6 May: Elections are being held in a number of European countries today. In France voters are choosing a new President in a run-off election between Nikolas Sarkozy and Francois Hollande; In Greece voters are choosing a new parliament in the midst of an e

Borrell underlined that the European Union will make every effort to support the peace process and to remain a committed partner to the Afghan people. "Of course, we will have to take into account the evolving situation, but disengagement is not an option.  We are clear on that: there is no alternative to a negotiated political settlement, through inclusive peace talks.