In defence of whom? Neither MEP Harlem Désir (supported by other members of the EP) nor a number of non-governmental organisations (NGOs) wish to put their trust in Pascal Lamy regarding the "services" chapter of the new WTO round of talks. Whatever assurance Mr Lamy tries to give, whatever pledges he makes, whatever proof he gives for his affirmations, they claim they do not believe him. They behave as if their aim was to pursue their diatribe at all cost against any new international...