Giving them a total of 5 seats when the Lisbon treaty comes into effect.

While this remains the case, we should not be acting as if the Lisbon treaty is already in force.

The Lisbon Treaty is a real step forward for development policy.

Just take a look at what has happened with the Lisbon Treaty.

Much has been said about the many benefits the Lisbon Treaty will bring.

Now the Lisbon Treaty gives us a new opportunity to move ahead.

The Lisbon treaty finally came into force on 1 December 2009.

How can any of us here today who believe in democracy, peace or public services support the Lisbon Treaty?

Under the new Lisbon Treaty, we can accept them more quickly.

In our view, that is now the purpose of the Lisbon Treaty.