On Thu, 28 Dec 2017 11:22:12 +0000, Tim Lamb wrote:

In message , The Natural Philosopher
writes

The EU will become (according to the etymology of the Peter Principle) a
'freely floating apex'

A fully fledged government structure with no one to govern.

It is a classic response to a whole structure that has risen past its
level of incompetence.

Should that be *competence*?

You are correct!

I first heard about the PP in the wonderful book by CN Parkinson himself.

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