Meanwhile In Europe
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Overwhelmed by the European news cycle? Meanwhile in Europe is your daily update. In just a few minutes each weekday, we cut through the noise to bring you the essential headlines shaping the continent.
This post-launch quiet is unprecedented for Nintendo! Historically, new consoles get a steady stream of exclusives (think Switch 1's Breath of the Wild, Odyssey). Fans expected more after 50+ games were promised! #NintendoSwitch2
July 30, 2025 at 7:43 AM
This post-launch quiet is unprecedented for Nintendo! Historically, new consoles get a steady stream of exclusives (think Switch 1's Breath of the Wild, Odyssey). Fans expected more after 50+ games were promised! #NintendoSwitch2
Upcoming major titles like Pokémon Legends: Z-A (Oct 16) & Metroid Prime 4: Beyond are NOT Switch 2 exclusives! They're dual-releases, diluting the new console's unique appeal. A missed opportunity to showcase new hardware? #Nintendo
July 30, 2025 at 7:43 AM
Upcoming major titles like Pokémon Legends: Z-A (Oct 16) & Metroid Prime 4: Beyond are NOT Switch 2 exclusives! They're dual-releases, diluting the new console's unique appeal. A missed opportunity to showcase new hardware? #Nintendo
The only Switch 2 exclusives so far? Mario Kart World ("more of the same but shinier") & Donkey Kong Bananza (hailed as "one of Nintendo’s best inventions in years"!). Bananza dropped July 17, carrying much of the launch hype.
July 30, 2025 at 7:43 AM
The only Switch 2 exclusives so far? Mario Kart World ("more of the same but shinier") & Donkey Kong Bananza (hailed as "one of Nintendo’s best inventions in years"!). Bananza dropped July 17, carrying much of the launch hype.
Escalation fears: Iran threatens to block the Strait of Hormuz, a "vital shipping lane" for oil. Secretary Rubio called it "economic suicide," but the risk looms large. #StraitOfHormuz #OilPrices
June 23, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Escalation fears: Iran threatens to block the Strait of Hormuz, a "vital shipping lane" for oil. Secretary Rubio called it "economic suicide," but the risk looms large. #StraitOfHormuz #OilPrices
Shifting sands in Brussels: EU Foreign Ministers' meeting focus shifted from Israel's actions in Gaza to Iran, with Germany backing Israel over Iran. #EUForeignPolicy #MiddleEast
June 23, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Shifting sands in Brussels: EU Foreign Ministers' meeting focus shifted from Israel's actions in Gaza to Iran, with Germany backing Israel over Iran. #EUForeignPolicy #MiddleEast
France's "tightrope walk": Expressing "preoccupation," not congratulations. Bruno Retailleau states: "On ne change pas un régime à coups de bombes et de missiles." #France #Diplomacy
June 23, 2025 at 8:54 AM
France's "tightrope walk": Expressing "preoccupation," not congratulations. Bruno Retailleau states: "On ne change pas un régime à coups de bombes et de missiles." #France #Diplomacy
UK's careful stance: PM Starmer "very careful not to give outright support for Trump’s strikes." Official: US "won’t stop them fully getting a nuke by bombing — that’s why diplomacy now is important." #UKPolitics #Iran
June 23, 2025 at 8:54 AM
UK's careful stance: PM Starmer "very careful not to give outright support for Trump’s strikes." Official: US "won’t stop them fully getting a nuke by bombing — that’s why diplomacy now is important." #UKPolitics #Iran
German analyst Claudia Major on Europe's role: "The Europeans are not needed, they are not asked, they play no role and ultimately they lack the means to shape these international developments." #Geopolitics #Europe
June 23, 2025 at 8:54 AM
German analyst Claudia Major on Europe's role: "The Europeans are not needed, they are not asked, they play no role and ultimately they lack the means to shape these international developments." #Geopolitics #Europe
Europe's "awkward position" highlighted: US informed UK/France of strikes, but "there was no call to top EU officials because the bloc doesn’t have its own armed forces." #TransatlanticStrain #EU
June 23, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Europe's "awkward position" highlighted: US informed UK/France of strikes, but "there was no call to top EU officials because the bloc doesn’t have its own armed forces." #TransatlanticStrain #EU
Joint European front: UK's Starmer, France's Macron, & Germany's Merz called on Iran "not to take any further action" & to "get back to the negotiating table" on its nuclear program. #Diplomacy #Iran
June 23, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Joint European front: UK's Starmer, France's Macron, & Germany's Merz called on Iran "not to take any further action" & to "get back to the negotiating table" on its nuclear program. #Diplomacy #Iran
EU's Kaja Kallas warns: "military conflict is unpredictable... diplomacy must return to the center of efforts to prevent further regional escalation." Europe urges restraint. #EUForeignPolicy #DeEscalate
June 23, 2025 at 8:54 AM
EU's Kaja Kallas warns: "military conflict is unpredictable... diplomacy must return to the center of efforts to prevent further regional escalation." Europe urges restraint. #EUForeignPolicy #DeEscalate
Europe faces shock as Trump unilaterally bombs Iran, bypassing US Congress, DESPITE EU's "ongoing effort to de-escalate." A major strain on US-EU relations. #IranCrisis #USEURelations
June 23, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Europe faces shock as Trump unilaterally bombs Iran, bypassing US Congress, DESPITE EU's "ongoing effort to de-escalate." A major strain on US-EU relations. #IranCrisis #USEURelations
Other key developments include Germany's new government seeking to add over 200 new top jobs in the federal administration, including for the new Digitalization Ministry. Plus, the EU Parliament has voted to create a working group to investigate NGO funding #GermanPolitics #EUNews
June 20, 2025 at 8:51 AM
Other key developments include Germany's new government seeking to add over 200 new top jobs in the federal administration, including for the new Digitalization Ministry. Plus, the EU Parliament has voted to create a working group to investigate NGO funding #GermanPolitics #EUNews
French Senator Claude Malhuret, labeled Trump’s "European nemesis," continues his scathing verbal assaults. He's compared Trump to tyrannical Roman emperors like Nero and Caligula. His barbed speeches have gone viral, sparking widespread debate. #FrenchPolitics #TrumpCritique
June 20, 2025 at 8:51 AM
French Senator Claude Malhuret, labeled Trump’s "European nemesis," continues his scathing verbal assaults. He's compared Trump to tyrannical Roman emperors like Nero and Caligula. His barbed speeches have gone viral, sparking widespread debate. #FrenchPolitics #TrumpCritique
Closer to home, cracks are showing in NATO unity ahead of The Hague summit. Spain has confirmed its refusal to meet the proposed 5% GDP defense spending target, and Belgium and Germany voice concerns about the cost and public support for increased military budgets #NATO #DefenseSpending
June 20, 2025 at 8:51 AM
Closer to home, cracks are showing in NATO unity ahead of The Hague summit. Spain has confirmed its refusal to meet the proposed 5% GDP defense spending target, and Belgium and Germany voice concerns about the cost and public support for increased military budgets #NATO #DefenseSpending
Meanwhile, Israel's bombardment of Iran continues, targeting nuclear facilities and military leaders, while the Iranian regime faces unprecedented internal pressure and an uncertain future. #MiddleEast #IranCrisis
June 20, 2025 at 8:51 AM
Meanwhile, Israel's bombardment of Iran continues, targeting nuclear facilities and military leaders, while the Iranian regime faces unprecedented internal pressure and an uncertain future. #MiddleEast #IranCrisis
Fingers crossed 🤞🤞🤞
June 19, 2025 at 7:42 AM
Fingers crossed 🤞🤞🤞
Love the scarf 🏳️🌈
June 19, 2025 at 7:35 AM
Love the scarf 🏳️🌈
Amazing 😍😍 So looking forward to DK Bananza!! 🤩
June 19, 2025 at 7:35 AM
Amazing 😍😍 So looking forward to DK Bananza!! 🤩
From a surprising companion to a potential prequel theory! 🤯 We unpack how young Pauline's pivotal role in #DKBananza is blowing minds & rewriting #Nintendo lore. Is this the untold story leading to #SuperMarioOdyssey? Listen now! @NintendoOfAmerica #Pauline #Gaming
June 19, 2025 at 7:31 AM
From a surprising companion to a potential prequel theory! 🤯 We unpack how young Pauline's pivotal role in #DKBananza is blowing minds & rewriting #Nintendo lore. Is this the untold story leading to #SuperMarioOdyssey? Listen now! @NintendoOfAmerica #Pauline #Gaming