CIAO DATE: 03/2011
November 2010
The Geneva Centre for Security Policy
The European External Action Service (EEAS) established by the Lisbon Treaty will reach initial operating capability in December 2010. However, full operational capability may take several years to achieve, requiring a careful management of expectations in the short- to medium-term.
Resource link: The European External Action Service: Implications and Challenges [PDF] - 307K