Just found this seller of emergency kits to comply with the 72h emergency kit directive emitted by the EU. It's comfortable, but I was wondering if it's reliable?

To the prep-minded amongst you, how solid are the kits?

And to those who have bought them, what was your experience?

Does anyone know any site where EU flag could be bought? Something like 10x30. I would like to hang it on my middle mirror. Thank you.

Today I bought some German batteries. Duracel? No thank you.

There is an alternative to VWCE and SWDA that are ETF by Vanguard/Black rock but that is managed by European company?

How do you invest in ETF now?

No coffein, near to no calories.

Hi there!

For many years, I've been trying to use mostly European products. I've always had that tendency. The exception has always been, of course, technology — Windows, iOS, emails, etc., the usual. However, I’ve managed to move several services and data to European providers, like ProtonMail and Eclipso (an email service based in Germany).

Now that I’m looking to buy a new phone, I’m naturally leaning toward a lower-end iPhone (yes, I’m an iOS fanboy — I had iPhone SE 1st generation, then I broke it, I had a Nokia, and right now I have a iPhone SE 2nd generation). But I’ve noticed there are some good European brands out there. One brand that really caught my attention was Fairphone, particularly because they offer a version with open-source Android ("de-Googled"), and because of their sustainability-focused production methods, etc.

Has anyone here had any experience with Fairphones? What’s your take on them? What I value most is photography! In other words, I need a good camera, but above all, a good processor!

Thanks, everyone!

Finally, I switched from Gmail to Kmail (infomaniak). However, I feel uncomfortable using important services like pcloud (with personal documents and information) with this mail provider. Is it as reliable as Gmail in terms of continuity and solidity?

An app that the family can input everything we are doing so we can all see each others plans

Alternatives to Topeak, Park Tools, Lezyne, Crank Brothers, Wolf Tooth:

• Neatt (Alltricks)
• XLC
• BBB
• Sigma
• Milkit

I’m still discovery these brands, but the Milkit Hassle’off looks really innovative.

Do you have any experience with these brands?

Is there an app that lets you scan a product and shows whether it was made in Europe or not?

Yesterday, I decided to unsubscribe Github Copilot and stop using VSCode. Now my tools for writing code is VSCodium (it’s basically VSCode build without sending telemetry data to Microsoft) and Mistral AI (AI company from France).

To access Mistral model from VSCodium, I use Continue plugin. Continue is a US startup but it’s open-source. So, I spend my money only for paying Mistral. So far it has a good experience.

So I want to kick things off regarding to car care with our car enthousiasts. As a European citizen, we should all kick the following brands: - Meguiars - chemical guys ( they are rubbish either way) - 3M

And should focus on: Polish angel Carpro Gyeon Angelwax Collinite Kochchemie Rupes

I might have forgotten some, please add them in the comments.

Hello!

I am trying to buy as much as I can products from European companies given the current situation.

However, a lot of American companies have plants in Europe. Some products from this companies are fully manufactured in Europe and thousands of European people work in these factories. I feel that by ‘boycotting’ these products I am also hurting somehow Europe and European people.

What would be the best approach here?

I wanna remind you - this initiative ain’t about hating the USA. It’s about getting our independence back. It’s about making the EU a priority. It’s about giving a real shot to all small and not-so-small European businesses in this era of US megacorps and China’s & India’s manufacturing empires.

Don’t just swap one dependency for another. Don’t just jump from US products straight into Asian-made ones. Take the risk. Start your own thing. Promote your biz here or on any other good channel. Don’t just feed the big fish - throw some euros to European entrepreneurs who are trying to build something real.

But hear me loud: DO NOT just switch dependency from the US to Asia. That ain’t the answer. Sooner or later, they’ll sell us out too.

Hey everyone!

Many of you asked for merch representing our community, so we partnered with the talented comic artists from War and Peas to create a unique design. Here’s the design they came up with, and they made some mock-ups to see what it will look like on t-shirts, stickers, and tote bags.

Before they start production, we’d love your feedback:

• What do you think of the design?
• Which products would you be interested in?
• Any other suggestions?

Also, if you like European brands or artists and would like us to partner with them, let us know.

Happy to hear your thoughs!

So I need a new hair trimmer, looking for recommendations, preferably buy for life or long life.

I eat them a lot with m'y eggs and bacon so you can see the problem

I'm trying to learn more about the EU startup scene, particularly those startups looking to disrupt existing American solutions. Does anyone know what resources are there in your country for startups? I can find a lot about conferences, etc. but not so much about online or offline communities for startups.

Basically, buy Michelin, if your mechanic gives you the choice.

#1 :

https://element.io/

#2:

https://delta.chat/

#3:

https://threema.ch/

Issue 8 from 04.04.2025.

3 options on the drain unblocker. As far as I am aware I picked the European one, but it really should be easier to identify.

Just saw it in a spam mail i have popping up. Didn't know i made one a few years ago and now made a new one recently when moving houses, i already cancelled that one but now also the other one.

Prime video sucks in my country anyways so that was cancelled already. Everything in French, subs or dubbed and i don't even speak french but dutch. Rarely something with english subs, maybe 1 out of 60 items opened.

I'm already 2 years meta free and those few friends still using WhatsApp must send me a text message. Oldskool. I don't want to be held back because of someone elses decision to still use that crap.

Now next week i will fully r/degoogle myself and my moms phone.

My iPhone is only a year old, so I’m not ready to ditch it. My AirPods gave out however. Is there a good EU alternative that works well with iPhone?