The European Union’s institutional future: prospects for the inter-governmental conference and beyond [WP862]

This conference discussed the following points:

• Can the reform treaty gain broad support?

• How may provisions for enhanced co-operation, the high representative for foreign affairs and security policy, and council president operate?

• To what degree can and should a ‘social Europe’ be factored into future arrangements?

• What are the implications of a greater internal security role for the eu?

• How can governments and parliamentarians best engage citizens on European issues?