Airbus - a harsh lesson for EU federalism

The Airbus project has long been hailed by fanatical EU Federalists as the living proof of the future for their project. They should be compelled to read the full five page report in today's International Herald Tribune, linked here, particularly recalling this highly embarrassing quote on the A380 extracted from the article - the remainder of which gives shocking detail exposing what has clearly been a complete and utter expensive fiasco: "When it takes to the skies," Chirac said, "it will carry the colors of our Continent, and our technological ambitions, to even greater heights." Conclusion: The economic well-being of free men and women can best be assured within democratic sovereign nation states.