Europe back in a tunnel?

The Corriere della Sera comments on the EU treaty crisis and recommends a renewed surge of commitment. "Kaczyński is not the only spoilsport. The Czech Republic is waiting on the decision of its constitutional court. ... Even if the court rules in favour of the treaty, as in Poland it is President Vaclav Klaus who has the last word. ... And even if the obstacles in Warsaw and Prague are overcome, the way must be paved for a second referendum in Ireland. The overall impression is that Europe is entering the same tunnel it entered in 2005 after the French and Dutch rejection of the constitution. All we need now is for politicians to start talking about a pause for reflection, which is tantamount to admitting paralysis. ... The EU needs clear and unorthodox commitment upheld by the far-sightedness of its statesmen. Can Sarkozy initiate this?"

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