The Treaty of Lisbon Reasons for the Irish No Vote

The focus of this seminar paper is the pivotal referendum held in Ireland regarding the Treaty of Lisbon, which aimed to modernize the European Union's institutions to better address contemporary challenges like terrorism and climate change. Despite the majority of EU member states supporting the treaty, Ireland's unique position allowed its citizens to vote, resulting in a narrow rejection. This outcome highlighted the fragility of the treaty's acceptance, as just a fraction of the population was able to halt a significant step towards EU modernization.