EU's weak or distracted governments make unity of purpose hard to achieve
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from www.theguardian.com4 months ago
"For EU insiders, a collection of weak governments, or just those distracted by domestic woes, is no laughing matter. Facing war in Ukraine, the possible re-election of Donald Trump and intense economic competition, critics argue current European leaders are not up to the job."
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"We need now a very on top' Europe, which we're not having at the moment, said Bas Eickhout, who co-leads the Green group in the European parliament, not represented at the European Council table."
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"With the leaders of France and Germany weighed down with domestic troubles, the spotlight has turned to Ursula von der Leyen, who is tightening her grip on power at the European Commission."
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"She knows what power she has, how to make machinery work for her and how to sell things to the capitals. The question is, can she also actually deliver the policies."
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