On several occasions, and in this column on 20 June, I have stressed that one must trust in the democratic method and in the ability of the European people, if they are kept well informed, to understand the stakes and the scope of European construction. The first condition for making citizens feel involved is of course to consult them, so that they immediately feel they are the ones making the decisions. It is true that this makes the debate more difficult as pro-Europeans cannot manage with...