EU's 'Values' Disappear When Coltan Calls
The Guardian reports the Democratic Republic of Congo accusing the EU of an 'obvious double standard' for refusing to sanction Rwanda over its alleged role in fueling conflict, contrasting sharply with their robust response to Russia. DRC Foreign Minister Thérèse Kayikwamba Wagner highlights the EU's 'very timid' reaction, even as the bloc cements a minerals deal with Rwanda—a nation with
historically limited mining operations of its own, conveniently positioned next to the resource-rich, conflict-ridden eastern DRC. This isn't just about Ukraine; it's about Brussels prioritizing its supply chains for coltan and cobalt—essential for "green energy" and tech—over human suffering. One might wonder if the EU's moral compass only points north when gas prices rise, but spins wildly when
critical minerals for European cars and phones are at stake. How many broken promises of peace does it take before we acknowledge the EU’s "values" are just a variable on a spreadsheet?