Proceedings of the Conference : The Lisbon Treaty and the Changing Landscape of Liberty and Security

On 13 December 2007 the Lisbon Treaty was signed. Aspects related to the area of freedom, security and justice (AFSJ) will be among the policies most affected by the Reform Treaty. This policy field has been notorious for its inability to respond to its specific challenges under the existing institutional framework and substantial reform been considered urgent. Yet, exactly what will the new setting bring to the area of freedom, security and justice? Will it properly address the weaknesses and flaws of the current framework? In short: Which will be Lisbon’s contribution in the creation of the AFSJ?

In this Conference we have addressed the new elements that the Treaty of Lisbon introduces as compared to the aborted Constitution. This Conference provided a unique opportunity for policy makers, social partners, civil society actors and academics to exchange views on the critical aspects contained in The Lisbon Treaty and to test and develop the thinking in the field.

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Proceedings of the Conference : The Lisbon Treaty and the Changing Landscape of Liberty and Security