Direct involvement of the public. For Europe to have its Constitution, the third (and last) phase is now to be accomplished - ratification by the Member States. After the consensus within the Convention entrusted with the task of drafting the text, and unanimity in its approval by the governments, the last phase will be the most exciting and also the most promising as it will directly involve all the citizens of Europe. I do not share the fears and reticence expressed by some observers about...