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Okay, I just checked the consolidated version of the Lisbon Treaty for wordings.

There are mentions of a "common defence policy", but the treaty contains a specific section on a common security and defence policy within the common foreign and security policy.


When the capital development of a country becomes a by-product of the activities of a casino, the job is likely to be ill-done. — John M. Keynes

by Migeru (migeru at eurotrib dot com) on Sat Jun 14th, 2008 at 01:35:06 PM EST
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Why don't you get a job as a researcher for EU policy makers - you're really good at this sort of stuff.

"It's a mystery to me - the game commences, For the usual fee - plus expenses, Confidential information - it's in my diary..."
by Frank Schnittger (mail Frankschnittger at hot dotty communists) on Sat Jun 14th, 2008 at 01:42:13 PM EST
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It has been suggested that I enter the concours.

When the capital development of a country becomes a by-product of the activities of a casino, the job is likely to be ill-done. — John M. Keynes
by Migeru (migeru at eurotrib dot com) on Sat Jun 14th, 2008 at 01:46:33 PM EST
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I think you should.  And get a doctorate in European politics while your at it.

"It's a mystery to me - the game commences, For the usual fee - plus expenses, Confidential information - it's in my diary..."
by Frank Schnittger (mail Frankschnittger at hot dotty communists) on Sat Jun 14th, 2008 at 01:56:19 PM EST
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Oh, and there are also scattered mentions of "military and defence implications", usually to prevent decisions authorised by articles from having those implications.

When the capital development of a country becomes a by-product of the activities of a casino, the job is likely to be ill-done. — John M. Keynes
by Migeru (migeru at eurotrib dot com) on Sat Jun 14th, 2008 at 02:02:38 PM EST
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