Treaty of Lisbon

Delors welcomed the accession treaties for Spain and Portugal as a major expansion of democratic Europe.

Represents Denmark as Community leaders discuss the ratification crisis created by the Danish referendum result.

Represents Greece as leaders review Maastricht ratification, economic policy and enlargement prospects.

Works with other Community governments as Denmark seeks a politically acceptable route toward treaty ratification.

Pangalos signs Amsterdam's reform treaty, committing Greece to changes in institutions, employment policy and justice cooperation.

Represents Germany as leaders launch the Lisbon strategy for employment, economic reform and knowledge-based growth.

Represents Greece as leaders launch the Lisbon strategy for employment, innovation and economic reform.

Represents Ireland as leaders launch the Lisbon strategy for employment, innovation and economic reform.

Represents Italy as leaders launch the Lisbon strategy for employment, economic reform and innovation.

Chirac backed the European strategy for employment, economic reform and a more competitive knowledge-based economy.

Supports the programme for making the European economy more competitive and knowledge-based.

Leads the European Council under the German Presidency as negotiations begin on a mandate for a new reform treaty.

Supports the compromise mandate that enables an intergovernmental conference to draft the Lisbon reform treaty.

At the European Council meeting on 18 and 19 October 2007 in Lisbon, a few last-minute concessions were made to ensure the signing of the Treaty

The Treaty of Lisbon makes the Union's bill of rights, the Charter of Fundamental Rights, legally binding

At the meeting of the European Council Portugal insists that the Treaty (the Reform Treaty) be signed in Lisbon

This record states: Prominent changes included the move from unanimity to qualified majority voting in at least 45 policy areas in the Council of Minister's, a change in calculating such a majority to a new double majority.

This record states: a more powerful European Parliament forming a bicameral legislature alongside the Council of Minister's under the ordinary legislative procedure, a consolidated legal personality for the EU and.

This record states: the creation of a long-term President of the European Council and a High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy.

At the meeting of the European Council in October 2007, Portugal insisted that the Treaty (then called the 'Reform Treaty') be signed in Lisbon, the Portuguese capital. This request was granted, and the Treaty was thus to be called the Treaty of Lisbon, in line with the tradition of European Union treaties. The Portuguese presidency was appointed to the job of organising the programme for a signing ceremony

At the meeting of the European Council Portugal insists that the Treaty (the Reform Treaty) be signed in Lisbon

At the meeting of the European Council in October 2007, Portugal insisted that the Treaty (then called the 'Reform Treaty') be signed in Lisbon, the Portuguese capital. This request was granted, and the Treaty was thus to be called the Treaty of Lisbon, in line with the tradition of European Union treaties. The Portuguese presidency was appointed to the job of organising the programme for a signing ceremony

The October European Council, led by Jose Socrates consists of legal experts from all member states scrutinising the final drafts of the Treaty

The Treaty of Lisbon makes the Union's bill of rights, the Charter of Fundamental Rights, legally binding

The stated aim of the treaty was to "complete the process started by the Treaty of Amsterdam [1997] and by the Treaty of Nice [2001] with a view to enhancing the efficiency and democratic legitimacy of the Union and to improving the coherence of it's action"

Sarkozy signed the Treaty of Lisbon for France as the European Union sought institutional reform after the failed constitutional treaty.

Signs the Treaty of Lisbon for Germany alongside Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier.

Signs the Treaty of Lisbon for Germany alongside Chancellor Angela Merkel.

Bakoyannis signs Lisbon alongside Karamanlis, representing Greek diplomacy at the treaty ceremony.

Karamanlis adds Greece's signature to the Lisbon reform treaty on behalf of the government.

Signs the Treaty of Lisbon on behalf of Ireland.

Signs the Treaty of Lisbon for Ireland as Minister for Foreign Affairs.

Signs the Treaty of Lisbon for Italy as President of the Council of Ministers.

Representatives from the 27 EU member states were present, and signed the Treaty as plenipotentiaries, marking the end of Treaty negotiations.

The signing of the Treaty of Lisbon took place in Lisbon, Portugal on 13 December 2007. The Government of Portugal, by virtue of holding Presidency of the Council of the European Union at the time, arranged a ceremony inside the 15th century Jerónimos Monastery, the same place Portugal's treaty of accession to the European Union (EU) was signed in 1985

The signing of the Treaty of Lisbon, the Government of Portugal, by virtue of holding Presidency of the Council of the European Union at the time.

arranges a ceremony inside the 15th century Jeronimos Monastery, the same place Portugals Treaty of accession to the European Union (EU) was signed in 1985.

The European Parliament approves the Treaty by 525 votes in favour and 115 against

Heads the government as the Bundestag approves legislation accompanying German ratification of the Lisbon Treaty.

Acknowledges the rejection of the Lisbon Treaty, with 53.4 percent of voters opposing ratification.

Begins consultations with European partners after Ireland's rejection of the Lisbon Treaty.

Heads the government when Italy enacts the law ratifying the Treaty of Lisbon.

Seeks assurances addressing Irish concerns over taxation, neutrality, ethical issues and retention of a national Commissioner.

Secures European Council guarantees intended to clarify Ireland's position before a second Lisbon referendum.

Supports the legal and political assurances designed to address concerns raised in the first referendum.

Welcomes a judgment allowing Lisbon ratification once German legislation strengthens parliamentary participation in European affairs.

Germany deposits its instrument of ratification for the Treaty of Lisbon with the Italian government.

Receives public approval to complete Ireland's Lisbon Treaty ratification process.

Cowen welcomes a 67.1 percent yes vote, clearing the constitutional obstacle to Irish Lisbon ratification.

Sarkozy welcomed the entry into force of the Lisbon Treaty and its institutional reforms.

Heads the German government when the Treaty of Lisbon enters into force across the European Union.

Lisbon's institutional reforms become binding across the Union while Papandreou serves as Greek prime minister.

Serves as Foreign Minister as the Lisbon Treaty reforms become legally effective.

Lisbon's institutional reforms become binding across the Union while Cowen serves as Taoiseach.

Lisbon reforms take effect under Berlusconi, changing EU institutions, voting procedures and external representation.

The Treaty of Lisbon comes into effect