Doubts increase about Catherine Ashton’s ability

Article reports that Members of the European Parliament are becoming increasing critical of Catherine Ashton, the EU's high representative for foreign affairs. Ashton is incapable of setting up the EU's new diplomatic service, they argue.

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EurActiv, 21.4.10: Parliament raises pressure on EU diplomatic service http://www.euractiv.com/en/foreign-affairs/parliament-raises-pressure-eu-diplomatic-service-news-467697

ESO: Background information: High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy http://www.europeansources.info/record/website-high-representative-of-the-union-for-foreign-affairs-and-security-policy-vice-president-of-the-commission-federica-mogherini/

ESO: Background information: Diplomatic uncertainty casts gloom on Brussels http://www.europeansources.info/record/diplomatic-uncertainty-casts-gloom-on-brussels/

EurActiv, 4.5.10: EU dismisses Ashton resignation rumours http://www.euractiv.com/en/future-eu/EU-dismisses-Ashton-resignation-rumours-news-493660

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