Germany's economy shrank by 0.3% in the second quarter compared with the first three months of the year, as demand from its top trading partner the United States slowed following months of buying ahead in anticipation of U.S. tariffs.

https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/german-economy-shrank-03-second-quarter-us-tariffs-slowed-exports-2025-08-22/

#europe #germany #economy

Europe calls itself the cradle of democracy and freedom. And yet it is also the continent that still preserves monarchies as if they were part of the natural landscape, unquestioned relics of a lineage believed to be immutable. This contradiction reveals a profound orphanhood: Europe has not known how to live without a parent to submit to, without an empire to order it, without a guardian figure to dictate the destiny of its peoples.

https://peoplesdispatch.org/2025/08/25/an-orphaned-europe-and-its-eternal-dream-of-living-under-an-empire/

#Europe #politics

So Canada's exports actually went up by 1% despite a 16% drop in exports to the US.

That means that missing 17% of our exports all went to our friends, mostly in Europe.

Pretty solid stuff.

https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/canadas-trade-deficit-may-narrows-exports-us-drops-lowest-level-2025-07-03/

#canada#Europe

The worst part? It's the growing loss of trust in @EUCommission, driven by a dangerous slide into proposals like "Chat Control" and their dystopian approach to age verification which, laughably, would require a Google a/o Apple-approved device and account.

Data, service sovereignty, my ass.

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/08/google-will-block-sideloading-of-unverified-android-apps-starting-next-year

#alphabet #google #android #eu #europe #privacy

The worst part? It's the growing loss of trust in @EUCommission, driven by a dangerous slide into proposals like "Chat Control" and their dystopian approach to age verification which, laughably, would require a Google a/o Apple-approved device and account.

Data, service sovereignty, my ass.

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/08/google-will-block-sideloading-of-unverified-android-apps-starting-next-year

#alphabet #google #android #eu #europe #privacy

📢 The EU's Chat Control law would force scanning of all private messages—including encrypted apps & emails—to fight child abuse 🛡️

Experts warn of mass surveillance, privacy loss & false accusations from automated scans 🔍

Citizens can now email their MEPs directly to say NO. Take action before the Oct 14 vote 🗳️
✉️ https://fightchatcontrol.eu/

@Dexerto

https://www.dexerto.com/entertainment/what-is-fight-chat-control-viral-campaign-takes-off-over-proposed-eu-laws-3238717/

#Privacy#Encryption#EUlaw#ChatControl#DigitalRights#Surveillance#WhatsApp#Signal#Telegram#EU#Europe#Law#Security

Germany’s economy is stagnating, pension bills are surging, the peace dividend has been exhausted, and global instability is now adding one more risk for the country’s youth: military service. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/08/24/world/germany-military-conscription/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #worldnews #germany #defense #eu #europe #russia #ukraine #russiaukrainewar

CIA confirms: Russia helped Trump win the election

The U.S. Central Intelligence Agency has officially confirmed in a detailed review that the Kremlin actively interfered in the 2016 U.S. elections to support Donald Trump’s victory — and that Vladimir Putin personally

edit: add link
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/national-security/cia-review-intelligence-report-2016-election-russian-interference-rcna216634

#Ukraine#EuropeanUnion#Europe #uk #eu#Baltics #nato#usa #news

 CIA NOTE 26 June 2025 (U) Memo To: Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (U) From: Deputy Director of CIA for Analysis (U) Subject: Tradecraft Review of the 2016 Intelligence Community Assessment on Russian Election Interference (U) Reference: Intelligence Community Assessment (ICA), Russia’s Influence Campaign Targeting the 2016 US Presidential Election, 30 December 2016 (U) In May 2025, Director of the Central role in the US presidential election created Intelligence Agency (DCIA) John Ratcliffe tasked  confusion about the IC's actual assessment. These CIA's Directorate of Analysis (DA) to conduct a contradictory messages prompted President lessons-learned review of the procedures and Obama on 6 December to direct then-Director of analytic tradecraft employed in the highest National Intelligence (DNI) James Clapper to classified version of the Intelligence Community ~ conduct a comprehensive review of all available Assessment (ICA) Russia’s Influence Campaign intelligence and provide the IC's best assessment Targeting the 2016 US Presidential Election, dated  of Russian activities related to the election. 30 December 2016. The review focused particular attention on the ICA's most debated judgment—  »  (U) However, before work on the assessment that Russian President Vladimir Putin "aspired” to even began, media leaks suggesting that the IC help then-candidate Donald Trump win the had already reached definitive conclusions election. Drawing on CIA materials provided
CIA NOTE 26 June 2025 (U) Memo To: Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (U) From: Deputy Director of CIA for Analysis (U) Subject: Tradecraft Review of the 2016 Intelligence Community Assessment on Russian Election Interference (U) Reference: Intelligence Community Assessment (ICA), Russia’s Influence Campaign Targeting the 2016 US Presidential Election, 30 December 2016 (U) In May 2025, Director of the Central role in the US presidential election created Intelligence Agency (DCIA) John Ratcliffe tasked confusion about the IC's actual assessment. These CIA's Directorate of Analysis (DA) to conduct a contradictory messages prompted President lessons-learned review of the procedures and Obama on 6 December to direct then-Director of analytic tradecraft employed in the highest National Intelligence (DNI) James Clapper to classified version of the Intelligence Community ~ conduct a comprehensive review of all available Assessment (ICA) Russia’s Influence Campaign intelligence and provide the IC's best assessment Targeting the 2016 US Presidential Election, dated of Russian activities related to the election. 30 December 2016. The review focused particular attention on the ICA's most debated judgment— » (U) However, before work on the assessment that Russian President Vladimir Putin "aspired” to even began, media leaks suggesting that the IC help then-candidate Donald Trump win the had already reached definitive conclusions election. Drawing on CIA materials provided
#Actu#Europe#Heure
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Après tant de tergiversations, la Commission pense finalement garder le changement d'heure. N'arrivant pas à se mettre d'accord sur des fuseaux qui préserveraient les habitudes commerciales.

Malgré une directive, un vote en ligne, l'inutilité du changement, et l'insistance de 200 administrations.

Ce n'est pas encore définitif, car on pourrait suivre donald qui veut y mettre fin aussi.

En attendant, on continue...
https://eutoday.net/eu-scrapping-proposal-to-end-seasonal-clock-changes/

Earth First: Italy: Call to Send Mail to Alfredo Cospito Against Censorship and Isolation

https://earthfirstjournal.news/2025/08/22/italy-call-to-send-mail-to-alfredo-cospito-against-censorship-and-isolation/

from Abolition Media To break the isolation to which Alfredo Cospito is subjected, in particular through the almost complete blocking of mail, his supporters are calling for a massive letter writing to him. Even if letters and postcards can be blocked by […]

#Europe#News

#Actu#Europe#Heure
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Après tant de tergiversations, la Commission pense finalement garder le changement d'heure. N'arrivant pas à se mettre d'accord sur des fuseaux qui préserveraient les habitudes commerciales.

Malgré une directive, un vote en ligne, l'inutilité du changement, et l'insistance de 200 administrations.

Ce n'est pas encore définitif, car on pourrait suivre donald qui veut y mettre fin aussi.

En attendant, on continue...
https://eutoday.net/eu-scrapping-proposal-to-end-seasonal-clock-changes/

Europe’s taste is timeless and protected.

From golden Mediterranean olive oil to summit-aged cheeses, over 3,600 products are registered as Protected Designation of Origin (PDO), Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) and Geographical Indication (GI).

These labels don’t just reveal the story behind the name. They preserve it, celebrating the communities behind it, their craft, and its quality.

This summer, discover the flavours that define Europe 👇

https://europa.eu/!DByXmJ

@EUCommission still trying to implement #chatcontrol #css not listening to experts and citizens. Only ears to shady companies who Will spy on us. Supporting #meta the evil tech compagnie who works for fascists governments So, no #europe for me

European health agencies have reported a record number of mosquito-borne disease outbreaks this year as climate change is causing longer and more intense transmission seasons. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/08/21/world/science-health/mosquito-disease-outbreaks-europe/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #worldnews #sciencehealth #chikungunya #westnilevirus #europe #climatechange #eu #mosquitoes

European leaders are discussing a security guarantee for Ukraine that would commit Kyiv’s allies to decide within 24 hours whether to provide military support to the country if it’s again attacked by Russia. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/08/21/world/politics/meloni-plan-ukraine-russia/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #worldnews #politics #italy #giorgiameloni #eu #europe #nato #us #donaldtrump #republicans

Against ‘Jewish Safety’ by Alana Lentin

"Thus, the almost total impunity granted Israel as it has exacted death and destruction on the people of Palestine and sown murderous chaos around the region since its founding can also be understood in terms of the function it serves for the West. Israel’s recent June 12 attack on Iran exposes this in no uncertain terms. Germany, erroneously thought by a majority of observers to be driven in its rabid support for the Zionist colony by guilt for its genocide of the Jews of Europe, made its desires clear. Commending the strikes, German Chancellor Merz said, “This is the dirty work Israel is doing for all of us.”

In the way we see that calls for “Jewish safety” are tacit calls to underwrite a war to preserve the West."

https://mondoweiss.net/2025/07/against-jewish-safety/

#Europe @israel @palestine#Iran #antisemitism

🚆 Your rights should travel with you.

We’re working to make rail journeys across the EU fairer, proposing stronger passenger rights when combining tickets from different railway operators, including rights to:

✅ Reimbursement
🔁 Re-routing
🆘 Assistance
💶 Compensation

Currently, these rights don’t fully apply here, and we are seeking a fix.

Got any ideas or views to share?

Have your say 👉 https://europa.eu/!WNbQTd

@EUCommission that sounds great, we all like rights.
You know what else would be great? Not giving up our PRIVACY HUMAN RIGHTS and democratic fundamentals on *Oct 14th 2025*.

Please fellow EU's folks, join the @chatcontrol campaign:

https://fightchatcontrol.eu/#contact-tool

#fightchatcontrol#ChatControl #privacyrightsarehumanrights #privacyright #privacyrights #privacy#GDPR #europeanunion #europe #humanrights #democracy #democracynow#Surveillancesystem #masssurveillance #massurveillance #MassSurveilance