Sanchez’s message broke with EU appeasement, offering a fresh contrast to leaders from countries such as Germany, who have insisted that “this is not the time to lecture our partners and allies” over potential breaches of international law.
Of course, one could argue that it was politically convenient for the Spanish PM to redirect attention, given the domestic backlash over scandals involving his wife, brother, and close members of his socialist party. But the Arab world will remember for years to come both Spain’s stand on Gaza and Europe’s double standards.
For decades, Europe has been portraying itself as a defender of international law. An image that, at least in the Middle East, is already trashed following the Gaza war, and more globally again lies visibly cracked.
As a Spaniard, I would like to tell my German brothers (whom the post mentions directly) that it is time for historical debts to be settled, It’s time to measure everyone by the same standard and talk about everyone without the weight of history in mind
Sadly we’re currently saddled with a right-leaning government that would prefer to conveniently forget about those times.
I wake up every day with the urge to punch our dipshit chancellor in his ugly fucking face. I fantasize about worse things I’d do with the fascists from the AfD. I hate this timeline so much.
I don’t blame the German people. I’ve seen enough Germans stand up against the genocide Israel is committing. I know the German people are learning, even if you are imperfect. But I urge your leaders and citizens to get the act together politically and create a left-coalition that can put aside differences and counter the right wing. I know that you all can do it!