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)