Reply #26: Democratic deficit

[fedsron2us]

I could not have put it better. The EU's main failing is that it essentially run by a small group of professional political apparatiks who do not necessarily reflect the vierws of the populace. Granted this elite is not as enslaved to corporate interests as that of the US political classes but you can be sure big business is trying to change that situation. If any thing the EU consitution is going to speed that process by removing some of the checks that the current system of vetos supplies. In reality Europe is never going to be a super state because national differences are always going to make agreements on almost any major area of policy difficult. Attempts to force unity are bound to fail. It is far better to accept that its most useful role is as political and economic forum where historic enemies can work out their problems in a peaceful manner.