In a first, Palestinian envoy presents letter of mission to European Council, European Commission chiefs – Middle East Monitor

Amal Jadou Shakaa, the Palestinian envoy to the EU, Belgium, and Luxembourg, on Tuesday presented her letter of mission to European Council President Antonio Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, marking the first time a Palestinian representative has taken office through this procedure.

This step was made possible by a political decision and initiative led by Costa, according to an EU official.

As stated in the EU Council’s press…