Neither did I write that Spain is an unimportant power not did I want to imply that. Everyone knows and respects that Spain is a very influential and important country. (And of course everyone who has only a slight interest in history knows that Spain has been the super power of the early modern history.)

What I wanted to say was actually something totally different. All I wanted to suggest is that the EU is not governed by a clan of British, French and German politicians, but that the other members of the EU are important, too. Having read the rest of your remarks I suppose we actually agree.

As for Denmark and Sweden: I did not say that Sweden is as important as Spain. But in the nordic region Sweden is probably the most important power. And it is also a fact that all nordic members states are very respected in the EU – for a variety of reasons.

Germany is an important economic power but it lacks the diplomatic skills, connections and influence of the UK and France.

I can understand that a as rich country as Norway does not wish EU membership; perhaps, they think that will contribute nothing to them, and only paying: if they do not wish to be member of the european family, it is their decision, we respected to them. And also I understand, part is happening in Iceland today would not happen if the country had been EU member and currency had been the Euro: now, Icelanders will see profits of the Euro, or not! They can see situation in Malta, Cyprus, Estonia or Slovenia, and they can see situation in Iceland, and situation of the icelandic currency.

To Peter:

Thanks to be similar Spain ( 45 million ), or Italy ( 58 million ), to small countries like Denmark ( 5 million ) and Sweden ( 9 million ), and both no Euro members. It is a very appropriate similarity: 8th and 6th richer economies in the world at the same level that a small kingdom of only 5 million, and no member of the Euro area. Thanks: we value your culture and esteem.

Nevertheless, I am not you and your words, and will give to your country recognition that deserves: I think, your country – GERMANY – is the authentic germ and impelling partner of a united, richer and integrated Europe. Perhaps, France has more political power since it was the european heart of the Western Europe but, authentic wealth is in Germany, and its currency, the german mark – DM -. What is the Euro? Euro is german mark + the rest. Do you remember what was happening in the 90′s crisis – 1992,1993,1994- ? Do you remember how they crawled – UK and France – before german mark? Authentic power would be in Germany; this one was diluted, become blurred for historical reasons we remember. If it had not been by those historical years, Germany would be besides a great economic power, a great political country. Even so, German people looks its chair.

I guess Iceland can negotiate the CFP (which sucks imo) and if it’s not happy with the outcome, it can finally not join. But at least give it a try guys.

The point is, EU is far from perfect, but at least together we can try to change things. Each one alone cannot change a shit.

That’s for the euroskeptics/europhobics who prefer to sit on their couches and observe the world changing, like the old fellows in the mappet show. :)

I don’t think their is point for the counter-propaganda and euro-skeptics getting ahead of them self. The amendment is clear. Norway can keep is deposit guarantee of 200.000euro if they want.