
Author: Pietro De Matteis Following the debate on the new president of the European Commission, it is now everyday more pressing the competition behind closed doors for the future post of President of the European Council. Should the Lisbon treaty be ratified we will finally have some of the important institutional changes which has been […]

European Parliament – Press release EU diplomatic service: Parliament urged to fast-track its position Constitutional affairs – 06-10-2009 – 17:08 If the EU is to wield its diplomatic clout effectively and democratically, Parliament needs to decide its position on the creation of the planned European external action service as soon as possible, Members of the […]

European News, source: The Irish Times Ireland has passed the second referendum on the Lisbon Treaty with an overwhelming majority of 67 per cent in favour as just two of the 43 constituencies voted against it. Taoiseach Brian Cowen said credit for the result rested with the Irish people who had shown a determination to […]