On 19 October last, Beacons argued that we needed to put a stop to the tired old song claiming that the European Union and its institutions should not interfere in the “home affairs” of a member state (see EUROPE 11886). The weeks since then have, unfortunately, more than amply confirmed the need to do this. In reality, events are increasingly unfolding to suggest that this Spanish crisis will be one that has a direct impact on the Union, whether the latter likes it or not. Unless...