We can talk about architectural issues such as double hatting and so on, which are all important from the point of view of the workings of the Union, but the core question is whether the future complexion of the Union will be a federalist one or a continuation of what it is at the moment, an association of sovereign states which pool some sovereignty in the interests of their peoples. Mr. De Rossa did not use the word "constitutional" but rather the words "constitutional treaty", which are quite distinct. Will that constitutional treaty steer us in a so-called federal direction? There was some disquiet when we saw Article 1 which mentioned competences being shared on a federal basis. I do not have any difficulty about this way of doing things globally within the Community but if there is to be a classic federation, with division of powers and so on, we will have some serious problems. We should look very carefully at the future direction of the Convention.