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EU defence ministers admit global responsibility

by Lisbeth Kirk, Brussels,

The 25 EU member states have committed themselves to be able to respond to crises throughout the world by 2010.

"The European Union is a global actor, ready to share in the responsibility for global security", are the first words in an ambitious plan "Headline Goal 2010", adopted by EU defence ministers in Brussels on Monday (17 May).

Under the plan, the 25 EU member states are committing themselves to be able by 2010 to respond to crises throughout the world. These include humani...

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Lisbeth founded EUobserver in 2000 and is responsible to the Board for effective strategic leadership, planning and performance. After graduating from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, she worked as a journalist, analyst, and editor for Danish media.

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Lisbeth founded EUobserver in 2000 and is responsible to the Board for effective strategic leadership, planning and performance. After graduating from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, she worked as a journalist, analyst, and editor for Danish media.

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