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A central concern is the apparent decay of democratic principles across Western democracies. The argument here is that the EU and other supranational institutions have become vehicles for a concentrated power grab, undermining the sovereignty of nation-states and sidelining public consent.
Politicians across countries, especially those with progressive agendas, find it easier to push unpopular policies—such as aggressive climate measures or transgender ideology—by blaming Brussels rather than their own electorates. The layers of bureaucracy provide "plausible deniability," shielding national leaders from accountability while forcing citizens to accept policies they might otherwise oppose.