The article discusses the current negative outlook on European integration and the rise of opposition to it. It highlights a shift in attitudes towards the EU, with a focus on 'consolidation' rather than further integration. The failed Constitutional Treaty in 2005 and the recent debt crisis have fueled skepticism towards European unity. This crisis is not new, as tensions between different integration approaches have been present since the 1990s. The belief that economic prosperity would ensure support for European integration is no longer guaranteed, leading to increased Euroskepticism across member states.