If we continue the present practice, the need for interpreters will increase exponentially. If we double the number of languages, we will need four times as many interpreters. Here we have to do some hard thinking. Increased openness and better evaluation of our policies are also necessary, and do not need treaty changes. The Commission's future paper on governance may give other examples, which we need to consider.
Different questions require different answers, and methods.
There are a number of possible options. All of them have their pros and cons. Member states have not yet discussed these matters in depth, let alone taken a position. Proposals have been put forward to set up a small group of 'wise men'. The advantages with such a mechanism are that it could be set up and complete its work quickly.