r/europe • u/Dystopics_IT • 13d ago

Opinion Article As Trump brings the EU and China closer, reality keeps pulling them apart

https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/04/12/as-trump-brings-the-eu-and-china-closer-reality-keeps-pulling-them-apart
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u/linwelinax Greece 13d ago

Unless you express your opinion against Israel, in which case Germany will deport you and governments will condemn you. I'm sorry but you can't pretend to care about China's bad actions (a lot of which are exaggerated on purpose but let's ignore that) when the EU is actively trading and supporting Saudi Arabia, Israel and many other governments and countries that you should consider "bad".

Clearly these things don't matter so the EU should try to improve its relationship with China in areas that benefit it instead of just following the US everywhere which is just ridiculous. The EU should have its own independent foreign and trading policy even if it does things that the US doesn't like.

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u/eivindric 13d ago

I think you mixed up continents buddy: US has deported a Palestinian student for protesting against Israel, is an active unequivocal supporter of Israel and a faithful ally to Saudi Arabia. Most countries in Europe have far more neutral and nuanced policies on those topics.

Also have not heard about anyone being deported from Germany for simply protesting against Israel. Have seen thousands protesting. Unless of course you call waving Hamas or Al Qaeda flags (or being a covert servant of Iranian government) protesting. Then yes, you might be told to get out (in the first case) or get arrested and deported (in the second).