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Ireland: The Treaty of Lisbon Meets a Skeptical Electorate

May 6, 2008 | 20:41 GMT

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Summary

One of Ireland's largest labor unions came out May 5 against the European Union's Treaty of Lisbon, adding its voice to the growing number of Irish citizens who are skeptical about the charter. A no vote on the Irish treaty referendum to be held June 12 would derail the latest EU attempt at reforming its institutions.

Ireland’s 45,000-member Technical Engineer and Electrical Union criticized the European Union's Treaty of Lisbon on May 5 over concerns about workers’ rights....

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