Reasons for the return of confidence. The possibility that agreement will be reached before the end of the year on the draft of a new European treaty to replace the draft Constitutional Treaty (while remaining faithful to its broad lines and main content) has now been recognised by major leaders. Jean-Claude Juncker, who is not in the habit of speaking lightly, believes it is possible, if certain conditions are met (see this column in last Saturday's bulletin). The president of the European...