If she were still alive, the war in Ukraine could well be the fifth chapter of her book, so closely does the unveiling of the roadmap for Ukraine’s reconstruction resemble the premonition of the EU’s self-destruction. This reconstruction plan, concocted in total secrecy, raises such crucial questions for the EU that it’s time to face reality instead of hiding behind slogans and platitudes. The question is not whether Ukraine deserves it, but whether the EU can afford it. But it could well be that the biggest victim of Ukraine’s accession will be the enlargement policy and the credibility of the Union itself. By swallowing Ukraine, the risk of implosion is obvious, and yet, to no avail, the EU continues to sleepwalk towards the abyss.