Indeed, the EU continues to exist precisely because its members respect treaties. Take away respect for international law, and the EU would cease to exist – almost overnight.
事实上，欧盟之所以能存续，正是因为其成员国尊重条约。不尊重国家，欧盟也无法继续存在——而且是马上。没有其他力量能将欧洲拧在一起。