- cross-posted to:
- europe@lemmy.dbzer0.com
- cross-posted to:
- europe@lemmy.dbzer0.com
The link is just a context to start a light hearted discussion on what is Europe’s expectations from lndia in particular, and from Asia in general !
The link is just a context to start a light hearted discussion on what is Europe’s expectations from lndia in particular, and from Asia in general !
Although this community is named Europe, it has the EU flag as image so people assume that’s what others mean.
In any case, given the current political climate with the Ukrainian war, it would be hard to hold a friendly relationship with both fronts I guess.
Also, even if India were as autocratic as you say (I’m not denying it), they are not in an active war with a friend of most European countries, so it hits different for most other europeans.
It is the Flag of Europe, which is used by the EU, but was actually designed and is still used by the Council of Europe. Currently all countries in Europe, but Russia and Belarus are members of that council.
Is Belarus not a member of EU ?
No it is a Russian vassal.
Is Suisse a part of the EU ?
@MastKalandar @fushuan
No but it has cooperative agreements & protocols with the EU.
My question is, bigger countries are part of the EU. Many former USSR republics have joined the EU. Even Turkey has applied to join the EU, but not Suisse.
What holds back this tiny state from becoming a full fledged member of the EU ?
Switzerland managed to get an a la carte deal with the EU. It is in fact highly integrated witv the EU with no say in EU institutions but some big privileges/ opt outs. This has historical reasons any and EU would not accept such a deal again.
@MastKalandar
Nothing. They are traditionally non-aligned (for ~1000 years) & reckon that that has worked well for them to date. the working relationship suits them & the EU.
A bit like what holds Monaco back from joining France?🤷
Exactly 💯. Switzerland and Monaco are tiny European nations who are powerful enough to maintain their independence.
Was Monaco a part of Napoleon’s kingdom ?
Do you know about Russia’s past ties with Ukraine ?