Former European Council president Charles Michel has strongly criticized the EU’s lack of involvement in discussions regarding the recent military confrontation between the United States, Israel, and Iran. Speaking on the matter, Michel described Europe’s absence from the negotiating table as a significant failure for the bloc.
The remarks come in the wake of heightened geopolitical tensions following the conflict, which has sparked debate over Washington’s strategic autonomy and Brussels’ capacity to influence critical international security decisions independently.
Ouch, but accurate. It stings to admit we weren’t even at the table when the region’s stability was being negotiated.
Is strategic autonomy actually achievable without a unified military? Doubtful given current divisions among member states.
Finally someone says it. Europe has been a spectator again. Time to stop relying on Washington for our security.