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Special envoy shake-up

By Chiade O'Shea | 06 September 2010

One of the changes most visible on the ground abroad, as the European External Action Service (EAS) comes into force, will be a shake-up among the EU’s special representatives (EUSRs). There are currently 11 such envoys, but sources close to High Representative Catherine Ashton say half are likely...

Support from Washington, but little interest in details - 06/09/2010

New service taking shape - 06/09/2010

Interview with EAS Special Advisor Poul Christoffersen : "It’s about making our policies better understood" - 06/09/2010

Special envoy shake-up - 06/09/2010

Staff - 06/09/2010

Timeline - 06/09/2010

All change for European diplomacy? - 06/09/2010

EU/Iceland : Parliament in Reykjavik to vote on stopping EU bid - 06/09/2010

EU/Switzerland : MEPs want progress on full implementation of internal market - 06/09/2010

EU/China : Beijing urged to improve business environment for EU investors - 03/09/2010

Humanitarian assistance : Window closing on chance to save lives in Pakistan floods - 03/09/2010

EU/Arctic : MEPs believe EU has a say - 02/09/2010

EU/China : Ashton looks to improve trade ties - 02/09/2010

EU/US : Lisbon changes will be evident at summit - 02/09/2010

EU/ACP : Additional EU funding to support economic activity - 02/09/2010

Indigenous peoples marginalised despite promises - 01/09/2010

EU/Russia : EP condemns Moscow’s crackdown on peaceful demonstration - 01/09/2010

Cooperation key for energy exploitation - 01/09/2010

Support for peacekeeping in Somalia - 01/09/2010

Rejected Arctic Council membership keeps EU in the cold - 01/09/2010

Concerns mount as EU tries to find its voice - 01/09/2010

Region becoming a bone of contention between EU and Russia - 01/09/2010

EU/Serbia/Kosovo : EU countries urge Belgrade to withdraw or amend resolution - 01/09/2010

Iceland’s accession to strengthen EU’s position - 01/09/2010

Transport: Balancing gains and risks - 01/09/2010

EU under fire for protecting Arctic seals - 01/09/2010

Libya seeks EU funds to halt illegal immigration - 31/08/2010

EU/Pakistan : Georgieva warns MEPs of aid bill - 31/08/2010

EU/Australia : New wine trade agreement enters into force - 31/08/2010

Trade : EU urges China to stop counterfeit goods - 31/08/2010

EU/China : Ashton to open first strategic dialogue - 31/08/2010

EU/ASEAN : Singapore trade deal set for 2011 - 30/08/2010

EU/US : Commission appoints interim SWIFT overseer - 30/08/2010

External Action Service : Ambassadors named mid-September - 30/08/2010

Foreign affairs : Ashton’s September of strategic partnerships - 30/08/2010

Updated regulation for trade in endangered species - 27/08/2010

UE/Iran : Teheran ready to resume negotiations in September - 27/08/2010

UE/Iran : Green light to regime of twenty-seven reinforced sanctions - 27/08/2010

EU/US/WTO : Airbus and Boeing cases approach critical stage - 27/08/2010

EU/WTO : WTO slams EU over import duties on high-tech goods - 27/08/2010

EU/FYROM : ‘Name issue’ still a stumbling point for opening of accession talks - 27/08/2010

EU/EEA: new economic mechanisms - 27/08/2010

EU/US/wto : Washington still favours talks, not sanctions, on GMOs - 27/08/2010

Development aid to the Republic of Niger resumes - 27/08/2010

Humanitarian assistance : Aid should reach vulnerable in Pakistan despite threats: Georgieva - 27/08/2010

UE/Iceland : Euphoria and realism: keywords as accession negotiations open - 27/08/2010

General Affairs Council : Decisions on Island and EAS - 27/08/2010

Humanitarian assistance : Militants threaten struggling aid workers in Pakistan - 26/08/2010

EIB : Lending in August - 30/08/2010

Foreign Affairs Council : Ashton wants to focus “full attention” on Middle East peace process - 27/08/2010

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