[wkat4242]

> Because of goomba fallacy.

> The EU is not a hegemonic state, but rather an economic supranational organization. France/Germany tend to be primary proponents of increased EU strategic autonomy, while Poland/Czech/Baltic states are less supportive.

Well obviously, these states know how bad the Russians are since they were terrorised by them for decades. They'll be the first on the chopping block. And they know that Europe does not have much deterrent of its own right now so they're screwed without the US. Though this will come.

[bjoli]

They are not so stupid to believe that this kind of dependency (the android one) is consequential in any way.

[mbs159]

> And they know that Europe does not have much deterrent of its own right now so they're screwed without the US

The EU has nuclear weapons, which is the ultimate deterrent