Czech president 'satisfied' with Sweden's proposals over Lisbon Treaty
31.12.2009
The statement effectively removes the final sticking point for ratification of the treaty.
Mr Klaus, a staunch eurosceptic, is the only EU leader who has not yet completed ratification of the treaty, aimed at streamlining decision-making in the 27-member bloc.
Czech Republic (10) -- Analyses -- 2009
More about the Czech demand
31.12.2009
Mr Klaus shocked the EU and the Czech government earlier this month when he demanded an opt-out clause to shield the Czech Republic from property
claims from ethnic Germans expelled from the country after World War Two.
Bulgarian