Topic: Treaty Of Lisbon

The European Union has proposed the "Digital Green Certificate" to facilitate free movement across member states. While the proposal claims vaccination is not a precondition for travel, those without certificates may be subject to mandatory testing and "quarantine/self-isolation," mirroring protocols found in the Lisbon Treaty regarding infectious diseases.

Spain proposes reintroducing border controls between Schengen countries as the European Union considers moving toward a more formal political and banking union. The discussion compares the potential rise of a centralized EU police force, such as an empowered Europol, to the creation of the Department of Homeland Security in the United States. Media outlets begin labeling recent French terror attacks as "France's 9/11," signaling a shift toward increased state security measures.

European leaders including Angela Merkel and Gerhard Schroeder are reportedly using the term "United States of Europe" to describe the further centralization of power in Brussels. The discussion traces this development back to the Lisbon Treaty, which implemented political structures after the European Constitution failed. The hosts suggest this is a step toward a "One World Government" involving similar unions in Africa and Asia.

Czech President Václav Klaus signed the Lisbon Treaty, finalizing the unification of the European Union under a centralized governing structure. This move is characterized as the birth of the "United States of Europe," featuring unelected officials and plans for a centralized European army. Reports suggest new European taxes could cost British families at least 155 pounds annually to fund these expanded federal powers.