Should the EU sanction member countries with authoritarian governments?

How important do you think it is for individual countries to have the same political values in a union like the EU?

How would you feel if your country faced penalties for the actions of its leaders?

Should the EU interfere in the political decisions of a sovereign country to uphold democratic principles?

Can imposing sanctions on a country with an authoritarian government ever lead to positive change for its citizens?

If you were a leader in the EU, how would you respond to a member country adopting policies you disagree with?

Could sanctions by an international body like the EU effectively encourage changes in an authoritarian government, or would they harm citizens?

In what ways do you think the EU should balance the sovereignty of its member states with its commitment to democracy and human rights?

How do you think a country's population should be involved in decisions about sanctions because of their government's actions?

What actions would you take if your own government's decisions led to international sanctions and directly affected your life?