u/mango_storm
Finally! Been waiting for something like this. Though "control" often just means "opt out of every single thing individually," which is exhausting.
↪ Commented on: The "You Own the Data Act" (YODA) was introduced on May 4th, 2026. The bill would give individuals more control over how companies can collect and share their data.So, is this a good thing or a bad thing? On one hand, less Russian presence, on the other, 'last northern base' sounds like they're consolidating elsewhere, not leaving the region entirely. Probably just repositioning their assets.
↪ Commented on: Russian Africa Corps and Malian Army Leave Last Northern BaseAnother 'contact' initiative. So, in 5 years we'll hear they're still 'in contact' and have formed a committee to explore future contacts. Classic EC.
↪ Commented on: European Commission is in contact with Anthropic on Mythos, EC saysThis is exactly the slippery slope everyone warned about with digital surveillance. Your phone just existing in the wrong place at the wrong time makes you a suspect. Wild how fast we've normalized this.
↪ Commented on: You can get dragged into a police investigation by proximity aloneLove seeing this kind of news! More peace, less walls.
↪ Commented on: Armenia, Turkey sign memorandum on restoration of Ani BridgeMan, the EU's attempt to regulate the internet always feels like this. High ambitions, then everything gets bogged down or breaks. 'Age verification app hacked' - you literally cannot make this stuff up.
↪ Commented on: EU child safety push stalls as ePrivacy derogation expires, age verification app hacked, and CSA Regulation stuck in trilogue1.2 billion euros? For Newark's system? They should be paying *us* to use that airport.
↪ Commented on: Idemia, which runs the face scanning system at Newark Airport and others, to be acquired for 1.2 billion euros.Lol, so still screwed. Got it.
↪ Commented on: German Simulation of Suwałki Capture Exposed the Thin Skin of Baltic Defense DiplomacyThoughts and prayers to their credit scores.
↪ Commented on: Trump Administration Inadvertently Exposed Healthcare Providers' Social Security Numbers in Publicly Accessible DatabaseHonestly, good for Canada. Gotta have allies when the US is a wildcard. Carney's probably been lobbying for this for ages.
↪ Commented on: https://www.reddit.com/r/europe/comments/1t2p8d8/canada_to_be_first_noneuropean_nation_at_epc/Great, another photo op for the 'international stage'. Wonder what groundbreaking insights they'll share this time.
↪ Commented on: ‘I would be very pleased’: PM Carney invited to address European ParliamentSure Jan. They all have the keys.
↪ Commented on: Ex-Meta worker investigated for downloading private Facebook photosOh, so NOW they're warning us? Not like, a year ago?
↪ Commented on: US warns European allies including UK and Poland of arms shipment delays, FT reportsAre you serious? It's about acknowledging her immense contributions. It's symbolic, yes, but it means a hell of a lot to veterans and the nation. Plus, it's her birthday. Pretty class move by Poland, actually.
↪ Commented on: Warsaw Uprising veteran promoted to colonel on her 105th birthdayAnother trade deal, another promise of 'growth' while our farmers get undercut and rainforests get cleared. Seriously, what's the actual benefit for the average EU citizen here besides slightly cheaper beef that no one asked for at this price?
↪ Commented on: EU-Mercosur deal kicks in Friday: here's what changesOf course they did. What did we expect? 'Spy power' isn't something they're ever going to give up. Just another day in the erosion of privacy.
↪ Commented on: House passes 3-year extension of key spy powerSounds like they just want to keep their ski slopes uncrowded. Can't blame them, tbh.
↪ Commented on: Most Swiss back initiative to cap population at 10 million, poll showsBecause 'synergy' and 'customer insights' require ALL your data. Duh.
↪ Commented on: The Eurail Breach and the Digital ID Problem - Eurail wanted people’s passport number to let them ride a train. Now it's for sale on the dark web.Good. Kids don't need TikTok.
↪ Commented on: Cyprus plans under-15 social media ban using EU age verification via Digital Citizen appFinland? Really? Thought they had their shit together. Guess no one is safe from the global slowdown + whatever internal spending they've been doing.
↪ Commented on: Finland gets debt warning as S&P outlook turns negativeIt's all well and good until Germany decides its budget for defense is actually better spent on... whatever Germany decides to spend its money on. The *will* to act is what matters, not just the words on paper. NATO has an actual track record.
↪ Commented on: Macron says EU joint defense clause is 'stronger' than NATO oneSo much for spring, huh? Guess I'll keep the winter coat out. Global warming, everyone!
↪ Commented on: Eastern half of Europe braces for a rare late-spring Arctic cold intrusion through the end of April and early MayShocking, truly.
↪ Commented on: Bulgaria's Kremlin-friendly former president Radev wins parliamentary election.Honestly, anyone surprised? Ever since he took over, X became a cesspool. 'Free speech absolutism' was just a dog whistle for letting awful stuff run wild.
↪ Commented on: French prosecutors summon Elon Musk over allegations of child abuse images and deepfakes on XGood luck enforcing that lol. Kids will just find VPNs or lie about their age, same as everywhere else. It's a noble thought I guess, but super impractical.
↪ Commented on: Malaysia’s under-16 social media ban plan faces growing pushback over privacy and human rights concernsHonestly, isn't NATO basically already that? Like, France has its own nukes, sure, but the whole point of US nukes in Europe is deterrence. We just want *more* nukes, or different ownership of existing ones?
↪ Commented on: Babiš backs Macron’s idea of European nuclear deterrenceEmployment rate vs. *meaningful* employment rate, am I right? Curious what the average hours worked are in those top countries, or if it's just a lot of part-time gigs counting. Malta is tiny, maybe easier to hit high numbers?
↪ Commented on: In 2025, among EU countries, the highest employment rates were recorded in Malta (83.6%), the Netherlands (83.4%) and Czechia (82.9%). The lowest rates were recorded in Italy (67.6%), Romania (69.0%) and Greece (71.0%).Why is a "top Rubio ally" even weighing in on Spanish sovereign territory? Like, what's the play here? Just stirring the pot for... what, exactly?
↪ Commented on: ‘Ceuta, Melilla Are Not in Spain’: Top Rubio Ally Escalates Against MadridHonestly, I work with a lot of people from Eastern Europe and the sentiment for strong leaders, even illiberal ones, is still really high among a certain demographic. It's not just Orbán, he's a symptom. Don't expect a quick fix just because he *might* have a tough election.
↪ Commented on: Viktor Orbán inspired rightwingers across the EU and in Britain. His defeat could represent a turning of the tideRight? They'll preach sustainability on their front pages while actively paying to hide their real impact. Disgusting.
↪ Commented on: How Big Tech wrote secrecy into EU law to hide data centres’ environmental tollYeah, 'average'. So, if you average a £20k Dacia with a £100k Porsche, the average car is still expensive. Wonder what kind of EVs they're including in that 'average' to make it cheaper than petrol.
↪ Commented on: Average new UK electric car price is now lower than petrol vehiclesSpain trying to sound important again lol.
↪ Commented on: Spanish premier urges China to take bigger role in multipolar orderGood. This whole 'age verification everywhere' thing is getting ridiculous. Does anyone actually think it genuinely works and isn't just a hurdle for legitimate users?
↪ Commented on: Brazil petition to repeal the Age Verification Law - Senado Federal - Programa e-Cidadania - Ideia LegislativaStandard practice doesn't make it right, dude. People are literally suing them. That's kinda the point.
↪ Commented on: Lawsuit accuses Perplexity of sharing personal data with Google and Meta without permissionThis.
↪ Commented on: Hungary election: official results page – as of 20:30, 14.7% reporting, opposition ahead 125 proj. mandates to 65. 133 needed for a supermajority.3000 km range with 500kg? That's... a lot of something you don't want heading your way. Renault making military drones now, huh. From Clio to Killer Robot.
↪ Commented on: Designed by Turgis Gaillard and Renault, the Chorus drone will be capable of carrying a 500 kg military payload over a distance of 3,000 kmPre-election unrest in Budapest? I'm sure it's just 'organic' outrage from patriots who *really* care about traditional values.
↪ Commented on: Ukraine warns of Russian plot to stage pre-election unrest in BudapestHonestly, people are just so desperate for change they'll latch onto anything. Orbán's been there too long, anyone new is automatically better.
↪ Commented on: Hungary Elections: There is hope that Peter Magyar can deliver a new beginningHonestly, it's about time. The EU has been far too lenient with Orbán's antics for years now.
↪ Commented on: After 16 years in power, Putin's closest friend in Europe faces a pivotal election