Back to the classic imageboards? They still exist.
Problem is that regional forums in Europe died because of the regulations.
the EU regulations made it harder/less attractive to host a small local forum and I think that was his point
It may just be because people in Europe interact in real life more and don't need an online forum.
forocoches(dot)com
And I have more:
mediavida(dot)com ( it means half-life :) )
And then I have random ones:
redcafe(dot)net foro.acb(dot)com
I read them, and post on them daily, forums are alive and kicking it on europe :)