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Europe's reaction to the EU-US trade deal was rather muted, with France and Hungary heavily criticizing the agreement. Experts say the deal may have geopolitical ramifications and continue Europe's reliance on the US.

Note: this article affirms some of the theories & views on the the "why's" of the deal

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[–] Skiluros@sh.itjust.works 0 points 4 days ago (5 children)

I would argue "we are not there yet" is exclusively the fault of the EU public.

The fullscale invasion happened 3.5 years ago, that's more than enough time to begin large scale rearmament and production capacity enlargement. Especially since the impotency of American centre-right is not a secret.

Not to mention russia's invasion of Georgia in 2008 and beginning of the invasion of Ukraine in 2014 (for which Merkel rewarded the russians with Nord Stream 2).

And if you want a common policy and decision making process, you have to make sure that the participants have a common interests. The Hungarians should have been kicked out of the EU and NATO a long time ago.

[–] HowRu68@lemmy.world 3 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago) (4 children)

would argue "we are not there yet" is exclusively the fault of the EU public.

The citizens have a responsibility, for sure, as do Politicians (see Brexit and/or Nato enlargement). The many cirises that EU needed to face off, also took some of the focus away.

I think the important part is that we have started to move in the right direction, and are gaining momentum, but still Europe is a slow Giant, and things take time.

If we citizens and politicians can work together towards one shared plan, that would definitely speed things up But I'd rather not underestimate internal political divisions, fear, greed, foreign malicious influences and some moral or financial corruption. Though, then again, I believe in the end, we are strong enough to muddle through these hurdles.

[–] Skiluros@sh.itjust.works 4 points 4 days ago (3 children)

I hope you're right, for both our sakes. I live in Ukraine, but mark my words, if we fall, you'll be next.

[–] HowRu68@lemmy.world 2 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago) (1 children)

I hope it too because, I don't want Ukraine to fall and I believe it won't; and 2. you are right,if Ruz doesn't fall though I believe they will, we are next.

Technically Europeans (& USA) are already in a warsituation ofcourse. And as China and NK pump up their supplies to Ruz, it's become a broader partly silent and open war.

[–] Skiluros@sh.itjust.works 2 points 4 days ago (1 children)
[–] HowRu68@lemmy.world 2 points 4 days ago

Yes! And let us make sure we ALL do our best to keep our freedoms, and win together! Slava Ukriani.

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