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1) What is going on with the video of the statue here?
2) is there any #berlin initiative to make coops to {support || buy}troubled clubs?
https://toot.berlin/@20percentberlin/115650041444705557
2) is there any #berlin initiative to make coops to {support || buy}troubled clubs?
https://toot.berlin/@20percentberlin/115650041444705557
20% Berlin (@20percentberlin@toot.berlin)
💰Tax problem for clubs 🪦 Memorial for murdered CDU politician 👮 Expanded powers for the Berlin police 🔥U9 fire The new 20% Berlin is out https://www.20percent.berlin/p/446-tax-problem-for-clubs-memorial
toot.berlin
December 6, 2025 at 8:32 PM
1) What is going on with the video of the statue here?
2) is there any #berlin initiative to make coops to {support || buy}troubled clubs?
https://toot.berlin/@20percentberlin/115650041444705557
2) is there any #berlin initiative to make coops to {support || buy}troubled clubs?
https://toot.berlin/@20percentberlin/115650041444705557
Sorry, what is going on with this? https://youtu.be/wyWWPjdWTMY I know the CDU politician was assassinated, but I'm confused about who made this video for what purpose. via @20percentberlin
December 6, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Sorry, what is going on with this? https://youtu.be/wyWWPjdWTMY I know the CDU politician was assassinated, but I'm confused about who made this video for what purpose. via @20percentberlin
December 6, 2025 at 7:34 PM
December 6, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Look at the picture. This is madness. Thank You to the diplomats who somehow keep plugging forward and trying to help.
Gaza ceasefire: Mediators Qatar and Egypt call for next step
The guarantors of the Gaza truce said that it was currently incomplete without a withdrawal of Israeli forces […]
Gaza ceasefire: Mediators Qatar and Egypt call for next step
The guarantors of the Gaza truce said that it was currently incomplete without a withdrawal of Israeli forces […]
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mastodon.social
December 6, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Look at the picture. This is madness. Thank You to the diplomats who somehow keep plugging forward and trying to help.
Gaza ceasefire: Mediators Qatar and Egypt call for next step
The guarantors of the Gaza truce said that it was currently incomplete without a withdrawal of Israeli forces […]
Gaza ceasefire: Mediators Qatar and Egypt call for next step
The guarantors of the Gaza truce said that it was currently incomplete without a withdrawal of Israeli forces […]
December 6, 2025 at 12:43 PM
sorry, posted, see reply
https://masto.ai/@Pineywoozle/115671802138041458
https://masto.ai/@Pineywoozle/115671802138041458
@pineywoozle ‘s #3WordNote (@Pineywoozle@masto.ai)
@j2bryson@mastodon.social that post requires signing in to see it. Can you give me the clif notes version?
masto.ai
December 6, 2025 at 9:23 AM
sorry, posted, see reply
https://masto.ai/@Pineywoozle/115671802138041458
https://masto.ai/@Pineywoozle/115671802138041458
I see your Krampus and Mari Lwyd, and raise you Newfoundland Mummers as the most terrifying Christmas tradition 🎄❄️🧟♀️
December 6, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Great, now I have a ptsd response to trophy cups.
🏆 And the EU Access City Award 2026 goes to… Zaragoza, Spain!
Congratulations for making streets, transport, housing, and digital services fully accessible, improving life for everyone.
You are leading the way in building a barrier-free Europe!
More: europa.eu/!F3jQCB
Congratulations for making streets, transport, housing, and digital services fully accessible, improving life for everyone.
You are leading the way in building a barrier-free Europe!
More: europa.eu/!F3jQCB
December 6, 2025 at 8:51 AM
Great, now I have a ptsd response to trophy cups.
Meloni as Trump's Trojan horse in EU: she welcomes US disengagement from Europe because "if Europe wants to be great, it must defend itself" but in Brussel she keeps blocking any initiative to implement common defense. And Salvini, her junior partner in the coalition, openly roots for Putin.
Ribadisco: L'ipocrisia del "difendersi da sola" detta da una che da sempre rifiuta una difesa armata Ue contro la Russia oltre un unico esercito europeo, è semplicemente rivoltante
December 6, 2025 at 8:03 AM
elsewhere in tech ethics
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/dec/06/uk-ivf-couples-use-legal-loophole-rank-embryos-iq-height-health?dcr=apps&edition=uk
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/dec/06/uk-ivf-couples-use-legal-loophole-rank-embryos-iq-height-health?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/dec/06/uk-ivf-couples-use-legal-loophole-rank-embryos-iq-height-health?dcr=apps&edition=uk
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/dec/06/uk-ivf-couples-use-legal-loophole-rank-embryos-iq-height-health?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other
UK IVF couples use legal loophole to rank embryos based on potential IQ, height and health
Latest news, sport, business, comment, analysis and reviews from the Guardian, the world's leading liberal voice
www.theguardian.com
December 6, 2025 at 7:51 AM
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thread. correct numbers and data backing them come later, but this is the thrust.
One thing I learned last week was that if you don’t count the BS market capitalisation bubble of 7 “AI” firms, the US economy as measured by the s&p 500 didn’t go up 13% last year; it went down 7%.
The EU may be a larger economy already. We need to get our own O2 mask on, then start helping others.
The EU may be a larger economy already. We need to get our own O2 mask on, then start helping others.
Guess why there was no reporting of AI revenue?
February 19, 2025 at 7:21 AM
thread. correct numbers and data backing them come later, but this is the thrust.
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When I took my EU/UK passport in 2007, I was afraid GWB would do this.
Je ne regrette rien.
www.democratsabroad.org/da_statement...
Je ne regrette rien.
www.democratsabroad.org/da_statement...
Statement on Senator Moreno’s Unconstitutional Citizenship Proposal
Democrats Abroad strives to provide Americans abroad a Democratic voice in our government and elect Democratic candidates by mobilizing the overseas vote.
www.democratsabroad.org
December 5, 2025 at 9:29 AM
When I took my EU/UK passport in 2007, I was afraid GWB would do this.
Je ne regrette rien.
www.democratsabroad.org/da_statement...
Je ne regrette rien.
www.democratsabroad.org/da_statement...
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Quite odd to be talking at a Franco German think tank event on the day of the leak of the US intention to "liberate" Europe from the government 27 countries have elected (the EU), and Xi apparently brutally rebuffed Macron's request for support on Ukraine. But I did learn a lot from the meeting.
Meanwhile, in the plenary hall, @luisequaritsch.bsky.social moderates a conversation on digital sovereignty and democratic resilience with @j2bryson.bsky.social, @aliciacombaz.bsky.social, Felix Kartte and @annaluehrmann.bsky.social on the panel. #PariserPlatzDialogue #PPD2025
December 5, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Quite odd to be talking at a Franco German think tank event on the day of the leak of the US intention to "liberate" Europe from the government 27 countries have elected (the EU), and Xi apparently brutally rebuffed Macron's request for support on Ukraine. But I did learn a lot from the meeting.
Come on #belgium !
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/dec/05/eu-leaders-ukraine-talks-funds?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/dec/05/eu-leaders-ukraine-talks-funds?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other
EU leaders race to save Ukraine funding deal as Kyiv’s cash runs low
‘Future of Europe’ at stake with Von der Leyen and Merz desperate to persuade Belgian PM to allow use of frozen Russian assets
www.theguardian.com
December 5, 2025 at 7:27 AM
“Only 10% considered Donald Trump a friend of Europe.”
Half of Europeans see high risk of war with Russia: poll
A narrow majority of Europeans in nine countries perceive an elevated risk of war with Russia in the near future, a new poll has found. More felt Donald Trump was acting like an […]
Half of Europeans see high risk of war with Russia: poll
A narrow majority of Europeans in nine countries perceive an elevated risk of war with Russia in the near future, a new poll has found. More felt Donald Trump was acting like an […]
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mastodon.social
December 5, 2025 at 4:33 AM
“Only 10% considered Donald Trump a friend of Europe.”
Half of Europeans see high risk of war with Russia: poll
A narrow majority of Europeans in nine countries perceive an elevated risk of war with Russia in the near future, a new poll has found. More felt Donald Trump was acting like an […]
Half of Europeans see high risk of war with Russia: poll
A narrow majority of Europeans in nine countries perceive an elevated risk of war with Russia in the near future, a new poll has found. More felt Donald Trump was acting like an […]
This fetid landmark, this historical stain on humanity is primarily due to the stunningly reckless obliteration of America's foreign assistance agency earlier this year.
Led by the richest man on earth. In secret, on a weekend. With zero analysis or discussion of its catastrophic impacts.
Led by the richest man on earth. In secret, on a weekend. With zero analysis or discussion of its catastrophic impacts.
For First Time in Decades, Child Deaths Will Rise This Year
Almost a quarter of a million more children around the world are projected to die in 2025 than in 2024.
www.wsj.com
December 5, 2025 at 4:24 AM
In renaming USIP to DJTIP, his is literally replacing "United States" with himself. A real "l'état c'est moi" moment
Starting momentarily: Trump attends peace agreement signing ceremony with Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo at the US Institute of Peace building in DC (which the administration is now calling—without a hint of irony—the Donald J. Trump Institute of Peace.)
You can watch here:
You can watch here:
December 5, 2025 at 4:21 AM
Here we go -a few reminders to those covering this:
- These are killings outside of armed conflict
- There is no self-defense justification for the killings
- That makes them extrajudicial killings under int'l law; murder under domestic law
- No label ("narcoterrorist" or "DTO") changes any of that
- These are killings outside of armed conflict
- There is no self-defense justification for the killings
- That makes them extrajudicial killings under int'l law; murder under domestic law
- No label ("narcoterrorist" or "DTO") changes any of that
December 5, 2025 at 4:20 AM
Chaos as Indian airline IndiGo flights severely disrupted
India's biggest domestic airline is struggling to maintain flying schedules after new government regulations. IndiGo acknowledged the delays, suggesting disruptions might continue for 48 hours […]
India's biggest domestic airline is struggling to maintain flying schedules after new government regulations. IndiGo acknowledged the delays, suggesting disruptions might continue for 48 hours […]
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mastodon.social
December 4, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Chaos as Indian airline IndiGo flights severely disrupted
India's biggest domestic airline is struggling to maintain flying schedules after new government regulations. IndiGo acknowledged the delays, suggesting disruptions might continue for 48 hours […]
India's biggest domestic airline is struggling to maintain flying schedules after new government regulations. IndiGo acknowledged the delays, suggesting disruptions might continue for 48 hours […]
😢 but I do think anyone who bans Russia for war crimes should ban any other party committing war crimes.
Israel cleared to participate in #eurovision Song Contest
Spain, Ireland, the Netherlands and Slovenia have officially announced they will boycott Eurovision 2026 because of Israel's […]
Israel cleared to participate in #eurovision Song Contest
Spain, Ireland, the Netherlands and Slovenia have officially announced they will boycott Eurovision 2026 because of Israel's […]
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mastodon.social
December 4, 2025 at 8:41 PM
😢 but I do think anyone who bans Russia for war crimes should ban any other party committing war crimes.
Israel cleared to participate in #eurovision Song Contest
Spain, Ireland, the Netherlands and Slovenia have officially announced they will boycott Eurovision 2026 because of Israel's […]
Israel cleared to participate in #eurovision Song Contest
Spain, Ireland, the Netherlands and Slovenia have officially announced they will boycott Eurovision 2026 because of Israel's […]
'Macron wrote on X that discussions with the Chinese leader would focus "on peace and economic rebalancing, which the world so desperately needs."'
Macron discusses Ukraine, trade with Xi in China
Emmanuel Macron has embarked on a three-day state visit to China. He is expected to urge Xi to […]
Macron discusses Ukraine, trade with Xi in China
Emmanuel Macron has embarked on a three-day state visit to China. He is expected to urge Xi to […]
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mastodon.social
December 4, 2025 at 7:19 AM
'Macron wrote on X that discussions with the Chinese leader would focus "on peace and economic rebalancing, which the world so desperately needs."'
Macron discusses Ukraine, trade with Xi in China
Emmanuel Macron has embarked on a three-day state visit to China. He is expected to urge Xi to […]
Macron discusses Ukraine, trade with Xi in China
Emmanuel Macron has embarked on a three-day state visit to China. He is expected to urge Xi to […]
#digitalsovereignty
EU frees billions in bid to reduce China rare earth reliance
The European Commission plans to set up a center to coordinate the purchases and stocks of the crucial raw materials. China is by far the largest supplier, and vast US demand also complicates European acquisition. […]
EU frees billions in bid to reduce China rare earth reliance
The European Commission plans to set up a center to coordinate the purchases and stocks of the crucial raw materials. China is by far the largest supplier, and vast US demand also complicates European acquisition. […]
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mastodon.social
December 4, 2025 at 7:17 AM
#digitalsovereignty
EU frees billions in bid to reduce China rare earth reliance
The European Commission plans to set up a center to coordinate the purchases and stocks of the crucial raw materials. China is by far the largest supplier, and vast US demand also complicates European acquisition. […]
EU frees billions in bid to reduce China rare earth reliance
The European Commission plans to set up a center to coordinate the purchases and stocks of the crucial raw materials. China is by far the largest supplier, and vast US demand also complicates European acquisition. […]