EU's Solana says to step down in October - report

Jul 5, 2009 at 13:07 | Reuters
MADRID, July 5 (Reuters) - European Union foreign policy chief Javier Solana said in a Spanish press interview on Sunday he will step down in October when his 10-year mandate expires.

"I had a 10-year mandate which I have fulfilled. I do not mean to go any further," the Spaniard told daily ABC.

A representative for Solana in Brussels was not immediately available to confirm the report.