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ERC Video Journals
Irish No Campaign
Austrian Opposition *new*
Nordic Discontent
The Case in the UK
Previous Broadcasts
Introduction: What is the Video Journal about?
Political apathy in Germany: People don't believe in politics.
Denial of democracy in France: icluding interview with Susan George.
The EU and the Lisbon Treaty
The EU and the Lisbon Treaty: Making a weak democracy weaker
Read this new booklet by the association Mehr Demokratie. It provides background information on the democratic aspects of the Lisbon Treaty and on the European Union in general. Download the booklet for free here.
Ireland gave democracy a chance!
The official results of the Lisbon treaty referendum showed 53.4% voted No and 46.6% voted Yes. The turnout was 53%. We received many emails from European citizens who thanked the Irish people for their courageous vote against this treaty. They are happy that the Irish voted on behalf of them who were silenced by their governmemts. "If there were other referendums, we would have seen many similar results! After the Dutch and French no this is another defeat of the elitist concept of the European Union and in favour of a Europe of the citizens", says Thomas Rupp, co-ordinator of the European Referendum Campaign. "The question remains how many no-votes do they still need to realise that the the European Consititution is dead, and the cannot build Europe without the consent of the citizens."
Read our Post referendum Round-up - click here.
Questions and Answers on the Lisbon Treaty
Send us your questions on the Lisbon Treaty, please use our Q&A form.
Question: I believe that there are a number of areas that the European Court of Justice (ECJ) can overrule the Irish Constitution. What are they? Read the answer
Question: Will any country (or countries) have a permanent commissioner? How will the rotation appointment of commissioners operate? Read the answer
Question: Why is Ireland the only country holding a referendum for this treaty? Why are all other countries not allowed this right? Read the answer
Question: If Ireland votes no what are the consequences for the average person? Read the answer
Question: If we vote yes to the treaty will we lose the right to vote within the constitution of Ireland on European Treaties? - Read the answer
Question: What are the main argument of the Yes and No campaigns in Ireland? - Read the answer
Question: Who is actually supporting the Yes Campaign, and who is supporting the no? - Read the answer
Question: What is actually required for a referendum to be fair? - Read the answer
Shameful un-democrats
- On The Treaty - Fact & Fiction:
How A Yes campaigner spun reality - Read more
- Barroso, Merkel, Wallström, Pottering and Potočnik:
Could you dream of a better advertisement? - Read more
- Leaked Memo Contains Controversial Statements
about Irish Government’s Referendum Campaign - Read BBC article
A scanned version of the original front page can be found at Politics.ie.
- No respect for Irish people
European Parliament has voted not to respect the result of the Irish referendum - Read more
- Congratulations Nicolas!
Merkel praises Sarkozy for not asking the people! - Read more
Court Cases
There are several court cases being carried out throughout Europe against the undemocratic ratification process of the Lisbon Treaty. For more information click on the links below.
Germany Austria United Kingdom
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