Every plenary session of the European Parliament brings its debate on the future of the European Union with a member of the European Council. That on Wednesday 13 June was above all marked by the openness and clarity of the position held by the prime minister of the Netherlands, Mark Rutte (Liberal).
“For some, ever closer union is still a goal in itself. Not for me. (...) You don’t achieve unity by simply doing more in more areas. You achieve it by doing things really well in a...