Treaty of Lisbon Evaluated – external action provisions no/low impact
The discussion at the Treaty of Lisbon Evaluated conference has seen a clear convergence of view that the provisions on external action have been of minimal impact to-date. The most optimistic readings of its provisions are that it is too early to judge – the more pessimistic (and majority view) is little real substantive change. Furthermore, that the focus on institutions and structures has been to the (continuing) cost of policy content…
