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LATEST NEWS
22 July 2008 - EN The Lisbon Treaty and The Radar-Base Treaty: Interference of politics
The Czech Prime Minister, Mirek Topolanek (ODS), foresees a possible interference while ratification of two Treaties that have been recently discussed in the Czech Republic: the Treaty on Anti-missile Radar Base and the Lisbon Treaty. According to a statement he made last week, the possible refusal of the Treaty on American Radar Base could negatively effect the attitude of Czech ODS MPs towards the Lisbon Treaty. A mutual conditioning of Treaties and a joint-decision making process is a logical step. However the opposition party (CSSD) is against the plan set by the ODS, claiming that they avoiding having to deal with the issues of each treaty. The ODS is however not unified on the issue of the Lisbon Treaty. Read more in Czech...
22 July 2008 - EN The Czech Society deeply confused about the ratification of the Lisbon Treaty
The Czech population is deeply confused about the Lisbon Treaty and its ratification by the Czech Parliament. Results of a poll carried out by STEM Research Agency in June 2008 indicated that 47% of the Czech population agrees with ratification of the Lisbon Treaty, whereas a majority of about 53% is against ratification. More importantly, only 23% of the population claim to have a profound knowledge of the treaty, the rest either does not understand properly or has absolutely no knowledge about the issue. The percentage of the "No" group has increased slightly after the Irish rejection of the Lisbon Treaty. However, public awareness of the Lisbon Treaty has been on the same level for last six months since the monthly polls were realised. Read more in Czech...
22 July 2008 - EN Irish No Campaigner has big plans for EU elections
Declan Ganley, President of Libertas has revealed his that he is planning to field more than 400 candidates in next June's European Parliament elections. All the MEPs shall stand on just one issue – ratification of the Lisbon Treaty. "We will tell people that Libertas is the box you put your X in if you want to vote 'No' to the Lisbon Treaty. It's clear, it's simple," said Declan Ganley. Read more…
22 July 2008 - EN Sarkozy suggests Irish revote in June 2009
French President Nicolas Sarkozy has suggested that the Irish hold another referendum on the same day as the European parliamentary elections in June 2009. Sarkozy’s plan is to guarantee of a commissioner for every member state alongside non-legally-binding declarations - not protocols or opt-outs - targeting perceived Irish concerns around abortion and defence, among other issues. Read more...
18 July 2008 - EN Sarkozy visit on Lisbon vote plunges into chaos
Plans for Sarkozy's visit to France have plunged into chaos due to the poor level of organisation, in what the Irish are now calling the "French Farce". The open forum with members from both the yes and no campaigns have been cancelled, and it is still unknown who will be meeting with M. Sarkozy on Monday. Read more...
18 July 2008 - EN Stuart Wheeler loses right to appeal
Stuart Wheeler who brought a court case against the British parliament to hold a referendum on the Lisbon Treaty, has lost his application of leave to appeal. Read more...
17 July 2008 - EN Uk ratifies Treaty but court case goes on
The UK has officially finished the ratification process. However the court case against not holding a referendum on the treaty continues. For more information see our United Kingdom page.
11 July 2008 - EN Belgian Parliament approves Treaty
The Flemish parliament passed the Lisbon Treaty yesterday. It was the final of Belgium's eight Parliaments to approve the Treaty. Read more...
4 July 2008 - EN Cypriot parliament ratifies Treaty
The Cypriot Parliament ratified the Lisbon Treaty yesterday with 31 MPs in favour of the treaty and 17 against. Read more...
27 June 2008 - EN Austrian leader calls for referendum if EU treaty changed
The Austrian Chancellor Alfred Gusenbauer has said that if the Lisbon Treaty were changed, due to the Irish rejection of it, the changed treaty should be put to a referendum in Austria. Read more...
25 June 2008 EN - Czech President says treaty cannot come into force
In an interview with El País Czech President Václav Klaus spoke out saying that the Lisbon Treaty is dead, and further ratification futile as one member state has rejected it. He states that the EU must not be based on ignoring its own rules and principles. Read more...
25 June 2008 - EN UK referendum court case fails
The case against the British government for not holding a promised referendum, brought by Stuart Wheeler has failed. Read more...
23 June 2008 EN Doubts emerging over Poland's Lisbon ratification
The Polish president has yet to sign of on the Lisbon Treaty for it to e ratified in Poland. However there are reports stating that he believes the treaty to be dead after the Irish no. Just like with the European Constitution after the French and Dutch no votes. Read more...
22 June 2008 - EN Ireland comes under pressure to hold new referendum
Ireland is expected to bow to pressure from France and Germany to hold a new referendum on the Lisbon Treaty. Although no time limit has been placed upon the Irish, it is believed that a spring referendum would be preferred so that the treaty could come into force before the 2009 European Parliament elections. Read more...
20 June 08 - EN British to postphone Ratification until after court case
Gordon Brown has said Britain will not ratify the EU Treaty until the High Court has ruled on a separate bid to force a British referendum. Read more...
11 Jun 08 - DE Plebiszit in Irland: Bangen um EU-Vertrag
Die Staats- und Regierungschefs hoffen darauf, dass das irische Volk sich daran erinnern wird, wem sie ihren rasanten wirtschaftlichen Aufschwung zu verdanken haben: den Fördergeldern der EU. Weiterlesen...
11 Jun 08 - DE Im Land der Neinsager
Die Iren entscheiden in einem Referendum über den EU-Vertrag von Lissabon. Doch die Neinkampagne zeigt Wirkung: Auch Prominente wie der Schriftsteller Frederick Forsyth stehen in vorderster Ablehnungsfront. Weiterlesen...
11 Jun 08 - EN Irish 'no' camp says Paris hiding plans for EU defence
On the eve of Ireland's referendum on the EU treaty, the Irish "no" camp has accused France of trying to hide its intentions to push for beefing up EU military capabilities and creating an EU army commanded by Brussels. Read more...
10 Jun 08 - EN France warns Ireland on EU treaty 'no' vote
French foreign minister Bernard Kouchner has warned Ireland about the consequences of voting 'No' in Thursday's referendum, saying the Irish would be the "first victim" if they reject the EU treaty...Read more...
9 Jun 08 - DE Widerstand in Irland alarmiert EU
Ein mögliches Nein-Votum der Iren zum Lissabon-Vertrag lässt führende Europapolitiker um die Zukunft der Union bangen. Eine Umfrage sorgt für Alarmstimmung. Weiterlesen...
9 Jun 08 - DE Europa hat Angst vor den Iren
Irland könnte den neuen EU-Vertrag platzen lassen - Dabei hat die Insel mit am meisten von der Union profitiert. Weiterlesen...
6 Juni 08 - DE Schwerer Stand für EU-Reformvertrag in Irland
In Irland stimmt das Volk über den neuen Grundlagenvertrag der EU ab. Gemäss neusten Umfragen liegt eine Ablehnung im Bereich des Möglichen. Das macht in Brüssel Sorgen. Weiterlesen...
6 Jun 08 - EN Latest Irish poll shows EU treaty heading for defeat
The latest poll in Ireland has revealed a shock swing to the no side ahead of next week's vote on the EU's Lisbon treaty. Read more...
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