I would like to congratulate the United Kingdom on the approval of the Treaty of Lisbon by Parliament today. I would like to thank the Government and Parliament for the constant support for the new Treaty during the negotiation and ratification process. I believe the new Treaty will make the European Union more effective, democratic and stronger on the global stage. The Treaty of Lisbon has now been approved by nineteen member states. I believe it is important that all member states express their position on the Treaty of Lisbon and I call on all of those that have not ratified the Treaty to continue the ratification process.
18 June 2008
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