get that OUT of my face posted:

between denmark, the netherlands, and france, it's hard to say which european country is hosed the most

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In response to the fire, an emergency debate was requested in the Lower House . Minister Verdonk stated that the authorities concerned had acted "adequately", but Minister Donner stated that mistakes may have been made. An independent investigation concluded that there would have been no or fewer fatalities had the building decree not been ignored. [8]

spankmeister posted:

Left wing lost massively, extreme right made significant gains and the shitlibs D66 made the most gains.

Likeliest coalition is the same as the current one, so the next 4 years are going to be more of the same.

The Puppet Master posted:

I can't believe if volt gets 3 seats what loving moron votes for the "gosh isn't the eu great party!!!" WHO is falling for this Brussels op?

OhFunny posted:

https://twitter.com/washingtonpost/status/1390296509367963650?s=19

France and Britain returning to their traditional relationship.

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France has hit back at a new Russian law ordering French champagne makers to label their bottles as sparkling wine.

France has strict rules protecting its bubbly, meaning to be called champagne it must be from the French region that shares the name.

But under Russia's new law, only local producers can call their drinks "shampanskoye" - the Russian equivalent of champagne.

France's main champagne industry group called the law "unacceptable".

Under the new legislation - signed by Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday - foreign producers of sparkling wine are ordered to describe their products as such on the back of the bottle.

French producers are still allowed to use the word champagne on the front of bottles, but the use of "shampanskoye" is allowed only on local produce.

OhFunny posted:

https://twitter.com/AFP/status/1442756635693178882?s=19

I see France has its own little alliance going now.

Which is clearly aimed at fellow NATO member Turkey.

Southpaugh posted:

Danes would have to be real stupid to say yes to that one.

oscarthewilde posted:

these sanctions won’t be cause of the oncoming turbo-depression, but will certainly have some kind of impact. in any case, given the huge bubble in stock and real estate prices and the completely insane overvaluation of pretty much all tech-stocks, a global market crash is pretty much inevitable. it’s really just a matter of time

Truga posted:

AnimeIsTrash posted:

https://www.institute.global/insights/news/sanna-marin-former-finnish-prime-minister-joins-the-tony-blair-institute

Lol

crepeface posted:

https://twitter.com/RnaudBertrand/status/1736762863514223026?t=O1_tCBE5QlkdY5Q2I7y3-g&s=19

[Europe] losing, losing, losing.

Honest Thief posted:

Same, got a cousin there already, just need to bring my mom with me

Nonsense posted:

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In a recent statement to the Turkish news agency Anadolu, Tobias Billström, the Swedish Minister of Foreign Affairs, made it clear that Sweden does not want permanent NATO bases in the country. While Sweden acknowledges the presence of NATO forces, the country has decided against hosting permanent alliance bases.

Additionally, Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, during a press conference in Brussels, emphasized that Stockholm does not see the need for nuclear weapons to be stationed in the country during peacetime.

The protocol for Sweden’s accession to NATO officially came into effect on Thursday, March 7, as confirmed by the US State Department. On March 11, the Swedish flag was raised at NATO headquarters in Brussels, marking the country’s official membership in the alliance. However, Swedish representatives stated that there is currently no need for NATO bases or nuclear weapons to be deployed on Swedish soil.

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg expressed his satisfaction with Sweden’s inclusion, highlighting that Sweden’s membership strengthens NATO, enhances Sweden’s security, and makes the alliance more reliable.

It is worth noting that earlier in Sweden, the population was urged to stock up on canned food in case of a conflict with Russia.

[Additional Context: Sweden’s decision not to host permanent NATO bases reflects the country’s long-standing policy of neutrality. While the nation participates in NATO exercises and maintains partnerships with the alliance, it has refrained from full membership until now. Sweden’s commitment to peace and its desire to avoid escalating tensions with neighboring Russia have influenced its decision to reject permanent NATO bases. However, critics argue that this stance may leave Sweden vulnerable in a changing geopolitical landscape.]

bedpan posted:

if the booster is solid fuel then there is no off switch lmao