24.01.08: MEP give political blessing to Lisbon treaty - The Diigo Meta page

• 24 Jan 08
  

  Prof. Dr Wolfgang Schumann

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  • The European Parliament's constitutional committee has given a green light to the new EU Lisbon treaty, suggesting it will make the bloc's rules more democratic and suitable for the future, while remaining "less clear and readable" for its citizens.
     
     MEPs in the key parliamentary body dealing with institutional affairs of the 27-strong union gave their political blessing to the document, with 20 votes in favour and 6 against on Wednesday (23 January)
  • The report argues that the new treaty will make the EU more democratic by boosting the role of European and national parliaments as well as strengthening the citizens' rights through a brand new Charter of Fundamental Rights attached to the document.

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