How summits of EU leaders became dysfunctional
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Source: Politico
Published: 2026-04-23 12:00 UTC+10:00
Section: Americas
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Europe, Military & Defence, Natural Disasters, Elections, World News, Business & Economy, War & Conflict
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When the EU was formed in the shadow of World War II, it was built for economic integration, not hard power — its security outsourced to the U.S., and its politics and institutions set up for consensus.
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