Signs of life
The voters of Luxemburg have delivered the first popular “Yes” to the European constitution, which nonetheless is fairly comprehensively dead, or at least on life support. The verdict was surprisingly clear, according to wire services, with over 56 percent approving a document others aren’t even bothering discussing any more. Ultimately, it’s an exercise in futility but may still give some hope to federalists that they’re project hasn’t been defeated.



