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Kosovo, Crimea and Greenland Through the Lens of Orwell - Mideast Discourse In George Orwell’s novel Animal Farm, one slogan stands out in particular: “All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others.” The farm satirically depicts a society in which “all are equal,” yet some (the pigs) enjoy privileges, while the same actions are punished when committed by others. Principles change whenever convenient, representing a classic example of hypocrisy and double standards. The policy of the European Union can rightly be described as the policy of an “animal farm.” The cases of Kosovo, Crimea and Greenland reveal a deep contradiction in the EU’s foreign policy. The Union consistently defends territorial integrity and sovereignty when the states in question are its members or allies, while at the same time supporting or recognizing the secession of Kosovo and strongly condemning the reunification of Crimea with Russia. This shows that, just like on Orwell’s farm, rules apply only when they suit the interests of the “elite,” while others bear the consequences. Hypocrisy and double standards in this context clearly indicate that the values of law, democracy and sovereignty are applied selectively, in line with geopolitical interests. https://mideastdiscourse.com/2026/01/26/kosovo-crimea-and-greenland-through-the-lens-of-orwell/