2009 – A turning point for the European Union The Treaty of Lisbon
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2009 – A turning point for the European Union
The Treaty of Lisbon
A treaty for a new Europe
In Lisbon on 13 December 2007
Signed by European leaders
According to the expectations of the European public
Consider the changes Political Economic Social
Enter into force on 1 January 2009
Has to be ratified by each members
A more democratic Europe
The power of the European Parliament
The role of national parliaments
Council of Ministers
More participation
Relations – EU & member countries
A more efficient and modern
Europe European Parliament
European Council
The Council of the European Union
European Commission
EU high representative for foreign and security policy / Commission vice-president
The other institutions
National parliaments
A more valued Europe
Core values
More detailed objectives
Social justice and protection
Fight against social exclusion and discrimination
Protection of fundamental rights
Enforcement of the Charter of Fundamental Rights
Introduction of a new right
A more global Europe
Biggest trader and provider of aid
A global player
Institutional innovations
President of the European Council
High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the Commission
European External Action Service
Single legal personality for the Union
Higher profile to the principles
Common security and defense policy
A more free Europe Justice, Freedom and Security
Considerable influence
Increased democracy and transparency
Abolition of the existing separate policy areas
Legislative initiatives will remain possible
More active role for the National Parliaments
Guarantees of freedoms and rights set out in the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union
Facilitate the creation of more comprehensive, legitimate, efficient, transparent and democratic decision making
Specific national arrangements for three Member States
A better Europe Climate change and the environment
Energy
Civil protection
Public health
Public services
Regional policy
Research
Commercial policy
Sport
Economy
Data protection
Tourism
Our Europe
Better life
Job security
A place of freedom and peace
Future
Flexible but guardian frame
Opportunities close to our homes
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