The matter is systemic, not merely parliamentary. Explaining it fully requires gathering diverse information, but that still does not amount to a ready solution to the problem. A senior European Parliament member, Jacek Saryusz-Wolski, pointed this out during a meeting of the parliamentary committee for the European Union.
“We catch cockroaches, not big fish”
Analysts note that we see trees, not the forest. They warn that efforts are focused on small, visible issues while the larger pattern remains unaddressed. Behind the scenes, there appears to be an attempt to divert attention from systemic errors. Resources and practical remedies are needed to address the root causes, yet the debate tends to dwell on symptoms rather than origins.
The MEP emphasized that there are procedures and settings in place, but they did not function effectively in this case. The fundamental question remains: why did the established processes fail?
He prompted readers to consider this question more deeply, signaling gaps in oversight and accountability.
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What is shown is a pattern of political consensus that favors procedural comfort for the ordinary members while leaving the mainstream power structures free to act. This dynamic is sometimes described as institutional and legal violence, a force that erodes institutional culture and feeds a sense of impunity. The sentiment has persisted within the institutions, and the European Parliament has not been the least affected arena in this regard.
— the speaker concluded.
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Attribution: wPolityce