I have no idea why you are getting so many downvotes. You're giving such an accurate description of what's happening in Europe, that I thought you were European. The behavior of our politicians anger me half as much as they disgust and embarrass me. They keep going on as if they are the arbiters of the world and moral guardians, while being neither and are not even addressing the pressing issues of their lost power except for playing Calvin ball where the 3 basic rules are "1. I dictate the rules", "2. All my rules are shall always be considered as free and democratic" and "3. Anyone who disagrees with me is a dictator or in league with one." while the adults in the room have to play along.