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Lack of Lisbon Treaty leaves EU weak on Georgia [FR] [DE]

EP's Pöttering: Called for speedy ratification

Although the fate of the EU's Reform Treaty was not officially discussed at the bloc's extraordinary summit on Georgia on 1 September, it proved to be a highly topical issue, with various top-level European politicians highlighting the importance of its entry into force if the EU is to become a more powerful global player.

Greens collect campaign ideas at summer university [FR] [DE]

The European Greens have used the summer break to gather input for their political campaign in the run-up to the European Parliament elections next year, with participants heading to their university event from all corners of Europe.

Interview: 'Political reality hampering Sarkozy's EU ambitions' [FR] [DE]

Merkel asked to take lead in reshaping East-West relations [FR] [DE]

Interview: 'No illusions' on EU Treaty ratification [FR] [DE]

Interview: EU needs ‘a big fight’ for 2009 election [FR] [DE]

Ireland eyes full-time commissioner in Treaty rescue plan [FR] [DE]

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National Parliaments & the EU

National parliaments have come to play an increasingly important role in the functioning of the EU, cooperating with the European Commission, the European Parliament as well as with each other. (read more)

European Elections: Outlook for 2009 [FR] [DE]

While the European Parliament has gained extensive new powers since the first European elections were held thirty years ago, voter turnout has consistently fallen, calling into question the ability of EU politicians to reverse the trend for the 2009 elections. (read more)