EU leaders would be failing their citizens’ hopes and interests if they let uncertainty over the Lisbon Treaty weaken Europe’s fledgling foreign policy. A statement signed by 44 ECFR members
After the Irish no, EU leaders should avoid further introspection and move ahead with flexible integration. A comment piece in Italian from Il Riformista.
The “crisis” created by Ireland’s rejection of the Lisbon Treaty is pretty tame – the EU faces far greater dangers in East Africa. But Lisbon could help solve them.
Europe’s citizens – and the world – need an EU that can act more effectively abroad. Failure by European leaders to create such a Union would have serious repercussions.
With an Irish “No” to Lisbon, others should continue the ratification process and European leaders keep focus on how to make the EU an effective global player
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