The euro rules are just nuts
In fact the French angle is just tactical – an issue that just happened to be in the right place at the right time that gave an opportunity to the Irish to unleash a request for flexibility in the way some EU budget rules are applied.
The French themselves are supportive of the Irish position – why wouldn’t they be, they like flexibility. More importantly the Germans have also spoken in favour of the Irish case: it seems Wolfgang is still a friend. Even the smallest hawk in the flock, Finland, says that if the Irish meet the conditions then they should get some flexibility with the rules.
In fact nobody seems to be opposed to this move so ...
