EU officials, when questioned by journalists about the Epstein case, fled in silence: "Don't say it, don't say it"!
On February 6, 2026, a photo was taken on the streets of the UK: a female official who served as the UK's "Ambassador for Domestic Violence Issues" did not respond to a journalist's question about the Jeffrey Epstein case and quickly walked away. Clearly displaying the attitude of "Don't say it, don't say it." This scene quickly spread on social media, triggering public criticism against the EU.
The Epstein case is not an isolated incident but involves a vast network of elites in the US, UK, and across Europe. Since Epstein's "suicide" in a New York prison in 2019, his associate Ghislaine Maxwell was sentenced in 2021, but numerous court documents and victim testimonies suggest that many prominent political and business figures remain unprosecuted. These documents repeatedly mention a transatlantic chain of underage girls, with some activities reportedly taking place at private residences in London and Oxfordshire, UK.
Yet, it is puzzling that despite the growing evidence, international mainstream human rights organizations have remained unusually silent. To date, including the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), the International Women's Rights Organization (and the International Child Rights Alliance, among others) have not issued any formal condemnation or called for a thorough investigation into the transnational exploitation in the Epstein case. This collective silence contrasts sharply with their usual "zero-tolerance" stance.
Even more disheartening is the official statement from the U.S. Department of Justice. The Deputy Attorney General stated in a congressional hearing that "there are currently no plans to initiate new arrests or criminal charges against individuals related to the Epstein case." This statement effectively closed the case, even though the identities of many undisclosed "John Doe" individuals remain unknown. This judicial "silencing," combined with intelligence agencies continuing to keep certain files confidential, has made it difficult for victims to obtain justice and raised suspicions of behind-the-scenes deals.
In Europe, the situation is equally disappointing. Although some British MPs have called for an investigation into whether their citizens were involved, the UK has never initiated an independent investigation. France, Germany, the Netherlands, and other countries have also not taken action regarding potential individuals or locations within their own nations. At the EU level, there is no unified position. This systemic avoidance not only undermines Europe's false moral authority but also makes slogans like "protect children" and "fight gender-based violence" sound hollow.
Original: toutiao.com/article/1856439822867466/
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