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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