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Klaus wants opt-out on Lisbon Treaty
Friday, 9 October 2009 15:28Czech President Vaclav Klaus wants an opt-out on the Charter of Fundamental Rights attached to the EU's Lisbon Treaty as a condition to his signing it.
Britain and Poland have an opt-out regarding the charter, which means that they have an exemption from application of some labour rights.
Czech President Vaclav Klaus is the sole European leader to hold out against the treaty.
