Five Flashpoints to Watch When the EU Returns From Summer Break

The European Union is on the beach for most of August. No European Parliament plenary sessions, council meetings, or committee gatherings. In short, nothing much is discussed, let alone decided on, these weeks. But as soon as the diplomats and officials are back in their offices in September, there are potential tough decisions to be taken and dilemmas to face this autumn. RFE/RL looks at five things to watch for in the upcoming months. Unfreeze Russian Assets? There are over 200 billion euros ($233 billion) worth of Russian assets in the European…