Re-directing the EIB's tide of money

It never rains, it floods

One big happy family at the EEAS?

EEAS lacks clarity on development

Catherine Ashton and her colleagues need to show more understanding of how essential development is to security.

EEAS needs support and co-ordination

The difficulties faced by the EU's diplomatic service in its first year are symptoms of bigger problems.

So near, so far

A staff committee for the EEAS.

A year on, and still failing

The European External Action Service has had a difficult first 12 months, and hopes have faded that Catherine Ashton will settle into her role as EU foreign policy chief.