In his state of the Union speech on Wednesday 14 September, the president of the European Commission, Jean-Claude Juncker, called for a stronger role for EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Federica Mogherini, citing her crucial role in the talks on settlement of the Syrian crisis.
To rapturous applause from MEPs, Juncker said Mogherini was doing a remarkable job and should become a genuine foreign minister, as she combines the forces of national diplomats in order...