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Accordingly, the Treaty of Lisbon itself provides (Article 6(2)) for its entry into force on 1 January 2009, if all the ratification instruments have been deposited by that date, or, failing that, on the first day of the month following the deposit of the final ratification instrument.
Accordingly, the Treaty of Lisbon itself provides (Article 6(2)) for its entry into force on 1 January 2009, if all the ratification instruments have been deposited by that date, or, failing that, on the first day of the month following the deposit of the final ratification instrument.
The protocol (No 10) concerning the transitional provisions provides for any adjustments which may be required during the transitional period.
The protocol (No 10) concerning the transitional provisions provides for any adjustments which may be required during the transitional period.
Overall assessment/recommendation to approve the new Treaty
Overall assessment/recommendation to approve the new Treaty
In the light of the preceding analysis, the Committee on Constitutional Affairs' overall assessment of the outcome of the IGC which completed its work in October 2007 and the Treaty of Lisbon can only be resolutely positive.
In the light of the preceding analysis, the Committee on Constitutional Affairs' overall assessment of the outcome of the IGC which completed its work in October 2007 and the Treaty of Lisbon can only be resolutely positive.
First and foremost, it enabled Europe to overcome the extremely worrying impasse in which it found itself.
First and foremost, it enabled Europe to overcome the extremely worrying impasse in which it found itself.
Its adoption will clear the way for a resumption of the ratification process in France and the Netherlands and will facilitate the use of the parliamentary method with a view to bringing the new text into force.
Its adoption will clear the way for a resumption of the ratification process in France and the Netherlands and will facilitate the use of the parliamentary method with a view to bringing the new text into force.
Of course, the new Treaty is a compromise, one involving concessions which are difficult for Parliament to accept: the abandonment of the very idea of a Constitution and of certain provisions laid down in the Constitution; regrettable postponements of the entry into force of certain provisions and specific measures to satisfy the demands of a few Member States.
Of course, the new Treaty is a compromise, one involving concessions which are difficult for Parliament to accept: the abandonment of the very idea of a Constitution and of certain provisions laid down in the Constitution; regrettable postponements of the entry into force of certain provisions and specific measures to satisfy the demands of a few Member States.
This was the political price to be paid to find a way out of the crisis into which the 'no' votes in the French and Dutch referendums had plunged Europe.
This was the political price to be paid to find a way out of the crisis into which the 'no' votes in the French and Dutch referendums had plunged Europe.
However, it does contain a large number of significant reforms and improvements by comparison with the current Treaties and most of the innovations introduced by the Constitution have been safeguarded.
However, it does contain a large number of significant reforms and improvements by comparison with the current Treaties and most of the innovations introduced by the Constitution have been safeguarded.
Above all, however, the new Treaty enhances democracy in the European Union, fosters more effective decision-making and clarifies to some extent who does what in the Union and the competences allocated to the Union, on the one hand, and to the Member States, on the other.
Above all, however, the new Treaty enhances democracy in the European Union, fosters more effective decision-making and clarifies to some extent who does what in the Union and the competences allocated to the Union, on the one hand, and to the Member States, on the other.
Additional remarks by Íñigo Méndez de Vigo, co-rapporteur
Additional remarks by Íñigo Méndez de Vigo, co-rapporteur
The intergovernmental approach to Treaty revision has once again shown its limitations.
The intergovernmental approach to Treaty revision has once again shown its limitations.
Not a single substantive step forward has been made with respect to the Constitutional Treaty, while much has been removed.
Not a single substantive step forward has been made with respect to the Constitutional Treaty, while much has been removed.
In short, the instinct was to cut rather than to create.
In short, the instinct was to cut rather than to create.
What is more, with manifest disdain for the compromises reached, some governments have succeeded in unravelling earlier agreements and securing special exemptions or interpretations that fit in with their own interests.
What is more, with manifest disdain for the compromises reached, some governments have succeeded in unravelling earlier agreements and securing special exemptions or interpretations that fit in with their own interests.
The prime example of this is the acceptance of the 'red lines' set out by Tony Blair's UK Government.
The prime example of this is the acceptance of the 'red lines' set out by Tony Blair's UK Government.
The lack of vision and ambition shown by national leaders in the European arena has never been so obvious, and the Lisbon Treaty is a clear reflection of a feeling of diffidence towards – and even downright mistrust of – the Union and its institutions.
The lack of vision and ambition shown by national leaders in the European arena has never been so obvious, and the Lisbon Treaty is a clear reflection of a feeling of diffidence towards – and even downright mistrust of – the Union and its institutions.
It is therefore no surprise that many Europeans are visibly dismayed at the fate of the Constitutional Treaty – a dismay similar to that felt by Altiero Spinelli when he compared the Treaty on European Union adopted by the European Parliament with the Single Act adopted by the Council.
It is therefore no surprise that many Europeans are visibly dismayed at the fate of the Constitutional Treaty – a dismay similar to that felt by Altiero Spinelli when he compared the Treaty on European Union adopted by the European Parliament with the Single Act adopted by the Council.
It must be said, however, that many of the advances contained in that draft are today in force.
It must be said, however, that many of the advances contained in that draft are today in force.
Something similar will happen when the Lisbon Treaty enters into force: the advances brought by the Constitutional Treaty will form part of Community primary law.
Something similar will happen when the Lisbon Treaty enters into force: the advances brought by the Constitutional Treaty will form part of Community primary law.
When that moment comes, we will need to make good use of the Treaty's institutional provisions and its potential and to flesh out its instruments in order to make the Union a more integral part of the daily lives of European citizens.
When that moment comes, we will need to make good use of the Treaty's institutional provisions and its potential and to flesh out its instruments in order to make the Union a more integral part of the daily lives of European citizens.
Europe will need to face up to the growing strategic threats posed by terrorism and nuclear proliferation and to the new world situation created by globalisation and the technological revolution.
Europe will need to face up to the growing strategic threats posed by terrorism and nuclear proliferation and to the new world situation created by globalisation and the technological revolution.
Given the scale of the challenges facing it, Europe cannot bury its head in the sand: unless it throws its weight behind economic growth, market reform and greater competitiveness, it will be unable successfully to face up to the might of the US economy and the new winds blowing from countries such as China and India.
Given the scale of the challenges facing it, Europe cannot bury its head in the sand: unless it throws its weight behind economic growth, market reform and greater competitiveness, it will be unable successfully to face up to the might of the US economy and the new winds blowing from countries such as China and India.
The Union must rally around the principles and values that unite Europeans and must stand as the guardian of a social model that, for all its imperfections, has countless advantages.
The Union must rally around the principles and values that unite Europeans and must stand as the guardian of a social model that, for all its imperfections, has countless advantages.
As Saint Augustine might say: 'taken in isolation, I am worth very little; in comparison to others, a great deal'.
As Saint Augustine might say: 'taken in isolation, I am worth very little; in comparison to others, a great deal'.
Europe will also need to address the issue of neighbourly relations.
Europe will also need to address the issue of neighbourly relations.
The Treaty of Lisbon provides us with the necessary legal basis in this area, which is closely linked with the issue of the Union's boundaries.
The Treaty of Lisbon provides us with the necessary legal basis in this area, which is closely linked with the issue of the Union's boundaries.
Although no longer to be found in the Lisbon Treaty, the Constitutional Treaty's motto 'Unity in Diversity' should serve to guide the EU in its efforts to educate people about and protect our historical heritage.
Although no longer to be found in the Lisbon Treaty, the Constitutional Treaty's motto 'Unity in Diversity' should serve to guide the EU in its efforts to educate people about and protect our historical heritage.
Europe needs to explore new forms of governance that will ensure greater public engagement with European issues, including more deliberative democracy at local level, e-democracy, participatory budgeting and arbitration to settle disputes.
Europe needs to explore new forms of governance that will ensure greater public engagement with European issues, including more deliberative democracy at local level, e-democracy, participatory budgeting and arbitration to settle disputes.
Furthermore, economic governance, with particular reference to relations between the Eurogroup and the European Central Bank, needs to be the focus of an in-depth debate aimed at putting an end to the dialectical skirmishes that are becoming increasingly common.
Furthermore, economic governance, with particular reference to relations between the Eurogroup and the European Central Bank, needs to be the focus of an in-depth debate aimed at putting an end to the dialectical skirmishes that are becoming increasingly common.
We must be aware of the fact that it will be difficult for all 27 Member States to move forward together.
We must be aware of the fact that it will be difficult for all 27 Member States to move forward together.
If the Union is to achieve its goals, the European convoy cannot sail at the speed of the slowest ship.
If the Union is to achieve its goals, the European convoy cannot sail at the speed of the slowest ship.
Greater use will therefore need to be made of enhanced cooperation in the future.
Greater use will therefore need to be made of enhanced cooperation in the future.
Europe must not – and cannot – allow itself to indulge in introspection, to wallow in its own crises and expect the world simply to stop long enough for it to sort out its doubts and hesitancy.
Europe must not – and cannot – allow itself to indulge in introspection, to wallow in its own crises and expect the world simply to stop long enough for it to sort out its doubts and hesitancy.
However, in order to set its house in order, Europe can now rely on the Lisbon Treaty and the advances it brings.
However, in order to set its house in order, Europe can now rely on the Lisbon Treaty and the advances it brings.
The Treaty represents the one and only path of hope for the future, because European integration is a process that, as Paul Valéry said of poems, is 'never finished, only abandoned'.
The Treaty represents the one and only path of hope for the future, because European integration is a process that, as Paul Valéry said of poems, is 'never finished, only abandoned'.
And it will be Parliament that leads the way along that path.
And it will be Parliament that leads the way along that path.
ПРИЛОЖЕНИЕ 1: Компетенциите на Съюза
ANNEX 1: The competences of the Union
The TFEU also refers to the common foreign and security policy and the coordination of economic and employment policies , which, because of their specific nature, do not come under any of the three categories in this table.
The TFEU also refers to the common foreign and security policy and the coordination of economic and employment policies , which, because of their specific nature, do not come under any of the three categories in this table.
The areas of competence underlined in each of the columns are areas for which there are currently no specific provisions in the Treaties but in which the Union has already taken action, in particular using the provisions relating to the internal market or Article 308 TEC.
The areas of competence underlined in each of the columns are areas for which there are currently no specific provisions in the Treaties but in which the Union has already taken action, in particular using the provisions relating to the internal market or Article 308 TEC.
Type of competence
Type of competence
(full list)
(full list)
In addition to these competences, the Union also high as an exclusive competence for the conclusion of international agreements when this is provided for in a legislative act of the Union, when it is necessary to enable the Union to exercise its internal competence or when it is likely to affect common rules or adversely affect their scope.
In addition to these competences, the Union also high as an exclusive competence for the conclusion of international agreements when this is provided for in a legislative act of the Union, when it is necessary to enable the Union to exercise its internal competence or when it is likely to affect common rules or adversely affect their scope.
(non-exhaustive list)
(non-exhaustive list)
Although the TFEU deals with the policies indicated in italics in this column in the article relating to shared competences, they are sectors in which Union action does not have the effect of preventing the exercise of national competences.
Although the TFEU deals with the policies indicated in italics in this column in the article relating to shared competences, they are sectors in which Union action does not have the effect of preventing the exercise of national competences.
Only the Union can adopt legally binding acts; the Member States cannot intervene unless authorised to do so by the Union, or to implement measures taken by the latter.
Only the Union can adopt legally binding acts; the Member States cannot intervene unless authorised to do so by the Union, or to implement measures taken by the latter.
The Union and the Member States can adopt legally binding acts, the Member States being able to do so insofar as the Union has not done so.
The Union and the Member States can adopt legally binding acts, the Member States being able to do so insofar as the Union has not done so.
The Union can intervene only to support action by Member States (primarily through financial contributions); it may legislate but not harmonise national legislation and regulations.
The Union can intervene only to support action by Member States (primarily through financial contributions); it may legislate but not harmonise national legislation and regulations.
Customs Union
Customs Union
Establishing competition rules required for operation of the internal market
Establishing competition rules required for operation of the internal market
Monetary policy for Member States whose currency is the euro
Monetary policy for Member States whose currency is the euro
Conservation of the biological resources of the sea under the fisheries policy
Conservation of the biological resources of the sea under the fisheries policy
Common commercial policy
Common commercial policy
Internal market
Internal market
Social policy
Social policy
Economic, social and territorial cohesion
Economic, social and territorial cohesion
Agriculture and fisheries (excluding conservation of the biological resources of the sea)
Agriculture and fisheries (excluding conservation of the biological resources of the sea)
Consumer protection
Consumer protection
TransEuropean networks
TransEuropean networks
Common safety concerns in the public health sphere
Common safety concerns in the public health sphere
Research and technological development
Research and technological development
Space policy
Space policy
Development cooperation
Development cooperation
Protection and improvement of human health
Protection and improvement of human health
Vocational training
Vocational training
Civil protection
Civil protection
Administrative cooperation
Administrative cooperation
ПРИЛОЖЕНИЕ 2: Гласуване с квалифицирано мнозинство
ANNEX 2: New cases of qualified majority voting
I - Existing legal bases which move to qualified majority voting
I - Existing legal bases which move to qualified majority voting
[the numbers of the articles in the TEU and TFEU indicated first refer to those given in the Treaty of Lisbon; the numbers in [...] are those the articles will have in a future consolidated version of the Treaties (in accordance with the table annexed to the Treaty of Lisbon); the current procedure is indicated in brackets in italics]
[the numbers of the articles in the TEU and TFEU indicated first refer to those given in the Treaty of Lisbon; the numbers in [...] are those the articles will have in a future consolidated version of the Treaties (in accordance with the table annexed to the Treaty of Lisbon); the current procedure is indicated in brackets in italics]
This procedure has an 'emergency brake' mechanism: where a Member State considers that the measures concerned 'would affect fundamental aspects of its social security system, including its scope, cost or financial structure, or would affect the financial balance of that system', it may request that the matter be referred to the European Council (thus automatically suspending the legislative procedure).
This procedure has an 'emergency brake' mechanism: where a Member State considers that the measures concerned 'would affect fundamental aspects of its social security system, including its scope, cost or financial structure, or would affect the financial balance of that system', it may request that the matter be referred to the European Council (thus automatically suspending the legislative procedure).
Points (e), (g) and (h) of paragraph 2 of that article contain new legal bases; the other points were already covered by Article 65 TEC.
Points (e), (g) and (h) of paragraph 2 of that article contain new legal bases; the other points were already covered by Article 65 TEC.
This procedure has an 'emergency brake' mechanism: where a Member State considers that the measures concerned 'would affect fundamental aspects of its criminal justice system, it may request that
This procedure has an 'emergency brake' mechanism: where a Member State considers that the measures concerned 'would affect fundamental aspects of its criminal justice system, it may request that
the matter be referred to the European Council and the procedure suspended.
the matter be referred to the European Council and the procedure suspended.
The European Council must, within four months, either refer the matter back to the Council so that the procedure continues, or request the Commission or the group of Member States from which the initiative originates to submit a new proposal.
The European Council must, within four months, either refer the matter back to the Council so that the procedure continues, or request the Commission or the group of Member States from which the initiative originates to submit a new proposal.
If, within the four months, either no action has been taken by the European Council or if, within 12 months the new legislative procedure has not been completed, enhanced cooperation in the relevant area will automatically go ahead if at least nine Member States are in favour.
If, within the four months, either no action has been taken by the European Council or if, within 12 months the new legislative procedure has not been completed, enhanced cooperation in the relevant area will automatically go ahead if at least nine Member States are in favour.
II - New legal bases subject to qualified majority voting
II - New legal bases subject to qualified majority voting
Article 61 C [70] TFEU: measures to assess the implementation of the area of freedom, security and justice, after simple information of EP and national parliaments
Article 61 C [70] TFEU: measures to assess the implementation of the area of freedom, security and justice, after simple information of EP and national parliaments
Article 152 [168], paragraph 4, point (c), TFEU: measures to tackle common safety concerns in the public health sphere
Article 152 [168], paragraph 4, point (c), TFEU: measures to tackle common safety concerns in the public health sphere
Measures covered by points (c) and (d) are new, whereas the measures covered by points (a) and (b) were already provided for in Article 152 TEC and came under the codecision procedure.
Measures covered by points (c) and (d) are new, whereas the measures covered by points (a) and (b) were already provided for in Article 152 TEC and came under the codecision procedure.
Article 152 [168], paragraph 5, TFEU: incentive measures to protect human health and in particular to combat the major cross-border health scourges and tackle tobacco and alcohol abuse
Article 152 [168], paragraph 5, TFEU: incentive measures to protect human health and in particular to combat the major cross-border health scourges and tackle tobacco and alcohol abuse
The legal bases referred to in this paragraph are completely new, except for that covering incentive measures for the protection of human health, which was provided for in Article 152 TEC.
The legal bases referred to in this paragraph are completely new, except for that covering incentive measures for the protection of human health, which was provided for in Article 152 TEC.
The Union already takes measures in the energy sphere now, either on the basis of provisions that already require qualified majority voting, or on the basis of Article 308 TEC.
The Union already takes measures in the energy sphere now, either on the basis of provisions that already require qualified majority voting, or on the basis of Article 308 TEC.
Measures are already being taken in this sphere under Article 308 TEC.
Measures are already being taken in this sphere under Article 308 TEC.
Measures are already being taken in this sphere under Article 179 TEC (by qualified majority), or under Article 308 TEC (unanimity). and creation of European Voluntary Humanitarian Aid Corps
Measures are already being taken in this sphere under Article 179 TEC (by qualified majority), or under Article 308 TEC (unanimity). and creation of European Voluntary Humanitarian Aid Corps
ПРИЛОЖЕНЕ 3: Законодателни актове - обикновена законодателна процедура
ANNEX 3: Legislative acts - ordinary legislative procedure
This annex lists the legal bases to which the ordinary legislative procedure established by the Treaty of Lisbon will apply (this ordinary legislative procedure corresponds more or less to the procedure currently laid down in Article 251 TEC, i.e. the codecision procedure).
This annex lists the legal bases to which the ordinary legislative procedure established by the Treaty of Lisbon will apply (this ordinary legislative procedure corresponds more or less to the procedure currently laid down in Article 251 TEC, i.e. the codecision procedure).