Article published on the 2008-07-11 Latest update 2008-07-11 14:07 TU
French ministry of foreign affairs in Paris
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A month after the “livre blanc” report for restructuring the Ministry of Defense, today the Ministry of foreign and European affairs received its own proposals from a commission headed by former prime minister Alain Juppé. The report calls for a tiered system of embassies, prioritising countries where France has economics interests. The report emphasises Europe, but does not mention anything about a Mediterranean Union, a pet project of the president's. Sarah Elzas reports.
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