Synopsis. Everyone - regardless of his opinions and preferences - recognises that last week's statement from the French president on the relaunch of European construction represents a turning point (see EUROPE 10848). The different positions are becoming more numerous - be they in favour of François Hollande's initiative or to express reservations or even to reject it. This column has pointed out the aspect of Hollande's initiative that was at first sight ambiguous - are we faced with a...