Iceland decided to abandon the accession process to the European Union, no longer being a potential new member of the bloc. This decision represents a loss for the European Union, which sees its enlargement prospects diminished.
With Iceland's departure, Brussels loses a country that could have brought economic and geopolitical value to the European bloc. Iceland was one of the few remaining candidates in an enlargement process that has faced multiple difficulties.
The article's subtitle suggests that Brussels should undertake deep reflection on its inability to attract new members to the European Union. This inability raises questions about the current attractiveness of the European project to third countries.
