But neither was there a breakdown as at Reykjavik, and hopes have been raised for more far-reaching agreements next year.
France may also have had constitutional problems to sign and ratify such a far-reaching agreement.
In many ways, he is the ideal figure to try to forge a far-reaching international agreement like the one being sought at Maastricht.
In 1985, the unions signed a far-reaching agreement with management to modernize work practices.
Now a potentially far-reaching agreement between the Governments of the South and the North could keep it that way.
At Reykjavik, there was a clear demonstration that given political will, far-reaching agreements on nuclear disarmament measures could be achieved.
I am glad that we have been able to achieve far-reaching agreement.
Furthermore, we feel this far-reaching agreement has taken place too quickly, in particular given the impact assessment unveiled at the same time.
The Commission on its part will vigorously support the presidency's efforts for far-reaching agreements between the Member States.
I get the impression from this debate that there is very far-reaching agreement on some points, which I would like briefly to summarise again.