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Yay! Germany is the second country having reached the #TaxTheRich European Citizen's Initiative minimum threshold! Only 5 more countries to go! Sign the initiative for your country now!
social.tchncs.de erAck (@[email protected])Attached: 1 image Yay! Germany is the second country having reached the #TaxTheRich European Citizen's Initiative minimum threshold! Only 5 more countries to go! Sign the initiative for your country now! https://eci.ec.europa.eu/038/public/ #OurFutureOurPlanet #SaveOurPlanet
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There's European countries who can have several different prime ministers in the span of three months
Cross posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/17835203
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The Canvas has started, feel free to add your country flag!
https://canvas.fediverse.events/
[email protected] for the details
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11th of July is the Day of the Flemish Community (the Celebration of the Golden Spurs). Good day, Flemish people!
nationaltoday.com Celebration of the Golden SpursThe Celebration of the Golden Spurs is a most significant day in Belgium, commemorating a victory from centuries ago.
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Meanwhile, somewhere in Europe
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ohaa.xyz/post/3400257
> Shot with Canon EOS 700D > > > f/9.0 • 1/125 • 55.00 mm • ISO100 > > > > Any criticism welcome, although I'm a newbie to the hobby :)
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Has summer arrived in your corner of Europe?
I had a call with friends in Belgium last week, they were still wearing jumpers
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The most consumed type of alcoholic drink in Europe
For people surprised by the UK, here is the 2018 report: https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789241565639
It says that the recorder alcohol consumption by percentage was 35.7% wine and 35.0% beer, so a close one.
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Auditorium of the Warsaw University of technology
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warsaw_University_of_Technology
- www.euronews.com Germany’s unique suspension monorail is a must-visit for train lovers
A hanging train puts this little-known German city on the map.
- www.tax-the-rich.eu Tax The Rich
Nous voulons un impôt européen sur les grandes fortunes pour financer la transition climatique et sociale et aider les pays victimes des dérèglements climatiques.
A big plea to you to support "Tax-the-Rich". The aim is to tax the super-rich in order to finance more climate protection. If this EU citizens' initiative reaches certain thresholds, it must be scrutinised. A powerful tool if it is used.
"An EU Citizens' Initiative does not have to reach the threshold in all countries, only in 7 out of 27"
The closest:
France 188%
🇩🇰 87%
🇩🇪 80%
Belgium 64%
🇮🇹 44%
Netherlands 32%
Slovenia 26%
Deadline 9.10.24
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Meal at office canteen in Zurich: CHF 14.50 (~ €15.10)
Looking at the amount of food you guys get for less than €5 makes me a bit angry lol
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Orbán government launches investigation into Hungarian branch of Transparency International (TI) over activities funded from “subsidies from abroad” that “influence the decisions by the electorate”
transparency.hu Hungary’s Sovereignty Protection Office targets Transparency International Hungary with investigation - Transparency International HungaryThe Sovereignty Protection Office (SPO), on the 18th of June, formally notified Transparency International Hungary about “initiating a specific – and comprehensive – investigation” into our activities. The SPO said its move was based on an allegation that we are engaged in, and are supporting activi...
cross-posted from: https://feddit.org/post/182384
> Archived link > > - The Hungarian branch of anti-corruption organization Transparency International received a letter containing a total of 62 questions in their six-page official letter, giving them thirty days to respond. > - The letter of notification were signed by Hungary’s new sovereignty protection office (SPO), a controversial body set up with broad powers which has been condemned by rights groups as a means to investigate against citizens and stifle dissent. > - Transparency International Hungary says it believes that it is no accident that our organisation has been targeted by the SPO. As a non-governmental organization fighting corruption, the success of our investigative, analytical and legal work, and perhaps even our mere existence threatens the regime of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, who has been leading the most corrupt government in the European Union. > - The Guardian reports that Átlátszó, one of the country’s best-known investigative outlets, received a similar notification that they were being investigated as organisations that, “using support from abroad, conduct activities aimed at influencing the will of the voters”.
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German carmaker Volkswagen to invest up to $5bn in US-based electric vehicle company Rivian to share technology
rivian.com RivianRivian is an electric vehicle manufacturer on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever.
cross-posted from: https://feddit.org/post/181995
> - Rivian and Volkswagen Group intend to enter a joint venture to create next generation software-defined vehicle (SDV) platforms to be used in both companies’ future electric vehicles. > - Volkswagen Group to invest an initial $1 billion in Rivian, with up to $4 billion in planned additional investment for a total expected deal size of $5 billion. > - Joint venture is expected to build on Rivian’s industry-leading software and electrical architecture to create best-in-class software-defined vehicle technology platform. > - The tie-up comes as competition intensifies between EV makers and Western countries move to impose tariffs on Chinese imports.
- www.euronews.com Pour decision? Why rosé with ice is not a faux pas
Debate rages every summer about ice cubes in wine. Here’s why the controversy around rosé on the rocks needs to be dispelled and why you shouldn't fear the "piscine".
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Catalonia celebrates Sant Joan with bonfires, fireworks and & coques
www.catalannews.com Catalonia celebrates Sant Joan with bonfires, fireworks and 'coques'Fireworks industry is expecting a 5% increase in sales, with a total turnover of €23 million
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6 of the best destinations to celebrate midsummer in Europe - Did you celebrate any of those?
www.nationalgeographic.com 6 of the best destinations to celebrate midsummer in EuropeAs the length of the day reaches its maximum, Europe is preparing to mark midsummer. Here are the best places to join in with the revelries.
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Is pasta with sugar a breakfast?
Currently discussing this with my Bulgarian partner, apparently this is a normal breakfast in tomato Europe, either with or without feta cheese. I'm from potato Europe and have never heard of this madness!