BRUSSELS ― Few of the EU’s current chiefs have dodged criticism as well as António Costa. But is the shine wearing off just as he gears up for re-election? As a crucial few months loom ahead for the European Council president ― he’ll be tasked with herding the bloc’s 27 national leaders toward agreement on the EU’s next seven-year budget ― he has made his first serious misstep, according to diplomats. Often praised for his sure-footedness and ability to build consensus, the former Portuguese