The Dull Man theory of history | The Economist
EVEN THE hardiest of EU veterans find the gatherings of its finance ministers tough-going. Soul-crushing is the verdict of one regular attendee. The EU s bean-counters are not given their roles for their personalities. When EU leaders meet, there is a sense of history being made; when finance ministers gather, there is a sense of life ebbing away.
I post this just because of its hilarious title. There’s a big, fat paywall as per usual with the Economist.