As I see it | The EU is its own worst enemy
- Posted on October 9, 2026
- By South China Morning Post
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In brief
Europe faces mounting challenges rooted in internal structural weaknesses rather than external pressures. Industrial competitiveness has declined while sovereign debt accumulates across member states, compounded by rising political fragmentation and social polarization. Rather than seeking scapegoats in geopolitical rivals, European leaders must address systemic economic inefficiencies, labor market rigidities, and institutional governance failures that undermine continental prosperity and integration.
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As I see it | The EU is its own worst enemy
From industrial decline and debt woes to political polarisation, Europe’s crisis is home-grown – and blaming China won’t fix it.
