There can only be one subject under discussion in Brussels this week, which must be taking place behind closed doors, since we are getting no reports on the subject. The subject is, of course, the Euro. The Europhiles continue their usual 'holier than thou' posturing, in silence, as the Greeks try desperately to rearrange their books to suit the requirements of the very people from Central Government (Brussels), who gave them the nod in the first instance. That only happened because the Greek Government had employed Goldman Sachs to arrive with enormous mirrors and much smoke, plus a large carpet, under which to sweep anything else that showed.
Well, my man in Berlin keeps me informed that 'Gerry' is getting considerably miffed at the prospect of handing over shed loads of money to a regime that is obviously corrupt, rather like the EU itself. Merkel has painted herself into a corner, singing from the European song sheet, rather than that of her party. They know that France will back the financial support so desired by Greece, but won't expect to help fund it. Brown was spouting last week about assisting in the crisis. Something we shouldn't be anywhere near. However, these folk love helping to create a catastrophe, which then gives them the opportunity to look important.
The BBC's John Humphreys, who has a home in Greece, wrote extensively in last Sunday's press about how easy it is to have a job in a state department, with pension, rarely, or never having to turn up, running your own business simultaneously, cash in hand, no questions asked. It's frightening to think that Mandelson, Clegg and Clarke are happy with this.
Winston Churchill said something along the following lines:
THIS IS NOT THE END, OR THE BEGINNING OF THE END, IT IS HOWEVER, THE END OF THE BEGINNING.