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  • Do something, you idiots!

    I wish that too.

    But unsure what we/ they can do at this point. Especially since most big decisions are being blocked by a veto. They are reaarming,sort of implementing Draghi report, and preparing maybe for a new fourth tier majority lead EU.

    The Danish, Greenlanders & allies, are rightfully very worried about Trump’s next target, Greenland. That’s apart from the plans and meddling that The Heritage Foundation has for dismantling the EU.

    Could be after the weekend “they” come with something better.


  • For more info see also this wiki quote:

    “The art of propaganda is not telling lies, but rather selecting the truth you require and giving it mixed up with some truths the audience wants to hear.”

    Also, in light of the illegal US actions and abduction of the Venezuelan dictator, I’ve seen the craziest dialogues. I get that such acts invoke anger, fear and dismay, yet I’d rather have a contructive respectful argumented discussion than exchanging insults in a shouting contest or engage in a blame game without proof and context.

    • blaming or atacking a specific person, nationality ( like All Americans and or All Europeans) for not stoping Trump, and or Putin and/ or Natanjahu.
    • blaming or atacking a specific person, nationality for supporting Fascism, discrimination, etc

    But also realize that malicious foreign actors use these exact same technique to further their disruptive mis-and disinformation campaigns.

    Though the blame game, accountability, responsibility and democracy may intertwine; the Spirit, content and the formulation of posts and comments are essential to differentiate intention. It could all just be emotional or stupidity, but it may also be a malicious Biohazardous disinfo virus.

    So, let’s not be a (unintentional) vessel for misinfo and or disinfo. If you stand for democratic values, freedom, human rights, and want a better future, stay alert and adhere to a respectful engagement, be true.









  • “While there are genuine concerns, Wolff said, disinformation campaigns and conspiracy theories have exacerbated the anti-euro sentiment.”

    Disnfo campaigns are really bad, but Bulgaria joining the Euro is a good step, especially on the medium & long term. I get that some are worried for price hikes, and the corruption by( Bulgarian) politicians. There will be some inflation the the first years, but moving forward it is a big win. Found this picture on another blog, didn’t verify it tbh, but sounds right.





  • There are thousands more in European military, politics and other institutions that are loyal to the US more than the EU.

    There is alot to be discovered and said about this comment.

    I’ll start by commenting it’s part of a mindset, belonging to people who have been culturally ingrained by a 80 years plus US military presence. In a similar fashion as Central Europe needed to come free from USSR, the Western part is now going through a parallel process with the USA. It could be part of a growing " independence" movement, with a maybe a new (European) core identity at heart.


  • It’s his job to believe in NATO. Doesn’t mean we also have to.

    Exactly, it’s our job as European to see that our security interests are adressed, (in) directly and amongst others, by Nato’s SG Rutte.

    Also, there are several layers at play here;

    1. We need the US security umbrella and trade

    2. Even if we don’t need it, you can’t simply say " no" to the biggest economic military force in the world.

    3. When we are pressured by the East and West simultaneously, you need some real balancing act to remain in the field

    4. Rutte , other senior leaders & US senators, have offsite assured us, that Trumps frontpage politics are more of an internal domestic national electoral compaign. Like many say in the US say It’s all deflection from Epstein files and other stuff.

    5. If anyhting is clear about Trump, it’s that he’s a liar and is untrustworthy.

    6. He has factually oftentimes illegally abused his US executive Powers in the USA with ICE.

    7. Internationallly, he’s threatened Greenland, Canada, Panama etc, created an unconstitutional system of Tariffs.

    8. Recently, under his orders like a 100 poeple were executed in international waters, and per yesterday he suddenly bombed Isis camps in Nigeria

    9. Trump associates with known sexual predators, autocrats, war criminals, etc. And denies or sabotage the freedoms of his democratic opposition (and his own allies & partners#added)

    In conclusion: Imo , Nato’s SG Rutte statements are most likely either a redirection of Trump’s lies, and partly it’s his own manoeuvring for his own Political position. Personally, neither motivations are especially comforting. But at least it appears that Rutte’s buying time, until we as EU and Friends can find an adequate solution which is being established by bilateral new security packages with countries like Canada, UK, Japan, Taipei etc.








  • Riddick3001@lemmy.worldtoEurope@feddit.orgDANKE EU!!! 😗
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    13 days ago

    maybe some text in English? ( Nicht jeder kann ihre Post auf Deutsch verstehen)

    (Apple / iOS)

    EU Commission praises iOS 26.3: Apple opens wearable interfaces thanks to DMA

    With iOS 26.3, something is happening, especially with wearables. Manufacturers in the EU can now test proximity pairing and better notifications, according to the Commission. Proximity pairing means what AirPods users already know: bringing earplugs or other devices close to iPhone or iPad, pop-up appears, tap once, and you’re fully paired. The previously common click orgies through Bluetooth menus are intended to be eliminated for third-party providers.