Ahern says treaty will boost EU’s role in world

THE European Union will have a more powerful say in world affairs if the Lisbon treaty comes into effect, Taoiseach Bertie Ahern has said.

Speaking in Boston last night, Mr Ahern said the EU’s voice on the world stage up to now has “remained relatively muted”.

But implementing the treaty would help give the EU a “more cohesive” role in international issues.