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  • Goodbye, Microsoft: Schleswig-Holstein relies on Open Source and saves millions

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  • It would be cool if we had a map of Europe/EEA filled with data about the software provider in each state or province/region.

  • EU to ‘push back petrol car sales ban to 2040’

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  • I wonder if it will result in the desired outcome for the German car industry. The benefits of BEV cars are broad and the economies of scale are picking up. I could see their resistance to electrifying only strengthening the Chinese car brands.

  • Another Cop wrecked by fossil fuel interests and our leaders’ cowardice – but there is another way

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  • While I share the sentiment that not enough is being done and ambition is lacking, the COPs and their agreements are important instruments that slowly progress. Without COPs (to the UNFCCC) or something similar it would be a handful of states spreading their ideology, but nothing or very little would be done.

    How I see it; even though it is a game of pulling ropes, it is the best option we have (for global action). We will progress some each year, but it is dramatically slowed down by a group of states opposing strong measures. It is the reality of democratic cooperation (they always aim for unanimity).

  • EU to set up new intelligence unit under Ursula von der Leyen

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  • Wished it was military intelligence, so we don't have to rely on the States of America.

  • What are some of the best Christmas markets worth visiting in the EU? [AskEurope]

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  • That's a great tip! Thanks :)

  • What are some of the best Christmas markets worth visiting in the EU? [AskEurope]

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  • When I was a kid I couldn't resist eating out a whole package whenever we had printen. I guess the family wasn't too happy with it. I'd probably still do the same to be honest.

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    Moge dat duidelijk zijn

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  • Het was echt een schandelijke presentatie weer van Wilders. En hij voelt zich schijnbaar comfortable om met veel trots te roepen dat hij het oké vindt dat er honger wordt geleden in ontwikkelingslanden.

  • New all-electric Mercedes-Benz GLC goes on sale starting from €71,000

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  • It looks a bit like the back-rest on a cafetaria chair.

  • EU adopts rules to curb plastic pellet pollution

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  • At least some good news coming from the EU in relation to the environment. All the stuff they want to water down or post-pone are frustrating to read and keep track off.

  • Prague to ban e-scooters after residents complain of chaos on pavements

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  • Don't get me wrong, I am all for low traffic cities.

    I think it is rather other than space allocation, though. (Broad) cycling lanes are rapidly increasing, and pavements are generally broad (like roads). Space allocation could be improved upon, but I believe it far from the main cause.

    Specifically for scooters, it is part behaviour and part consequence of easy access to heavy scooters. I don't think scooters are in-and-of-themselves a problematic transport method, I think rental scooters are.

    At the same time it is worth to consider the downsides of certain modes of transportation, instead of only comparing them to cars and their infrastructure. I just don't think the discussion needs to be a what-aboutism. Especially considering the lack for some formal training, making many of the users of scooters a hazard for others and themselves.

  • Prague to ban e-scooters after residents complain of chaos on pavements

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  • As a pedestrian on a pavement I have a greater issue with scooters than cars. Especially where I live there are a lot, and they don't care about the 6km speed limit on the pavement (neither do cyclists however). Since scooters are often rental ones, they are thrown in bushes, rivers etc. Bicycles are often personal items, so they don't get strewn around, and the rentals have specific parking spots.

    Primarily the rules should be enforced better and traffic rules should be taught better/at a younger age. But I think scooters are easier to misuse than bicycles or cars. Also, motorists need formal training, while scooters can be used by people without a license. There are lot of young teenagers using them here.

    Many motorists here are dicks here too though, but they mostly are only a concern when I cross a street. So I wouldn't say less or more, but many scooterists invade a space that is reserved for pedestrians. Maybe scooters need some low entry training or something.

  • Opinions on best online translator?

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  • Wish they kept the toolbar addon :/ I know you can access it using about:translator, but it's not as accessible.

  • Germany's Merz under fire for 'racist' deportation comment

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  • Sounds an awful lot like the Dutch VVD.

  • Microplastics are brought into the wilderness on hiking shoes and gear, study shows

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  • Commenters here should really read the article before making their posts. Many of the critiques I read here are covered in the article.

  • UK will leave ECHR if Tories win election, Badenoch says

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  • In yet another move where the supposed right normalises the far-right. The Peoples Party for Freedom and Democracy (VVD) in the Netherlands is doing the exact same, by adopting extreme policies to please voters that have lost touch with reality and/or democracy (in this case the rule of law).

  • Populist billionaire Andrej Babiš wins Czech parliamentary election

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  • Many news sites even have a live feed of what is happening when you elect an extreme-right populist.

  • "Emergency" naked bike ride planned as Trump set to deploy troops to Portland

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  • Macron: EU wasn’t ‘feared enough’ by Trump to get good trade deal

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  • Indeed, and as far as I understand it, even just the US intelligence is key for safe peacekeeping operations. I'd love to see Europe creating independence, but we clearly have to keep the US ar our side for our own security for awhile longer.

  • Exclusive: Marco Rubio orders US diplomats to launch lobbying blitz against Europe's tech law

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  • I think a major issue in moving away from US big tech is how corporations and governments have created a vicious circle on the reliance on them. They won't move away because they are more polished and feature rich than (European) alternatives, as well as their employees are accustomed to them. Because they keep spending money on big tech, big tech will have the finance to stay ahead and keep on polishing and adding features. They will keep repeating these arguments, while competitors to big tech will never receive enough finance to create a one-for-one alternative. Employees will also not get to use any other software and may only get deeper ties with big tech's 'ecosystems'.

    While I believe individuals should move to alternatives, I doubt this will happen without governments investing in open alternatives, and corporations starting to pay for their services. That way alternatives become viable options for the layperson.

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    Wilders: 'binnen enkele weken' alle grenzen dicht voor asielzoekers, anders is PVV weg

    nos.nl /artikel/2568803-wilders-binnen-enkele-weken-alle-grenzen-dicht-voor-asielzoekers-anders-is-pvv-weg
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    The Norwegian Government wants to implement the Digital Markets Act in Norwegian law.

    www.regjeringen.no /no/aktuelt/nye-regler-skal-gi-norske-bedrifter-mer-rettferdige-konkurransevilkar-pa-internett/id3101702/
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    The Norwegian Government wants to implement the Digital Markets Act in Norwegian law.

    www.regjeringen.no /no/aktuelt/nye-regler-skal-gi-norske-bedrifter-mer-rettferdige-konkurransevilkar-pa-internett/id3101702/
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    Macron says France could recognize Palestinian state in June

    www.lemonde.fr /en/france/article/2025/04/09/macron-says-france-could-recognize-palestinian-state-in-june_6740033_7.html
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    Macron says France could recognize Palestinian state in June

    www.lemonde.fr /en/france/article/2025/04/09/macron-says-france-could-recognize-palestinian-state-in-june_6740033_7.html