Article: News Analysis: Czech republic to ratify Lisbon Treaty eventually, but with some hagglings

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.

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