We must be careful to ensure that the words ‘ever closer union’ do not spread to the European Union as a whole
Sir, Whatever view one takes of the argument about Europe, something has to be done about careless use of the words “ever closer union”.
Before the eurozone crisis these words were rarely uttered for fear of frightening the horses, although they were always the marching song of the federalists.
The needs of the eurozone have now given respectability, however guardedly, to the concept of political union. But we must be careful to ensure that the words “ever closer union” do not spread to the European Union as a whole since the 12 non-eurozone states are less likely to welcome them