Before an EU treaty can enter into force, it must be ratified by all member states.

When EU treaties are negotiated, it is difficult to get all governments to agree on a clear set of laws.

But the commission, which has power under the EU treaty to calculate and set staff salaries, refused.

The Independent has gone with a story on the EU treaty.

The steps that eurozone countries take may be outside the EU treaties.

The new group will not be able to take decisions that cut across the existing EU treaties, he says.

Before he starts, here's a short reading list about his decision last week to veto a new EU treaty.

Religious issues must not be among those dealt with in texts of EU treaties.

The entire process surrounding a new EU treaty has been a disgrace.

Most leaders wanted a new EU treaty, signed by all 27 members.