English Discussion on
 Lisbon Treaty

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THE DISCUSSION ON LISBON TREATY

STUDENT A's QUESTIONS (Do not show these to Student B.)

1)

What do you know about the Lisbon Treaty?

2)

When was the first time you heard about the Lisbon Treaty?

3)

Do you think Europe is in crisis over the Lisbon Treaty?

4)

Why do you think the Irish people said no to the Lisbon Treaty when other European countries said yes?

5)

Do you think the people of every EU country should vote on the Lisbon Treaty in a referendum?

6)

What do you think European leaders thought of the Irish ‘No’ vote?

7)

Is the European Union a good idea?

8)

The Lisbon Treaty was/is all about reform. What reforms are needed in the EU?

9)

What do you think China, Russia, the USA… think about the EU since the Irish ‘No’ vote on the Lisbon Treaty?

10)

Have you followed this news story a lot?


STUDENT B's QUESTIONS (Do not show these to Student A.)

1)

What’s the latest news you’ve heard about the Lisbon Treaty?

2)

What is the future of the Lisbon Treaty?

3)

EU leaders are talking about ratifying the Lisbon Treaty even though Ireland said no. How can they do this when they need all 27 EU countries to say yes?

4)

What do you think President Sarkozy will do now France holds the EU presidency (until Dec 31, 2008)?

5)

How much do you understand about the Lisbon Treaty or any other agreement, treaty, law, directive… that comes out of Brussels?

6)

Does the EU need a constitution? Was/Is the Lisbon Treaty a constitution?

7)

Should the EU ask Ireland to leave?

8)

Do you congratulate the Irish for exercising their democracy?

9)

Is Ireland voting no and holding up/killing the Lisbon Treaty a good example of democracy in action?

10)

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