We've been waiting so much for this day that it would be in bad taste to start talking now about the problems and shortcomings that exist, and the traps that the EU should be looking out for. The relief felt at overcoming the final obstacles to the entry into force of the Lisbon Treaty and the positive tone of the reactions are fully justified. Europe needs this treaty, which will allow it to strengthen Community integration, make it more democratic and extend it into new areas. A common...