland is not a sovereign country, but it has self-governing rights and its own government. Åland joined the Nordic Council in 1970 and has two representatives in it. Åland also held a separate referendum, and in 1995, it joined the EU at the same time with Sweden and Finland. Åland has a special status in the European Union, as it's considered a "third territory," meaning it's not part of the EU's value-added tax (VAT) or excise duty area.

Ålanders have a strong and separate national identity, even though they have a Finnish passport and speak Swedish as their native language. However, the separatist movement barely exists nowadays, and Ålanders generally don't see a reason to change the status quo. All the granted special laws and privileges by Finnish and international law are perhaps more helpful and prospering to this tiny island than seeking full independence.

As of December 2019, in a survey conducted by Åland Gallup, 78% of island residents supported Åland continuing to be a self-governing region of Finland. It has been a trend in gallups for decades at this point. Being part of Sweden was the least popular option, only getting 4% support, and becoming a fully integrated part of Finland got 5% of the support. 9% of respondents would support the full independence of Åland. In a survey by the Statistics and Research Institute of Åland (ÅSUB, 2008), 90% of the respondents stated that they were Ålandic and 60% felt that they were "completely Ålandic." On the other hand, only a quarter of the respondents considered themselves "completely Finnish," and one-fifth considered themselves "Swedish at some level." The option "European" was more popular than "Finnish," "Swedish," or "Finnish-Swedish". In the ÅSUB 2018 survey, most responders also felt a higher sense of belonging to "Nordic countries" than they did to "Finland" or "Sweden." Another interesting statistic: In Åland Gallup's May 2019 survey, 80.4% of Åland's residents said they would support Finland, and 19.6% said they'd support Sweden if Finland and Sweden were facing each other in an ice hockey match.

I could go on about the Ålandic history and what makes its identity unique, but let this be a quick introduction to this place! Feel free to ask more if you're interested. I could have simply answered it's not a country, but I think that would leave out a lot of important context. Maybe this also explains why I think Åland should have a separate personification from Finland. I hope this helps even a little bit!

#hws åland #culture/history stuff #oc talk