A tricky balance. The agreement on the European Pact on Immigration and Asylum, announced in our bulletin 9748, did not, I feel, get the recognition that the importance of the event really warranted. It is true that its formal and official approval is a matter for the heads of state and government, who will announce it on 15 October when they meet for their forthcoming summit; but the consensus gathered at last week's Council was the essential moment for an initiative which will influence...