EU leaders agree on reform treaty
European Union leaders meeting in Lisbon today agreed on a reform treaty to replace their failed European constitution and give the 27-nation bloc more say in world affairs, diplomats said.
The agreement came after the EU leaders resolved eleventh-hour reservations about the draft text, notably from Poland and Italy, they said.
The reform treaty -- to be formally signed by the EU leaders in Lisbon on Dec. 13 -- promises to accelerate decision-making so EU members can act more swiftly on global issues such as defense, energy security, climate change and migration.
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