JEF-Europe canvassed for a YES vote on the streets of Dublin under its campaign network “European Youth for an Irish YES” gaining considerable media attention from media stations across Europe and the world.
Commenting on the result, Toni Giugliano , Leader of European Youth for an Irish YES said:
“This is not any ordinary yes vote. This is an earthquake result and its vibrations will be felt across all capitals of Europe! There is no doubt that this is a major vote of confidence in the European Union and the integration process as a whole.” “Ireland has once again restored its confidence in the EU by voting overwhelmingly in favour of the Treaty. Few YES campaigners had predicted a two to one victory. The lies of the no campaign have clearly been exposed and didn’t wash with the people of Ireland.” “After years of No votes, rejections and having been told to think again so many times, the EU can finally take a breath of fresh air, move on and look to the future.”
It is now up to Poland and the Czech Republic to respect this vote and sign off the Treaty without delay.
Samuele Pii , President of JEF-Europe commented:
“It was evident when campaigning through the streets of Dublin, that the Irish people wanted a stronger European Union that works for their interests. They simply realised that Ireland alone could not solve the many problems that Europe and indeed the planet currently face.” “The people of Ireland were the only people of Europe to directly express themselves on the Treaty. It is now up to Poland and the Czech Republic to respect this vote and sign off the Treaty without delay.” “The message could not be clearer for Klaus. The people have spoken, sign and shut up! Our campaign will go on until all countries in the EU have ratified the Lisbon Treaty and until this Treaty will have fully entered into force.” “If Lisbon is signed off this year it would complete a 10 year cycle that began with the 1999 Cologne European Council with the prospect of reforming and democratising the EU’s institutions and decision making process.”
Andrew Duff , President of the Union of the European Federalists (UEF), added:
“The Irish people have spoken loud and clear for more Europe. All those who wish Europe well rejoice. Now – at last – we go forward again!”
“Looking towards the high participation at the referendum, citizens should be fully involved in the future of the European Union. Thanks to the Lisbon Treaty federalists can use the citizens’ initiative to relaunch the constituent process for a federal and democratic European Union – continues Samuele Pii – New ways of participation can also be considered, i.e. some European consultative ballots asking citizens simple questions on the main EU policies” – ended Pii.
[ENDS] Notes: www.yes2lisbon.eu
Press Contact: Toni Giugliano, European Youth for an Irish YES (0044 775 666 3312) Samuele Pii, President of JEF-Europe (0039 339 134 9854)
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