27/10/2008 (Agence Europe) - The European Union and the United States have concluded talks on the latter's participation in the EU rule of law mission in Kosovo (EULEX Kosovo). The agreement took effect on 22 October and the first American police officers are due to arrive on the ground at the end of November. In time, this first American contribution to an ESDP mission should comprise 80 police officers and up to 8 judges and prosecutors. (A.By./transl.jl)