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> People kicking up a fuss is the default situation because of conflicting interests between different states.

In some cases less between the states and more between gonvernment and people. The european parliament is elected by the people. But many important matters are defined by the comission consisting of representatives of the member states governments.

Of course the different governments are also elected. But as part of the comission they can act against the will of the people and later blame the EU.