European Union

Van Rompuy pushes for a Euro tax

Seamus Esparza — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 02:23:29 -0600

Herman Van Rompy, the first European Union president, is to push for a EU tax. Joining forces with the European Commission to institute wide sweeping taxing powers, the proposal was made by the commission's head Jose Barroso.

EU Summit Starts In Brussels To Selet Top Positions

Armen Hareyan — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:06:51 -0600

The heads of the European Union just started their summit in Brussels to select top three EU posts as the Lisbon Treaty, envisioning a European President, came into force after all-member ratification. The summit starts at 5PM Brussels time (11AM EST) and will include a dinner. The decision is expected either late tonight or sometimes tomorrow. It is possible that one of the posts may be occupied by a woman candidate, while UK hopes to secure at lest one position.

Javier Solana Resigning From Top EU Foreign Job

Armen Hareyan — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:00:16 -0600

As the EU leaders start their summit to select top three jobs Javier Solana, the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs is stepping down. He says he is a convinced European and after being on the position for 15 years he thinks the position has to change as EU is turning a new chapter ahead of very exciting changes.

EU Presidency: More Names Than Posts

Armen Hareyan — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:40:33 -0600

There are more names on the list of the European Union's top jobs than the posts themselves, says Cecilia Malmstrom: the Swedish European Affairs Minister. Her country is closing in on choosing the first ever European President and the Foreign Minister for the Union.

Italian Minister Proposes European Army

Seamus Esparza — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:18:01 -0600

Italy's Foreign Minister leads the push to create a European army for the post-Lisbon EU. As a new Europe takes shape following the adoption of the Lisbon treaty the Minister suggests that Europe should not be left behind the superpowers.

Lisbon Treaty To Go In Force After Klaus Signs It

Armen Hareyan — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:38:51 -0600

The European Union may see a new president sometimes around December 1 or by the year end if the EU's Lisbon Treaty is signed by the Czech president Vaclav Klaus. It is expected to be soon after the Czech constitutional court in Prague cleared the legal hurdle toward the presidential signature and ratification.

Tony Blair May Be The 1st EU President

Armen Hareyan — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:45:47 -0500

The talk around Tony Blair to possibly become the first EU president is increasing. Today he got his support from the current UK Prime Minister Mr. Gordon Brown.

Yet, EU presidency is a post that does not even exist. It will become available when the Lisbon Treaty goes into force after Czech approval.

Property Claims The Reason Of Czech Lisbon Treaty Delay

Armen Hareyan — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 08:49:11 -0500

Czech Republic, which is the last holdout for the Lisbon Treaty to come into effect, today revealed its reservations. Those are related to property claims.

Czech Republic The Last Holdout After Poland Signs Lisbon Treaty

Armen Hareyan — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 08:51:05 -0500

Poland today signed and ratified the Lisbon Treaty after the Irish said Yes to the treaty in the referendum last week. Now the last holdout is the Czech Republic.

The Result Of The Irish EU Vote: 'Yes'

Armen Hareyan — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 08:12:41 -0500

Those who are anticipating the Irish EU vote results may be cheering soon. The Foreign Minister of Ireland said that the result of the Irish 2009 vote on Lisbon Treaty may be Yes. In fact, the Prime Minister of Ireland just made a statement welcome irish Yes on EU Treaty.

Germany Court Suspends Lisbon Treaty Ratification

Armen Hareyan — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 11:46:26 -0500

The Constitutional Court of Germany has today suspended the process of ratification of the Lisbon Treaty, calling for a law guaranteeing the rights of the German Parliament. The constitutional judges have confirmed that the Treaty was "compatible with the Basic Law (the German Constitution), but they felt that the parameters were still lacking.

Sweden Says No Miracles During EU Presidency

Armen Hareyan — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 16:05:34 -0500

Today Swedish Foreign Minister Carl Bildt and EU-Minister Cecilia Malmström presented Sweden's priorities during the upcoming presidency to members of the international press.