Trend of the Changing EU Power Pattern and Its Influence under Ukraine Crisis
The outbreak of the Ukraine crisis has accelerated the adjustment and changing power pattern of the European Union.Germany does not play the role model as it used to,its willingness and ability to make contributions have declined,and it has become a follower rather than a leader in crisis response.The"Atlantics"dominated the EU,and the"Europeans"were weakened.Germany's all-round dependence on the United States has increased.France has lost traction on the EU,the German-French axis is absent,and the Central and Eastern European and Northern European countries are gaining momentum.Compared with other EU institutions and member states,the status and influence of the European Commission has been enhanced,leading the sanctions against Russia,participating more in the common security and defense policy,and contributing to the geo-politicization of EU economic policies.These changes will increase internal disputes within the EU,weaken the EU's international status and influence,and reduce the stability and predictability of the EU's China policy.
Ukraine crisisEuropean Unionpattern of powerSino-European relations