The only possible conclusion to the informal debate on “economic nationalism” within the Union at the EU Economy/Finance Council in Vienna on 8 April was unanimous condemnation of protectionism in Europe and a call for markets to be opened and deregulated (see bulletin 9171). Who could have expected anything else? What is important is not this semi-official message, but the statements and stances that went with it, and from which I will draw three conclusions.
1. Rejection of Gordon...