As long as member countries of the European Union deal individually with China, which is boosting its influence through massive investments, they may suffer such drawbacks as a technology exodus. Whether they can maintain their unity will be put to serious test.

There has been a succession of moves in Eastern Europe in which political leaders have fomented nationalism and acted counter to the rule of law and pluralism, the fundamental principles of the European Union. The current state of affairs can be considered to be shaking the EU’s solidarity.