Ireland has voted No: UK voters say ratification should stop
The Irish people have rejected the revived EU Constitution. But EU leaders are continuing ratification of the Lisbon Treaty regardless, in an attempt to isolate and bully the Irish.
Following the Irish referendum, Open Europe has released a poll showing that 54% of UK voters believe the British Government should drop the Lisbon Treaty and not try and ratify it. To read the press release, click here.
Open Europe has also released a briefing note on the Irish No vote, available here.
The French EU Presidency: what to expect
Open Europe has published a briefing note looking at the French Presidency of the EU, which runs until the end of the year. Click here to read it.
The EU Agency Workers Directive: a step back for reform in Europe
Open Europe has responded to the EU's Temporary Agency Workers Directive. We argue that that the Directive is a big step backwards for both the UK's and Europe's competitiveness. Click here to read the press release.
European Parliament Transparency Initiative
In March, Open Europe sent a survey to all UK MEPs asking them to give details on their arrangements for handling their expenses. Around half have now answered. To see their replies, click here.
To read the most recent press release on it, click here.
The Health Directive
The European Commission has re-launched its proposed Helath Directive. The Controversial Directive means that the UK Government must choose between the proposed EU Directive and the NHS model of funding.To read the press release, click here.
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