The EU started this semester with the dominant belief that the worst of the crisis has passed. Although the presidency is in the hands of Ireland, a country under the bailout, the EU officials optimistic start to send messages. The President of the European Council, Herman Van Rompuy, said in Dublin yesterday clearly that “the year 2012 marked a turning point in the crisis” and Irish Prime Minister Enda Keny said that “there is a sense of return to normal ».