At first sight, the polemic surrounding re-appraisal of relations between the EU and the ACP countries (Africa, Caribbean and Pacific) has calmed down. In fact, nothing has been settled. It is just that, for now, there is less being said about it. One is still discussing and seeking a compromise regarding Economic Partnership Agreements (EPAs) - sometimes successfully - but declarations and behaviour show that views still differ radically. In their public positions, none of the parties take...