Fortress Europe? EU leaders (once again) head to a castle for high-stakes talks

(Gerardo Fortuna – Politico) When the going gets tough, EU leaders pull up the drawbridge and lock themselves away behind fortified walls. From Russia’s invasion of Ukraine to Brexit to 9/11, major moments that require the EU to get its act together tend to get the same response: Head to a castle! This week is no exception. As debate about the EU’s future in an uncertain world intensifies, leaders will on Thursday gather at Alden Biesen in Flanders — a charming backdrop for some very serious conversations.

Fortress Europe? EU leaders (once again) head to a castle for high-stakes talks.  – POLITICO