Europe's Silence: Travaglio Slams Inaction on Palestine and Ukraine

Europe's Inaction on Palestine and Ukraine: Travaglio's Critical Commentary Italy - June 1st, 2025 saw the release of a short video featuring a commentary by prominent Italian journalist Marco Travaglio. His editorial focused on the lack of decisive action by European nations concerning both the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the ongoing war in Ukraine. Travaglio's analysis highlighted the absence of a comprehensive European peace plan, contrasting this with what he viewed as more assertive actions taken by the United States under the Trump administration. Travaglio stated, "The necessary demonstration of the oppositions for Gaza has a great merit: the absence of Calenda and Renzi, fresh from a reunion; and a big flaw: arriving with 20 months of delay." He further criticized the European response, asserting that their approach is largely symbolic and too late. He suggested that a more decisive European initiative, similar to the Oslo Accords, is needed to achieve lasting peace in the region. The video, while brief, provides a valuable insight into the perspective of a respected journalist on pressing international issues. His criticism of European inaction serves as a call for a more proactive and decisive role in resolving these conflicts.