It might be useful to recall the way the Convention was established and what it set out to do. It was asked to establish a more precise delimitation of powers between the European Union and member states, reflecting, in particular, the principle of subsidiarity. It was also asked to examine the status of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, proclaimed at Nice, and how it could be incorporated into a future constitutional treaty. It was asked to simplify the treaties with a view to making them clearer, more understandable and easier to read without changing their meaning. It was also asked to examine the role of national parliaments in terms of the European architecture. It has gone a long way towards achieving these aims.