EU Gains Right to Speak at UN

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laresWed 04/05/11 04:33

"The European Union has won the right to speak at the United Nations on behalf of its 27 member states.

The largely symbolic change means the EU can address UN meetings through its own officials, rather than the country holding its rotating presidency, but does not give it voting rights.

The decision comes after years of lobbying by the European bloc."

"Diplomats say the decision opens the door for other blocs such as the Arab League and African Union to seek similar enhanced status.

Last year, the Caribbean regional group Caricom persuaded the UN to delay a decision on the EU's status over concerns it would make the bloc too influential.

Responding to Tuesday's vote, Bahamas ambassador Paulette Bethel, speaking for Caricom, said their concern had been the motion would create "a new category of non-state observer with a unique complement of rights and privileges", reports the AFP news agency."

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