The European Union’s Brexit bargaining position has been significantly weakened because of an article in the Lisbon Treaty stating neighbouring countries must be treated with “neighbourliness” and be allowed to prosper. Article 8 of the Lisbon Treaty states: “The Union shall develop a special relationship with neighbouring countries, aiming to establish an area of prosperity […]
UK/Brexit: High Court Rules Government Needs Parliament’s Approval to Trigger Article 50…
Parliament must vote on whether the UK can start the process of leaving the EU, the High Court has ruled. This means the government cannot trigger Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty – beginning formal exit negotiations with the EU – on its own…