I received several calls today from clients doing business in the EU about the Lisbon Treaty and what it means for their European business operations. In the short term—absolutely nothing. The Lisbon Treaty is essentially just a clarification and simplification of previous European treaties into one single document. In the long term, however, the Treaty… Continue Reading
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Lisbon Treaty a Boon for Business in the European Union
Posted in International InvestmentsAs recently reported in the Wall Street Journal in the article The Last Hurdle for the Lisbon Treaty, Ireland’s Oct. 3 approval of the Lisbon Treaty strengthened the odds for the European Union to gain global clout on issues from the economy and climate change to war and peace. An excellent overview on the… Continue Reading