Such a conception would be incompatible with the principles of the League
of Nations, closely bound as it is to the ideal of universality which
remains its aim and end, even while it seeks or promotes partial results.
Lastly, it is necessary to make the proposed study very clearly subject
to the general principle that in no case and in no degree may the formation
of the Federal Union desired by the European Governments affect in any way
any of the sovereign rights of the States which are members of such an
association.
It is on the level of absolute sovereignty and of complete political
independence that the understanding between European nations must be brought
about [...]
It is in the light of these observations and inspired by the general
anxiety mentioned at the beginning of this Memorandum that the government of
the Republic, in conformity with the procedure laid down at the first
European meeting of 9 September 1929, have the honour to submit today for
consideration by the governments concerned a statement of the different
points on which they are invited to give their opinion.
The need for a general agreement, however summary it may be, to affirm
the principle of the moral union of Europe and to place formally on record
the existence of the solidarity established between the states of Europe
[...]
The need for machinery which will secure for the European union the
organs essential for the accomplishment of its task.
The need for a representative and responsible body in the shape of a
regular institution known as the 'European Conference' composed of the
representatives of all the European governments that are Members of the
League of Nations. This body would remain the primary directing body of the
European Union in conjunction with the League of Nations . . . .
