There is NO alternative

Solana stressed that the EU diplomatic service - still in its infancy and forseen under the new constitution - will see the light of day in any case.
"There is no reason to doubt that sooner or later the EU will have its own diplomatic service and everyone must get used to the idea".

More evidence, dug up bythe Serf, for why we must leave. They just don't get it do they? No Mr Solnan, we don't have to get used to it. Maybe you might have to get used to rejection