Javier Solana, the European Union foreign policy chief, has called on the new Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas to turn the Palestinian Authority (PA) "from a pre-state to a state", according to the Financial Times.
The process involves improving the PA's chaotic security system, its finances and its administration, the paper reported.
Mahmoud Abbas, also known as Abu Mazen, won a landslide victory in Sunday’s elections and beat his nearest challenger, Mustafa Barghouti, with aroun...
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Already a member? Login hereLisbeth 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.
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.