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Former Greek FM to be EU human rights envoy
By EUobserver
Former Greek foreign minister Stavros Lambrinidis was Wednesday formally appointed as the EU's special representative for human rights. "This is (...) a key portfolio for the European Union," said EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton. Lambrinidis was foreign minister from 2004-2009. He starts work 1 September until 30 June 2014.