Debate on the UK applying to join the European Union
A Westminster Hall debate, relating to the e-petition on the UK re-joining the EU, is scheduled for 12 October 2026. The debate will be led by Tony Vaughan MP.
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The Lisbon Treaty: ratification issues in Ireland, Germany, Poland and Czech Republic (334KB PDF)
This Note looks at ratification of the Lisbon Treaty in Ireland, Germany, the Czech Republic and Poland. It updates Standard Note 4943, “The Lisbon Treaty: the final four”, 20 January 2009, and SN 4921, “The Lisbon Treaty: the European Council and prospects for Irish ratification”, 18 December 2008.
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The Lisbon Treaty: ratification issues in Ireland, Germany, Poland and Czech Republic (334KB PDF)
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