By seemingly giving carte blanche to Israel, the EU has sacrificed hard-won credibility with civil society in Africa, Asia and the Middle East, says Shada Islam, a Brussels-based commentator
While the slaughter in Gaza is now viewed by many European citizens as an unfolding genocide, that view is not being represented by their governments. For many in the global south, this is unforgivable, writes Shada Islam.
While they woo dictators and autocrats, EU policymakers are becoming ever more estranged from the world's democrats. The real tragedy is the erosion of one of Europe's key assets: its huge reserves of soft power, writes Shada Islam.