 The rejection also derailed further plans for a European Political Community, being drawn up by members of the Common Assembly which would have created a federation to ensure democratic control over the future European army.In response to the rejection of the EDC, Jean Monnet resigned as President of the High Authority and began work on new integration efforts in the field of the economy.In 1955, the Council of Europe adopted an emblem for all Europe, twelve golden stars in a circle upon a blue field.