Lisbon Treaty - the new basic document of the European Union

Abstract

Lisbon Treaty (official: Treaty of Lisbon amending the Treaty on European Union and the Treaty establishing the European Community) entered into force on 1 December 2009 and replaced the Constitution, which was not ratified. The Lisbon Treaty was created to improve the functioning of the European Union and strengthen its role and position in the world. With the Treaty there will be changes in the structure of the EU.