The difficulties and differences over the entry into force of the Lisbon Treaty and the timetable relating to it are deepening. The Irish government is asking for time to ask the people to vote again. Other governments are showing signs of understanding, or at least of resignation; some even give the impression of welcoming these hindrances. But at the same time the European Parliament is opposed to any slowdown, as it believes that the new treaty must enter into force before the European...