July 6, 2009 - 11:03 AMT
EU's Solana says to step down in October
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, Reuters reported.