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Argument: European Council presidency is streamlined under Lisbon

Issue Report: EU constitution reform treaty (Lisbon Treaty)

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“Treaty of Lisbon. The Treaty at a glance”. Europa. – “A more stable and streamlined institutional framework: the Treaty of Lisbon creates the function of President of the European Council elected for two and a half years, introduces a direct link between the election of the Commission President and the results of the European elections, provides for new arrangements for the future composition of the European Parliament and for a smaller Commission, and includes clearer rules on enhanced cooperation and financial provisions.”