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EU ponders creation of new diplomatic breed. By Andrew Rettman - EUobserver, 4.6.10.  The phrase "EU diplomat says" regularly pops up in articles on EU foreign policy. But with the EU poised to launch its European External Action Service in the coming months, the question of what precisely is an EU diplomat is in the air in Brussels.

EUobserver - Ashton secures deal on new diplomatic service - By Honor Mahoney 25.03.10 - EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton has finalised her blueprint for the EU's first ever diplomatic service after the European Commission on Wednesday (24 March) agreed to give her key powers over the EU's multi-billion euro annual development budget.

European Voice - Who controls foreign affairs? - By Toby Vogel, 25.02.10: Rifts emerge over new diplomatic corps and member states are upset by pre-emptive strike by Barroso.

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