Most observers feel the year 2006 is looking more auspicious for Europe than the start of 2005, given the compromise deal on the EU's Financial Perspectives 2007-2013 and the objectives of the World Trade Organisation Doha Trade Round. I will take time to look back in detail at these two big deals, but in the meantime, as is customary, the EU Presidency changes hands every six months and Austria is now at the helm, chairing the European Council, the Council of the EU and dependent bodies. I...