Why Ireland Voted No To The Lisbon Treaty

In the immediate aftermath of Ireland's rejection of the Lisbon Treaty, the reaction of European leaders was uniform but reserved. Dignitaries such as British Foreign Secretary David Miliband and French President Nicolas Sarkozy expressed their disappointment at the result, but spoke of their respect for the Irish people and a belief that their wishes should be accepted and understood. In private, no doubt, their sentiments were less gratifying. Through careful dissection of the historical, social and political context, Shane Griffin attempts to explain the motives behind Ireland's shocking and unexpected decision, which temporarily derailed the European project in June 2008.

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Shane Griffin is a Master in European Studies from Kings College London, with a Bachelor of Arts focusing on History and Politics from University College Dublin. Following the completion of his M.A., Shane worked at the European Parliament for five years. He currently works in the field of Sustainable Development.

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In the immediate aftermath of Ireland's rejection of the Lisbon Treaty, the reaction of European leaders was uniform but reserved. Dignitaries such as British Foreign Secretary David Miliband and French President Nicolas Sarkozy expressed their disappointment at the result, but spoke of their respect for the Irish people and a belief that their wishes should be accepted and understood. In private, no doubt, their sentiments were less gratifying. Through careful dissection of the historical, social and political context, Shane Griffin attempts to explain the motives behind Ireland's shocking and unexpected decision, which temporarily derailed the European project in June 2008.