Reform treaty articles (Liberal Democrat European Group (LDEG))

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Reform treaty articles

November 10, 2007 10:49 AM

Here are several articles we've been sent on the Reform Treaty that might be of interest as well as an event on the 28th November -

The Case for the Reform Treaty

The measures in the treaty are not only in the EU's interest but in Britain's interests too. Read more at http://www.federalunion.org.uk/news/2007/071019guardian.pdf

EVENT Wednesday 28 November, Kingston
Britain's place in Europe

Brendan Donnelly, chair of Federal Union, will lead a discussion sponsored jointly by Kingston University and SEC Branch of the Institution of Structural Engineers. 28 November 2007, at 6.00 for 6.30 pm, Room JG0003 in John Galsworthy Building Penrhyn Road Site, Kingston University. To book places at the seminar, please send an e-mail to Dr Ted Donchev at T.Donchev@kingston.ac.uk Participation is free of charge, but places are limited so please let them know you are going.

The Reform Treaty and the euro

Does the Reform Treaty have any implications for Britain's opt-out from the euro? The answer is no. That may be a pity, but it's also a fact. One could go further and say that actually it's the other way round: the euro has had an impact on the Reform Treaty. Read more at http://www.federalunion.org.uk/blog/2007/10/reform-treaty-and-euro.html

Which parts of the treaty are the most important?

The campaigners for a referendum on the Reform Treaty recall the commitment made by Tony Blair regarding the Constitutional Treaty. But asking which part of that treaty bore the constitutional significance that required a referendum is a trick question. Read more at http://www.federalunion.org.uk/blog/2007/09/which-parts-of-treaty-are-most.html