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Saturday 10 October, 2009

Bravo Poland

Polish President Kaczyński has signed the Lisbon Treaty today.  That means 26 of 27 European states will have ratified the Treaty.  That leaves the final ratification in the Czech Republic, where the Czech Parliament has completed its work.
 
I think it was striking that in the aftermath of the Irish vote the media should have revisited some of the basic arguments for the Treaty for Britain - more voting weight, rationalisation of foreign policy organisation and presence, an end to institutional tinkering.  It’s a good treaty for a stronger Britain in a stronger Europe.

Posted at 11:47 10 October 2009 by David Miliband  |  Comments[7]

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Sir, LISBON TREATY will be resulted into a STRONG UNION OF STATES with a big responsibility and unity. The resulting EU, after ratification, will play a major role at international level. One such treaty, like LISBON TREATY, is the demand of the hour, among Afghanistan, Pakistan and India for making LOVE, PEACE and UNITY in this region coz these three countries are facing terrorism. Leaders like you can initiate a positive atmosphere in this region with the cooperation of these countries. [Prabhat Misra, District Savings Officer, Etawah, U.P., India]

Posted by Prabhat Misra on October 10, 2009 at 02:16 PM BST #

Bravo President Vaclav Klaus - more guts than twenty six other leaders.

Posted by Paul E on October 10, 2009 at 05:39 PM BST #

Mr. Millibands' views expressed in the newspaper article are unacceptable comments on the integrity of Polish people. Is he too young and inexperienced to remember that Poland was the only country in the last war that did not sprout a Quisling, like his own country did? Does he not know that in Poland there is no organisation or demonstarations of nazi view as in his own country? Clean up your own back yard before you express lies about others Mr. Milliband!

Posted by J. W. de-Kulik on October 11, 2009 at 12:10 PM BST #

As the english annexed Cymru The most sacred christian country in the world the Czechs will not have the last say on the ratification of the lisbon treaty that will rest with my nation.The english immigrants to the land of the true Britons,murdered,raped and pilliged my country and have absolutly no right to impose their racist,alien law upon our people.SO mr milliband think on boyo!

Posted by Sion Conlin on October 11, 2009 at 11:05 PM BST #

Dear David,congratulations to your proper report and of course to Polish President Kaczyn'ski for signing the Lisbon Treaty to the benefits of both,Poland and Europe."Bravo"!That's why I think that this is a really good sign for the future of Poland, Europe,the Treaty for Britain and-also important to me-a strong signal from Warsaw to Prague/Czech Republic.Now, I do strongly believe and hope that President Vaclav Klaus of the Czech Republic will also join and signing.For, according to yr. profound article,the Czech Parliament has already completed their work. Best wishes, Ingo-Steven Wais

Posted by Ingo-Steven Wais on October 12, 2009 at 10:03 AM BST #

jesus, you read these comments by the pole and welsh and you have to wonder why anyone would bother. but those comments should serve as a reminder to anyone doubting the need for the continuing european project. the politicians need to continue to bring everyone closer together. not let the likes of the above rage fuelled, probably slightly demented haters drive policy. to this sion conlin - you very obviously really need to get out more luv', and while you're at it try getting a life.

Posted by sarahsmith232 on October 13, 2009 at 01:13 PM BST #

It is a pity Tony Blair capitulated so quickly on pushing forward the previous Constitutional Treaty in 2007, when France and Holland voted against it. He did not stand up for the benefits of institutional reform, but capitulated to the "Little Englanders". This will stain his reputation for a long time, in the same way as his capitulation to US militarists in the strategy to invade Iraq.

Posted by Joe Smith on October 21, 2009 at 12:11 PM BST #

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