The EU Is Not Worth It Anymore | Former UK-Diplomat Ian Proud

Originally published on 4 November 2024.
Once upon a time, becoming an EU member-state came not only with the hope of rapid economic development, but also the believe in a common European future on a peaceful and respectful continent. But the EU has radically changed. Today, Brussels is more concerned with how to force member states into compliance with its centralist visions than with the prosperity of its members. Ask Greece about this experience.

Today, I'm discussing with Ian Proud about whether or not the EU still has an economic argument going for itself that should motivate states to join it. Is it worth for states like Georgia, Ukraine, or Moldova to strive for full-membership? The short answer is no.

Ian was a British Diplomat from 1999 until 2023. He worked in Thailand, Afghanistan, and Russia. About the last posting I already did an episode with him, I will link that in the description, and add a link to his most recent book “A Mistfit in Moscow: How British Diplomacy in Russia Failed”

Article: https://responsiblestatecraft.org/georgia-elections-eu/
Book: https://www.prouddiplomat.com