For the first time in its history, the very continuance of the European project is at stake. And yet the behavior of the EU and its most important member states has been irresolute and dithering, owing to national egotism and a breathtaking absence of leadership.
有史以来第一次，事态的发展直接关系到欧洲计划的生死存亡。但因为严重缺乏领导和国家利己主义作怪，致使欧盟及其重要成员国犹豫不决，迟迟无法采取行动。