Who speaks for Europe? The battle between diplomats and policy experts

The EU has thus far been unable to settle to what extent the Foreign Affairs Council is allowed to intervene in the decisions of other Council configurations, such as the Environment or Agricultural Council, when they discuss matters with international implications. This battle between diplomats and policy experts is an often overlooked cause of the EU's inability to present a coherent image to the outside world. The disputes over the implementation of the Lisbon Treaty have aggrevated the situation with immediate negative consequences. This is why Louise van Schaik argues there is no time to wait for a legal solution. A political solution is needed soon.
 

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