German Parliament approves its Special Status under Lisbon Treaty

The BBC reports the passage of the legislation through the German Lower House as follows:

German lawmakers have approved legislative changes paving the way for ratification of the EU's Lisbon Treaty.

The lower house (Bundestag) backed the legislation with 494 votes in favour, 46 against and two abstentions.

The changes should give parliament a bigger say over EU matters that concern Germany. The country's Constitutional Court called for these changes in June.

Wake up Europe - special provisions applicable only to Germany?????