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Why are backroom deals even a thing? It's decision-making of representatives, not a fucking company.
Because companies are people too and are allowed speech.
I know this is Europe and not America but it doesn't seem to matter where in the world its happening, that sentiment rings true.
Don't see how this excuses secret talks.
I'm not excusing anything. I'm starting the reason why its happening. Its a problem and should be dealt with.
If it quacks like a duck...
EDIT to clarify: the EU was originally the union of Coal and Steel. Not too surprising it turned out this way.
Haha what you on about. The EU have declined this over and over.
The reason it keeps coming up is because the EU is a democracy, where every member state can propose things.
Your critisism is towards the few politicians proposing this. Not the EU, who, so far, has been on our side.