” “” ” ” “Going back to the French and Dutch "votes against" the Constitution, Sarkozy stated: "We know rejections are the visible signs of a deep crisis of mistrust for Europe that for a long time had made its way into the souls and the hearts" of the EU citizens. In this respect, the ensuing crisis, "the worst in the history" of the EU, was "a healthy one", as it forced people to reflect on the present and the future of the Union. According to the French president, the deadlock was overcome through "debate", an "open confrontation", by comparing different views and positions: "Europe will die added the speaker if we force ourselves to one single thinking". Because of this, the speaker explained that he believes in European democracy and has "always preferred the majority rule than the unanimity rule", fighting "for extending the majority voting in the simplified Treaty". To the MEPs, the president spoke of the "failure of the Constitutional project", the success of his proposal to move to a "simplified Treaty", a "less ambitious plan", on which everyone can agree, including the French. Then, Sarkozy confirmed that the new Treaty will be ratified in France through Parliament. (segue)” “” “” “
