Has the EU Commission diverted €10 million towards the 'yes' campaign?

rebelmind

www.german-foreign-policy.com

The Irish government's efforts to induce its population into relinquishing its resistance to the German hegemonic project, are meeting criticism in Ireland. The government is accused of a lopsided campaign to impose the "EU treaty" and since the beginning of 2008, an administrative appeal has been pending before the competent commission.[6] Through diverse government channels, Dublin was allocated almost ten million Euros for its "information campaign".[7] This year, the EU Commission has augmented funds for the Irish representation, while insisting that this is "not at all" connected with the referendum.[8] According to the press, Dublin and Brussels have agreed to discuss controversial EU problems only after the referendum. This is why the referendum is scheduled to take place already on June 12 - two and a half weeks before the French EU Council Presidency will initiate projects for the EU foreign and security policy that run counter to Irish neutrality. Last but not least, the Germans applauded when the former Prime Minister Bertie Ahern, who has been at the focus of several corruption scandals and therefore threatening to provoke an additional number of "No" votes, resigned in early May (german-foreign-policy.com reported).[9] "The danger of an anti-Ahern vote has been banned", predicts the German Bertelsmann Corporation Foundation.[10]

This may be old news but, fact remains, this is revealing of the true character of the EU.

ei.sdraob

I hope you never have to write a thesis

your referencing is terrible (deliberate?)

here is the link to the correct article on the site


http://www.german-foreign-policy.com/en/fulltext/56160/print

Through diverse government channels, Dublin was allocated almost ten million Euros for its "information campaign".[7] This year, the EU Commission has augmented funds for the Irish representation, while insisting that this is "not at all" connected with the referendum.[8]

references 7 and 8 in that article are
[7], [8] Irland: Schlacht um EU-Vertrag beginnt; Die Presse 14.05.2008


lets follow the reference to this article from 14.05.2008

http://diepresse.com/home/politik/eu/383771/print.do



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ei.sdraob

and here is the (google) translation of the German article

Ireland: EU treaty battle begins
14.05.2008 | 18:35 | WOLFGANG BOEHM AND REGINA PÖLL (The Press)

Above all, the supporters, but opponents of the Lisbon Treaty are investing millions into their campaigns for the referendum on 12 June.
DUBLIN / VIENNA / BRUSSELS. For Brian Cowen, it is the first major test. The new Irish prime minister has personally thrown into the battle for a Yes vote on EU treaty. By 12 June, when Ireland's population directly as a single in Europe on the new EU treaty vote, Cowen wants to leave nothing to chance. His government has its own referendum commission launched. Your fund is well stocked with five million euros. Also, the State Department is not to sit behind: He is assisted by an almost equally large amount of information on the Reform Treaty available.

With this money, the population should be informed - completely impartial, that's the official. Experts and observers would be strictly to ensure that the information that emphasizes leave the referendum commission and the State Department, one from the Irish side. But the government is, of course, primarily concerned to communicate the benefits of the Lisbon Treaty. After all, you do not want to be the scapegoat, by its own people by many EU countries have already ratified treaty can fail.

In those days, the distribution starts from two million paperback books that explain the complex legal text. It will also provide TV and radio spots, events and further information.

Cowen warned the population to the start of the campaign to destroy a rejection of the Treaty, the basis for an expanded union. The crux is the responsibility to all new member countries such as Ireland would have the right to benefit from the EU. "Should Ireland on 12 Send June the signal: We are selfish people? "

The decision is of course still open. According to a new survey by "REDC Research" while 38 percent want to vote "yes" and only 28 percent said "no." Previously the ratio was 35 to 31 percent. An element of uncertainty remain, however, still the now 34 percent undecided.

That the government, the campaign can cost as much has already sparked criticism. The EU Commission in Brussels denied rumors that she was involved financially in the Irish information campaign. "We are not interfering in national election campaigns," said Commission spokesman Johannes Laitenberger in conversation with the "Press". But will of course also provided by the EU material. This will be distributed via the Commission Representation in Dublin. At least one of the EU Commission, as guardian of EU law among the strongest supporters of the reform treaty.

The Commission Representation in Ireland is funded by several million from the EU budget. This ranges from the rent until the staff. An increase in the total this year but would "not due" to the Lisbon Treaty, says a spokesperson for Margot Wallström, Commissioner for Communications. Exact figures were not told on Wednesday. In the program, the representative in Ireland, symposia and discussions are ongoing. Main focus here is the Reform Treaty.

The Treaty opponents have prepared themselves financially. The successful Irish businessman Declan Ganley, according to media reports, one million euros invested in the No campaign. He has the think tank called Libertas "to life, including the information about the struggle should be carried out at the referendum. Ganley warns of a loss of voice in Brussels. The contract was a bad deal for Ireland.


Opponents: foreign aid
The nationalist party Sinn Féin is brought to referendum showdown in position. They started their own campaign to make claims against their view too far-reaching EU Treaty mood. About the budget of Sinn Féin is not known, but it would still not equal to that of Ganley. Help get the other party and from other EU countries. How will the right-wing parties in the EU Parliament, including the French National Front, turn directly to the proxy fight.

( "Die Presse", print edition, 15.05.2008)

now which arse did the NO side pull 10 million out of?


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Scofflaw

While unsubstantiated allegations are fun, they're also rather prejudicial. I don't know whether the EU Commission responds to allegations of illegal behaviour with legal action, and I don't intend to find out.

moderately,
Scofflaw