The orientations being outlined for the next negotiations of the new European treaty are not to everyone's liking. I presented the orientations of the governments in as neutral and objective a way as possible (EUROPE 9417) and I then summarised the European Parliament's draft resolution (EUROPE 9420). To complete the exercise, I will now look at the criticism and reservations surrounding the risk of the treaty representing a retreat from the initial goals and a compromising of the Community...