It was announced today that in the coming weeks the Irish Parliament will take a critical vote regarding the new European Union budget-discipline treaty. As is law in Ireland, the countries constitution requires a national referendum before the parliament can ratify any treaty with potentially far reaching effects.
In early polls and surveys, it is expected that the majority of Irish voters will vote against the new treaty. The primary reason for the no-vote is the clause in the treaty calling for increased integration of fiscal p... ( read more )
