We are seeing the emergence of a new European politics – one dominated by the triumvirate of Germany, France and the European Commission. Now is the time to think seriously about our future in Europe – to discuss where Britain fits in, and what role we should play. That should be for the British people to decide in a referendum, something that may not happen any time soon. But we do know this: on the issue of determining our relationship with Europe, last week’s veto was not the end, but only the beginning.