Introduction

Abstract

When the second Round Table of the Atlantic Commission convened in May 1985 Europe had once again become a subject of intense debate, a focal point of discussion. In my opening address I expressed the hope that we may be entering a new phase in the process of European unification. There is growing awareness that European unity should be strengthened, that the European identity should be asserted, that Europe should play a larger role in the world, more commensurate with its economic importance.