In particular in the areas of services and shipping. Denmark is not alone on this point. A number of other Member States, including France, are also sceptical to the approach adopted in the Presidency's proposal. Denmark will reiterate this criticism. There are grounds to voice considerable satisfaction at the draft Treaty in the areas where Denmark has put forward proposals.
Danish optimism is fully justified.
The adoption of many of Denmark's proposals is close at hand. With regard to employment the Presidency's draft Treaty is exceptionally positive. All the elements from the Danish proposal have been included in the draft Treaty. The section on employment has in essence been written along the lines of the Danish proposal. It is my estimate that the employment issue has gathered such momentum during the Intergovernmental Conference that this text will be kept intact.