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Meanwhile In Europe @meanwhileineurope.bsky.social · 4d

EU Unveils Roadmap for Defense Plan; Germany's Merz Dodges Verbrenner-Dilemma; France Faces Censure; UK’s China Espionage Case Collapses Amid Allegations of Secret Hacking #EUDefense #Roadmap2030 #VerbrennerAus #Germany #UKPolitics #ChinaSpying #Westminster #Lecornu #EuropeanPolitics #Geopolitics

October 16, 2025: EU Unveils Roadmap for Defense Plan; Germany's Merz Dodges Verbrenner-Dilemma; France Faces Censure; UK’s China Espionage Case Collapses Amid Allegations of Secret Hacking

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Meanwhile In Europe @meanwhileineurope.bsky.social · 5d

October 15, 2025: France PM saved by pension freeze; UK spy row + tax crisis; VDL in Belgrade; NATO defense meets; German draft plan collapses; Trump threatens Spain tariffs. Full episode out now! #Europe #UK #France #NATO #Germany

October 15, 2025: UK Spy/Tax Crisis; France Pensions Freeze Saves PM; VDL in Serbia; NATO Defense Readiness; Berlin Draft Chaos; Trump Tariff Threat

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Meanwhile In Europe @meanwhileineurope.bsky.social · Jul 30

This post-launch quiet is unprecedented for Nintendo! Historically, new consoles get a steady stream of exclusives (think Switch 1's Breath of the Wild, Odyssey). Fans expected more after 50+ games were promised! #NintendoSwitch2

Meanwhile In Europe @meanwhileineurope.bsky.social · Jul 30

Upcoming major titles like Pokémon Legends: Z-A (Oct 16) & Metroid Prime 4: Beyond are NOT Switch 2 exclusives! They're dual-releases, diluting the new console's unique appeal. A missed opportunity to showcase new hardware? #Nintendo

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Meanwhile In Europe @meanwhileineurope.bsky.social · Jul 30

The only Switch 2 exclusives so far? Mario Kart World ("more of the same but shinier") & Donkey Kong Bananza (hailed as "one of Nintendo’s best inventions in years"!). Bananza dropped July 17, carrying much of the launch hype.

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Meanwhile In Europe @meanwhileineurope.bsky.social · Jun 23

Escalation fears: Iran threatens to block the Strait of Hormuz, a "vital shipping lane" for oil. Secretary Rubio called it "economic suicide," but the risk looms large. #StraitOfHormuz #OilPrices

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Meanwhile In Europe @meanwhileineurope.bsky.social · Jun 23

Shifting sands in Brussels: EU Foreign Ministers' meeting focus shifted from Israel's actions in Gaza to Iran, with Germany backing Israel over Iran. #EUForeignPolicy #MiddleEast

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Meanwhile In Europe @meanwhileineurope.bsky.social · Jun 23

France's "tightrope walk": Expressing "preoccupation," not congratulations. Bruno Retailleau states: "On ne change pas un régime à coups de bombes et de missiles." #France #Diplomacy

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Meanwhile In Europe @meanwhileineurope.bsky.social · Jun 23

UK's careful stance: PM Starmer "very careful not to give outright support for Trump’s strikes." Official: US "won’t stop them fully getting a nuke by bombing — that’s why diplomacy now is important." #UKPolitics #Iran

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Meanwhile In Europe @meanwhileineurope.bsky.social · Jun 23

German analyst Claudia Major on Europe's role: "The Europeans are not needed, they are not asked, they play no role and ultimately they lack the means to shape these international developments." #Geopolitics #Europe

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Meanwhile In Europe @meanwhileineurope.bsky.social · Jun 23

Europe's "awkward position" highlighted: US informed UK/France of strikes, but "there was no call to top EU officials because the bloc doesn’t have its own armed forces." #TransatlanticStrain #EU

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Meanwhile In Europe @meanwhileineurope.bsky.social · Jun 23

Joint European front: UK's Starmer, France's Macron, & Germany's Merz called on Iran "not to take any further action" & to "get back to the negotiating table" on its nuclear program. #Diplomacy #Iran

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Meanwhile In Europe @meanwhileineurope.bsky.social · Jun 23

EU's Kaja Kallas warns: "military conflict is unpredictable... diplomacy must return to the center of efforts to prevent further regional escalation." Europe urges restraint. #EUForeignPolicy #DeEscalate

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Meanwhile In Europe @meanwhileineurope.bsky.social · Jun 23

Europe faces shock as Trump unilaterally bombs Iran, bypassing US Congress, DESPITE EU's "ongoing effort to de-escalate." A major strain on US-EU relations. #IranCrisis #USEURelations

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Meanwhile In Europe @meanwhileineurope.bsky.social · Jun 23

Today, June 23rd, the episode 'Europe's Efforts Disregarded: The Iran Crisis and the Strain on US-EU Relations' explores Europe's challenging position amidst intensifying geopolitical tensions. #IranCrisis #Europe #Geopolitics

Europe's Efforts Disregarded: The Iran Crisis and the Strain on US-EU Relations

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Meanwhile In Europe @meanwhileineurope.bsky.social · Jun 20

Other key developments include Germany's new government seeking to add over 200 new top jobs in the federal administration, including for the new Digitalization Ministry. Plus, the EU Parliament has voted to create a working group to investigate NGO funding #GermanPolitics #EUNews

Meanwhile In Europe @meanwhileineurope.bsky.social · Jun 20

French Senator Claude Malhuret, labeled Trump’s "European nemesis," continues his scathing verbal assaults. He's compared Trump to tyrannical Roman emperors like Nero and Caligula. His barbed speeches have gone viral, sparking widespread debate. #FrenchPolitics #TrumpCritique

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Meanwhile In Europe @meanwhileineurope.bsky.social · Jun 20

Closer to home, cracks are showing in NATO unity ahead of The Hague summit. Spain has confirmed its refusal to meet the proposed 5% GDP defense spending target, and Belgium and Germany voice concerns about the cost and public support for increased military budgets #NATO #DefenseSpending

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Meanwhile In Europe @meanwhileineurope.bsky.social · Jun 20

Meanwhile, Israel's bombardment of Iran continues, targeting nuclear facilities and military leaders, while the Iranian regime faces unprecedented internal pressure and an uncertain future. #MiddleEast #IranCrisis

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Meanwhile In Europe @meanwhileineurope.bsky.social · Jun 20

Today, the diplomatic spotlight is on Geneva, where Europe's E3 nations (Germany, France, UK) and the EU are in high-stakes talks with Iran. Their mission? To de-escalate US-Iran tensions after President Trump set a two-week deadline for potential military action. #EuropeDiplomacy #USIran

June 20, 2025: Europe's Multifaceted Crises Unfold Amidst Diplomatic Scramble

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Meanwhile In Europe @meanwhileineurope.bsky.social · Jun 19

Fingers crossed 🤞🤞🤞

Meanwhile In Europe @meanwhileineurope.bsky.social · Jun 19

iconic

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Meanwhile In Europe @meanwhileineurope.bsky.social · Jun 19

Love the scarf 🏳️‍🌈

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Meanwhile In Europe @meanwhileineurope.bsky.social · Jun 19

Amazing 😍😍 So looking forward to DK Bananza!! 🤩

Meanwhile In Europe @meanwhileineurope.bsky.social · Jun 19

From a surprising companion to a potential prequel theory! 🤯 We unpack how young Pauline's pivotal role in #DKBananza is blowing minds & rewriting #Nintendo lore. Is this the untold story leading to #SuperMarioOdyssey? Listen now! @NintendoOfAmerica #Pauline #Gaming

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