The following is a list of all the administrative entities to be transferred en bloc to the EEAS. This does not prejudge the additional needs and the allocation of resources to be determined in the overall budget negotiations establishing the EEAS, nor decisions on the provision of adequate staff responsible for support functions, and the […]
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The heads of three major political groups in the European Parliament have warned Thursday that they did not accept the current draft of the EU diplomatic service, they threatened to veto its creation.
Read moreWe will need the support of all the EU Delegations and all staff in order to gain acceptance for our ideas. To this end, all the messages of support, encouragement and determination which we can gather are welcome. Please send an e-mail to osp-rd@ec.europa.eu!
Read moreDear Collegues, a Presidency compromise on the Proposal for a Council decision establishing the organisation and functioning of the European External Action Service (EEAS) has been proposed to Member States. A copy is available on request. Your comments are very welcome!
Read moreThe Conference of Presidents of the European Parliament reaffirmed yesterday its intention to treat all issues concerning the setting up of the new EU foreign service as a single package. Parliament’s assessment of the main proposal will thus be linked to decisions on the budget and staffing of the new service.
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