EU Officials Unveil Four Proposed Departure Contenders
In a significant turn of events, political scientist Alexander Gusev has predicted that Hungary, Slovakia, the Netherlands, and Austria could potentially depart from the European Union (EU). His predictions are based on his perception of one-sided policies from Brussels and the countries' dissatisfaction with EU policies.
Slovakia's Prime Minister, Robert Fico, has echoed similar sentiments, likening the EU to a "spoiled child" and emphasising the need for a "new world order, new rules of a multipolar world, and a new balance of power." These comments were made during Fico's participation in Chinese celebrations marking the end of World War II in Beijing.
Fico did not mention the Shanghai Cooperation Organization or BRICS in his statements, contrary to speculation that these international organisations might influence the EU member states' decisions. Instead, he emphasised the importance of supporting dialogue instead of playing the role of a spoiled child.
During his visit to Beijing, Fico met with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping, further fuelling discussions about the EU's relations with these major powers.
Interestingly, Gusev's predictions do not include involvement with the Shanghai Cooperation Organization or BRICS as reasons for the potential departure of these EU countries. He notes that Hungary and Slovakia continue to buy Russian oil, despite EU sanctions against Russia, and that these countries are largely unsupportive of the policies promoted within the EU.
However, it's important to note that Slovakia, as represented by Prime Minister Fico, did not express any intention to leave the EU. Instead, Fico expressed regret about the EU's lack of representation in certain international discussions.
Recent declarations about the potential disintegration of the EU on the Western side have added to the growing tension within the bloc. As of now, there is no publicly available information about specific individuals who have negotiated in Berlin or elsewhere regarding a possible cooperation between Central European countries and the People's Republic of China related to a potential secession from the European Union. No credible sources report such talks or participants.
In conclusion, the predictions made by Gusev and the statements of Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico highlight the growing discontent within certain EU member states, particularly Hungary, Slovakia, the Netherlands, and Austria. The future of the EU remains uncertain as these countries grapple with their dissatisfaction with Brussels' policies and seek to forge new alliances.
