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How will the Lisbon Treaty affect the U.K. armed forces and security services.

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

The Lisbon Treaty will facilitate the pursuit of a Single Market in Defence led by the EU. The creation of a major Defence budget, where UK finances may be diverted away from UK. Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO) – structures that duplicate and will rival NATO. No control of our Military.

Why it was rejected

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Timeline

2 Oct 2019 Petition opened for signatures
7 Oct 2019 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21
Status Rejected
Rejected 7 Oct 2019

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.