Irreconcilable positions. Recently I have highlighted the extent to which the actions of the European Parliament, including as a legislator, are now at the centre of Community activity (see, for example, this column in edition no; 9286). It is with the same candour that I am going to make some critical remarks. I am not referring, of course, to Parliament's stances: it is free to adopt whatever majority positions it deems appropriate. What I feel is open to criticism is sometimes to approve...