Let's take a few steps backwards. It is natural, possibly even indispensable, for governments to examine and discuss the draft Constitution for Europe word for word, that the various sensitivities should come to light, and that serious discussions are held on just one sentence or one word. But at the same time, a few more general considerations should be borne in mind, which should dictate the behaviour, and ultimately determine the final verdict of the Heads of Government. From my own point...