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Treaty of Lisbon

The Treaty of Lisbon was signed by EU member states in 2007 forming constitutional basis of the European Union (EU). It updates previous treaties with a view to improving the coherence in the bloc.

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An image from an art installation showing a person swimming underwater holding up a European Union flag

Germany's elusive goal of a European federal state

Germany's elusive goal of a European federal state

The dream of a European superstate has lost much of its luster and left Germany looking increasingly isolated.
PoliticsJanuary 25, 2022
Flags of Hungary and the European Union

Hungary rejects EU criticism

Hungary rejects EU criticism

The EU has started formal proceedings against Hungary for alleged breaches of the bloc's values and the rule of law.
PoliticsSeptember 16, 2019
Frisch ernannte Vorsitzende der Liberaldemokraten Jo Swinson

UK: Lib Dems vow to end Brexit if elected

UK: Lib Dems vow to end Brexit if elected

The political party has always maintained an anti-Brexit stance, but they have now taken an unequivocal position.
PoliticsSeptember 16, 2019
Sebastian Kurz

Kurz: Time to replace key EU treaty

Kurz: Time to replace key EU treaty

The chancellor of Austria has said the 2007 Lisbon Treaty is no longer fit for purpose and needs some rejigging.
PoliticsMay 3, 2019
Theresa May

UK to ask for Article 50 extension, work with opposition

UK to ask for Article 50 extension, work with opposition

The UK government is to ask for an extension to Article 50 to find a way out of the Brexit impasse.
PoliticsApril 2, 2019
Jeremy Corbyn speaks in front of Theresa May

UK Parliament rejects all alternatives to Brexit deal

UK Parliament rejects all alternatives to Brexit deal

The UK has until April 12 to come up with a new plan on its departure from the EU, or it will crash out without a deal.
PoliticsApril 1, 2019
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