10 Fact Sheets to understand the Lisbon Treaty

The European Council, which met in Lisbon on 18th and 19th October 2007 approved the new reform treaty so called "Lisbon Treaty", which replaces the draft Treaty establishing a Constitution for Europe. This new treaty introduces modifications both to the Treaty on European Union (Maastricht Treaty) and the Treaty establishing the European Community (Rome Treaty). 

On 13th and 14th December 2007 the 27 Heads of State and Government meet in Lisbon to sign the new treaty. The Lisbon Treaty has to be ratified by the 27 Member States before 1st January 2009 if it is to enter into force.

The Robert Schuman Foundation provides its readers with 10 summary, informative sheets explaining how the European Union will work after this new treaty.