Member states responsible for EU ‘single voice’

Report of an EUObserver interview with EEAS Chief Operating Officer David O'Sullivan, May 2011. Mr O'Sullivan made the point that the EU's ability to speak with one voice on foreign policy is ultimately dependent on member states, with the European External Action Service only able to act as a 'facilitator'.

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EUObserver, 17.5.11: EU 'not marginal' on world stage, Ashton says http://euobserver.com/9/32352

ESO: Background information: European External Action Service http://www.europeansources.info/record/website-european-external-action-service/

ESO: Background information: Belgian minister publicly attacks EU foreign relations chief http://www.europeansources.info/record/belgian-minister-publicly-attacks-eu-foreign-relations-chief/

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