At last, after years of institutional wrangling a new treaty reforming the EU has been agreed by all 27 national governments. However, amid the national posturing and media sensationalism that inevitably surrounds European summit negotiations, it is easy to lose sight of the substance of what is, certainly compared to the Maastricht and Amsterdam treaties, a comparatively modest text.
So, what is all the fuss about? What is in the Lisbon treaty?
First, let's get one thing straigh...
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Already a member? Login hereLisbeth founded EUobserver in 2000 and is responsible to the Board for effective strategic leadership, planning and performance. After graduating from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, she worked as a journalist, analyst, and editor for Danish media.
Lisbeth founded EUobserver in 2000 and is responsible to the Board for effective strategic leadership, planning and performance. After graduating from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, she worked as a journalist, analyst, and editor for Danish media.