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[Patrick Collison @patrickc]

Some data we recently assembled on entrepreneurship/compute in Europe: https://t.co/x8pbpHLun7.

We hope that one of the useful roles that Stripe can play is in collecting and publishing empirical data pertaining to entrepreneurship and industry in Europe. There's growing appetite to get Europe on a better footing, and cross-sectional comparisons can often shine light on where opportunities lie. If you're interested in this kind of thing, we publish more at https://t.co/YoZDuYbaBi.

[Nick Delehanty 🇮🇪 @Nick_Delehanty]

Day 11

Irish Times delighted to report that my doggy business is closing down.

But yet still not a mention of the latest Dublins social housing statistics.

Funny world we live in.
Which should be bigger news ?

[Per Bylund @PerBylund]

What causes #poverty? Nothing. It's the original state, the default and starting point. The real question is, What causes #prosperity?

[Eoin O'Malley @AnMailleach]

@DanMulhall @MichealMartinTD Where are ordinary people meant to express their views? The Taoiseach doesn’t want them to do it online, nor on the streets…just in the letters page of The Irish Times?

[bob's burgers urbanist 🐿️ @yhdistyminen]

Because property taxes are, to a first approximation, good.

[YIMBYLAND @YIMBYLAND]

Unironically, adding a walkable coffee shop and a pub to a suburban neighborhood would make them 10x more enjoyable and dynamic.

Imagine the run-ins you’d have every morning on your walk for coffee, or spontaneous games you watch with the dads at the pub.

Sounds kinda awesome.

[Alex Cole @acnewsitics]

Notice The Pope never calls anybody out by name, they just squeal like pigs because they know what they are.

[Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський @ZelenskyyUa]

It is unfortunate that the UN Security Council has once again failed to demonstrate effectiveness and act decisively in the face of such a global threat as the Iranian regime's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.

No one should be allowed to block such globally significant sea lanes or undermine the security of dozens of nations through terrorist attacks against the freedom of navigation.

We faced a similar challenge in the Black Sea when the Russians attempted to block our ports and civilian shipping—Russia was trying to suffocate our economy. And we found a way to solve that problem through decisive action, not inaction.

Now, we see a similar problem on a global scale. The Strait of Hormuz must remain open to all vessels that sustain vital economy lifelines and maintain normal international trade.

Countries in the region have spoken clearly on this, and we support the aspirations of the people of the Middle East and the Gulf for peace.

Peace and security in this region directly impact stability, market predictability, and the cost of living in every single country.

Such problems and this war must not be prolonged. The world needs a functional UNSC that acts more decisively to resolve acute security challenges of global magnitude.

[Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський @ZelenskyyUa]

We received a request from the United States for specific support in protection against "shaheds" in the Middle East region. I gave instructions to provide the necessary means and ensure the presence of Ukrainian specialists who can guarantee the required security. Ukraine helps partners who help ensure our security and protect the lives of our people. Glory to Ukraine!

[Visegrád 24 @visegrad24]

BREAKING:

"To be free, we must be fearsome": Macron orders to increase France's nuclear arsenal

"I have ordered that we increase the number of nuclear warheads in our arsenal. We will no longer communicate on the figures regarding our nuclear arsenal," said Macron.

🇫🇷

[Sophie Pedder @PedderSophie]

Macron lays out France’s new doctrine of nuclear deterrence here at Ile Longue. France will increase its number of warheads, no longer communicate the number, open nuclear exercises to other allies, and include option of stationing nuclear assets in allied countries

[Pete @splendid_pete]

Imagine that.

[EuroMaximalist 🇪🇺 @euromaximal]

No way. The European dream is to earn enough to have money to not have to worry about bills and afford a cosy apartment in the center of a beautiful walkable city and go to the cafe every other day.

[ip-stan @ip__Stan]

@Cartidise @Google

[ip-stan @ip__Stan]

@geraldnash That you cannot see how this is a government issue demonstrates either a very limited mental capacity or a blindless in a pathetic attempt to a score a political point. Have a look at yourself, figure out which it is and try be a better public representative next time

[Aaron Bastani @AaronBastani]

You don’t need high growth and rocketing GDP to have pleasant, well kept, clean streets. It’s about incentives, management and enforcement.

After a certain point, GDP becomes irrelevant for a ton of stuff that citizens really care about.

[John Rentoul @JohnRentoul]

Tony Blair, A Journey, 2010, p205

[🅿️ @the_P_God]

You need to be side quest maxxing. Get your pilots license. Get scuba certified. Go sky diving. Get your coastal cruising certificate. Become a sommelier. Get every niche / pointless certificate & license you can.

[Karl Brophy @KarlBrophy]

Ireland now has the opportunity to do the funniest (and best) thing with the Apple money.

A national asset, nationalised.

[Florian Ederer @florianederer]

Give people housing and they'll have kids!

Obtaining housing increases the average probability of having a child by 3.8% and the number of children by 3.2%.

For 20 to 25-year-olds, the corresponding effects are 32% and 33%.