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State clearly that this is a violation of international law and that this will seriously impact our ability to trust the US as an international partner going forward. Start drafting policy for reducing economic dependence on the US and reducing their influence and dominance within the EU. Find new allies within the UN that are willing to join us in sanctioning the US for violating international law.
But honestly, a proper condemnation less half-assed than this would already be a huge improvement lol
The problem is that for the time being, US support is pretty much a requirement for continued Ukrainian existence. I don't like it any more than anyone else, but the situation is pretty shit at the moment. I'm not suggesting that doing anything Trump wants is the way to go either, then he'll just demand more and more until the EU is dissolved, but I understand why politicians tread carefully.
I'm hoping that increased European defense spending can start making up the difference, but right now it's an issue, and taking a hard stance that may hurt the people of Ukraine feels more like their call than ours.
Couldn't they bring this case to Den Hague, even if it's only symbolically?
Not without the US invading.
You do realise that the EU was already divest in itself of US involvement but it's a slow process. It is not something that can just happen overnight. Information sharing with the United States has already been reduced.
https://www.euractiv.com/news/eu-countries-gear-up-to-let-us-tap-their-citizens-biometrics/
Hm I hear you but I disagree. The EU is barely trying to get off its US dependence, on the contrary. Big Tech reigns supreme, and runs our governments, companies, and society. Palantir is being openly invited into police forces, banks cancel antifascist customers at Trumps whim.
It won't happen overnight, sure, but at the current pace it won't happen ever. The US is invading Europe, just not with their military.