Sign in Welcome! Log into your account your username your password Forgot your password? Get help Create an account Create an account Welcome! Register for an account your email your username A password will be e-mailed to you. Password recovery Recover your password your email A password will be e-mailed to you. The Coronavirus Crisis Has Exposed the Truth about the EU: It’s Not a Real Union 459 April 12, 2020 FacebookTwitterPinterestWhatsApp Published in The Guardian (United Kingdom) on 10 April 2020 by Simon Jenkins (link to originallink to original) Translated from by . Edited by . Back To Origin This post appeared on the front page as a direct link to the original article with the above link . Tags:COVID-19European UnionGordon BrownMaastricht treatyNew OrleansUnited Kingdom Hot this week Block titleFeaturedAll time popularMore Egypt: A New US Model for Military Relations October 25, 2026. Published in Ahram OnlineThe new model is not based on a [U.S.] military withdrawal from the region. 0 Austria: There Are Several Explanations for Trump’s About-Face on Ukraine. All of Them Are Alarming October 24, 2026. Published in Der StandardEveryone wonders just what was said on that phone call to make Trump an accomplice of a brutal dictator. 0 Poland: MichaÅ‚ SzuÅ‚drzyÅ„ski: The Trump Paradox. His Actions Could Save NATO* October 29, 2026. Published in RzeczpospolitaCould it be that Trump's anti-NATO actions have made NATO stronger than ever before? 0 Germany: Trump Could Soon Stand alongside Putin October 25, 2026. Published in DeutschlandfunkUnder Donald Trump, the United States is no longer a reliable partner. 0 China: By Closing Its Doors, Washington Puts Its Own Future at Risk October 27, 2026. Published in Global TimesRestrictions intended to hold others back often end up tying the hands of those who impose them. 0 Topics Austria: Musk Is Seeking Confrontation with Europe. It’s Time To Set Limits for Him October 29, 2026. Published in Der StandardThe EU must make reducing dependence on American tech companies one of its highest priorities. 0 Poland: MichaÅ‚ SzuÅ‚drzyÅ„ski: The Trump Paradox. His Actions Could Save NATO* October 29, 2026. Published in RzeczpospolitaCould it be that Trump's anti-NATO actions have made NATO stronger than ever before? 0 China: By Closing Its Doors, Washington Puts Its Own Future at Risk October 27, 2026. Published in Global TimesRestrictions intended to hold others back often end up tying the hands of those who impose them. 0 Germany: Trump, Zelenskyy and Europe: Ukraine Sold Out and Abandoned October 26, 2026. Published in Die TageszeitungEurope has answered Trump’s shameful betrayal with nothing but hypocrisy. 0 Egypt: A New US Model for Military Relations October 25, 2026. Published in Ahram OnlineThe new model is not based on a [U.S.] military withdrawal from the region. 0 Saudi Arabia: Is the US Pushing Lebanon Down a Dangerous Road? October 25, 2026. Published in Arab NewsThe [U.S.] has been displeased with the Lebanese government’s attempts to disarm Hezbollah. 0 Kenya: US’ Unconditional Support of Israel To Blame for Elusive Peace October 25, 2026. Published in The Standard 0 Venezuela: Global Capitalist Cronyism October 25, 2026. Published in Analitica[W]e should all vote in U.S. elections, since their results affect the entire world. 0 Related Articles Austria: Musk Is Seeking Confrontation with Europe. It’s Time To Set Limits for Him October 29, 2026. Published in Der StandardThe EU must make reducing dependence on American tech companies one of its highest priorities. Poland: MichaÅ‚ SzuÅ‚drzyÅ„ski: The Trump Paradox. His Actions Could Save NATO* October 29, 2026. Published in RzeczpospolitaCould it be that Trump's anti-NATO actions have made NATO stronger than ever before? Germany: Trump, Zelenskyy and Europe: Ukraine Sold Out and Abandoned October 26, 2026. Published in Die TageszeitungEurope has answered Trump’s shameful betrayal with nothing but hypocrisy. Germany: Trump Remains Putin’s Best Helper October 18, 2026. Published in Frankfurter Allgemeine ZeitungKyiv should ask itself whether it is relying too much on Trump. Ukraine’s true allies are the Europeans. Germany: Trump and Xi Deliver Pomp Instead of a Solution: Conflicts Merely Postponed September 29, 2026. Published in Frankfurter RundschauIn this heated environment, Europeans can survive, but only if they work together more closely. Previous articleUS, Iran Should Heed Call for Change in Diplomatic MoodNext articleCOVID-19: How the World Lost It LEAVE A REPLY Cancel replyLog in to leave a comment