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EEAS lacks clarity on developmentCatherine Ashton and her colleagues need to show more understanding of how essential development is to security. |
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So near, so farA staff committee for the EEAS. |
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If German Chancellor Angela Merkel does not insist on obtaining an economic post in the new European Commission, it would boost the chances of another possible German candidate for Brussels, Wolfgang Schäuble, the CDU interior minister.
Schäuble has risen as high as he can in German domestic politics, having missed the chance to be chancellor several years ago. He is a highly regarded politician with experience in counter-terrorism and security policy, and would be well-qualified to handle the justice and home affairs portfolio.
By the end of October, after the Irish referendum on the Lisbon treaty, it should be clear whether the treaty is likely to come into force.
The Lisbon treaty would expand the potential to develop justice and home affairs policy-making at EU level, by ending national vetoes in areas such as police and judicial co-operation.
Merkel may be tempted to put Schäuble in charge to take advantage of the opportunities offered by justice and home affairs, which is one of the fastest growing areas of EU policy-making.
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