Actually WWII should teach them a lesson about appeasement. The rise of Hilter was partly a result of appeasement policy employed by other European countries. In fact, after WWII, French was very much on guard against appeasement.
Can't blame them. Europeans are largely soft because they don't have much to show for after WWII. They were rescued by Anglo-Americans and Russians. Their inferiority complex makes them distrust both while depending on either of them. The current war only further confirms their incompetence.
Welfare comes from wealth. It is not like the unemployed get 60% of his last income from the money he saved before. It is from somebody else. If you want welfare, don't blow up other people's wealth.
Sure. I agree with you 100% and would applaud you to embark on the journey to achieve that. Just don't assume everyone else that would suffer in the process also agree with you.
Russia demands payment in Ruble for its energy from unfriendly countries. So, the market is speculating that these countries would scramble for Rubles.