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  • Ukraine forms F-16 squadron staffed by Ukrainian, US and Dutch pilots

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  • Shhhh

    They are only getting to know the Ukrainian " haute couture" and local customs. Nothing to see here.

  • Ukraine forms F-16 squadron staffed by Ukrainian, US and Dutch pilots

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  • "A new international F-16 fighter jet squadron staffed by Ukrainian, US and Dutch pilots has been assembled in Ukraine. The western pilots, who are working under temporary contracts, are helping the Ukrainian pilots to master the aircraft's technical advantages."

    But they are also coordinating and participating in (flight) missions. So not only training it seems.

  • From arch-Europe to anti-Europe

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  • Yeah, maybe Kundera meant this, or maybe Kundera meant that. Is this a bombastic discussion of his Impressionistic Existentialism? Idk. He certainly was a child of his time, and I enjoyed( some of) his work.

  • Democrats seek to reassure Europe about post-Trump America

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  • Democrats seek to reassure Europe about post-Trump America

    This whole thing is so awfully awkward and unreal. Maybe I'm being too cynical, but;

    • If Democrats are trying to reassure Europe, that's a very bad sign
    • If they do that, it's becasue they feel, need or want to use Europe to get some leverage against Trump
    • Somehow they perceive that Europe can or should save US from itself
    • They are asking Europe because there's no-one else.

    If anything, its actually a sign of how dire the situation is, because they fear there might not be a democracy left Post-Trump.

    If there is anything I can read into this, it's best if we all be prepared for the worst.

    Especially, condidering UK send an aircraft carrier to Greenland in context of the Munich Sec Conference and that a noteworthy letter was send to UK & German newspapers, quote:

    " (..), the complexity of threats demands a whole-of-society approach and an honest, continent-wide conversation with the public that defence cannot be the preserve of uniformed personnel alone. It is a task for each and every one of us."

  • Von der Leyen calls for independent Europe with strong mutual defence clause

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  • At that point EU should have made it clear with how they all interpret that clause

    It's become only relevant now because most European countries were under Nato art.5 protection, and there was no real doubt of interpretation.

    Now that the Nato art 5 is being eroded , the erosion of art 5 might trickle down to the European Defense Clause. So yes art 47 would need some reworking.

    On the other hand, EU and most individual membercountries should also have bi and/ or multi-lateral defensetreaties, so we should be good in most cases.

  • Europa / Europe and the EU + EEA @lemmy.world
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    EU leaders back major economic overhaul to counter pressure from US, China and Russia

    www.france24.com /en/europe/20260213-eu-leaders-major-economic-overhaul-counter-pressure-us-china-russia

  • Zelensky won't announce elections on war anniversary amid talks of US-driven timeline

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  • Note that some days ago FT published an article titled " Zelenskyy planning elections in Ukraine and vote on peace deal".

  • Zelensky won't announce elections on war anniversary amid talks of US-driven timeline

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  • Agreed, but note that some days ago FT published an article titled " Zelenskyy planning elections in Ukraine and vote on peace deal".

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    Zelensky won't announce elections on war anniversary amid talks of US-driven timeline

    kyivindependent.com /zelensky-wont-announce-elections-on-invasion-anniversary/
  • Ukraine @sopuli.xyz
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    Zelensky won't announce elections on war anniversary amid talks of US-driven timeline

    kyivindependent.com /zelensky-wont-announce-elections-on-invasion-anniversary/

  • I had a random (probably dumb) idea: Given the whole Discord Drama going on, what if there was a Discord alternative, but in the style of Lemmy?

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    UN is waiting to see how much the US intends to pay of the nearly $4 billion it owes

    apnews.com /article/un-us-financial-crisis-billions-trump-04ce06cd9c1744e6a2ae907427251583

  • European far-right parties advocate for police units similar to ICE

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  • It's much older. Fascism comes from Fasces. The Roman civilisation thrived with it.

    The fasces, as a bundle of rods with an axe, was a grouping of all the equipment needed to inflict corporal or capital punishment. In ancient Rome, the bundle was a material symbol of a Roman magistrate's full civil and military power, known as imperium. They were carried in a procession with a magistrate by lictors, who carried the fasces and, at times, used the birch rods as punishment to enforce obedience with magisterial commands.

    => i.e later the Blackshirts, Brownshirts, mafia, ICE etc.

    All Mussolini, Hitler (and in a similar fashion Stalin & Mao) plus many many others did was copy paste this concept. It's in our DNA That's why it's so dangerous.

  • European far-right parties advocate for police units similar to ICE

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  • What's going on is global. It's not about nations anymore.

    This. And it's all about who is in control, it's always been. And the current "disharmony" has deliberately been created for that purpose imo. It's the "old settlers nomad dichotomy " repacked & remodeled to invoke fears.

    Doesn't make the threat less real though, just saying. The enemy within, the enemy without.

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    What benefit would eurobonds have over a euro bond ETF?

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  • @ Op always use the link title . Don't alter it.

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    What benefit would eurobonds have over a euro bond ETF?

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  • I mean they haven't done anything yet. It's what I understood, what could be a benefit of issuing bonds together. That's why the Nordic have problems with the Euro bonds ( theoretical a liability) and Southern countries less issues, as they win more.

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    What benefit would eurobonds have over a euro bond ETF?

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  • Like, 2007 crash levels of shady??

    unlike 2007 they have colatoral & garantuee.

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    What benefit would eurobonds have over a euro bond ETF?

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  • Though in spirit I get your idea. It's not the same as when EU itself is issuing bonds to get credit for common EU projects.

    There is a difference as countries have different ( like AAAA of A-) loan ratings. Also the ETF now is probably a mix of country baskets with several ratings, banks and end timesa and prices.

    When Eurobonds are issued, the EU will use the highest European status and thus loan money for less interest. And basically be of highest quality and reliability. This will cut costs and be more effective to get public/private money for things like common energy hubs, telecom, infrastructure and defence.

  • European alternatives to Visa and Mastercard ‘urgently’ needed, says banking chief

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  • I think we are talking about different things. Many European online and card payments in Europe run via Visa/ Mastercard In USA.

    Weru by the EPI, is a new internal payment system in Europe for payments by Europeans which is being rolled out in many EU contries, without visa Mastercard payment settlements.

    A tourist can always pay with Visa/ Mastercard in Europe or USA. That's another matter. Wiithin Europe for Europeans that won't no longer be necessary

  • Draghi wants real decision-making power in Europe, not a federal Big Bang

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  • As I read it, he means a project-like cooperation which is more pragmatic in these days. Sort of organic instead of top-down approach.

  • Europa / Europe and the EU + EEA @lemmy.world
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    Draghi wants real decision-making power in Europe, not a federal Big Bang

    www.chathamhouse.org /2026/02/draghi-wants-real-decision-making-power-europe-not-federal-big-bang

  • European alternatives to Visa and Mastercard ‘urgently’ needed, says banking chief

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  • I just edited my comment for clarity.

  • European alternatives to Visa and Mastercard ‘urgently’ needed, says banking chief

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  • visa of mastercard.

    If I understand correctly that will be all phased out. #e quote

  • European alternatives to Visa and Mastercard ‘urgently’ needed, says banking chief

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  • Isn't that what WERU is all about; "The service competes with PayPal, credit cards and similar services. "?

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    China critic and former media tycoon Jimmy Lai is sentenced to 20 years in a Hong Kong security case

    apnews.com /article/hong-kong-jimmy-lai-sentencing-apple-daily-1c3baaedf2abe7710f149c55ce4111d9
  • World News @lemmy.world
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    French riot officers go on trial accused of beating gilets jaunes protesters

    www.theguardian.com /world/2026/feb/09/french-riot-officers-trial-accused-beating-gilets-jaunes-protesters
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    In a Nigerian village, extremists issued a call to prayer and then slaughtered those who turned up

    apnews.com /article/nigeria-extremists-attack-kwara-1cfe0914f838e9387bcf06be4df0b2f5
  • Europe @feddit.org
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    Müller: Eurozone economy continues to grow at a moderate pace

    www.baltictimes.com /m_ller__eurozone_economy_continues_to_grow_at_a_moderate_pace/
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    Epstein affair: Former Norwegian prime minister Thorbjørn Jagland under investigation for corruption

    www.lemonde.fr /en/international/article/2026/02/05/epstein-affair-former-norwegian-prime-minister-thorbjorn-jagland-under-investigation-for-corruption_6750194_4.html
  • Europa / Europe and the EU + EEA @lemmy.world
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    Oslo Sec. Conference 2026

    Nothern European Defense Alliance - by Polish Foreign Minister Sikorski

  • Today I Learned @lemmy.world
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    TIL : Bonhoeffer and the Plot to overthrow Hitler in 1944 [Operation Valkyrie] - On Stupidity and Real Intelligence, Letters from Prison

    en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Dietrich_Bonhoeffer
  • World News @lemmy.world
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    Amundi says it will cut exposure to US over coming year

    www.irishtimes.com /business/2026/02/04/amundi-says-it-will-cut-exposure-to-us-over-coming-year/
  • Europe @feddit.org
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    Amundi says it will cut exposure to US over coming year

    www.irishtimes.com /business/2026/02/04/amundi-says-it-will-cut-exposure-to-us-over-coming-year/
  • Europe @feddit.org
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    'Global human rights system is in peril,' says HRW

    www.dw.com /en/global-human-rights-system-is-in-peril-says-hrw/a-75752763
  • World News @lemmy.world
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    Maga, Mega and Hungary’s Election: Will Trump Rescue Orban?

    balkaninsight.com /2026/02/02/maga-mega-and-hungarys-election-will-trump-rescue-orban/
  • Europe @feddit.org
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    France passes budget after months of wrangling and no-confidence motions

    www.theguardian.com /world/2026/feb/02/france-passes-budget-after-wrangling-no-confidence-motions-sebastien-lecornu
  • Europe @feddit.org
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    The Netherlands

    Amsterdam prepares to ‘ban the fatbikes’ amid rise in serious accidents

    www.theguardian.com /world/2026/jan/25/amsterdam-prepares-to-ban-the-fatbikes-amid-rise-in-serious-accidents
  • Ukraine @sopuli.xyz
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    Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv and Moscow set to hold more face-to-face talks as US hails ‘big step’ forward

    www.theguardian.com /world/2026/jan/25/ukraine-war-briefing-kyiv-and-moscow-set-to-hold-more-face-to-face-talks-as-us-hails-big-step-forward