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Article: News Analysis: Czech republic to ratify Lisbon Treaty eventually, but with some hagglings
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- October 4, 2009
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News Analysis: Czech republic to ratify Lisbon Treaty eventually,
but with some hagglings
by Xinhua writer Ding Yi
BEIJING, Oct. 4 (Xinhua) -- While the whole Europe hailed Irish
"yes" to the Lisbon Treaty, the Czech republic remains reluctant to
sign the document, putting obstacles on the path of the European
Union (EU)'s treaty ratification.
Analysts said that under unprecedented pressure from the
international community, Czech politicians have resorted to
"dragging-on strategy" concerning the ratification process.
Nevertheless, it seems likely that the Czech republic will
eventually ratify the treaty, but only after some "behind-the-
scene hagglings," analysts said.
THE CZECH ...