Comment K : Ratification Map of the Lisbon Treaty

Dark Green: Parlementary Ratification

Light Green: Ratification in progress

Red: Treaty rejected

Enveloppe: Ratification via a referendum

Le Monde.fr 2008

Comment J : Nicolas and Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, united by a Pen

Nicolas et Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, unis par les liens du stylo
Video sent by LePostfr French Verbatim by Guy Birenbaum (le Post.fr), English translation by EuropeanStreet:

Nicolas Sarkozy : Carla, veux tu t'asseoir/signer juste à côté de moi?.
Nicolas Sarkozy : Carla, do you want to sit next to me?

Carla Bruni-Sarkozy : ...

Shimon Peres (parlant du stylo) : Vous pouvez le garder...
Shimon Peres (talking about the pen) : You can keep it

CBS : Il/Nous pouvons le garder ?!
CBS : He/we can keep it?!

Nicolas Sarkozy : Elle doit signer de son nouveau nom...
Nicolas Sarkozy : She has to sign with her new name...

Shimon Peres : Pourquoi ?
Shimon Peres : Why?

CBS ... Nous venons de nous marier..
CBS ... We just got married ....

Shimon Peres : Ahhhhh yehhhh !
Shimon Peres : Ahhhhh yehhhh !

Nicolas Sarkozy : ... Cela change son nom ...
Nicolas Sarkozy : ... Her name Changed ...

CBS : J'ai changé de nom ! CBS : I changed my name !

Today's Link: 24th of June

Mediterranean resorts menaced as stinging jellyfish arrive early. John Lichfield, The Independent (en)
Fury as Mandelson is made scapegoat for Irish 'no' vote. Andrew Grice, The Independent (en)
Sarkozy tries to win new friends with populist vision. John Lichfield, The Independent (en) ***
EU gives Ireland an ultimatum – find a solution to treaty 'no' vote. Andrew Grice, the Independent (en)
Brown pushes EU to allow more modified animal feeds. Andrew Grice, The Independent (en)
Eurozone's stagnant growth and inflation present rates dilemma. Gráinne Gilmore, The Times (en)
Nicolas Sarkozy heralds new era in Israel-France relations with Iran threat. Sheera Frenkel, The Times (en)
The Ukrainian 'genocide by starvation'. Tony Halpin, The Times (en) ***
Zapatero predicts end to football curse with 3-2 victory for Spain v Italy. Thomas Catan and Richard Owen, The Times (en) **
No meeting of minds in Jeddah. Dilip Hiro, The Times (en)
Lisbon impasse dents EU-Russia hopes. Tony Barber, The FT (en)
European role in secret US flights criticised. Stephen Fidler, The FT (en)
Sarkozy offers troops to aid Mideast peace. Tobias Buck and Ben Hall, The FT (en)
Stagflation fears in eurozone rise. Ralph Atkins, The FT (en)
Nestlé asks EU to soften line on GM. Raphael Minder, Andrew Bounds and Jenny Wiggins, The FT (en)
French watchdog fears for reactor project skills. Peggy Hollinger, The FT (en) ***
Mandelson hits back at Sarkozy criticism. Stefan Wagstyl, The FT (en)
Berlin bars Paris from Germany’s Fort Knox . Paul Betts and Andrew Jack, The FT (en)
Italy’s ‘Robin Hood’ swoops again. Paul Betts, The FT (en)
ECB looks to learn lessons of past. Ralph Atkins, The FT (en) **
Air Travel and Carbon on Increase in Europe. Elisabeth Rosenthal, The NYT (en)
E.U. Backs Sanctions on Iran, Freezes Bank Assets. John Ward Anderson, The Washington Post (en)
Turkey : new crossroads center for Energy policies. Guillaume Perrier, Le Monde (fr)
French people pessimistic on the French EU presidency. CJ, Le Figaro (fr)
Berlusconi's Coalistion already starting to stumble. Richard Heuze, Le Figaro (fr)
Les « coopérations renforcées », un mythe ?. Jean Quatremer, Les Coulisses de Bruxelles (en)

Comment J: Notice

I will be away from Friday 20th to Monday 23th included. I will not be able to udpdate the website during this 4 Days. I apologize for any inconvenience.

French Presidency's Links: 19th of June

New Challenges for European Union’s Next Presidency After the Defeat in Ireland. Steven Erlanger, The NYT (en)
M. Con-Bendit: "There is an uncertainty surrounding the French Presidency of the EU". Interview, Le Monde (fr)
Europe : "Il est urgent d'éviter de nouveaux bricolages institutionnels". Hubert Vedrine, Le Monde (fr)
In the French-German Intimacy. Laure Mandeville, Le Figaro
Sarkozy Called to succeed the 'Europe via evidences'. Alain Barluet, Le Figaro

Comment I: After the 'No'

The Times 2008

Options for cleaning up yet another fine mess. Ciaran Toland, The Irish Independent (en)

After the ‘NO’: Options for cleaning up yet another fine mess, Ciaran Toland. 23ruegrandfontaine (fr, en)

The FT 2008

Today's links: 19th of June

Special UK: Female soldier killed in Afghanistan 'was living her dream'. Caroline Gammell, The Telegraph (en)
EU treaty: Gordon Brown is unlikely hero after ratification. Andrew Porter, The Telegraph (en)
Our EU masters have no sense of shame. Iain Martin, The Telegraph (en)

Protesters thrown out as final bid to delay EU treaty fails. Francis Elliott, The Times (en)

Pressure on Czechs and Poles not to say ‘no’ to EU treaty too. David Sharrock and David Charter, The Times (en)

Lords disagree whether the death of the Lisbon treaty is really final. Ann Treneman, The Times (en)

President Sarkozy marches France back to Nato with military shake-up. Charles Bremner, The Times (en)

GM crops needed in Britain, says minister. Andrew Grice, The Independent (en)

The Big Question: Why are Dutch soldiers being sued for the massacre at Srebrenica? Paul Vallely, The Independent (en)

Democratise Europe to win support. John Palmer, The Guardian (en)

Merkel rejects ‘two speed’ EU after Irish vote. Hugh Williamson, The FT (en)

Time to focus on Europe’s success. Editorial Comment, The FT (en)

Brown bears good news to Sarkozy on treaty. George Parker and Ben Hall, The FT (en)

EU urged to show it still has muscle. Tony Barber, The FT (en)

Comment: France’s radical rethink on defence. François Heisbourg, The FT (en)

Comment: What dream will Europe dream now? Charles Wyplosz, The FT (en)

Paris tax plan on ice after Irish poll. Ben Hall, The FT (en)

Paris wades in to protect industrial heritage. Paul Betts and James Wilson, The FT (en)

E.U. Passes Tough Migrant Measure. Caroline Brothers, The NYT (en)

As Poles Balk, U.S. Eyes Lithuania as Site for Missile Shield. Jdy Dempsey, The NYT (en)

E.U. Moves to Standardize Immigrant Policy. Molly Moore, The Washington Post (en)

Comment H: Why do I vote Republican?

Today's Links: 18th of June

Royal Navy warships may form part of EU fleet. James Kirkup, The Telegraph (en)
The Big Question: What is the new French defence strategy, and should we follow suit? Anne Penketh, The Independent (en)
Berlusconi's bid to have trial halted would help David Mills. Peter Popham, The Independent (en)
US enters missile talks with Lithuania. Daniel Dombey, Demetri Sevastopulo and Jan Cienski, The FT (en)
Spain eyes return payout for jobless migrants. Mark Mulligan and Andrew Bounds, The FT (en)
Köhler warning to Germany’s business ‘elite’. Hugh Williamson, The FT (en)
France to push ahead with EU plans. Ben Hall, The FT (en)
Sarkozy proposes bigger military role for EU. Ben Hall, The FT (en)
Ireland’s bold blow for democracy. Gideon Rachman
Brown Says Europe Will Tighten Iran Sanctions. Steven Lee Myers, The NYT (en)
British Free a Cleric Linked to bin Laden and Wanted in Jordan. Elaine Sciolino, The NYT (en)
Iran to Face New E.U. Sanctions, Brown Says. Dan Eggen, The Washington Post (en)

Today's links: 17th of June

The EU reveals its anti-democratic nature. The Telegraph (en)
EU leaders firm on ratification despite Ireland's rejection. Andrew Grice and Vanessa Mock, The Independent (en)
Europe urged not to turn away Iraqi refugees. Claire Soares, The Independent (en)
Amsterdam coffee shops say tobacco ban is blow to business. Peter Popham and Vanessa Mock, The Independent (en)
Sarkozy military plan unveiled. Allegra Stratton, The Guardian (en)
Europe's century. Parag Khanna and Alpo Rusi, The Guardian (en)
In Defense Policy, France Turns to U.S. and Europe. Steven Erlanger and Katrin Bennhold, The NYT (en)
EU faces fresh Lisbon delay. Tony Barber, The FT (en)
German investor confidence plunges . Ralph Atkins, The FT (en)
A better way with referendums. Bruce Ackerman and James Fishkin, The FT (en)
France to reduce armed forces by a fifth. Ben Hall, The FT (en)

Comment F: Sunday Newspapers are a Strong Tradition in UK

Today's Links: 16th of June

We'd vote with our feet if the EU gave us half a chance. Richards Ingrams, The Independent (en)
Knobbly fruit and veg back on menu as EU plans to scrap uniformity laws. Colin Brown, The Independent (en)
Tory sleaze: Conservative Euro chief Den Dover accused of cars on expenses. Rosa Prince, The Telegraph (en)
How EU turned vultures into birds of prey. Henry Samuel, The Telegraph (en)

Tory MEP Den Dover faces quiz over cars worth £65,000. Nicola Smith and Jon Ungoed-Thomas, The Times (en)

Europe Worries About a 1970s-Style Oil Shock. Mark Landler, The NYT (en)

In France, Plans to Make a Bit More of the Bubbly. Doreen Carvajal, The NYT (en)

Bush, Sarkozy: No Tuxedos Suits Them. Molly moore, The Washington Post (en)

Evo Morales, avocat des immigrés de l'Union européenne. Le Monde (fr)

Sarkozy prend l’Union sans état de grâce. Paul Quinio, Liberation (fr)

L'Eufor ouvre le feu sur des rebelles tchadiens. Thierry Oberlé, Le Figaro (fr)

Special Report [16th of June] 'No'

EU leaders mount diplomatic offensive to keep Lisbon Treaty alive. Bruno Waterfiel, The Telegraph (en)
EU treaty: What next. Daniel Hanna, The Telegraph (en)
EU foreign ministers try to save rejected Lisbon Treaty after Ireland referendum. Bruno Waterfield and Rosa Prince, The Telegraph (en)
EU Treaty likely to be imposed by stealth despite Irish no vote. Bruno Waterfield and Rosa Prince, The Telegraph (en)
Irish anger at EU plans to press on with Lisbon Treaty despite No vote. Tom Peterkin, The Telegraph (en)
EU leaders move to keep treaty alive amid fears of permanent rift. John Lichfield in Paris and Colin Brown, The Independent (en)
Irish voters have stated the truth for all of us. Andreas Whittam Smith, The Independent (en)
Long love affair with Brussels comes to an end. David McKittrick , The Independent (en)
How my mother revealed the depth of EU's trouble. Katherine Butler, The Independent (en)
After this vote, Europe has little choice but to put its house in order. Leading article, The Independent (en)
What now for Europe? The EU's Irish problem. David McKittrick and Jane Merrick, The Independent (en)
The constitution is dead. Would it be so impolite to admit it? John rentoul, The Independent (en)
EU should take new route, says Miliband. Andrew Sparrow, The Guardian (en)
'I have witnessed how inherently undemocratic socialism was, and that is why I don't want an overweening EU'. Henry McDonald, The Guardian (en)

Q&A: Ireland's referendum on the EU reform treaty. Henry McDonald, the Guardian (en)

We forget at our peril. Peter Preston, The Guardian (en) ***

Europe must not be derailed by lies and disinformation. Will Hutton, The Guardian (en)

The EU's democratic deficits. The Guardian (en)

Taoiseach faces EU backlash over Lisbon. Henry McDonald and Ian Traynor, The Guardian (en)

The Irish vote must not thwart a better Europe. Editorial, The Observer (en)

True believers could quit EU. David Charter, The Times (en)

Irish leader under pressure to save treaty . David Charter and David Sharrock , The Times (en)

Real people 1, Eurocrats 0. Nicola Smith, Stephen O'Brien, Matthew Campbell and Jonathan Oliver, The Times (en)

Ireland Derails a Bid to Recast Europe’s Rules. By Sarah Lyall and Stephen Castle, The NYT (en)

Ireland Shoots Down Plan for a More Unified E.U. Kevin Sullivan, The Washington Post (en)

L'Union européenne tente d'éviter que le non irlandais ne tue le traité de Lisbonne. Henri de Bresson et Philippe Ricard, Le Monde (fr)

En Irlande, la peur de l'indépendance perdue. Marion Van Renterghem, Le Monde (fr)

An Opportunity for Europe? Editorial, Le Monde (fr)

Seven ideas to save Europe. Jean Quatremer, Liberation (fr)

«Revenir aux fondamentaux européens». Marc Semo, Liberation (fr)

Priorités. Fabrice Rousselot, Editorial, Liberation (fr)

Ce que la France proposera pour sortir de l'impasse. Pierre Avril, Le figaro (fr)

Special Report [13th of June] "No" From the Irish Coast

EU referendum: the Irish noes have it. Daniel Hannan, The Telegraph (en)
EU referendum: Ireland votes against Lisbon Treaty. Tom Peterkin, The Telegraph (en)
Ireland set to throw out EU treaty. AP, The Independent (en)
Irish voters reject EU treaty. Henry McDonald and James Sturcke, The Guardian (en)
Irish EU referendum: what it means for Gordon Brown. Andrew Sparrow, The Guardian (en)
Why Ireland said no. Richard Delevan, The Guardian (en)
Ireland: Celtic Tiger bares its teeth over EU treaty. Allegra Stratton, The Guardian (en)
Irish Voters Appear to Reject Treaty on Europe. Eamon Quinn and Alan Cowell, The NYT (en)
Irish People Reject the Lisbon Treaty. Le Monde (fr)
«Irish spoke on Behalf of the French». Le Figaro (fr)

French EU Presidency: 13th of June

How France intends to meet all those EU presidency expectations. Jean Pierre jouyet, France’s Minister of State for European Affairs, Europe's World (en, fr)
The French EU Presidency. Eurativ.com (en, de, fr)
EU2008.fr. Official website of the French Presidency (en)

Today's links: Friday 13th of June

Ireland's EU treaty vote: Low turnout points to "No". Tom Peterkin, The Telegraph (en)
Europe holds its breath for result of Ireland's vote. David McKittrick, The Independent (en)
EU treaty hangs in balance as Ireland awaits referendum results. James Sturcke, The Guardian (en)
Gates Presses NATO on Missile Defense. Thom Shanker, The NYT (en)
Berlusconi Effusive in Welcoming President. Dan Eggen, The Washington Post (en)
Irish Wielding an Outsize Power in Europe. Kevin Sullivan, the Washington Post (en)
Turkey: A tragedy in the making. The Economist (en)
The Federal Reserve and the European Central Bank: Hawk alert. The Economist (en)
Fishy tales. Charlemagne, The Economist (en)
Turkey: Beyond the veil. The economist (en)
France poaches top climate change eurocrat. Andrew Bounds, The FT (en)
For peat’s sake no, argue Irish farmers. Tony Barber and John Murray Brown, the FT (en)
Are European bankers pushing up oil prices? Paul Betts, The FT (en)

Today's Links: 12th of June

European Treaty: Irish plan to get around 'no' vote. Bruno Waterfield, The Telegraph (en)
German brewers hope for Euro 2008 win to boost sales. Harry de Quetteville, The Telegraph (en)
Miliband defends Lisbon Treaty. Anne Penketh, The Independent (en)
Neutrality, abortion and Dustin the turkey threaten to cause Irish referendum upset. Henry McDonald and Ian Traynor, The Guardian (en)
Today Ireland has a chance to change Europe's direction. Seumas Milne, The Guardian (en)
Q&A: Ireland's referendum on the EU reform treaty. Henry McDonald, The Guardian (en)
Truckers' fuel strike bites in Europe. Graham Keeley, the Guardian (en)
EU aims for low-carbon economy. David Gow, The Guardian (en)
Brussels raps Britain for excessive budget deficit. David Gow, The Guardian (en)
We must beef up the UN and the EU. George Robertson and Paddy Ashdown , The Times (en)
Irish 'yes' camp confident - if people come out for treaty vote. David Sharrock, The Times (en)
Irish to Vote on Complex European Union Treaty. Sarah Lyall, The NYT (en)
Top Secret Files Left on British Train. The NYT (en)
Terror Bill Passes Narrowly in Britain. John F Burns, The NYT (en)
Chemical Law Has Global Impact. Lyndsey Layton, The Washington Post (en)
ECB damps speculation on rate rise series. Ralph Atkins , The FT (en)
West warns of tighter Iran bank curbs. James Blitz, The FT (en)
Italy and France form ‘trade axis’. Guy Dinmore, The FT (en)
Brussels confirms cartel charges against GdF, Eon. the FT (en)
Fuel and food drive up east Europe inflation. Jan Cienski, Thomas Escrittand Robert Anderson, The FT (en)
Work must pay. Editorial Comment, The FT (en)
UK: Visa curbs ultimatum targets 11 countries. Jimmy Burns and Alex Barker, The FT (en)
Cartel fine doubled for repeat offender. Nikki Tait, The FT (en)
US and Germany warn Iran amid divisions. Bertrand Benoit, The FT (en)
GDF and E.ON received a grievance letter from the European Commission. Le monde (fr)
EnIn Slovenia, The Last Bush's EU US Summit Took Place in a Peaceful Atmosphere. Thomas Ferenczi, Le Monde (fr)
Bruxelles seeking to reinforce competition in the Energy Sector. Philippe Ricard, Le Monde (fr)
South America following EU ground tracks. Paulo A. Paranagua, Le Monde (fr)
"Europe: carpettes s'abstenir !" Sylvie Goulard (Mouvement Europeen), Le Monde (fr)
To Defeat the Eurosepticsm. Thomas Ferenczi, Le Monde (fr)

Comment E: Less and Less Oil Discoveries Around the World. A challenge for the EU.

Le Monde, 23/05/2008 (fr)

Special Report [11th of June] on MEPs' Expenses Scandal in UK

Tories warn of more Euro expenses time bombs. Bruno Waterfield, The Telegraph (en)
Second Tory MEP Den Dover loses position over expenses. Bruno Waterfield, The Telegraph (en)
MEPs say Tory troubleshooter Hugh Thomas risks a timebomb of further sleaze disclosures. David Charter and Sam Coates, The times (en)
How to stop MPs' expenses scandals - let them spend what they want. James White, The Times (en)
Perks, privilege and power - the lifestyle to which MEPs have become accustomed. David Charter, The Times (en)
Tory MEP Sir Robert Atkins flew to wedding on expenses. Nicola Smith, The Times (en) David Cameron forces resignation of Giles Chichester after expenses scandal. David Charter, Francis Elliott and Dominic Kennedy, The Times (en)
Labour MEP Michael Cashman paid boyfriend '£8,000 a month from expenses'. Bruno Waterfield, The Telegraph (en) (moved from 10th of June post)
MEP 'used expenses to make donation to Tory party'. Ben Russell and James Macintyre, The independent (en) (10th of June post)
Half of Conservative Party MEPs ignoring expenses rules. Bruno Waterfield and Robert Winnett, The Telegraph (en) (moved from 9th of June post)
EU fiddles: How MEPs can exploit their expenses. The Telegraph (en) (9th of June post) The cost of Tory EU antics. View, The Telegraph (en) (9th of June post)
Giles Chichester resigns as Tory leader in European Parliament over expenses scandal. Bruno Waterfield, The Telegraph (en) (moved from 6th of June post)
Tories' Brussels enforcer quits over £½m expenses. Ian Traynor, The Guardian (en) (6th of June post)
European watchdog attacks cloak of secrecy in Brussels. David Charter, The Times (en) (3rd of June post)
Giles Chichester paid £500,000 in allowances through family firm. Bruno Watherfield, The Daily Telegraph (en) (2nd of June post)

Today's Links A: 11th of June

The joke's on EU: A cartoon history of the European Union. The Independent (en)
Ireland's chance to speak for England. Mary Kenny, The Guardian (en)
Regulation model has failed, says Merkel. Lionel Barber, Bertrand Benoit and Hugh Williamson, The FT (en)
Merkel emerges as Germany’s anchor. Editorial Comment, The FT (en)
March to the middle: Merkel celebrates Germany’s social market model. Lionel Barber, Bertrand Benoit and Hugh Williamson, The FT (en)
Germany shrugs off growth worries. Ralph Atkins, The FT (en)
France to sell stake in Francaises des Jeux. Peggy Hollinger, The FT (en)
Plan for closer ties an insult, says Gaddafi. Ben Hall and Roula Khalaf, The FT (en)
A template for tax. Editorial Comment, The FT (en)
Kroes seeks open-source software for EC. Nikki Tait, The FT (en)
European Leaders Back Bush on Iran. Steven Lee Myers and Nazila Fathi, The NYT (en)
In Germany, Bush Protests Lose Appeal. Nicholas Kulish, The NYT (en)
Spain Arrests 8 It Says Aided a Qaeda-Linked Cell. Elaine Sciolino, The NYT (en)
EU referendum: Millionaire entrepreneur aims to derail Lisbon treaty with no political experience. David Sharrock, The Times (en)
MEPs say Tory troubleshooter Hugh Thomas risks a timebomb of further sleaze disclosures. David Charter and Sam Coates, The times (en)
What have the Eurocrats ever done for us? Fintan O'Toole, The Times (en)
Nicolas Hulot : "The Ecological Crisis Requests Radicals Meassures at the European Level". Interview, Le Monde (fr)
Ireland-Europe : Couple Issues. Marion Van Renterghem, Le Monde (fr)
In the Backstage of the French Presidency of the EU. Pierre Avril, Alain Barluet et Stéphane Kovacs, Le Figaro (fr)
Ireland: the No-to-Europe ex-«capitale» is Caught again by Hesitation. Arnaud Vaulerin, Liberation (fr)
Mediteranean Union: Sarkozy stabbed on the back by Kadhafi. Zineb Dryef, Rue89 (fr)