Here is a report from Euronews: EU population to fall by 12% by 2100: Which countries will decline the most? EU Population Decline to 2100 Overall Projection EU population falls from 452M to 399M (−11.7%) between 2025–2100 18 of 30 European countries will shrink; 12 will grow Countries with Largest Declines >30%: Latvia (−33.9%), Lithuania (−33.4%), … Read more
I first saw the news at the Guardian and asked Perplexity to do a roundup. Here is the issue: What the investigation actually found An investigation by Investigate Europe, published with the Guardian and others, shows that Microsoft and the lobby group DigitalEurope (representing Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Meta, etc.) proposed language to classify all individual … Read more
Viktor Orbán’s landslide election loss in April 2026 marks the end of 16 years of illiberal rule in Hungary and is widely read as a major setback for the European far‑right and its allies, including Russian President Vladimir Putin and former U.S. President Donald Trump. At the same time, the unexpectedly strong victory of Péter … Read more
I saw this Politico news, EU cuts Hungary out of sensitive talks over leaking-to-Russia fears, diplomats say and I asked Perplexity to do more inquiries on this. Here is the report: The claim that “the EU is cutting Hungary out of sensitive talks over leaking‑to‑Russia fears” refers to a real, ongoing diplomatic practice, but not … Read more
I saw the news EU orders TikTok to change addictive design or face fines, and wondered what exactly is meant by addictive design and how this can be challenged. Here is what I found: Addictive design refers to interface and algorithmic features that deliberately or foreseeably keep users engaged in a compulsive, hard‑to‑stop way, often … Read more
According to a French media outlet, for the first time, wind and solar power surpassed fossil fuels in the European Union’s electricity production mix in 2025, marking a major milestone in the region’s energy transition. According to think tank Ember, these renewables generated 841 terawatt-hours, accounting for 30.1% of EU electricity. This exceeded fossil fuels, … Read more
This website lists European alternatives. European Alternatives is a project by Constantin Graf, which collects and analyzes European alternatives to digital services and products, such as cloud services and SaaS products. We regularly receive advice and suggestions from European Alternatives users, so feel free to reach out! Conditions for a listing All the products and … Read more
We live in unprecedented times. It is hard to believe that the US threatens to grab a piece of land from a European ally. As a symbolic gesture, a few European countries sent soldiers to Greenland. In no way is this enough against the giant American military force… Trump’s Greenland threats have produced an unusually … Read more
According to the German news outlet tagesspiegel.de, that’s the case, but I asked Perplexity for more confirmation. Here is what I found: The phrase making the rounds is partly accurate but also somewhat misleading. Denmark’s military intelligence has, for the first time, described the United States as a potential security risk in its annual threat … Read more
An op-ed at the Guardian (Trump’s new doctrine confirms it. Ready or not, Europe is on its own) looks to represent a broader tendency among Europeans. The arguments in that Guardian commentary are not unique; several analysts, think tanks, and policymakers in Europe and beyond are making closely related points about a “Trump doctrine” of economic … Read more
Israel’s policies are defined as genocidal by several global entities, but still included in many civilized world events, unlike Russia. Four European countries took an honorable stand. As of early December 2025, four countries have officially announced their withdrawal from Eurovision 2026. Multiple major news outlets and the EBU itself report that the following national … Read more
Switzerland has unveiled Apertus, its first fully open-source multilingual large language model, positioning the Alpine nation as a challenger to American and Chinese AI dominance with a privacy-focused alternative built for transparency and regulatory compliance. The announcement on September 2 marks a milestone in the global AI race, as Switzerland joins the growing movement toward … Read more
As far as I observe, most Turkish commentators on social media were interested in the diplomatic power play. Public interpretation of this photo centers on its strong symbolism in international relations and current events. Here are the main themes: Showcase of Western Unity: The image is widely discussed as a message of unity and coordinated … Read more
Exploring Europe’s Decline in Tech Dominance and the Factors Behind Its Absence in the Global Digital Landscape. 00:05 Europe’s absence in global tech is striking despite its historical contributions. – Most top websites are American, with only Yandex and Naver as notable exceptions, indicating a lack of European presence. – Historically, Europe led tech … Read more
For whatever reason, it is good to hear about this, as Gazans are subjected to mass starvation. France’s decision—announced by President Emmanuel Macron—to recognize the State of Palestine has sparked significant criticism and debate on the international stage: Israel and the United States have been the most vocal critics. Israel strongly condemned the decision, interpreting … Read more