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Italian FM Replaces Catherine Ashton

The European Council Saturday appointed Italian Foreign Minister Federica Mogherini as the High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy of the European Union. Mogherini replaced Britain’s Catherine Ashton. The 41-year-old Italian top diplomat is said to be “inexperienced” for the job, as she was only appointed as foreign minister in February. But, given that the new EU commission chief ... Read More »