No, no, it is obvious that the ECU should act as a close alliance for the benefit of chess.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
Chess only appeals to quite a small minority. It does not have the cachet of a mainstream popular sport.
On the other hand, chess is a mass sport now and for chess organisers shorter time control is obviously more attractive. But I think that this control does not suit World Championship matches.
Europe needs an engine, and the Franco-German motor has provided that when the two nations have converged on important topics during critical periods. But that partnership shouldn't be a directorate for other EU members.
As for the single market, the E.U.'s landmark achievement, there is no question that a euro zone breakup would severely disrupt its operation in the short run.
The French don't seek out alliances except when there are difficulties.
Well, I have concerns about the effectiveness of Europe to compete.
It's easy for me to get along with chess players. Even though we are all very different, we have chess in common.
Of course, we also have the responsibility to win games and the difficulty in the job is to combine both.
Within our mandate, the ECB is ready to do whatever it takes to preserve the euro. Believe me, it will be enough.
Chess is intellectual gymnastics.