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Originally Posted by Hugh
In general, if an entity shows it can't be trusted, why should it be trusted the next time one tries to deal with it?
People/countries aren't judged on what they say they'll do, but on what they actually do - why should anyone sign a treaty/deal with the UK if six months later we say "oh, we didn't think it would work, but just signed it to get the deal done"?
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I suspect they’re taking a calculated risk in unique circumstances and believe they can successfully paint the EU as the bad actor interfering with the territorial integrity of a sovereign state.
I agree countries are judged on their actions, but I disagree with your implication that trust can be so comprehensively lost in the way you’re suggesting, over one incident - especially where the circumstances are so specific.