Haughty by nature: on the EU’s outward rhetoric

... concessions to partner up with Russia, but simply maintain the façade of special treatment. Keep in low gear The European Union has a fragile international image. ‘The turmoil in the EU has raised doubts in people’s minds about ... ... partnership deals and tightening relations with the rest of the world would be, nonetheless, a lot easier with a more modest rhetoric. Europe might consider itself the land of freedom and solidarity. But fancying itself capable of exporting its norms,...