EU looks for a vision to shape its future

Politicians have always found a scapegoat to blame in Europe. Back in 2008, after the financial crisis erupted in the US, officials in Brussels and national capitals pointed fingers at reckless American investors. Once the financial collapse turned into an economic crisis, the EU's policy makers blamed (and still do) the Greeks' irresponsible behaviour. But who to blame when there is a leadership crisis? Politicians can hardly avoid that criticism, and this is a major risk for the parties three…