 The Council adopted a decision establishing the European External Action ServiceOn 26 July 2010 the General Affairs Council adopted the Decision establishing the European External Action Service (EEAS) and setting out its organisation and functioning.
"We can now move forward to build a modern, effective and distinctly European service for the 21st century," the EU High Representative, Catherine Ashton, said. She added that for the EEAS to come into being on 1st January 2011 it was crucial to rapidly amend the EU Staff and Financial Regulations and agree an amending budget for 2010.
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Searches and arrests by EULEX Kosovo
On 13 July 2010, the EULEX Executive Police Department arrested a man in connection with an ongoing investigation into murder, attempted murder, aggravated murder and organised crime (Bllaca case).
An EULEX pre-trial judge of the District Court of Pristina ordered the defendant to be placed under house arrest for a month.
The same day, the former Permanent Secretary and current advisor at the Ministry of Health was arrested by EULEX police and the Kosovo Police Economic Crime Unit in the context of a criminal investigation into tax evasion.
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EU Operations and missions
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 With some 20 missions on 3 continents the EU's role as a security player is rapidly expanding. More
Map of CSDP Missions (July 2010)  |
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EU Common Security and Defence Policy: how does it work?
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 The EU can decide to launch civilian and military missions to ensure peace and security in troubled regions. More |
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EU capabilities
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 The EU draws on military and civilian resources from its Member States. More |