EU leaders gather at Alden Biesen castle to debate how to revive Europe\u2019s economy \u2014 and whether \u201cstrategic autonomy\u201d can survive internal divisions. POLITICO\u2019s Chief EU Correspondent Zoya Sheftalovich is joined by policy editor Sarah Wheaton to unpack the competitiveness retreat.<\/p>\n
Plus: The Hungary funds case nears a turning point in Luxembourg, as the Court of Justice of the European Union issues a key opinion in the Parliament\u2019s lawsuit against the Commission \u2014 with political stakes ahead of Hungary\u2019s April parliamentary election.<\/p>\n
And finally: Why are EU leaders so fond of castles?<\/p>\n
Zoya and Sarah also share listeners\u2019 karaoke picks sent to our WhatsApp number:
+32 491 05 06 29<\/p>\n
With Valentine\u2019s Day approaching, send us a shoutout to your loved one \u2014 or maybe a missed connection.<\/p>\n
That person you exchanged a glance with in the Berlaymont lift.
The policy wonk you queued behind for coffee at Schuman.
The brunette who walked into the Commission building before you could say hello.<\/p>\n
Send us a voice note \u2014 we might help Brussels\u2019 most bureaucratic love stories find a happy landing.<\/p>\n
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