Nice Treaty

The rerun of the Irish referendum on the Nice Treaty was the first cause of uneasiness on my part.

The Republic says “Níl” (for now) Johnny Guitar 2008

That is the same red tape that Nice Treaty said would be reduced by 25%.

Q&A With Enda Kenny Ben Rooney 2011

A declaration attached to the Nice Treaty specifically says that article 122 must be read so as to be compatible with the no bailout rule in article 125.

An Unlawful Bailout Sandeep Gopalan 2010

As with the Nice Treaty, they are to be told to vote again – probably in October.

Gordon’s dilemma: lose now or lose later 2009

But the insult to democracy is more egregious, in his view, than simply asking the Irish to vote twice — that was already done to Ireland with the Nice Treaty in 2002.

How the Irish Can Save Civilization (Again) 2009

If ratified, this treaty will give operational effect to the European Security and Defense Policy (ESDP), approved in the 2000 Nice Treaty.

European Union 2008

Their position aims to preserve the provisions of the Nice Treaty, adopted by present members of the EU.

MAIL CALL 2008

Then, on a sunny summer's day seven years ago, 529,478 Irish citizens voted in a referendum to reject the Nice Treaty.

The Republic says “Níl” (for now) Johnny Guitar 2008

If ratified, this treaty will give operational effect to the European Security and Defense Policy (ESDP), approved in the 2000 Nice Treaty.

Military-note 2008

Ireland may hold a second referendum, as they did after the Nice Treaty was rejected in 2002.

EU Remains in Crisis After ���Flailing, Ineffectual��� Summit 2008