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Lisbon Treaty comes into effect

Ceremony marks start of Lisbon Treaty

Ceremony marks start of Lisbon Treaty

Lisbon Treaty comes into effect

After a lengthy ratification process, the European Union´s Lisbon Treaty comes into effect on Tuesday. A celebration ceremony will be held in Portugal´s capital, Lisbon.

Belgium´s Van Rompuy chosen EU president

Belgium´s Van Rompuy chosen EU president

After a drawn-out night of bickering in Brussels, EU leaders have finally opted for Belgian Premier Herman Van Rompuy to become the 27-nation bloc´s first full-time president.

UK´s Ashton chosen EU foreign minister

UK´s Ashton chosen EU foreign minister

EU leaders also agreed to appoint British EU Commissioner Catherine Ashton as the bloc´s new high representative for foreign affairs and security policy, or foreign policy chief.

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