“As a member state, we have a great an
interest in ensuring that the European
Union functions effectively. The proposed
Treaty is the condition of achieving such
an outcome. Britain pushed hard and
successfully for the expansion of the EU
to 27 nations. It is obvious that more
effective decision-making is needed in
such circumstances and this is what
the Treaty is all about.”
Lord Giddens (Life Fellow of King’s College, Cambridge)
Lord Giddens (Life Fellow of King’s College, Cambridge)
Coalition for the Reform Treaty
“The Treaty is good for
Britain and good
for
Europe”
We are a network of organisations and individuals advancing a positive view on the proposed EU Reform Treaty
- We believe the UK and its citizens derive significant benefit from membership of the EU.
- We believe the EU’s successful enlargements, which have increased membership from 15 in 2004 to 27 members today, necessitate reform of its institutions.
- We believe the Reform Treaty is in Britain’s interests as well as the European Union’s because it will lead to more efficient, effective and democratic decision-making.
- We believe agreement and ratification of the Treaty by all 27 EU Member States will help the Union to focus on the issues that really matter: climate change, competitiveness, social, consumer policy and the EU’s role in the world.
