Daniel Dombey is the FT’s European Diplomatic Correspondent.

Based in Brussels, he covers transatlantic issues such as Europe’s plans to lift its arms embargo on China, the role of Nato and the EU’s negotiations with Iran.

The development of the EU’s foreign policy and the activities of Javier Solana, the man slated to become the EU’s foreign minister, are a key part of his beat.

Daniel also follows the enlargement of the EU - a process that has been described as the most successful foreign policy in the world and which now affects countries such as Turkey, Croatia and - perhaps - Ukraine.

Daniel has worked in Brussels since 2001 and previously covered a series of beats including EU competition policy, which led him to write extensively about the European Commission’s battle with Microsoft. He started writing for the FT in Mexico and has also worked for the newspaper in London.

Daniel contributes to Brussels briefing, FT.com’s insiders’ guide to what’s happening in Brussels - -

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