tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27932062.post4043777258580135085..comments2023-10-10T15:39:35.168+00:00Comments on Centre for European Reform: A five-point plan for Cameron to win an EU referendumCentre for European Reformhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06815454225955436329noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27932062.post-64536935023089445382015-06-02T10:58:45.058+00:002015-06-02T10:58:45.058+00:00The problem with a "reform" package is t...The problem with a "reform" package is that the British electorate will very likely reject it.<br /><br />If there is a real reform package then it will probably be accepted. The EU-powers-that-be shouldn't underestimate the intelligence of the UK electorate. They are quite capable of spotting the difference between "reforms" and reforms.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12069544918200377508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27932062.post-83501794664484115242015-05-13T15:47:40.904+00:002015-05-13T15:47:40.904+00:00There is a path to the UK remaining in the EU. On...There is a path to the UK remaining in the EU. On one of Charles' points in particular, strengthening the role of national parliaments, there is nothing to prevent member states from deciding on their own to have their governments consult more closely with their parliaments before Council votes. That would not require a treaty change. With a modicum of good will, a "reform" package should be possible.Mark Tokolanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27932062.post-28492824231946374012015-05-09T10:53:39.946+00:002015-05-09T10:53:39.946+00:00Fully agree that the negotiations need to focus on...Fully agree that the negotiations need to focus on a few modest things that are achievable, don't require treaty change and go with the grain of what partners are doing anyway. If the bar is set too high, the enterprise will end in tears.David Brouchernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27932062.post-57355049836403592482015-05-08T21:45:49.610+00:002015-05-08T21:45:49.610+00:00Great comment, Charles. It is difficult to disagre...Great comment, Charles. It is difficult to disagree with anything that you write.<br /><br />However, one big point is missing. The tory party should rejoin the European People's Party. That is the easiest and best way of making the UK relevant in EU politics again.<br /><br />Anders ÅslundAnders Åslundnoreply@blogger.com