Ashton on plans as new EU commissioner

With regard to Peter Mandelson's bullying - She admits to have heard lots of different stories, but she wants to find out from the ACP countries themselves as to 'where they think we are'

'It's not about unravelling what has already been agreed, but I do think that we need to look as we develop further the interim agreements into full agreements as an opportunity to look at style too and to make sure we have the best possible deal for all of us.'

'I wouldn't be prepared to reopen the whole negotiations, but in looking into extending and expanding the interim agreements there maybe the case for looking again at what has been agreed in the interim agreements because that's relevant to the bigger agreement.'

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