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With the rebuff of the Irish referendum, the European Union became an interesting association: a union which had previously been galloping ahead on horseback lost its head in the first referendums, but now it has forced its own horse into an impasse. It seems that the debate did not bring much clarity to the issue either.
Here are a few remarks: Firstly I would like to express my indignation about the slogan of the ’no’ campaign in Ireland. ‘Europe has been good to Ireland. Let’s keep it that way!’ is simply scandalous. I do not think the view of the Eurosceptics is right, that now, when the Irish people have spoken, the Lisbon Treaty should be buried.
At the same time we must not put pressure on the Irish Government: naturally it is they themselves who decide what to do next.
I would also like to remark that political sabotage is on the rise in Europe, and in some countries there have been cases of ‘if you want us to ratify, then do something in return’. Thirdly, there is persistent talk of a democratic deficit, although there is no popular convergence on key EU questions even when an opportunity for consultation is created.
The result of the Irish referendum testifies that the success of Europe is being sacrificed to an overdose of doubtful public opinion. Individual whims are systematically taking precedence over the common good and short-term choices are blinding long-term vision."@en1
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