The failure of Tony Blair. Leaving aside the short-term difficulties in building Europe, what is the basic long-term problem? There is no doubt in my opinion: the British problem. One day we are going to have to answer the question of whether it is possible to create a Europe with its own identity and an autonomous voice in the world, with the United Kingdom as part of it. The situation is complex. There are areas where the British have given the lead and are at the forefront, for example in...