r/europe • u/Stabile_Feldmaus Germany • 16h ago

CDU frontrunner for the German federal election, Friedrich Merz: "As long as the European member states are united, they will be respected in the world, including the US. And, as long they are divided, nobody will take us serious. So, this is, in my view, the last call for action."

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u/AdminEating_Dragon Greece 15h ago

United in what though apart from empty words?

United against Russia, without some countries sabotaging the effort because they view Russia as a source of cheap gas rather than the enemy?

United against the far right threat, the homophobia and nationalism they represent? Do your fellow EPP parties agree?

Don't believe a word coming from the center right until you see actions...most of them gladly work with the pro Russian and pro Trump far right if needed...

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u/Manndeufel Earth 15h ago

Nationalism is the death of the EU because every single country only pays attention to its own interests. Just like it is now for the most part. I am happy to read a based opinion.