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NEWS ABOUT: Lisbon Treaty

Lisbon Treaty stories: 5 news summaries

(AP) - On the second try, Ireland has delivered "a convincing win" for the European Union's reform treaty, Irish Foreign Minister Micheal Martin said today, with the "yes" vote running about 60%  nationwide in early returns. "I'm absolutely delighted for the country. It looks like a convincing win... More »

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European Union • Europe • voting • Ireland • Lisbon Treaty • Micheal Martin

 Blair Set to Become 
 First European President 

Ex-PM expected to become President Blair if Irish pass treaty

Oct 2, 09 6:02 AM CDT
(Newser) - Tony Blair could be installed as Europe's first-ever president within weeks if Ireland, in voting today, approves the treaty creating the job. Nicolas Sarkozy believes Blair is the best man for the job, sources tell the Times. Angela Merkel initially believed the job should go to somebody from a country... More »

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Tony Blair • European Union • Ireland • European Commission • Lisbon Treaty • EU president

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Blair's Path
to EU Helm
Grows Clearer

If Irish approve Lisbon treaty, ex-PM in line for newly created position

May 22, 09 11:53 AM CDT
(Newser) - If Ireland votes yes on the Lisbon treaty, officially creating the role of EU president, Tony Blair is looking more and more like the man for the job. Not that the former UK prime minister has publicly expressed any interest—he's remained tactfully silent—but he has pockets of support... More »

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Tony Blair • Angela Merkel • European Union • Nicolas Sarkozy • Gordon Brown • Ireland • Silvio Berlusconi • Lisbon Treaty • EU president

France Takes EU Reins
With Call for Change

Sarkozy concerned by Ireland's rejection of central treaty

Jul 1, 08 6:54 AM CDT
(Newser) - French President Nicolas Sarkozy said yesterday that “profound” changes are needed in Europe's strategy for growth as his nation takes over the helm of the EU, reports AFP. “There have been errors in the way that Europe has been built,” Sarkozy noted in the wake of Ireland’... More »

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European Union • Nicolas Sarkozy • France • Ireland • Lisbon Treaty

 Hand of US Neocons 
 Seen Behind Irish 'No' 

Some suggest meddling in referendum that has Europe in disarray

Jun 25, 08 4:57 PM CDT
(Newser) - Pro-Europeans are claiming that American neoconservatives helped bankroll an effort to convince Irish voters to reject a key treaty, Der Spiegel reports. "Europe has powerful enemies on the other side of the Atlantic, gifted with considerable financial means," a French minister said after Ireland's thumbs-down roiled the continent.... More »

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European Union • Europe • France • constitution • Ireland • neocon • Lisbon Treaty

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