IDK how feasible (or desirable) a global embargo would be, but I sure hope (and at the same time duobt) that the EU has learned that appeasing bullies leads to more bullying.

Have you ever wondered what would happen if a childish gangster was elected president of the US?

It seems this is the time of diplomacy though vague threats, which further blurs the line between nation states and criminal organizations.

TBH it’s not like a condemnation would make any difference… it would only enrage emperor Trump and expose EU countries (and possibly Ukraine) to his majesty’s retaliations.

The sad truth is that - regardless of Trump - Europe can’t currently afford to piss off the US… so the only response can be putting on a good face, buying time, and growing stronger for next time.

This is not to say that all EU leaders are actually playing the long game (eg. Italy’s Melony said that US attack on Venezuela was a legitimate act of self defense) and, no, I’m not gonna shed any tears for Maduro or his regime.