Supporters of the 'No Vote' celebrate after the Lisbon Treaty was rejected (Photo by Paul McErlane, AFP).
Ireland blocks further EU integration
Published 14 June, 2008, 02:54
Irish Prime Minister Brian Cowen has said that his government 'accepts the verdict of the Irish people' after the country voted against the EU reform treaty. The vote is a major blow to the EU as all members are required
Ireland is so far the only country to hold a referendum.
The European Commission President, Jose Manuel Barroso, said EU leaders will meet at a summit next week to decide how to proceed.
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