Europe’s only decision: What is the overarching strategic agenda?

After months of polling, speculation, and hand wringing over the European Parliament election this month, one might think that nothing else matters, writes Carl Bildt.

As the European Parliament election approaches at the end of this week, Europe is abuzz with speculation over who will lead the main EU institutions for the next five years.

Among the positions up for grabs are those currently held by European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker; European Council President Donald Tusk; Federica Mogherini, the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy; and European Central Bank President Mario Draghi.