Brussels, 29/10/2009 (Agence Europe) - On 27 October, the EU decided without debate to begin a political consultation process with the authorities of Niger to give the latter an opportunity to present proposals for a crisis exit strategy.
Consultation is foreseen under Article 96 of the Cotonou Agreement with a view to remedying non compliance with one or several essential elements of the agreement (respect of democratic principles, human rights and rule of law), linking the EU and 78 ACP...