EU's Two Functions

1. A legal framework to solve problems

2. Waiting room for the people who want to join the Eurozone.

Biting criticisms from Wolfgang Munchau who says that "the marginalization of the EU at the expense of the eurozone also has implications for other policies...by insisiting on an EU budget freeze, Mr. Cameron is ultimately doing the eurozone a favor. By undermining the EU, he provides further incentives for the eurozone to grasp its collective interest. I support him" -FT Commentary