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High representative for foreign and security policy
Nationality: British
Political Affiliation: PES
Previous job: European commissioner for trade
Age: 53
Most typical answer:
“I don't have a solution to this problem at the moment.”
Most unwanted offer:
Franziska Brantner, German Green: “Do you want us to reject the entire Commission if you don't get the neighbourhood policy?”
Ashton: “The strategic objectives within the neighbourhood fall under me.”
Hollowest exchange:
Adrian Severin, Romanian Socialist: “Are you willing to work with us?”
Ashton: “Yes.”
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