The heads of state or government of the countries of the European Union will draw the first lessons from the results of the recent European elections on Monday 17 June at an informal dinner. They are expected to test the first names for the top European jobs, with a decision not expected until the European Council on Thursday 27 and Friday 28 June.
They will note in particular that sovereignist and nationalist political forces have consolidated in Europe, as in Italy with the success of...