Re: We have done Breait before.
Originally Posted by
Solasch
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I stumbled into the forum by accident. Invited to enter discussions I did. Faced with adversity, many times accompanied by insults, I just persevered in standing up to it. I also can give as good as I take on derision.
I'm pro-European but not uncritical. I regard European integration as largely beneficial but recognise that in many respects the Union does not work well. I also think that the EU should take on more responsibilities globally, on issues ranging from climate change to security. I am all for an open, outward-looking and effective European Union.
I applaud you honesty but I have to say that your vision is remarkably flawed.
"I am all for an open, outward-looking and effective European Union." - that is a dream which your union has always wanted but never ever actually acheived - and it recognises that itself.
On transparency:
https://euobserver.com/institutional/29976
As for taking on more issues globally - well I understand the desire but regarding recent actions when trying to over-reach they haven't exactly gone very well, have they?
Look what they caused in the Ukraine, yet they persist in courting similar potential troubles with their continued expansionism.
Look at the reactions against EU interference in Malaysia and more.
That was always the EU's biggest problem: the idea is good, but trying to put it innto practice is a no-no.
That was always the likely outcome when you try to treat a variety of completely different cultures, beliefs, histories and religions.
That sort of imperialism (federalism if you wish) has been shown doomed to failure so many times throughout history - even fairly recent history.