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Borrell accuses Commission of treaty breach over foreign policy and defence
Former EU foreign policy chief says Ursula von der Leyen's executive has crossed legal boundaries, creating confusion over who speaks for Europe abroad.
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Josep Borrell
Former High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, European External Action Service
What we have reported
- Delivered sharp public criticism of the European Commission's expanding role in diplomacy and defence, arguing it exceeds treaty powers.
- Oversaw the European External Action Service when the disputed tender for the diplomatic academy training programme was awarded.
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