Lisbon Treaty

Lisbon treaty – No referendum in Portugal
Posted On: January 9, 2008
Posted In: Politics
Lisbon treaty – No referendum in Portugal José Socrates has broken yet another one of his electoral promises by denying the Portuguese the opportunity to conduct a referendum concerning the Lisbon treaty. According to the Prime Minister, the referendum isn’t necessary given that he only promised to consult the Portuguese regarding a European Constitution. [sniplet 468x60] The decision is fruit of some internal and external pressures by various politicians ... Read More...