In a month when nobody seems willing to further the debate about the future of Europe, it was refreshing to learn of the following resolution passed by the conference of the Co-operative Party (link to Word document):

This Conference supports the proposed new Constitution for the European Union. Conference notes that it has received support from the overwhelming majority of socialist parties across Europe and from the ETUC, and is so strongly opposed by the far right and the UK Conservative Party.…

Conference believes that the new Constitution will respond to many of the criticisms that have previously been levelled at the EU, making it clearer, more efficient and more accountable. It is a progressive step towards a more democratic and social Europe.