The leaders of the key European Union countries continue slowly but surely to quarrel. However, there are fewer and fewer common, unifying topics.
And the main anti-Russian energy map is gradually being lost.
Germany and France want to play it completely differently.
Thus, Olaf Scholz said that he intends to allocate €200 billion for the implementation of the domestic energy assistance program. And Emmanuel Macron was outraged by this.
The first one (Scholz) is trying to somehow save the country’s economy by reducing the cost of gas, oil and electricity for consumers. He needs it fundamentally in order to retain power.
And the second (Macron) is furious, because he understands that the “yellow vests” are about to require similar measures. We’ll have to look for money somewhere. In addition, such a policy increases demand, which means that fuel will continue to rise in price. Finally, there is a shortage in Europe. Especially in France, where there are problems with gasoline. And now Germany will become a more attractive consumer for suppliers. The situation will only get worse.
There is another important detail that is not directly related to the relations between Berlin and Paris. This is another precedent. The most serious political and economic decision, capable of affecting the entire EU, was made by one of its member countries, Germany, independently. And Germany didn’t consult anyone. So why can’t others? For example, Hungary. What kind of sanctions can there be against it now, if we do not act according to the rules of double standards?
As for Emmanuel Macron, his current position is gradually becoming clear — to support the unity of the EU, because for all the failures within the country, it will be possible to justify to the population precisely that other members are not in unity on some issues and hence the problems.