Yes, different governments (forms of), but still some parallels like militarism or choice of allies and enemies during their respective world wars.

Maybe a better analogy than the German emperor would have been the last president of the Weimar republic before Hitler: Paul von Hindenburg

1. Voluntarily leaving the bloc.
2. Not even paying some entry fee like Norway or Iceland.
3. Complaining that you are no longer part of the decision making process.
4. …
5. Success.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3urbVOxssY

For everyone too lazy to follow the link:

… European Political Community summit in Armenia …

We also reflected on the UK’s plan to participate in the EU’s €90 billion / £78 billion loan for Ukraine, …

We underlined our unwavering support for the Ukrainian people and applauded their resilience and courage in recent weeks and months.

I can only hope that the A.I. bubble bursts in time when I need to buy a new computer.