VOICED: Lisbon Treaty -- what does it mean to EU's citizens?

The Lisbon Treaty, signed in 2007, aims to streamline EU decision-making and create a presidential post. While most EU countries have ratified it, the Czech Republic's approval is pending. Public opinion varies across Europe, with skepticism in Britain and positive reception in Poland and Germany. France ratified the Treaty after overcoming previous constitutional hurdles. The Treaty's full implementation awaits Czech ratification, with potential delays in EU institutional changes.

What was one of the main objectives of the Lisbon Treaty?

• To increase trade tariffs within the EU

• To establish a common currency for all EU nations

• To streamline decision-making among EU institutions

• To dissolve the European Union

Which country was the last to ratify the Lisbon Treaty?

• France

• Germany

• Czech Republic

• Poland

How did the general public in Britain feel about the Lisbon Treaty?

• They were indifferent and uninterested

• They were confused and unsure about its implications

• They were strongly opposed to it

• They were well-informed and supportive

What was the reaction in Poland towards the Lisbon Treaty?

• Hostile and resistant

• Negative and skeptical

• Indifferent and neutral

• Positive and supportive

What was a significant concern in Germany regarding the Lisbon Treaty?

• The loss of national sovereignty

• The exclusion of Turkey from the EU

• The potential for increased taxes

• Its impact on relations with the United States