1.   The amendments call for lifting the veto statewide and for the formation of a commission to study secession issues or any proposal for detaching territory from a city.

2.   Washington is understandably reluctant to reopen the draft treaty for language changes, but that would be worth doing to get the Indian veto lifted.

3.   Foreign Affairs minister Hans Van Mierlo said Germany has subsequently lifted its veto against Lubbers.

4.   Germany, which previously has opposed him, lifted its veto.

5.   Greece has refused to lift its veto of the EU aid package for Turkey because of disputes over the ownership of Aegean Sea islands and the future of Cyprus.

6.   Greece lifted its veto on Turkey being named an official candidate to join the EU, a long-standing Turkish ambition.

7.   Greece earlier this year lifted a veto that prevented the customs union with Turkey.

8.   If the objections are not addressed, Greece will not lift its veto.

9.   In return, Greece would lift its veto on EU funds for Turkey, Cem said he was told.

10.   In return Greece would lift its veto on the trade accord with Turkey.