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Deepfake celebrity videos used to pressure Europe over Ukraine
https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/02/24/deepfake-celebrity-videos-used-to-pressure-europe-over-ukraine?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
Posted into Europe News @europe-news-euronews
On International Mother Language Day, we celebrate the rich linguistic and cultural diversity that defines our Union, as well as the importance of protecting and promoting mother tongues across Europe.
The EU is home to:
🌍 24 official languages
🎉 60 regional or minority languages spoken by 40 million people
Multilingualism is a founding principle of our Union and part of what makes our continent so vibrant.
This diversity is our strength.
How an abandoned, plush-loving macaque became the most beloved monkey on the internet
https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/02/20/how-an-abandoned-plush-loving-macaque-became-the-most-beloved-monkey-on-the-internet?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
Posted into Europe News @europe-news-euronews
Machines take over one of the world's most dangerous jobs — clearing landmines
https://www.euronews.com/2026/02/19/machines-take-over-one-of-the-worlds-most-dangerous-jobs-clearing-landmines?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
Posted into World News @world-news-euronews
Top personal income tax rates in Europe: Who pays the most in 2026?
https://www.euronews.com/business/2026/02/13/top-personal-income-tax-rates-in-europe-who-pays-the-most-in-2026?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
Posted into Economy @economy-euronews
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I thought the IOC was cool dude. Turns out...
Digital sovereignty isn’t just about buying European software - it’s about control, choice and avoiding lock-in.
Open source + open standards let governments operate independently, switch vendors, and keep control over critical tech.
Europe has strong open source foundations, but they’re underfunded. More investment in interoperable, open technologies would boost resilience and EU economic impact.
📝 Blog by @Amandine: Open source is key to Europe’s digital sovereignty: https://element.io/blog/open-source-is-key-to-europes-digital-sovereignty/

Digital sovereignty isn’t about buying European software - it’s about control and choice. Open source and open standards give governments the ability to operate independently, avoid vendor lock-in, and switch providers when needed. That’s real sovereignty.