I'm think that things like ground.news could be useful. It's Canadian
Snapwise Inc. dba Ground News:
280 Joseph St.
Kitchener, Ontario
N2G 4Z5, Canada
To show the different sides to a story.
P.S thank you for making me aware of who owns Euronews. Kinda sad that it got this far.
And they'll appeal. How many years willthat take?
Before I read, my guess is it won't be asking for Google to keep Chrome (because of that sweet sweet Google money), but won't be a really anti-Google blog entry. Presumably very wishy-washy.
Now I'll read it and see how off I was.
Lol, she's more concerned about the Google millions they get every year. Pathetic. The blog entry is a wishy-washy as I expected it to be. Maybe even more pro-Google than I expected, but she tread a fine line to not be so obvious about how desperate she is for that million dollar paycheck the search engine deal nets her. Again, it's pathetic.
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A Fediverse community for open-ended, thought provoking questions
This isn't an open-ended question
It's all just comics. Fine by me
Without the US, there was probably also less misinformation.
Oh yeah, the people that made bluesky are fully aware of this. The users though... most are either clueless or unwilling to accept the obvious because "picking a mastodon server is sooooo difficult".
"Free speech absolutists" trying to limit the free speech of others. Classic.
Thanks! That makes sense and is easier to digest than a wikipedia article :)
Pity the peeps on bluesky have to learn the hard way - if they will learn...
Lemmy is so technical. I now have to look up what DNS is.
Over 230 arrested as Europol dismantles drug smuggling networks
Europol said the investigation, codenamed Operation Bulut, took place across multiple jurisdictions and involved authorities in Belgium, France, Germany, the Netherlands and Spain. #EuropeNews
Europol said the investigation, codenamed Operation Bulut, took place across multiple jurisdictions and involved authorities in Belgium, France, Germany, the Netherlands and Spain. #EuropeNews
~~What's the name for this type of news just meant to anger? But if it makes us dislike the US more, maybe I'm for it? ~~
After reading the article, he is right. The title is just shit
US Vice President JD Vance called on Europe to show greater independence in an interview published on Tuesday, urging countries not to be "US vassals."
We should stop being US vassals.
The question shouldn't be "which party won", rather "which companies won".
Von der Leyen affirmed in the article published on Tuesday that US weapons, which could be technically disabled from Washington, could still be purchased.
What the hell is wrong with you? Did some US lobbyist promise to depose a few million into her offshore accounts?
I was rage-baited. Instead, my reaction should've been: what can we do? Should we send her emails? Toot at her or the @[email protected] ? How do we make it clear to her that it's extremely unwise to let the US into the military supply chain of the EU?
I'd rather have China. At least we know with them where we're at and we don't trust them, nor haven't we for a long time. The US seemed trustworthy, but now they are showing their true colors. Europe needs to diversify. Trade with China, India, and Africa.
Probably hasn't heard of the fediverse...
I think it'll be more difficult to fake and account of the European commission for example as the domain cannot be captured. An official instance or person will have @officialdomain.eu or something. And mastodon doesn't have downvotes.
As for bot instances, those could be blocked by other instances. It wouldn't surprise me if government instances implemented a blocklist or a functionality to only allow communication or interactions with approved instances. There is a lot that governments will be able to do, but with Xitter, Facebook, and so on, they first have to debate thing, tell the site to do something, go through the appeals process, and so on. Owning the instances would allow them to take action much more quickly.
Sucking orange dick, that's where they are.
Is anybody here still going to the world cup in 2026?
The winds have changed direction pretty quickly.
Is anybody here still going to the world cup in 2026?
The winds have changed direction pretty quickly.
There's a European lemmy instance! Europe Pub
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Whether you’re interested in EU politics, travel tips, local cuisine, or simply want to learn more about different European countries and regions, you’ll find your place here.
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The EU is requesting feedback on how to protect democracy and combat misinformation
use your voice
If you are concerned about people being influenced by Russia, the US, and China, be it via Facebook, Reddit, TikTok, local ads, or whatever else, if you are concerned about that friend who suddenly started spouting anti-EU rhetoric from Youtube, if you're unhappy with how the EU and member states have handled it so far, this is for you.
EU citizens anybody can respond and it would be in our interest to do so too.
It will take 10 minutes if you're quick, longer if you want to leave comments on each point. There are 4 points with up to 4 sub points, each comment can be 3500 characters long.
You can respond in any of the 24 European languages, so if English is not your preferred language, use your mother tongue.
If you are part of a community in your EU mother tongue, sha
The EU wants to introduce an EU driving license!
The Commission welcomes the provisional agreement reached yesterday between the European Parliament and the Council on its initiative to modernising EU driving licence rules.
The Commission welcomes the provisional agreement reached yesterday between the European Parliament and the Council on its initiative to modernising EU driving licence rules.
The original toot by @EUCommission
SOUTH KOREA IS OVER
South Korea is heading toward a demographic collapse unlike anything the world has seen before. With the lowest fertility rate ever recorded and a rapidly aging population, the country faces a future of economic decline, shrinking cities, cultural erosion, and a vanishing workforce.
By 2060, nearly half of South Koreans could be over the age of 65, and entire regions may be abandoned as the population continues to shrink.
How did South Korea reach this point? Why might it no longer be possible to reverse the trend? And what does this mean for other countries on a similar path?
Nobody's Mad At Luigi | Godfrey | Stand Up Comedy
Starts at about 9:45
EU Commission shut down the petition for an EU Linux on 10 January 2025
Important part of @EUCommission's response:
Conclusion
While there is currently no formal project to establish an "EU Linux," there are many ongoing
initiatives that support the adoption of open source solutions within public administrations
across Member States. These efforts contribute to the EU’s broader objectives of transparency,
security, and technological independence in the digital domain.
For those who missed it @EUCommission's investigation against #Malus for non-compliance of the #DMA are going to hit a year in 2 months! Hopefully after a year they'll have a result...
For those who missed it @[email protected]'s investigation against #Malus for non-compliance of the #DMA are going to hit a year in 2 months! Hopefully after a year they'll have a result...
https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_24_3433
Can Germany attract US researchers? | DW News
Trump has slashed education funding, meaning many US universities are facing hiring freezes and budget constraints. Economist Monika Schnitzer speaks to DW's Marie Sina about the opportunities for German universities and research institutions to tempt academics and scientists to cross the pond.
I think this is related to Europe as it may try to take advantage of the current situation in the US to its advantage. This one focuses on Germany.
EU stickerpack?
I haven't been able to find one. Neither for signal nor anywhere else. Does one exist and I just can't find it? Or should we crowdsource one together?
Does anybody know/have a Boycott USA stickerpack?
Signal, Telegram, and I think even Whatsapp have stickerpacks. Does anybody know a stickerpack for this cause? If not, we could crowdsource a stickerpack :)
More and more people trying to visit the United States end up behind bars | DW News
Immigration attorneys have begun advising people to ensure their social media profiles are free of criticism of the US administration to increase their chances of entering the country.
"Free speech."
"Most free country in the world."
Do not visit the US. You may be the next to be detained.
There is a live stream of fedi plays Dragon Warrior Monsters
Type these commands in the chat to control the game: "up" - Move up, "down" - Move down, "left" - Move left, "right" - Move right, "start" - Press Start button, "select" - Press Select button, "a" ...
The chat is open to all even without a user account!
: Trump administration 'has made the call for tech sovereignty an urgent geopolitical issue'
Trump administration 'has made the call for tech sovereignty an urgent geopolitical issue'
Welsh tourist in US chained 'like Hannibal Lecter'.
Don't visit the USA. You might be next.
Becky Burke's parents say her legs, waist and hands were secured by US immigration officers.
Why Canada Doesn’t Need Quebec (But Quebec Needs Canada)
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Would Canada Be Better Off Without Quebec?
In 1995, Quebec came within a hair’s breadth of leaving Canada. The referendum was so close, 49.4% to 50.6%, that many believed it wouldn’t be the last time Quebec tried to separate.
Nearly 30 years later, the movement is gaining steam again, with Quebec’s separatist party promising another referendum in 2030. But if Quebec finally went its own way, what would that mean for the rest of Canada?
Quebec has long relied on billions in equalization payments, benefited from government favoritism, and shaped national policy to serve its own interests, all while rejecting the very country that sustains it. From subsidized electricity to language laws to political dominance, the province has an outsized influence on Canada’s economy and governance.
Public Money, Public Code
Public Money, Public Code - A campaign for releasing publicly financed software as Free Software
It needs more signatures to make the @EUCommission notice it. Opensource is becoming more important than ever in our efforts to de-USA.