In October 2012, the Daily Online
reported, “Brussels officials are threatening to hit Britain with millions of
pounds in fines in retaliation for pulling out of pan-European justice and
crime policies.” It is the element of “retaliation” that was particularly provocative
in the state known for its outspoken Euro-skeptic element. The E.U. cannot
afford such an atmosphere to foment. Moreover, the dual-track trajectory should
be fostered rather than retarded by the E.U. Government, due to the very
different notions of the E.U. among the states.
The complete essay is at Essays on Two Federal Empires, available at Amazon.
