Flesch (ELDR), in writing. – (FR) In general, I approve of the proposals of the Convention, the draft Constitution and the proposal for a resolution that have been presented to us. The Member States should not put all the work on the table again at the Intergovernmental Conference.

I believe, however, that a few changes are necessary, in particular at institutional level. Whilst I accept the doubts and recommendations of our rapporteurs regarding the presidency of the European Council, I still have concerns about the solution proposed regarding the Commission and above all on distributing the seats in the European Parliament, for which neither the resolution nor the draft Constitution offer a satisfactory response.

Not wanting to swell the ranks of the eurosceptics, I voted in favour of the resolutions, although my concerns remain. I hope that the IGC will be able to find appropriate solutions.