【Europe's Choice!】
"The president of the European Central Bank warned the EU: If the frozen Russian sovereign assets are used to support Ukraine, this step may seriously violate international law and the principle of property rights."
It might well become a key event leading to Europe's decline.
Just like the explosion of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline had an impact on German industry, if Europe really uses this Russian money as collateral for loans to support Ukraine, it could mark the beginning of a disaster for the eurozone.
Russia's retaliation is a minor issue; the most critical thing is that it could trigger a global capital flight for safety. No one wants their assets stored in Europe to be taken away due to political factors. This would be akin to the Anshi Rebellion in Europe.
This matter has been assisted by Trump in two ways:
1. The United States withdrew from supporting Ukraine. After three years, Europe can no longer afford to support Ukraine in 2026.
2. Trump suddenly introduced a 28-point plan, using these assets for negotiations, and compared to Europe's support for the war, Trump intended to use them for post-war reconstruction.
Plus, the EU was excluded from the negotiation table, so the EU decided to act first, even bypassing Belgium and Hungary, two member states, and passing it directly.
Given Trump's recent level of dislike towards Europe, he probably also wants the EU to bet the eurozone's credit on this.
From our perspective, a fragmented eurozone might not be a bad thing.
Let's go! The moment to witness Europe's fate has arrived.
Original: toutiao.com/article/1851492177087754/
Disclaimer: This article represents the views of the author."