At a crossroads - Will the European Union shift to the right? | DW Documentary
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Published 2024-06-03
What consequences would a shift to the right have for the EU? This documentary accompanies Members of the European Parliament, while analyzing the political shifts that have taken place under Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. For example: EU Commission President and radical right-wing Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni profess to different political agendas. Yet, friendly embraces and amicable conversations are indeed suggestive of a world where an ability to get along with each other might prove mutually advantageous - something almost symbolic of the EU itself.
"Endgame for Europe - The European Union at the Crossroads” takes a close look at the battle being waged between pro-European forces and their radical right-wing opponents over the direction the EU will take in coming years. Bones of contention include topics like migration, climate change and the distribution of power within the European Union itself.
A look at von der Leyen's tenure to date (2019-2024) shows the extent to which the struggle for compromise has shifted political positions. When it comes to migration, many EU measures are now in line with the demands of the radical right. The EU’s climate policy, known as the Green Deal, is in danger of failing. But many questions remain unanswered: Will the current veto right of individual member nations be reformed in favor of a majority principle? Will the EU remain capable of action? Might the EU gain in power? Or lose?
The documentary seeks answers to difficult questions. How much compromise can Europe tolerate? And where do European politicians draw the line?
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All Comments (21)
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"I will not allow Italy to become the EU's refugee camp" 😮
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Islamization of European nations is a real problem that DW this doesn't think exists.
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Far Right - those who protect their country, culture and way of life.
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DW is very biased. I like your documentaries but when it comes to politics it's always agenda.
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Its not radical. It’s just right, it’s democracy. Let people vote
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If Europe wants it's identity to be saved... Europe for Europeans..... Save it.... Welcome for right wings.....
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If Europeans think climate change is their biggest threat, they must be stupid
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I love how DW frames the right politicians and right, and the left politicians as the "center" 🙄
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How do you stop "extreme left" policies? Obviously with extreme right policies. The shift shouldn't surprise anyone.
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These politicians don’t work for their citizens, they work for you the lobbyist
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From India we support the European conservatives as they're easier and more honest to deal with instead of playing identity politics
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Every Western country is not recognizable from 30 years ago. Why??
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Politicians and the rich are on the same table , people are in the menu.
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I love the near universal negative comments about DW. Gives one immense hope
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"It is democracy, you'll have to bare with that" said by the person calling everyone who doesn't agree with her as extremist and an danger to democracy.
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Is Marine LePen wrong? France is unrecognizable from just 30 years ago.
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It’s necessary to lean to the right NOW.
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Watching from far away Australia, I can but hope Europe stands united. Divided you'll fall.
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Keep Europe European.
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Deport Deport Deport
