Dutch Foreign Minister Berendsen in major EU speech: the European Union "will be left behind" without fundamental reforms

The European Union must fundamentally reform itself or risk becoming irrelevant in an increasingly turbulent world, Dutch Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen warned on Wednesday. But how far is The Hague prepared to go? And does the Dutch government believe traditional EU decision-making structures are no longer fit for purpose? In a major speech on the future of Europe, Berendsen outlined an ambitious vision for a stronger, more security-focused and more flexible European Union. Read on for the full story.