Merkel Says Lisbon Treaty Will be Implemented

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newslookup.com     Jul 24, 2008            

Großansicht des Bildes mit der Bildunterschrift: The EU can't expand without a new treaty, said Merkel German Chancellor Angela Merkel expressed confidence that the European Union's Treaty of Lisbon will be implemented despite its rejection by the Irish electorate in a referendum last month. Referring to Croatia's membership application, Merkel said at a press conference on Wednesday, July 23 that further expansion of the 27-member bloc was not possible under the 2001 Treaty of Nice, which currently governs EU institutions. "I am confident we will implement the Lisbon Treaty," Merkel said before going on summer holiday. The Treaty of Lisbon, signed at the end of last year and currently undergoing ratification by the individual members, was necessary not only if the EU was to expand, but also to enhance democracy within the... [read full story]                    

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German chancellor confident EU's Lisbon Treaty will be implemented

earthtimes.org     Jul 23, 2008          

Berlin - German Chancellor Angela Merkel expressed confidence Wednesday that the European Union's Treaty of Lisbon will be implemented despite its rejection by the Irish electorate in a referendum last month. Answering a...                    

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Merkel Remains Confident EU Will Implement Lisbon Treaty

newslookup.com     Jul 24, 2008          

Großansicht des Bildes mit der Bildunterschrift: The EU can't expand without a new treaty, said Merkel German Chancellor Angela Merkel expressed confidence that the European Union's Treaty of Lisbon will be implemented despite...                    

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Lisbon Oireachtas Commission premature

labour.ie     Jul 24, 2008          

Issued : Thursday 24 July, 2008 Statement by Spokesperson on Europe and Human Rights The Government has made an initial proposal to establish a Special Oireachtas Commission to come up with a solution to the Lisbon Treaty...                    

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Opening up the Lisbon Treaty for new negotiations?

newropeans-magazine.org     Jul 24, 2008          

2nd part of the series on the EU after the Irish No to the Lisbon Treaty The European Council on June 19/20, 2008 did not indicate a way out of the EU crisis which resurfaced with the Irish „No“ to the Lisbon Treaty on June 12,...                    

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EU Offers Haven in Sea of Globalization

newslookup.com     Jul 25, 2008          

Großansicht des Bildes mit der Bildunterschrift: The EU has to maintain social equality as the storm of globalization spreads, said Brok The EU cannot let itself turn into hodgepodge of political directives and guidelines,...                    

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