The Lisbon treaty has been eight years in the making and is on the brink of coming into force, but not if Klaus gets his way
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2009/oct/14/vaclav-klaus-lisbon-treaty-czech?CMP=AFCYAH
Well now we have Berlusconi batting for Blair
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2009/oct/14/silvio-berlusconi-backs-tony-blair
Bellezza, as the Aussies might say.
And they say laughter is the best medicine.