The OCGG Government Section's Governance Area on the EU Constitution aims at directing regular constitutional upgrading towards ever closer union through a series of republics.

 

by André Nilsen

Recommendation to the European Council and Ireland

With an unpopular government, a disorganized pro-Lisbon movement, and a strong anti-Lisbon campaign, winning the new Irish referendum requires mobilizing domestic and European support, refocusing and reframing the issue, emphasizing the stakes, and improving public understanding.

OCGG Government Recommendation No 6 (PDF)

 

by André Nilsen

Recommendation to the European Council and Ireland

The Lisbon Treaty is of fundamental importance to the unity, legitimacy, and effectiveness of the European Union. It moreover enjoys overwhelming democratic support through its ratification so far by 18 Member States. The national leaders, meeting in the European Council in Bruxelles on 19-20 June 2008, must therefore act calmly, responsibly, and confidently to ensure its scheduled coming into effect on 1 January 2009. They must let the remaining 8 Member States complete ratification while facilitating that Ireland immediately but temporarily steps out of the EU into the EFTA.

OCGG Government Recommendation No 5 (PDF)

 

by André Nilsen

Recommendation to the Principals of the European Union

Despite the unsuccessful referendums in France on Sunday 29 May and The Netherlands on Wednesday 1 June, the European Constitution is still alive.

The leaders of the institutions and governments of the European Union have a moral, political, and legal duty to ensure that the ratification process continues in the remaining Member States.

Everything should be done to secure victory in the outstanding referenda. If necessary, the possible accession of Turkey, the Lisbon agenda, and other controversial issues should be scrapped from the political agenda of the European Union.

Germany and Spain have a particularly heavy responsibility to take leadership and keep the momentum up.

OCGG Government Recommendation No 3 (PDF)

 

André Nilsen, Chairman and Managing Director of the OCGG, proposes ways to win the new Irish referendum on the Lisbon Treaty in OCGG Government Recommendation No 6.

André Nilsen, Chairman and Managing Director of the OCGG, urges Ireland to step out of the EU into the EFTA so the other Member States can enact the Lisbon Treaty in OCGG Government Recommendation No 5.

André Nilsen, Chairman and Managing Director of the OCGG, defends the European Constitution in OCGG Government Recommendation No 3.