Topics in Brief

• Author: International Law Group
• Pages: 220

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The European Union has published the text of the Treaty of Lisbon, signed on December 13, 2007, in the Official Journal of the European Union. It creates, for example, a single legal personality for the EU; makes the Fundamental Rights Charter legally binding; and extends the role of the European Parliament. The Treaty amends the Treaty on the European Union and the Treaty Establishing the European Community. It also contains various Protocols on, for example, the role of national parliaments and permanent structure cooperation previously established by Article 28A of the Treaty on European Union. - In a related matter, the EU published the adapted text of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, as adopted on December 12, 2007 by the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission. It reaffirms the right to life and integrity of the person...