Major weaknesses of the European Union are:

★ Not accepting the state of poverty.

★ Ignorance of the chapter on social inclusion.

★ The additions to the 'General Provisions governing the interpretation and application of the charter of Fundamental Rights' make it difficult for people to access rights.

★ Qualified Majority Voting is not included in social inclusion and anti-discrimination policies.

★ Neo-liberal ideological and economic tides are resisted through the services of general economical interest. Also, the provisions related to free movement of goods and services are counter balanced.

★ Establishment of minimum requirements by framework laws to fight against social exclusion.

★ Several sections on Economic Policy, Monetary Policy and Employment Policy remain untouched from the previous treaties. So it is unclear how growth will take place in any circumstance.

★ The right to individual assessment for the need of asylum is introduced through the Protocol on Asylum.