"We are witnessing the last remnants of national politics"

Spanish Foreign Minister: "We are witnessing the last remnants of national politics" - EU Constitution means "a surrender of member states' sovereignty". Spanish Foreign Minister Miguel Ángel Moratinos is interviewed by the EU think tank "cafe babel". Moratinos was asked, "Does accepting the European Constitution mean a surrender of member states' sovereignty?" and he replied, "Absolutely. The member states have already relinquished control of certain economic and social competences, including justice, liberty and security. Now the difficult part is approaching: the giving up of sovereignty in the duel arenas of foreign affairs and defence. The concept of traditional citizenship has been bypassed in the 21st Century." He argues that, "The post of European Minister for Foreign Affairs is revolutionary; it will coordinate development policy, foreign relations and defence. While it is true that the decisions that will be taken will generally require the unanimous approval of the Council, the Minister will be able to make proposals that could be approved by majority voting."