Well I'm not suprised. Even under conditions of great stress, people will not always necessarilly choose war
if there is a viable alternate choice. The Vatican and the Germans slammed that door shut. The British decision to acquiese to Geman demands for recognition on a quid pro quo basis for opting out of the 'Social Chapter' of the 1992 TEU was pretty disgusting to say the least. So much for 'Europe' doing the best to quench the flames.
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