Czech Prez signs EU Lisbon Treaty as last obstacle falls

Prague: Czech President Vaclav Klaus said he had finally inked the European Union`s reforming Lisbon Treaty on Tuesday, becoming the last EU leader to sign the landmark document into law.

"I announce that I signed the Lisbon Treaty at 1500 (1400 GMT) today," Klaus said at a briefing, after the top Czech court said the accord was in line with the country`s constitution.
The eurosceptic Klaus`s signature is the last step in the ratification of the treaty, which aims to streamline decision-making in the 27-nation EU.

The ratification unties the EU`s hands to appoint a new European Commission -- its executive arm -- as well as fill the freshly-created posts of President and foreign affairs supremo.

Bureau Report