We'll have to wait for the constitution to enter into force for Javier Solana to take up his job as minister of foreign affairs of the European Union. His appointment by Heads of governments is official but there is no question of this being applied early, out of respect for those who have to ratify the constitution. But the profound changes that this new creation will provoke have to be carefully prepared for. Its political significance is enormous: Europe will have its minister of foreign...