The mandate of Solana, the “chief diplomat” of the EU, could be extended
(B2) The mandate of the High Representative for EU foreign policy, Javier Solana, normally ends in mid-October. But it could be extended, if necessary by the Heads of State and Government, if Ireland says yes to the Lisbon Treaty, until the entry into force of the new European Commission in January 2010. In any case, assures one of his relatives, "It's not really a problem. If you have to,
Solana is flexible enough, he can extend his term."
Photo: Javier Solana on his arrival in Gothenburg discusses with the journalists present (© NGV)