Alexander Hurst: The EU is a colossus. So why is it cowering before Trump like a mouse?
(www.theguardian.com)
1-3 of your consideration list have been happening for a long time, 4 might be cool to see, and I think the required rare minerals needed for tech and military could be sourced from Africa but are not currently: North America and Russia are the world's major suppliers for Platinum*, Palladium, etc. I just don't think it's fair to call EU leadership weak over its actions, and I also don't think you realize the unnecessary financial burden created by your plans.
Reckon*
/* South Africa does produce the most palladium by far, but they seem to sell a lot of it to the US.