Lisbon Treaty
/ˈlɪzbən ˈtriːti/
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- (n.) An international agreement amending the constitutional basis of the European Union to enhance its efficiency and democratic legitimacy.
The Lisbon Treaty introduced significant reforms to the EU's institutional framework.
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- lisbon treaty
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Commentary
Often referenced in discussions of EU institutional reform and supranational governance; important to distinguish from earlier EU treaties by its 2007 adoption and entry into force in 2009.
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