[jb6]

because we would have to step in

Besides the fact that the EU has no military to speak of, what gives it the right to step into the civil war of another country? Should Russia then equally step in. Well, maybe its time for Europe wide war, haven't had one in 60 years, only the terror bombing of Orthodox Christians in Serbia.

[AntiGuv]

Besides the fact that the EU has no military to speak of, what gives it the right to step into the civil war of another country?

Well, one side or the other could request intervention. Voila! There's the right, or even responsibility.