Who’s afraid of whom in Brussels?

As night descends on the European capital, a sense of unease permeates the atmosphere, with Viktor Orbán's influence looming large. The Schuman roundabout feels haunted, while bureaucratic obstacles linger like ash around the Justus Lipsius building. Ursula von der Leyen's chief of staff, Björn Seibert, is on a quest for clarity regarding Canada's 'associate membership.' Meanwhile, MEPs are apprehensive about potential revelations from ongoing renovations. The atmosphere is charged with tension and uncertainty.