Keep things in perspective. Is the EU able to smile or even laugh at itself? Of course it is! The long cultural traditions of Europe demonstrate this, and not just in the form of irony or critical comments, but often savage satire and virulent wit. Who has ever been produced fiercer satire on Ancient Rome than Juvenal or Martial? Now that Europe is in the process of becoming united, irony and satire are only to be expected. The question is whether it is appropriate for the Czech Presidency...