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Brussels: An EU capital in the making

It is possible to go to the European quarter in Brussels and think: how on earth did this happen?

Why are there two motorways running between the European Commission headquarters and the European Parliament? Did city planners set out to make such a utilitarian, soulless place? And, at the weekend, where is everyone?

Finally, after some reflection, how did Brussels become the EU capital anyway?

The brief answer to the last question is: by accident. And, as is the nature wit...

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