Monday, June 16, 2008

The Lisbon Treaty. What an impossible document this is; I wouldn't vote for this either. Anyway, you can download the English version here; have fun. With thanks to Blairwatch. Here's an example: 174) An Article 188 O shall be inserted, with the wording of paragraphs 1 to 3 and 5 of Article 111 and paragraph 1 shall be split into two subparagraphs, the last two sentences becoming the second subparagraph; the Article shall be amended as follows: (a) paragraph 1, first subparagraph, shall be replaced by the following: "1. By way of derogation from Article 188 N(1), the Council, either on a recommendation from the European Central Bank or on a recommendation from the Commission and after consulting the European Central Bank, in an endeavour to reach a consensus consistent with the objective of price stability, may conclude formal agreements on an exchange-rate system for the euro in relation to the currencies of third States. The Council shall act unanimously after consulting the European Parliament and in accordance with the procedure provided for in paragraph 3.". In the second subparagraph, the words "on a recommendation from the ECB or from the Commission and after consulting the ECB in an endeavour to" shall be replaced by the following: "either on a recommendation from the European Central Bank or on a recommendation from the Commission, and after consulting the European Central Bank, in an endeavour to"; 3:49:27 PM   This & That | |

Searle's Paris. A few sample pages from the Paris Sketchbook, found at Daniela Strijleva's weblog. If you now want to buy an original Ronald Searle, follow this link. 8:34:10 AM   Art & Advertising | |