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Published 11/03/2009 by France24

LISBON TREATY: Eurosceptic Czech president Vaclav Klaus signs Lisbon Treaty

The very eurosceptic Czech president Vaclav Klaus became the 27th and final EU head of state to sign the Lisbon Treaty on Tuesday, paving the way for its ratification on December 1.

At last, the Lisbon Treaty counts all 27 signatures necessary to bring it to life. Czech President Vaclav Klaus added...

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