I wish there was a way for EU citizens to punish the council this behaviour. Sadly, there doesn't seem to be anything in place for that.
That's how effective and democratic this all is.
Just because we give up our responsibility to electorate in hope that they solve our problems. How could they possibly do that for millions of individuals with different problems and needs?
You cannot solve problems for millions idividuals by centralised regulations.
Divide and conquer.