David Cameron’s interview marred!

Posted by Stanley Crossick on 04/10/09

Andrew Marr’s interview of David Cameron on the BBC’s AM today was disappointing on Europe.  Marr tried to persuade the Conservative leader and likely next British prime minister to say what he would do if the Lisbon Treaty is fully ratified before the general election. Cameron refused to answer this question, saying that it would [...]

Lisbon Treaty: awaiting Santa Klaus

Posted by Stanley Crossick on 03/10/09

25 down, two to go.  With the Irish referendum behind us, the focus is now on Poland and the Czech Republic.  Polish President Lech Kaczy?ski will presumably honour his commitment to sign the ratification instrument if the Irish vote in favour.  That leaves the irrepressible Czech President, Vaclav Klaus.  I know nothing about Czech constitutional [...]

B for bastion!

Posted by Stanley Crossick on 23/06/09

Faites vos jeux!  Who will be the four bastions of the Union’s future when the Lisbon Treaty comes into force?     Commission                Barroso? Parliament                  Buzek? European Council         Blair? ‘Foreign Minister’         Bildt?   The odds are shortening on the four Bs. 

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