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https://nos.nl/l/2561865 The #usa is making demands on #diversity, #equity and #inclusion to #european companies. Let me be very clear: #locaverdi will never comply to such demands. #dei
nos.nlNederlandse bedrijven bereiden zich voor op diversiteitsverbod TrumpVoor zover bekend zijn er door de Amerikaanse ambassade in Nederland nog geen brieven aan bedrijven verstuurd, zoals VS-ambassades elders in Europa al wel hebben gedaan.
The City: Streetview
Bustling street scene with historic European-style architecture under golden sunset light, crowded with tourists and locals.
Are there any #european based #payment providers as an alternative to #PayPal
I'm currently trying to move my whole platform @easyticketsapp to the #eu
The European products we're highlighting today, are those of Frosch. As a German company they have their entire production line in Europe, and make biological degradable cleaning products, such as glass and bathroom cleaners. They are EMAS III certified and stick to high standards, both environmental as well as ethical.
https://europeanmade.eu/index.php/home-garden/cleaning/frosch
European MadeEuropean Made - FroschFrosch is a renowned European brand celebrated for its unwavering commitment to sustainability and ethical practices. Proudly produced in Europe, Frosch en
The #European #Space Agency #ESA has powered down its #Gaia spacecraft after more than a decade spent gathering data that are now being used to unravel the secrets of our home galaxy. On 27 March 2025, Gaia’s control team at ESA’s European Space Operations Centre carefully switched off the spacecraft’s subsystems and sent it into a ‘retirement orbit’ around the Sun. #SpaceScience #Astronomy #Science https://www.esa.int/Enabling_Support/Operations/Farewell_Gaia!_Spacecraft_operations_come_to_an_end
#AIConversation: a #conversationwithdeepseek 70b:
Q: what would you say, why did the #Ukraine #conflict escalate and what to do to #deescalate it?
<think>
Okay, so I need to figure out why the Ukraine conflict escalated and how to deescalate it. Hmm, where do I start?
I remember that the conflict has been going on for a while. It started in 2014 with some protests, right? That's when #Crimea was annexed by #Russia. But now it's gotten much worse since
February 2022 because Russia invaded Ukraine more aggressively.
Why did it escalate so much this time? Maybe there are deeper reasons. I think it has to do with historical ties between Russia and Ukraine. They were part of the Soviet Union
together, so there's a lot of shared history, but also some tensions, especially over Ukrainian independence.
Another thing is #NATOexpansion. After the #ColdWar, #NATO started including more Eastern #European countries. #Russia didn't like that because it felt threatened by #military #alliances
getting closer to its #borders. So when #Ukraine considered joining #NATO, maybe #Russia saw that as a direct threat and decided to act.
There's also the issue of pro-Russian #separatists in eastern #Ukraine. Since 2014, they've been fighting against the Ukrainian government, and Russia has supported them. That ongoing
#conflict probably kept tensions high and made things worse over time.
In terms of deescalating, I'm not sure what can be done. Maybe a #ceasefire would help stop the immediate #violence
But how do you get both sides to agree?
They might need some kind of
#mediator or #peacetalks facilitated by other countries or organizations like the #UN.
#Economic #sanctions were imposed on Russia because of their actions, but maybe easing those could be an incentive for deescalation.
Though I'm not sure if that would work without other measures in place.
#Ukraine's #sovereignty is really important here.
They should have the right to make their own decisions about alliances and security without interference from bigger powers like Russia
or NATO.
I think a long-term solution needs to address those underlying issues, maybe through #negotiations where both sides can express their concerns. But it's complicated because there are so
many historical and political factors at play. Plus, you have external actors involved, which might make it harder to reach an agreement.
Overall, it seems like the conflict escalated due to a mix of historical tensions, security concerns, and internal Ukrainian politics.
#Deescalating would require careful diplomacy, possibly involving third parties, to find a compromise that respects Ukraine's sovereignty while addressing #Russia's #fear about #NATOexpansion.
</think>
The Ukraine conflict has deepened due to a complex interplay of historical, political, and security factors. To deescalate, a multifaceted approach is necessary:
1. **Immediate Measures**: Implementing a #ceasefire under international mediation can halt the violence. Organizations like the #UN could facilitate this process.
2. **Diplomatic Engagement**: #Peace talks involving Ukraine, Russia, and mediators are crucial. These should address security concerns, including NATO's expansion and regional
stability.
3. **Economic Incentives**: Easing sanctions on Russia might provide an incentive for deescalation, contingent upon reciprocal actions from Russia.
4. **#Sovereignty #Respect**: Upholding Ukraine's right to #selfdetermination and international relations is essential.
5. **Long-term Solutions**: Negotiations should consider historical ties and political tensions, ensuring a balance between Ukraine's autonomy and regional #security dynamics.
In summary, #deescalation requires careful #diplomacy, addressing both immediate concerns and underlying issues through mediated talks and mutual incentives.
#howto #AI #LLM model #deepseek 70GByte in size have a lot of RAM and fast CPU or GPU:
curl -fsSL https://ollama.com/install.sh | sh
# then
ollama run deepseek-r1:70b
hashtags: #politics #politic #economy #war #worldorder
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European Apps:
Mapy.cz for privacy-focused mapping.
Home Assistant for open-source home automation.
Deepl for high-quality translations.
Ethe Auth for secure two-factor authentication.
Peertube for decentralized video content. ( I use freeTube without a Google account.)
Le chat or Venice.ai as alternatives to ChatGPT.
Spotify for music streaming.
Xigxag for audiobooks.
#European
#Privacy
#opensource
#goeuropean
#europe
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Nothing else seems to be working, so now it's time for a #Referendum to #RejoinEU 
#Briturn 
PLEASE sign & share, we NEED to reunite with our #European family to save us ALL! 
#Petition: Hold a referendum on re-joining the European Union https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/700041
Petitions - UK Government and ParliamentPetition: Hold a referendum on re-joining the European UnionI want the government to hold a referendum on whether the UK should Rejoin the European Union.
"Europe must be on its guard.
Extreme vigilance is required."
V. worrrying #facist plans for Europe (and I include the UK as many of us still see ourselves as #European )
Everyone is in danger, the facists threaten refugees, LGBTQIA community, abortion and contraception, and basic human rights
Sadly many in the UK are unaware: we talk about this threat.
Please help out in the May #LocalElections & say no to the Racist Homophobic Misogynist Reform party
Yorkshire Bylines | Powerful Citizen Journalism · Right-wing push to dismantle the EU: Heritage Foundation’s private workshopAfter seizing control of the US government, the Heritage Foundation turns its attention to the EU
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@jan @darq Finally found the time to fiddle around with #pangolin reverse proxy and got it working. Buhbye #cloudflare #unplugtrump #foss #NoBIGTech
Also replaced tailscale with @netbird because it's plain better. And #european. And #foss. And cheaper.
While I was at it...
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Yes, "Buy #European" is trending but it also sucks. A lot.
Hear me out: I understand and also feel the urge for tech #independence, particularly from the US, right now.
But just because something is European doesn't make it good or ethical.
@Tutanota People shouldn't trust you because you're "from Europe" or German or whatever. But because you have an #ethical business model, employ good people, care about your users, respect #humanrights and build free and #opensource software.
Buy #European is trending. What are you favorite European brands?
In our latest guide, we take a look at the best European products you can use 
https://tuta.com/blog/boycott-us-choose-european-products
I’ll justleave this here forour #European leaders…
“The account labeled "JD Vance" questioned the war plan in a Signal message on March 14. "I am not sure the president is aware how inconsistent this is with his message on Europe right now," the message said. "There's a further risk that we see a moderate to severe spike in oil prices. I am willing to support the consensus of the team and keep these concerns to myself. But there is a strong argument for delaying this a month, doing the messaging work on why this matters, seeing where the economy is, etc."
The Vance account also stated, "3 percent of US trade runs through the suez. 40 percent of European trade does," and "I just hate bailing Europe out again." The Hegseth account responded that "I fully share your loathing of European free-loading. It's PATHETIC," but added that "we are the only ones on the planet (on our side of the ledger) who can do this."
An account apparently belonging to Trump advisor Stephen Miller wrote, "As I heard it, the president was clear: green light, but we soon make clear to Egypt and Europe what we expect in return. We also need to figure out how to enforce such a requirement. EG, if Europe doesn't remunerate, then what? If the US successfully restores freedom of navigation at great cost there needs to be some further economic gain extracted in return."
Ars Technica · Trump administration accidentally texted secret bombing plans to a reporter
Let’s try some European social media to connect to other musicians :) #newperson #newband #music #musician #european #guitarist
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I've seen this query a few times and it took me a while to realise, there is actually a sensible answer to it.
#mastodon is a lot more #european than almost any other social network and that skews the perspective away from events in the USA.
You mention #freesoftware as an example but it's actually one that validates the point.
Free Software is much better known in #Europe than it is in the #US
I hadn't really heard of the person you mention, now maybe I should, but I have to keep my eye on the ball in our own game first.
Bear with me on this. I prepared to be proved wrong. This is just something I'm interested in and trying to understand.
Instead of buying products from #usa better look for #European services and products.
#GoEuropean is a community-driven directory helping you buy European products and discover European alternatives via personal product recommendations.
