Today the Irish will vote in a referendum on the Lisbon Treaty. The eyes of Europe will be upon. A 'NO' vote could derail plans for more effective European co-operation. It would be a pity if debate on practical issues was shouted down by arguments about institutional structures and procedures. Europe could move on after today, or continue being mired in a destructive argument between zealots on both extremes.
News of the referendum can be found on http://news.bbc.co.uk/nol/ukfs_news/bsp/hi/news24live/html/news24.stm
http://www.rte.ie/news/
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- J David Morgan
- Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
- Retired. An experienced lecturer, tutor and researcher with practical experience of working in the UK and European Parliaments. I have a keen academic and practical interest in the workings of both the UK Parliament and the US Congress. Over the years I have broadcast on both British and US Politics for BBC local radio stations and presented Platform:MK, Heritage:MK & Heritage Matters on Milton Keynes based Community Radio Stations.
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