Glenn Diesen - Greater Eurasia Podcast Michael von der Schulenburg: EU Has Become Lawless - Crushing All Dissent
Jan 8, 2026
Michael von der Schulenburg, a former UN diplomat and current EU Parliament member, shares his insights on the alarming trend of lawlessness in the EU. He criticizes the EU's practice of sanctioning individuals without legal recourse, calling attention to ambiguous definitions like 'pro-Russian'. The conversation highlights the chilling effects on free speech, academic intimidation, and the double standards of Western foreign policy. Schulenburg urges a return to the rule of law, emphasizing the need for transparency and due process in governance.
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Colonel Jacques Bou's Harrowing Sanction
- Colonel Jacques Bou, a respected Swiss analyst and ex-intelligence officer, was sanctioned by the EU and had assets frozen.
- Von der Schulenburg describes Bou's treatment as medieval and emblematic of the broader problem.
Sanctions Create De Facto Lawlessness
- The EU sanctions list has created individuals effectively stripped of legal protections and basic needs.
- Michael von der Schulenburg says the Commission both indicts and enforces without transparent legal process.
Vague Criteria Enable Political Silencing
- The EU uses vague criteria like "misinformation" or "pro-Russian" without definitions to justify sanctions.
- Von der Schulenburg warns states exploit the EU's opaque system to silence critics beyond national law.
