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Latvian, Lithuanian lawmakers pass Lisbon Treaty
VILNIUS-RIGA - Latvia and Lithuania’s parliaments have both ratified the Lisbon Treaty, making them the 12th and 13th countries to approve the historic document that aims to reshape and simplify how the EU works. The two Baltic states’ approval of the treaty came on May 8 and will have to be signed by their presidents, which should take two or three weeks. In Latvia, the treaty was passed with an overwhelming majority. The vote passed its second reading with 70 MPs in favor and only three ag ...| The article you requested can be accessed only by subscribing to the online version of The Baltic Times. If you are already subscribed to The Baltic Times, please log on using the form on the top of the page. If you don't have a membership yet - please subscribe. |
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