Michael Thoma

Michael Thoma is a journalist at Freilich Magazin who covers global political affairs with a particular focus on European politics and international security.
Europe’s Foreign Policy Veto Is Not a Flaw

Europe’s Foreign Policy Veto Is Not a Flaw

Abolishing the veto will not create a common strategic interest where none exists. It will merely allow the majority to impose on individual countries decisions that those countries may regard as a threat to their own security.

August 10, 2026