The war in Iran has once again highlighted a familiar issue: when it comes to international politics, the European Union does not always speak with one voice. This institutional reality is often summed up by a famous question: “If I want to call Europe, what number do I dial?”
Donald Trump has been back in White House for just over a year, and EU has struggled to balance safeguarding its own economic and social interests while maintaining a US relationship it needs to its security. Here are five ways the EU is adjusting to — many would say appeasing — Trump’s agenda.
The autonomy plan, backed by Brussels, would mean local legislative, executive and judicial authorities for Western Sahara elected by its residents, while Rabat would control its sovereignty, as well as defence, foreign affairs and religious affairs