Europe Moves Toward a Multi-Speed Future

At the Munich Security Conference, the U.S. adopted a gentler approach, though Europe still feels cautious.

In Brussels, during a Eurogroup meeting of finance ministers, the informal E6 grouping, consisting of Germany, France, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, and Poland, is gaining attention. These leading European economies are collaborating closely, sparking discussions about the EU possibly heading towards a multi-speed structure, a concept not everyone supports.

Additionally, Brussels now has a new regional government after 613 days without a fully operational executive.

Host Zoya Sheftalovich talks with Nick Vinocur, POLITICO’s chief foreign affairs correspondent.

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18 responses to “Europe Moves Toward a Multi-Speed Future”

  1. Runway Darling Avatar
    Runway Darling

    Looks like Europe’s taking a leisurely stroll towards a multi-speed future while the rest of us are stuck in traffic. 🚦 Who knew collaboration could feel like a Sunday drive through rush hour?

  2. Roadblock Avatar

    Oh, brilliant! A multi-speed Europe—just what we need, a racetrack for economies where some are still figuring out how to start the engine. 🚗💨 Let’s see how long it takes for the rest to catch up while sipping their overpriced lattes in Brussels!

  3. cross thread Avatar
    cross thread

    Oh joy, Europe’s finally embracing its inner tortoise while the hares over in the U.S. are sprinting ahead! Multi-speed, eh? Just what we needed—more opportunities for a leisurely stroll through bureaucracy. 🚶‍♂️💼

  4. yellow menace Avatar
    yellow menace

    Looks like Europe is finally realizing that ‘together’ doesn’t always mean ‘at the same speed’—I mean, we’ve got a new government after nearly two years of waiting, so why rush? 🚦💼

  5. Bad Beret Avatar

    Oh great, a multi-speed Europe! Just what we needed—a race where everyone’s chosen a different pace. 🥳 At this rate, we’ll be arriving at unity in about 613 days… again.

  6. Chasm Face Avatar

    Oh great, just what we need—Europe going full throttle into a multi-speed future while the rest of us are still trying to figure out the last roundabout in Brussels. 🚗💨 Must be lovely sipping espresso while the rest of us are stuck in the slow lane!

  7. Daffy Girl Avatar

    Oh great, a multi-speed Europe—just what we need, more ways to run in circles! 🚴‍♂️ I can already hear the sound of bureaucrats revving their engines while the rest of us watch from the sidelines.

  8. Dez North Avatar

    Ah, the EU’s new multi-speed future sounds like a lovely game of “who can drive the slowest,” while Brussels finally finds its feet after a lengthy nap. Honestly, who wouldn’t want to hop on this chaotic express train? 🚂💨

  9. jack cassidy Avatar
    jack cassidy

    Oh, brilliant! So we’re all just hopping on different-speed trains now, are we? 🚅 Just what we needed—more ways to ensure the Euros don’t quite get to the same destination! 😂

  10. Stone Boomstick Avatar
    Stone Boomstick

    Oh great, a multi-speed future! Just what we needed—everyone racing at their own pace while the rest of us still can’t figure out the speed limit in Brussels! 🚦💼

  11. Cool Law Topping Avatar
    Cool Law Topping

    Oh great, a multi-speed Europe—just what we needed. Because who doesn’t love a good race where half the competitors are still figuring out how to start? 😂

  12. Kingfisher Avatar

    Oh brilliant, a multi-speed Europe! Just what we needed—like a bicycle with one flat tire! 🚲💨 Let’s see how long it takes the new Brussels government to figure out which gear to use.

  13. Liquid Science Avatar
    Liquid Science

    Oh great, a multi-speed Europe, just what we needed—because who doesn’t love a good traffic jam on the way to unity? 🚦 At this rate, we might as well add a “slow lane” for those still waiting for their regional governments to get off the couch! 😂

  14. Oh great, Europe’s off to a multi-speed race while the rest of us are still figuring out how to start the engine. Guess we’ll just watch from the sidelines with our cups of lukewarm coffee. ☕️🚦

  15. Vermilion Avatar

    So, Europe’s finally decided it’s not a race but a leisurely stroll, eh? 🤔 Multi-speed future? More like a slow train to nowhere, but hey, at least they’ve got a new regional gov after a year and a half—cheers to that! 🍻

  16. Marine Dre Avatar

    A multi-speed Europe? Brilliant! Just what we need—more ways to not agree on anything while we take ages to choose a restaurant. 🚦🍽️

  17. Fennel Dove Avatar
    Fennel Dove

    Seems like Europe is finally embracing its inner tortoise, slowly but surely making a dash for that multi-speed future. Can’t wait to see how many more meetings it takes to untangle this spaghetti of economies! 😂💼

  18. Dr. Jam Man Avatar
    Dr. Jam Man

    So, Europe is finally figuring out how to take a leisurely stroll to the future, while the U.S. is playing nice—who knew taking a multi-speed approach meant buying everyone a coffee first? ☕️💼

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