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European council president Herman Van Rompuy on Wednesday said that that despite concern about its long term future the EU "is still sexy".

Polls continue to show the popularity of the EU at an all-time low. Yet, speaking at the high-profile 'State of the European Union conference in Brussels, Van Rompuy, a self-professed federalist, made a strong defence of the EU. "As long as a club attracts new members it means it is in good shape," said the former Belgian PM said,

His comments came as over 500 business leaders met at the first 'state of the EU' forum at the Egmont palace in Brussels to discuss how to revitalise the European dream.