European leaders gathered in Paris for an informal meeting, seeking to strengthen their security and reassert their role in international politics. The meeting, organized by French President Emmanuel Macron, aimed to discuss the Ukraine crisis and the potential for a US-Russia agreement without European involvement.
However, the EU leaders’ concerns were met with disappointment and even anger from those who felt left out. Romania, in particular, expressed frustration at not being invited, citing its geographical proximity to Ukraine and the need for European involvement in the crisis.
The meeting’s outcome was overshadowed by the diverging views on the role of European military involvement in the Ukraine crisis. While some leaders, such as the British Premier Keir Starmer, suggested sending troops to Ukraine, others, like German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, rejected the idea, citing the need for a more comprehensive approach.
The meeting also highlighted the growing divide between the US and Europe, with some European leaders expressing concerns over the erosion of transatlantic relations and the increasing importance of bilateral ties with the US.
The article concludes by noting that the EU’s inability to present a united front and its lack of military capabilities leave it vulnerable to the whims of the US and Russia, raising questions about the future of European security and the EU’s role in international politics.