#Jupiter Corporation

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Juufuutei Raden’s Guide for Pixel Museum announced for Switch, PC - Gematsu

Picross series developer Jupiter Corporation has announced picture crossword puzzle game Juufuutei Raden’s Guide for Pixel Museum for Switch and PC (Steam). It will launch in 2025. It is supervised by Juufutei Raden of the unit ReGLOSS part of the VTuber group “hololive DEV_IS.”

Here is an overview of the game, via Jupiter Corporation:

Solve the Puzzle and Complete the Art!

Supervised by Juufuutei Raden of the unit ReGLOSS part of the VTuber group “hololive DEV_IS” under the umbrella of hololive production! Its a Pixel Puzzle that allows you to experience art and culture.

Full Voice Commentary by Juufuutei Raden! You Can Enjoy Arts, Crafts, and Culture Through Puzzles!

The work includes a large number of puzzles featuring arts, crafts, and culture as themes. When you solve the puzzles, pixel art depicting these themes will be completed, allowing you to enjoy the explanations. The explanations come with the voice of Juufuutei Raden, who is known for her deep knowledge of the arts, so you can enjoy it even more.

—Commentary Screen

Play at Your Own Pace With Pixel Puzzle

A pixel puzzle is a type of puzzle where you complete an illustration using numbers provided along the vertical and horizontal lines as hints. In addition to arts and crafts, it will also includes many puzzles related to Juufuutei Raden. The total number of puzzles is over 300, offering a generous volume! A wide range of puzzle sizes are available, from 5×5 to 40×30. There are also special puzzles that are completed by combining multiple puzzles to form an illustration.

—Puzzle Screen

Curator Raden Will Guide You Through the Museum Illustrated in Pixel Art!

The entire game world, including Curator Raden and the museum, is depicted in pixel art. Join Curator Raden as you tour the museum, solve puzzles, and work towards completing the Dot Art throughout the museum.

—Puzzle Selection Screen

View the first screenshots at the gallery.

[mvfm-25]

" Adventure is in the cards! " GMR Magazine n25 - February, 2005.

[moltengarnet]

Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire, released in 2003 for the Game Boy Advance

This is another of my favorite games. I don’t remember when I got this but it might be my most played GBA game.

In retrospect, I should have gotten some video of the Ruby cabinet since I only recorded footage of the Sapphire cabinet. They are both great and I don’t think I really have a favorite. I want a new game in this series but I kind of doubt it would happen.

[siryl]

A 3D digital composition by Mark Pilbeam based on the television series Red Dwarf.

[taratarotgreene]

FEBRUARY ASTROLOGY, Venus, Mars, Jupiter

Feebruary Astrology all major aspects

Overview ONE OF THE BEST DAYS OF THE YEAR IS FEBRUARY 1 Feb. 1 is IMBOLC/GROUNDHOG DAY ST. BRIGID’S DAY FEB 12 FULL MOON AT 24 LEO FEB 27 NEW MOON AT 9 PISCES 41’ FEB 4 VENUS ENTERS ARIES FEB 4 JUPITER STATIONS DIRECT FEB 14 MERCURY ENTERS PISCES VENUS ENTERS ARIES MARS STATIONS RETROGRADE Feb. 23 AT 17 CANCER 01” FEB 1 IS ONE OF THE BEST DAYS OF THE YEAR AS VENUS CONJUNCT NEPTUNE AT 27…

[keeksybee]

I’ve been seeing Rimmer outfit appreciation post lately and I wanted to add the OG JMC uniform, I mean…look at him. It doesn’t wash him out either which more muted colours can do.

He must have so proud when he put it on the first time, 16 years old on his first away mission (I’m assuming the JMC works like the UK military and you can join at 16) regulation boots polished to gleaming, tie done over and over until it sat just right, sewing over his arm patch again with meticulous precision just so he could be sure it wouldn’t come off. So full of hope, he was going to become an officer, he was going to make his family love him, he’d be successful just like his brothers, sure he hadn’t been able to get into the academy but school isn’t for everyone, plus he’d get a more hands on education in a real mining ship, no theoreticals here, just the unaltered experience, he was going to prove them all wrong, he was good enough, he wasn’t a failure, he wasn’t worthless, he was going to be one of the greats. He’d taken a grinning picture next to the Dwarf before he’d gotten on board the first time and sent it to his Mother, he’d never heard back about it.

Oh how naive he’d been, he’d think to himself years on, how childishly, ignorantly naive. How stupid, how worthless, suddenly the uniform he’d been so proud of caused him no amount of shame, he shamed it by never getting as far as he wanted, by the time that Lister comes around he’s fourteen years and two menial promotions in to a devastatingly pathetic career that his family (or at least his parents) enjoyed pointing out him immensely, his brothers were marginally kinder, Frank had even given him an awkward side hug and quoted a Bible verse about everything working itself together for good that he didn’t believe in, but at least he’d tried, Rimmer begrudgingly admitted to himself, John had showed his support by having his wife interrupt their Mother with wedding inquiries when they were engaged, then baby preparations when she’d degraded him for what he deemed too long, his wife was genuinely nice, their parents hadn’t liked him marrying her as pretty or as intelligent as she was, probably because she was nice, she baked and he was always the first to try a new recipe, she was the only one of the in laws who remembered to invite him to family celebrations and events, she even had coffee with him when he was shore leave on Io, her voice was soft and her hugs were warm, she would shoot him these commiserating looks over the table, and Howard, well he hadn’t said anything, which was better than joining in, Howard stayed mercifully silent and he was known for his sharp tongue.

Despite all this the uniform was a strange comfort, even though it was a constant reminder of his failures. It wasn’t that he didn’t have “normal people clothes” as he put it, or couldn’t fit in a pair of jeans, that had gotten a slap across the back of the head, it was that the clothes made him feel oddly vulnerable, he’d always imagined he’d ware them on shore leave or a weekend partying with friends, friends he’d never made, they made him insecure, so they sat in the bottom of the wardrobe locker untouched. He knew it was sad, but so was the rest of his life.

The song has very little to do with the post other than being something angsty I’m sure would listen to and Josh Groban deserves some appreciation for that performance.

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[siryl]

Check out the palette-swapped Red Dwarf in the lower left.

Alien Overlord. Art by Giorgio Comolo

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[janjanenrico]

Novo Ecijano's Pink Sailor Moon Jeepney

Jeepney Builder: Morales Motors Corporation (The Philippines) Model: Isuzu/Morales Motors Jeepney Mascot: Sailor Moon, Sailor Mars, Sailor Mercury, Sailor Jupiter, Sailor Venus, and Chibiusa (Sailor Moon) Route: Cabanatuan - Jaen - Gapan

This is my own work.

Give credit if used.

[starsandsuch]

How you will meet your future spouse: based on this Vedic Astrology technique 💘🔑💍

The following will describe the circumstance in which you meet the person you call your future spouse. The literal surroundings in that moment you meet them.

Especially the symbolism surrounding you during the meeting.

We can see this bc of the zodiac sign that opposes your 7th house ruler.

*This applies to your Vedic sidereal chart. This technique is from the Vedic Astrologer called “KRS” on YouTube.*

⇨ First we have to identify the Zodiac sign that opposes your 7th house ruler.

How to calculate it ⇨

Step 1:

Identify the sign your 7th house is in

Step 2:

Identify the planetary ruler of your 7th house sign.

*This is called your 7th house ruler*

Step 3:

Identify the house your 7th house ruler is in

Step 4:

Identify the house that opposes the 7th house ruler

Step 5:

Identify the sign that is in the house that opposes your 7th house ruler ⇨

*This zodiac sign archetype depicts the symbolism in the circumstances in which you meet your spouse.*

Reminder: Vedic Astrology Planetary Rulers

➜ Aries & Scorpio: ruled by Mars

➜ Taurus & Libra: ruled by Venus

➜ Gemini & Virgo: ruled by Mercury

➜ Cancer: ruled by Moon

➜ Leo: ruled by Sun

➜ Capricorn & Aquarius: ruled by Saturn

➜ Sagittarius & Pisces: ruled by Jupiter

Read the following as it applies to the Zodiac sign that opposes your 7th house ruler.

This represents the circumstances & symbolism around you when meeting your spouse.

*Scroll to the bottom of this post to see an example chart with this method applied*

7th house ruler opposing Aries:

Meeting somewhere sports are played

Meeting near cars or a parking lot, in a car

When you meet there’s Ram symbolism present

Blood symbolism is present

Competition, war symbol present

7th house ruler opposing Taurus:

Meeting near nature, somewhere there is a field.

Meeting where Bull symbolism is present

Meeting in a garden or a place that grows food (farm)

7th house ruler opposing Gemini:

Meeting in a school or near one.

Meeting in a setting where there are doubles/ multiples: double statues, two cars that look the same, two dogs.

Meeting when there are twins around or meeting through someone who is a twin

7th house ruler in Cancer:

Meeting in a home like setting.

Meeting in your house or someone else’s house.

Meeting where moon symbolism is present

Meeting where crab symbolism is present

Near a body of water.

Symbols that represent motherhood: baby bottle, crib, stroller etc

7th house ruler opposing Leo:

Meeting where lion symbolism is present

The circumstances seem “royal” for some reason: an important building, high rise, gold incorporated in architecture

Meeting where celebrities, famous people are present.

Children are present when meeting

7th house ruler opposing Virgo:

Meeting where health/wellness symbols are involved.

The word “virgin” is present some how. A virgin drink, like a virgin- song by Madonna.

Animal symbolism is present.

7th house ruler opposing Libra:

Meeting where there are couples involved: a wedding, a date night spot

Scale symbolism is present

Meeting near courthouse

Meeting in a social networking setting

7th house ruler opposing Scorpio:

Scorpion symbolism is present when meeting

Meeting where other people’s possessions are being used

Meeting through blind date

Meeting somewhere secrecy / discretion is unloved

7th house ruler opposing Sagittarius:

Meeting where there’s a school or university

Meeting where there’s arrow symbols

Meeting near archery field

Centaur symbolism present

Meeting where there’s book symbolism or libraries

7th house ruler opposing Capricorn:

Meeting where there are many buildings & structures

Meeting where there’s antique or old fashion things

Meeting at work/ in corporate environment

Meeting in a stadium or somewhere with a lot of steps

Meeting somewhere where there’s tall buildings, tall structures

Goat symbolism present when meeting

Elders/ old people present when meeting

Mountain symbolism present

7th house ruler opposing Aquarius:

Meeting where there’s a large group or gathering of people

Symbolism related to electricity is present

There are futuristic themes present

Meeting them while your separated from home or familiarity

Meeting through internet

7th house ruler opposing Pisces:

Meeting where there’s bodies of water present

Fish symbolism present

Spiritual symbolism present, being near a holy ground

Religious iconography present

Meeting in isolated / remote location

Meeting in liminal spaces

Example:

This person has their 7th house in Capricorn

Their 7th house ruler is Saturn

Saturn is in their 3rd house in Virgo

The sign opposing Virgo ➡️ is Pisces

They way they meet their spouse, has to do with Pisces symbolism: water, ocean, fish, foreign lands etc.

[onecheerfulmoron]

🤴God / 🫅Goddess Appeal

<Applies to both Male & Female>

*Personal Observation / Experience*

What do I mean by god/goddess appeal?

Well, I believe individuals who have certain aspects, placements, or signs (which I have listed below) enforces others to view them in a positive light or show admiration. The explanation as to what causes that positive outlook can be better understood by knowing the roles of the planets or signs. You can use the examples of the planet's role from my sex appeal post to help better understand. I’m just a bit lazy sometimes, lol.

Sun/Rising/MC/Mercury/Venus conjunct Neptune

Sun/Rising/Moon/MC/Mercury/Mars/Jupiter/Neptune conjunct Venus

Sun/Rising/MC/Mercury/Venus conjunct Mars

Sun/Rising/MC/Mercury/Mars conjunct Saturn

Sun/Rising/MC/Mercury conjunct Juno

Sun/Rising/MC/Mercury conjunct asteroid Nymphe #875

Sun/Rising/MC/Mercury conjunct asteroid Psyche #16

Sun/Rising/MC/Mercury conjunct asteroid Eros #433

Sun/Rising/MC/Mercury conjunct asteroid Aphrodite #1388

*Personally I think when it comes down to asteroids in conjunction to Venus, there’s a 50/50 chance that it’s attention towards you (why people want to be in a relationship with you) or it’s all about your nature in a relationship. That’s why I didn’t include Venus for the asteroids. I never seen its effect on these asteroids. If any of y’all have, please let me know :)*

Any of those planets in Pisces, Cancer, Libra, Taurus, Capricorn and Aries.

*Personally, I find Capricorns hot and cold. So I included them in this and my sex appeal post. They carry a very dominant yet mature vibe and can be seen as hot and cute. They are the Gemini’s of appearance because of their capability to shift from being hot to cute. Example: Jennie (Blackpink), Timothée Chalamet, Zayn Malik, Kim Tae-hyung (BTS), etc.*

Any of those planets & asteroids in the 1st, 5th, 7th, 10th, and 11th house.

Trines/Opposition/Square/Sextile also apply. Conjunctions are the most powerful and/or tighter the orbs of the aspect. Orbs (0-3), the more prominent it plays out in your life. Orbs (4-7) is somewhat in the middle.

Examples:

People with Sun and/or Rising conjunct Neptune or in Pisces literally act like the Geminis of the water sign with the mindset of Libra or some. They know how to get their way around shit and don't like problems, so instead of siding with their opinion, they just go along with whatever the other person says to keep the peace. This is one of the zodiac signs I have seen as the most mutable after Libras. I never heard people saying shit about Pisces. They are usually welcomed in any type of friend groups.

Any planet in aspect with Neptune makes the individual dreamy, ethereal, and magnetic for whatever that planet represents. Ex: Sun conjunct Neptune their personality, Rising conjunct Neptune -> their features and sense of style, etc. These people are like Libra’s, but the emotional version.

Mercury conjunct Neptune individuals better sing their asses off. Many celebrities who have this are known for their voices and how beautiful they sound. Ummmm hello Ariana Grande & Jennie from Blackpink….. These people possess a voice that can influence and attract others. For instance, people with Mercury conjunct Pluto have a unique conversational style, but people with Mercury conjunct Neptune have a unique tone and voice. There was this one time I ordered pizza over the phone and man I was getting butterflies over the man who took my order. The tone of his voice was such a turn-on. I won't be surprised if he had this aspect.

I have Nymphe conjunct my Rising in the 12th house. Since nymphe is in my 12th house, the effect on others usually takes place when they get to know me, are around me, or when they talk to me. I get called adorable a lot by men and some women. I have been told by one coworker that I’m so naive and that it’s adorable. Yes, I have been a very sheltered female, lol. One day at my corporate job my coworkers were talking about Greek people, and I was like “Oh I didn’t know they still existed”. They burst out laughing and one of my coworkers yelled out “You’re so adorable…that was so cute”. Mind you, my director was behind them. I was scared I was going to get fired for being stupid. If Indians find out about me and my stupidity, they will not claim me, lol. Even when I had to take gym class in high school, I was so embarrassed to run and still am because I didn't want to look stupid. My gym teacher would always hype me up like a father. Everyone in that gym class knew our gym teacher had a special spot for me. I'm seen as a kid to adults, tho I'm 23. I honestly think because of that, I attract pedophiles. When I used to work part-time at a restaurant, a female manager (40-50yr old) who I think could be bisexual told me to make OnlyFans. She randomly told me her daughter does and she watches them. And kept pushing me to. The bartender kept telling me she has a thing for me. I also had older men (40 and up) sexualize me. A grown man touched me on my back when I went grocery shopping. The crazy thing is he did it when his son walked away somewhere. Despite being adorable and childish, this aspect has the potential to attract pedophiles. I know I'm not a kid, but my innocence and naiveness draws predators.

I have Psyche conjunct my Rising in the 1st house. I have a way of getting out of trouble, lol. It’s like people can tell I have good intentions and go easy on me. All I have to do is make eye contact, and people feel connected to me soulfully. I usually get along with men more, and they respect me more than females. If y'all know the story of Psyche dealing with jealousy from her sisters and Aphrodite. That shit ain’t wrong. I always felt as if females didn’t like me, like they were jealous. For instance, I was shocked when I found out that this girlfriend whom I had been friends with since middle school tried to copy my facial feature. She slipped up and told me on a phone call that she showed a picture of my face when she got her chin done. She said even the surgeon was shocked that my cheekbones and chin were natural. Like WTF! That's creepy man. I would never show a picture of my friend if I was trying to get something done on myself. The girl been jealous of me the entire time of our friendship and released it by getting work done. I’m not close to her like that anymore. A positive example of this aspect would be me only getting warnings from cops. One day I sped through the school zone and got caught. I pulled over, and the cop asked me what do you think will happen now. I told him my car insurance will go high. The crazy thing is I left my wallet and DL at home. I was thankfully able to find a picture on my phone and yes he let me go with a warning. Another time a police car was behind me at the traffic lights, and it was red. When the traffic light turned green, the police siren went off, and I thought there was a criminal before me. I did the same shit the guy before me did and pulled over to the grass on the right. Next thing you know I was the criminal lol. The cop asked me why I didn’t let him cross. Apparently I was supposed to because his lights were on. Yep, I used my Psyche magic trick. I made them eye contact, and I was let go with a warning. There were worse situations I got away with other people wouldn’t have, but I don’t want to get in trouble by saying it lol. This special effect affects anybody I make eye contact with when I’m in an emotional state. A blessing in disguise for sure.

Yep, I also got Eros conjunct my Rising in the 1st house. This aspect is supposed to exude sensual vibes. I have other asteroids and placements bringing in crazy shit to my life lol. I have come to the realization though that when I attempt to charm someone, my Eros emerges. I know it’s my Eros because with the other aspects and placements, they are apparent when I’m being myself, as my situation resonates with their description. Back to Eros topic-> men usually stiffen up from the tension they feel from me. I could tell from that eye contact. I know this sensation because when I was in high school, I had a crush on this dude. I would purposely turn on this innocent charm of mine, but to him, it was sexual. He got a boner in class. I can make others feel sexual around me. I don’t want to think about it, lol. Although the impact of this asteroid tends to be more sexual, it tends to be more positive and not abrupt. To simplify, I have never had a negative reaction from this aspect, but if anything, it strengthens my influence. When people feel a sense of sexual tension, they respect my space.

A girl who had Sun conjunct Venus aspect worked at my workplace briefly. Man, she drew everyone’s attention towards her. Shit, even I liked being around her. It was honestly so hard to judge her. It’s like you automatically accept people with this aspect and their energy. I’m the type of person who likes to intuitively feel out a person and can tell who I should cut off or maintain a relationship with. It’s so fucking hard to do that with people who have Sun conjunct Venus man. They can probably commit a crime and people will be like “I understand”. Crazy! People with this aspect can be celebrities and have people worship them for their identity/personality. Like Lisa Manoban (Blackpink), Tyla Seethal, Robert Downey, Dylan O' Brien, etc.

Capricorn Sun & Rising individuals have this aura about them where you got to respect them. They give off this persona of self-confidence. My cancer ass only wishes, lol. These individuals are usually the ones people be like “She comes off as bitchy” or “He must be a fuck boy”. You know how Gemini’s have this dual personality shit, and people know to stay away bc their behavior screams fake. Well, the thing is, that’s how you can describe a Capricorns appearance. They come off as cold, but when they want to, watch out for that cuteness and childlike expression. Yes, I have fallen for Capricorn risings *twice*. I also had a Capricorn friend who can pull in men that fall for her dual persona. I witnessed it first hand. She's seen as cute, but holds quite the flame.

Any planets aspecting Mars screams dominance and assertiveness. If the aspect is with the Sun then they got daddy personality, Rising then they got some manliness features or dressing sense, Mercury will be their dominant communication skill, etc. My feminine self wishes to get me some mercury conjunct Mars or MC conjunct Mars man. What a turn on. Need to stop daydreaming, lol. But seriously tho, it has Alpha effect.

[mxrcurysb1tch]

Rating my astrology placements (and yours... maybe)

Inspired by @abyssalfaith

Cancer venus- 8/10 I feel like I feel this one quite strongly. I fall in love (or the idea of it lol) quite quickly and I can really romanticise people. I can't always tell if I am in love with someone or just really admire them platonically, which is a bit confusing ngl. I can never have a crush on more than one person at once. I have so much empathy and love for my friends and I'd genuinely do anything for them. I think there is so much beauty in longing and just emotions in general. ALSO I am obsessed with the friends to lovers trope.

Gemini rising- 9/10 Honestly if it wasn't for this placement I'd be the biggest freaking recluse ever. I literally have to give my opinion/share my experiences on everything especially online lol. I find socialising very exciting. My mind is all over the place and I have so many conflicting thoughts at once. Very adaptable, good at blending in with social situations. Having a broad knowledge of a lot of things is helpful too but sometimes I struggle when it gets too specific. I luuuurve being percieved as witty and funny. Sometimes I find it difficult to calm down or to focus on one thing. ALWAYS losing, dropping, forgetting stuff. INDECISIVE AF and childish in a good way.

4h Stellium- (sun, mars, mercury, jupiter) 6/10 Honestly have a love/hate thing with this one. I have such a weird relationship w/ my family, especially extended family. I love my home and I feel deeply connected to it, especially that I've lived in the same house all my life. My home is a sanctury to me and I want it to be as cozy as possible. Being an only child, it has always been my dream to grow up and have a fairly big family, 3-4 kids.

Capricorn moon- 7/10 Sometimes I wish I was more able to be soft. I am very nurturing but in my own way. So loyal and steady and reliable and strong but people don't always appreciate these things. Emotional nurturance growing up was almost non existent. Very sensitive underneath. This placement is kind of like an armour. I have to say though, although I am very dedicated to my work and use it to avoid my feelings, I have never met a capricorn moon that wants a corporate job and is the stereotypical 'workaholic'. We're actually susceptible to getting burnt out pretty easily. Very cautious even when I was a kid, hate taking risks. The pessimistic thing is absolutely true though, we're just good at hiding it.

2h venus and saturn- 8/10 I have never really had to worry about money which is great. Tricky relationship w/ food for most of my life but I really do love it and use it as a comfort.

8h moon- 5/10 This is a placement that everyone knows sucks. And yeah it kinda does especially as a child. Financial and physical support, big inheritance from family but basically no emotional support at all (+ capricorn so you can imagine). Guilt and other very heavy emotions imposed by family. BUT I do feel like this is a very baddass placement. I can feel the energy of people and places without even having the words to describe it. I have become very good at knowing who is good for me and who is not. I can always see things coming ages before it happens. Doesn't mean I listen to it though LOL so I am always disappointed but never surprised.

Leo mercury (retrograde) 6/10 Oh man. Having mercury retrograde is interesting. Leo mercuries are funny and bright and communicate with 'flare' I feel like. And while I do this to a certain extent, it can get a bit convoluted along the way. I am a pretty entertaining storyteller, I talk fast, I am pretty dramatic (outwardly at least) and I love making people laugh and love talking. I dislike small talk, I just kind of find it boring and pointless and kind of uncomfortable at times but I can do it fairly well, its not like I don't know how to, I would just prefer not to. (I feel like being a gemini rising kind of counteracts some of the issues I have with mercury being rx in my chart). Im very introspective but I think about myself way too much, too much internal jumbled dialogue, like pls just SHUT UP. Growing up I LOVED being on stage and I would still probably be doing it had life not taken me down a different path.

[taratarotgreene]

Get Lucky, Sun Jupiter Trine, Mars Mercury, Make Big wishes

Good Lucky for Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn Earth signs December 27-28-30 Sun Jupiter trine on the 27th at 5° is lucky for CAPRICORN and TAURUS directly but also benefits earth sign Virgo/ Definitely Buy a Lottery ticket take some chances.Feel the golden sensuosity of it all. The gold market will go up. Sagittarius and Pisces, born at mid-degrees in the middle of Pisces, or Sagittarius feels it…

[dostoyevsky-official]

this a view of someone who's ignored european developments since 2007, opting for a rosy, outdated view of european politics, i.e. the exact type of american committing the exact type of mistake i'm warning about.

to address this point by point: not only has inflation been a global issue, but the US has consistently enjoyed the lowest inflation of any developed economy. american CPI has remained below the british, polish, and eurozone average numbers. european economies have to deal with fallout from the russian invasion of ukraine that the us can ignore: notably, in energy prices, as the US became self-sufficient in energy (and never imported any from russia to begin with, something squeezing the german economy). america is also not hosting millions of ukrainian refugees.

when discussing european instutions—and "europe" in general—one has to be more specific. do you mean the overarching institutions of the EU, criticized for a democratic deficit that many have pinpointed as one source for euro-skepticism and the rise of the far right? the EU Council, widely ignored and headed by charles michel, an incompetent, blatant nepobaby appointment whom everyone grinds their teeth over? the EU parliament, recently filled with a fresh batch of far-right hooligans, which functions more or less as a rubber stamp for the commission? the EU commission itself, headed by VdL, the latest in a string of failed local politician commissioners (who remembers the alcoholic swindler juncker?) masquerading as technocrats? the ECB, which smothers the monetary (and through the maastricht criteria, the fiscal) policy of eurozone members, thereby fueling resentment, far-right movements, and economic disparity? and all of this held hostage by the veto of one orban or fico, —or the german supreme court, when it decides it's had enough with public investment. those institutions, which remain so opaque that even educated americans—and europeans—aren't entirely aware of their function?

or do we mean the institutions of individual countries, ranging from undemocratic autocracies like hungary to the fief of the jupiter king, who called elections in june, lost them, refused to nominate a prime minister from the winning coalition, didn't name any for over a month, and then appointed a rightwing politician from a party that scored dead last, sidestepping his own centrist party? the UK, where sir keir is handing out five years in jail time to climate protesters, raising tuition fees, relying on private investment companies, and through rachel reeves' plan to fix the alleged budget hole left by hunt before further investment, again enacting austerity? this is all front-page headline news from the last half year.

european countries indeed have cheaper healthcare costs, better pensions, and other public goods that the united states does not. when considering "quality of life," remember, however, that most european countries have unemployment rates considered astronomic in america, especially for under-35s:

to focus again and again on european social democracy is to ignore that it has been steadily eroded since the end of the cold war and especially since the great recession by neoliberal political forces that crush the left and open the door for the far right. in the most blatant example, beside's macron's legislative politricks, the IMF-ECB-EC troika cut off euro cash liquidity flow to greece when syriza was trying to undo austerity under varoufakis. the greek collapse consigned a generation to economic failure, killed seniors, and curtailed possibilities for the youth. this erosion happened even in the nordic model, long imagined by americans as nothing short of a utopia:

In part due to the scrapping of wealth and inheritance taxes and a lower corporate tax than both the U.S. and European averages, Sweden has one of the most unequal distributions of wealth in the world today: on a level with Bahrain and Oman, and worse than the United States. Perhaps most dispiriting for Sanders, Sweden also now hosts the highest proportion of billionaires per capita in the world. Many of the country’s trademark social services are now provided by private firms. Its private schools even benefit from the same level of state subsidy as public schools—a voucher system far more radical than anything in the United States and that Democratic politicians would be crucified for advocating. Both here and there, right-leaning commentators in 2020 decried Sanders’s portrait as little more than what Johan Norberg, Swedish author of The Capitalist Manifesto, has called a 1970s “pipedream.” On this, Swedish observers on the left gloomily agree: despite official rhetoric, the “Nordic welfare model” is now more nostalgic myth than reality. (x)

to problematize further, there's an unadressed first world perspective: who's getting the good quality of life, why are the main economies of the EU so wealthy, and how does the EU continue to enrich itself? there are certainly many living outdoors today, drowning in the mediterranean, or dying of exposure in białowieża. fortress europe is a crime against humanity—and it doesn't beat back the far right. it weakens civic and human rights, undermines legal oversight, and criminalizes humanitarian engagement, allowing an authoritarian creep.

you shouldn't understand the political and the historical as a snapshot in time, but as a moving train. this is the state of europe today. all of the above is necessarily a simplification and an abbreviation, but there's a trajectory you can begin to trace out: given all of the above, where do you think europe is headed?