EU, Russia: Moscow's Expectations and the Lisbon Treaty

The EU-Russia summit takes place Nov. 18, less than two weeks before the EU's Lisbon Treaty takes effect. When the treaty comes into force, it likely will prompt the Europeans to complete a new agreement on cooperation with Russia that will cover many areas, from energy security to financial regulation. Moreover, institutional changes brought about by the treaty will bring the balance of power within the bloc closer to Russia's expectations.