Baroness Ashton - a strong voice at the heart of EU foreign policy
So the EU "top jobs" have been decided. Neither Tony Blair nor PM Balkenende get the President slot. After all the excitement, The Hague returns to domestic politics - and many here express relief that Balkenende is not going to Brussels. He has a lot on his plate, including steering through the government's budget proposals. The appointment of Baroness Ashton as the new EU "foreign policy chief" is good for the UK - a strong voice at the heart of EU foreign policy making at a time of serious global challenges. Meanwhile, I take a break from Dutch politics to watch TV as Bolton lose (again) in the Premier League. That sinking feeling....
Posted at 10:31 23 November 2009 by Paul Arkwright | Comments[1]
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