Irish Vote Not the Final Hurdle for Lisbon Treaty
Leo Cendrowicz & Bryan Coll, Time | October 5, 2009
Despite the 67% Irish yes vote for the Lisbon Treaty, major hurdles lie ahead. ++ “A 'No' would not only have been the end of the Lisbon Treaty, but the end of any major EU Reforms [but] economic uncertainty helped persuade many voters that Europe offers a safe haven.” ++ However, the Czech Republic is yet to fully embrace the document pending a court judgement and if ratification drags on until next Spring then the anticipated Conservative winners of the next UK general election are expected to insist upon a referendum.
