1. A LIGHT ON LISBON

2. The Treaty at a Glance Came into force 1 December 2009 Modernises and reforms the EU Three main changes: – Amends treaties – Changes to institutional architecture – Revises rules on decision-making

3. Changes for European Parliament Increased powers in law-making Control of EU budget Greater say on who runs the EU

4. Implications for the EU as a whole More democratic and transparent Europe More efficient and effective Europe Europe of rights and values Europe as an actor on the global stage

5. A more democratic and transparent Europe Strengthened role of European Parliament and National Parliaments Increased transparency European Citizens’ Initiative Withdrawal from the Union

6. A more efficient and effective Europe Streamlined institutional framework Efficient decision- making Expansion of competencies to ensure area of freedom, security and justice

7. A Europe of rights and values Reinforces core values of EU Makes fundamental rights legally binding Preserves ‘four freedoms’

8. Europe as an actor on the global stage High Representative for Common Foreign and Security Policy Single legal personality for international agreements Progresses European security and defence policy Legal basis for humanitarian aid

9. The Treaty of Lisbon - Taking Europe into the 21 st Century