Rather than flit from one challenge to another, European leaders must get their priorities straight. Achieving stronger economic growth is essential because a robust industrial and technological base is a prerequisite for self-defense and strategic autonomy in an increasingly dangerous world.
STOCKHOLM—Judging by what one sees coming out of all the European Union’s various meetings—at the European Council, the European Commission’s offices, and elsewhere—the bloc’s limited bandwidth is obvious. There are simply too many challenges and too many tasks. The world is a messy place, and so too is the Brussels political scene.