Meanwhile in spain - Catalan independence movement

[Teebs]

I don't think Silvio Berlusconi and two Italian MEPs translates to 'the EU has persistent dreams of making Israel a member', neither does supporting closer integration short of membership. You do realise that 'maverick' would be a *very* polite way of describing the view most of the EU has of Berlusconi?

[Aaron MkII]

I'm sure the EU in general doesn't want that particular millstone around its neck. They have enough problems without backing a rogue state.