Convergence and compromise. Are the institutional vision of the president of the European Commission and the current way in which the euro zone operates compatible? In his “State of the Union” address, Mr Barroso emphasised the need to get back to the Community conception and, in this, he was largely supported by the European Parliament. At the same time, Eurozone countries are demanding a greater role in the management of the single currency. At first glance, this difference of opinion...