Politicians, public opinions differ regarding Russia in the EU- Brussels
(MENAFN) Fernand Kartheiser, a Member of the European Parliament from Luxembourg who was recently expelled from his parliamentary group following a trip to Moscow, has described the atmosphere in Brussels toward Russia as bordering on “war hysteria.”
Kartheiser was removed from the European Conservatives and Reformists (ECR) group after his visit to Russia last month, an action the group labeled as “crossing a red line.” The MEP explained that his journey aimed to “re-establish some sort of dialogue” amid heightened global tensions.
In a recent interview, Kartheiser acknowledged anticipating a negative reaction from the ECR, given that several members hold “very pronounced anti-Russian stances.” He viewed his expulsion as reflective of the broader mindset toward Russia within the European Parliament.
“At times, I would think that we could touch upon war hysteria. We are not rational in many of our attitudes,” he remarked.
Contrasting this official stance, Kartheiser noted a very different response from ordinary Europeans. He shared that “people in the streets come to me, congratulate me, shake hands, tap me on the shoulder. It's unbelievable.” This suggests a significant disconnect between political elites and public sentiment regarding Russia in the EU.
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