But it is for a purpose. To serve our own interests, by building up the European Union in order for us to engage with the outside world. But the one thing they will unite on, in opposition, is where the EU appears to interfere in the minutiae of everyday life for purposes that appear obscure. Europe could legislate less in some areas and achieve more. As I say, integrate where necessary, decentralise where possible.
Subsidiarity is a vital part of creating the new Europe.
It is making Europe work, keeping it in touch with the people of Europe. So my case is that we need in this next era of Europe to focus on building external strength. No, of course not. We are at a moment of transformation in Europe. To meet the global challenge, we need reform of our own workings too.