i have heard things about it and i still dont have an opinion on the subject..give more details,please
Well, I' ll tell you my opinion based on all the evidence I know.
Concerning the rejection of the treaty by the Irish, I am inclined to believe that there was vast political propaganda all over the country conducted by the anti-governmental party. The propaganda exploited many fears of the Irish nation. Some of them, like higher business taxes for foreign investors, are based on actual facts about the treaty. Others, like a change in Ireland's attitude about abortion, were extravagant.
The EU is really looking forward to uniting Europe even more. Something I agree with, provided that further unification will be restricted to the political field as mush as possible. That's why I believe that there will be a second, modified treaty to be judged by another referendum. If the treaty fails to gain Ireland's trust, Europe might have to start diplomatic negotiations all over again. What I think that has to be done is to convey more infromation about the treaty to all European citizens.
I'd like to make clear that before any further expansion of the EU, there should be introduced a common European Constitution, a solid and responsible EU foreign representation and policy, and a unified social policy. The latter will especially benefit the newest member-states, and Greece as well, given that we are one of the most bureaucratic countries in the union. Education in Greece could also improve.
I believe that the intension of the Lisbon Treaty is beneficial to some extent. However, my opinion is subjective, as I do not have the information needed to reach a clear conclusion. It is a fact, though, that in contemporary world, where competition between countries is becoming stronger and stonger by all aspects, Europe, for the greatest good of its citizens, must be more united that ever.
