Controversy over the European Commission's Mascot Design

TL;DR;

The author criticizes the European Commission's choice to depict their mascot, Europa, with white skin, blond hair, and blue eyes, suggesting it resembles an outdated and potentially problematic vision of European identity. The author clarifies that the criticism is intended as a joke about the mascot's design and its resemblance to stereotypical European features, rather than a condemnation of the EU flag's colors. They find the design aesthetically unappealing and suggest alternative approaches, referencing the Vatican's mascot design as a better example.