Yeah, no kidding. When I was young and stupid I thought we were doing well and actually seriously considered joining up to get sent out. Very happy I didn’t.

But for the rest, I do think our little country does a lot right on the social front, and the associations/organisations are very important. Giving people more ways to casually socialise outside of their immediate circle I think helps build a more open, tolerant society also.

As a Dane, I do want strong militaries, because given what’s happening in Greenland right now we may need to show more strength towards the US… Not to mention Russia and China.

As a French citizen (dual citizen), I am ashamed that LePen is even in consideration for president. We need to work against the billionaires essentially buying fascists into power for their own gains.

Let’s keep setting good precedents!

Which is why this is one area where the EU needs to provide some framework/structure. To avoid Ireland situations as well.

Eh, at least you can get paid very well in Switzerland. The amount of money I was saving every month working there was more than I could expect after tax in parts of the EU…

Were you not here for May?

Yeah, here’s hoping! The stronger our foundation, the better for all of us

Absolutely, city planning plays a massive role in this. As well as perceived attractiveness of the city (are people migrating to or away from the place). My view is pretty skewed because I’ve lived mostly in high quality of life areas, so I can’t speak for small-town depopulation and decay.

I’m not sure I agree on the last part of your last sentence, is that a fact? It feels like there’s plenty of opportunity for social encounters in (larger) town centres, thanks to the much larger number of cafés, restaurants and such compared to my childhood/youth (at least in the parts of Denmark and France that I know). And also an understanding that cities need free spaces (parks and similar).
For physical goods shopping I have no comment, I believe that part.

Framing the Ukraine was as an imperialistic war is western propaganda

What? Russia is free to end this war any time they choose. Doesn’t seem like there can be any peace with Russia as long as Putin stays in power, same as we can’t rely on the US as long as Trump is its head.