politics
April 1, 2026
How many times has the EU screwed itself over in the past year?
From selling out to the US to admitting green-power failures to aiding the war on Iran, the EU is wearing out its knee pads at a record pace
TL;DR
- The EU has agreed to a deal where TotalEnergies will invest in US gas operations instead of US offshore wind farms, receiving reimbursement for lease fees.
- This agreement is framed by the Trump administration as 'Energy Dominance' and by TotalEnergies as supporting US policy, with the company reinvesting funds into US gas and oil activities.
- The EU's past decision to reduce reliance on nuclear power is called a 'strategic mistake' by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, who now advocates for nuclear technology investment.
- The EU is criticized for its 'Turnberry Agreement' with the US, which allegedly favored US exports with zero tariffs while imposing 15% tariffs on EU imports.
- Europe is accused of playing a key role in refueling and supporting US operations in the Middle East, despite public statements of 'strategic ambiguity' or denouncement.
- A Volkswagen factory in Germany is reportedly considering switching from car production to manufacturing components for Israel's Iron Dome system.
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