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KembaraXtra – Legal Terms – Lisbon Treaty
The Lisbon Treaty is an agreement between European Union member states aimed at reforming the structure and functioning of the EU. It was signed in 2007 and came into force in 2009.
The treaty amended earlier foundational agreements, including the Maastricht Treaty and the Treaty of Rome. It introduced changes to decision-making processes, such as expanding the use of majority voting.
Although initially rejected in a referendum in Ireland, it was later approved and implemented. The treaty reflects the EU’s approach of evolving through amendments rather than replacing its legal framework entirely.
The Lisbon Treaty is an agreement between European Union member states aimed at reforming the structure and functioning of the EU. It was signed in 2007 and came into force in 2009.
The treaty amended earlier foundational agreements, including the Maastricht Treaty and the Treaty of Rome. It introduced changes to decision-making processes, such as expanding the use of majority voting.
Although initially rejected in a referendum in Ireland, it was later approved and implemented. The treaty reflects the EU’s approach of evolving through amendments rather than replacing its legal framework entirely.
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