The Irish Say No to European "Constitution"
The "Lisbon Treaty" which had been designed to streamline complex EU functions was dealt what many perceive to be a fatal blow last Friday. Ireland voted no to the treaty and sice every EU member must ratify it in order for it to come into effect, this means that negotiations will have to restart.
While not completely devastating to the European integration project, this certainly is a step backwards and highlights the ongoing difficultes associated with achieving the European "Dream."
While not completely devastating to the European integration project, this certainly is a step backwards and highlights the ongoing difficultes associated with achieving the European "Dream."
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