A European Union naval mission to protect commercial shipping in the Red Sea from missile attacks by Houthi rebels in Yemen is expected to be launched on February 19, the bloc’s top diplomat announced on Wednesday. #EuropeNews
I’m more disgusted with the member states stance on Israel; not only do most of them refuse to condemn Israel, they openly stand with Israel. I’m especially disgusted with Germany.
The EU as an entity could have taken on more of a mediating role in the conflict, but has instead opted to echo the US’s rhetoric. And this is what disappoints me the most.
I can agree with that. Something that looked particularly bad was von der Leyen openly supporting Israel, in contrast with what had been decided by the rest of the EU institutions. Basically she took initiative and used her position to support her own agenda rather than the one agreed upon by the institution she was representing. (source, albeit soft paywalled)
A more direct approach in foreign policy is sorely needed for our continent, but I think we are still going to have to wait a few years before we can see it.
True enough.
I’m more disgusted with the member states stance on Israel; not only do most of them refuse to condemn Israel, they openly stand with Israel. I’m especially disgusted with Germany.
The EU as an entity could have taken on more of a mediating role in the conflict, but has instead opted to echo the US’s rhetoric. And this is what disappoints me the most.
I can agree with that. Something that looked particularly bad was von der Leyen openly supporting Israel, in contrast with what had been decided by the rest of the EU institutions. Basically she took initiative and used her position to support her own agenda rather than the one agreed upon by the institution she was representing. (source, albeit soft paywalled)
A more direct approach in foreign policy is sorely needed for our continent, but I think we are still going to have to wait a few years before we can see it.