Europe Snubs US Birthday Bash: Only 3 EU Officials Attend 250th Anniversary Party

BRUSSELS – A stone’s throw from the European Commission headquarters last month, beer flowed and country music played as revelers celebrated the 250th anniversary of the United States. But the guest list told a different story. Only three of the European Union’s 27 commissioners attended the event. None of the EU’s top leaders showed up. Authorities reportedly kept their distance, offering a clear sign that relations between Washington and its traditional European allies are fraying.