When I suggested that Holland’s new found realities are best dealt with on a pan-European basis something told me it would not be easy. Here are some reactions after Dutch PM Balkenende suggested the Euros should work together on improving Muslim integration and fighting terror:

EU lawmakers, through parliament President Josep Borrell, expressed "solidarity" with the Netherlands in dealing with the ethnic unrest, but urged caution in drafting new proposals.

German Liberal Democrat Alexander Alvaro urged Balkenende not to push through the new rules in the name of fighting terrorism at the cost of civil liberties.

"We will have to continue to think, discuss and debate," he said. "The protection of human and civil rights, of freedom and security are the foundations of Europe, and must be defended."

This is not hopeful and potentially dangerous: it’s an unwillingness to make changes to adapt to the new world and a call for inaction. That’s a form of radicalism as well.