The article argues that state sovereignty is important for people to have control over their own lives and not be dominated by others. Some say that in today's connected world, states can't keep their sovereignty, but the article suggests a different idea. Instead of giving up sovereignty to a global government or spreading it out to different levels, the article proposes a group of independent states working together to regulate their external affairs in a fair way. This approach could help maintain people's control over their lives and create a better European Union.