The nomination of Federica
Mogherini to replace Catherine Ashton as EU foreign affairs
chief is Premier Matteo Renzi's victory, French newspaper Le
Monde said Monday.
"Renzi's tenacity has paid off," wrote Le Monde, which last
month editorialized against the candidacy of Mogherini.
The Italian foreign minister was perceived by some as
lacking in experience, and as being soft on Russia.
Also on Monday, Le Figaro newspaper opined that Mogherini
"appears to be on the right path...to proving her mettle on the
international scene".
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED © Copyright ANSA