A unique tone. Jacques Delors has lost none of his main quality. I refer to the stimulating effect of his words when he speaks of Europe. He may be discontented, disappointed even, with various current developments in European construction, but none of this matters: even his reservations or criticisms have this tone, which is his alone, and which gives hope and confidence. Those lucky enough to have heard him over two days in Brussels last week will bear me out: even the most sceptical and...