The logic behind it boggles the mind: “the more we screw up, the more power we want.” The logic should be the opposite: “because you have spoiled so much, you should be restrained as long as possible” – said in the European Parliament Prof. Ryszard Legutko in response to Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s suggestion that Germany take responsibility for the EU takes on.
The Polish MEP’s statement was extremely suggestive and full of details.
“EU: Combination of oligarchy and tyranny of the majority”
To understand this role, one must start with the fundamental question: what kind of political system is the European Union? I argue that it is a combination of oligarchy and tyranny of the majority. Parliament, of course, functions as a tyranny of the majority, and the Commission as a typically oligarchic, unelected institution with limited democratic legitimacy and an undeniable lust for power.
– began Prof. Legutko
If I understand correctly, Mr. Chancellor, you want this body to gain even more power. Great players do what they want, never bother to consult anyone and call it leadership. And since the voting system in the Council protects their interests, they are unlikely to be outvoted.
– he added, addressing specifically German Chancellor Olaf Scholz.
Sins of Germany
Prof. Legutko pointed out that “among the many sins committed by German governments” two should be mentioned: “the migration crisis, when Germany opened the borders of the EU on its own initiative, and the recent energy and security crisis, which has resulted of a long and dark period.” tradition of romances political relations with Russia.
Today, German politicians are boasting and promising to be good in the future. The problem with big players is that they can promise anything, and for them reconciliation is as easy as it is unimportant.
– added. And in this regard, he expressed his surprise that Germany is currently pushing for a gradual evolution of the veto system in EU foreign policy to limit the veto power of smaller states.
Russian policy has been the most spectacular catastrophe of the major players in the EU, and those most responsible for it want more power in foreign policy
– comments on the tendencies of the German Legutko.
“The more we break, the more power we want”
The logic behind it boggles the mind: “the more we screw up, the more power we want.” The logic should be the opposite: “because you messed up so much, you should be reined in as long as possible”
he continued, now turning directly to Chancellor Scholz
I am not kidding myself that Germany will improve its behaviour. You are too big, too proud, especially recently I read your statement and heard something similar today about Germany taking responsibility for the EU. If you want to satisfy my intellectual curiosity, where in the treaties can you read about German responsibility for the EU?
– He asked.
Take as many benches as possible and give space to others!
The only right thing for German governments would be to take the back seats and, in keeping with the requirements of political hygiene, let others run the show. You have tried, you have failed, you must retreat. Unless, Mr. Chancellor, you or your colleagues in the European oligarchy believe that German leaders are as eternal as diamonds.
– concluded Prof. Richard Legutko.
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Source: wPolityce