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    The headquarters of the European External Action Service (EEAS), Brussels, Belgium

    The European External Action Service (EEAS) is the European Union’s diplomatic service. Since 2011, the EEAS carries out the EU’s Common Foreign and Security Policy to promote peace, prosperity, security, and the interests of Europeans across the globe.

    About the European External Action Service

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    Creation of the EEAS
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    Structure and Organization

    High Representative / Vice President

    The EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs shapes the standing of the European Union on the global stage.

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    HR/VP Josep Borrell personal blog post

    The EU's international roles

    All over the world, the European External Action Service, in coordination with  the European Union institutions, addresses EU foreign policy priorities, including civilian and military planning and crisis response.

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    Consular protection for EU citizens

    EU special representatives

    The European Union has Special Representatives in different countries and regions of the world.

    Get in touch

    Contact the European External Action Service, ask general questions on the European Union or get information on visiting the EEAS.

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    EU diplomatic representations around the world

    The EU maintains diplomatic relations with nearly all countries in the world and undertakes a range of actions with strategic partners, key international players, and emerging and developing powers. 

    EU Diplomatic Representations

    The Diplomatic Representations play a vital role in representing the EU and its citizens around the globe and building networks and partnerships.

    Military & civilian missions & operations

    Since the first CSDP missions and operations were launched back in 2003, the EU has undertaken 36 overseas operations, using civilian and military missions and operations in several countries in Europe, Africa and Asia. As of today, there are 18 ongoing CSDP missions and operations, 11 of which are civilian, and 7 military.

    Regions

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    Africa
    Asia
    Central Asia
    Eastern Europe
    Latin America & the Caribbean
    Middle East and North Africa (MENA)
    North America
    Overseas Countries and Territories (OCTs)
    Pacific
    Western Balkans
    Western Europe

    Regional policies

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    Black Sea Synergy
    EU Arctic Policy
    Eastern Partnership
    EU Facilitated Dialogue: Belgrade-Pristina relations
    European Neighbourhood Policy
    Middle East Peace Process
    Northern Dimension

    Election observation missions

    Election observation missions (EOMs) provide a comprehensive, independent and impartial assessment of an electoral process according to international standards for democratic elections. The EU is a worldwide recognised credible actor in international election observation. Since 2000, the EU has deployed over 160 EOMs in more than 60 countries.

    Iran & JCPOA

    Since 2006, the EU High Representative has led diplomatic efforts between the E3/EU+3 (China, France, Germany, Russia, the United Kingdom and the United States) and Iran, which led to the conclusion of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action on Iran’s nuclear program (JCPOA) in Vienna on 14 July 2015. The JCPOA is designed to ensure that Iran’s nuclear programme will be exclusively peaceful and provides for the comprehensive lifting of UN, EU and US nuclear-related sanctions.

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    All over the world, the EU works to prevent and resolve conflicts, to support resilient democracies, to promote human rights and sustainable development, to fight climate change, and to contribute to a rules-based global order.

    EU Security, Defence and Crisis Response

    In an increasingly interconnected world, Europe’s security starts abroad. European citizens expect and deserve to live in a safe and stable environment. In the face of increased global instability, the EU needs to take more responsibility for its own security and increase its capacity to act autonomously.

    Crisis Response

    Crises can affect EU citizens, staff and interests outside of the EU. To protect them, the EU is strengthening its response to security and consular crises. The EEAS Crisis Response Centre contributes to this work.

    Human Rights & Democracy

    In a shifting geopolitical landscape, the EU has remained a strong defender of human rights. New geopolitical rivalries only serve to underline its role as a reliable and stable partner, and a champion of the rules-based international order.

    Equality

    Equality and non-discrimination are guiding principles of the European Union’s action on the international scene, as enshrined in the EU Treaties. Promoting gender equality, diversity and inclusion is a matter of human rights, but also of peace and security, social justice, and economic progress. 

    Climate, Environment & Energy

    Climate change and environmental degradation are an existential threat to Europe and the world. The EU promotes the approach of the European Green Deal of a just transition towards sustainable, resource-efficient and climate neutral economies and energy systems.

    Multilateral relations

    In today’s world marked by major geopolitical and economic power shifts, multilateralism is still the most effective means to govern global relations in a way that benefits all. The EU stands committed to a renewed multilateralism fit for the 21st century.

    Refugee protection & Migration

    Migration is a global phenomenon presenting a unique set of challenges while offering substantial benefits to countries of origin and destination as well as migrants. The EU works to ensure that migration takes place in a safe, regular and sustainable manner.

    EU Enlargement & Neighbourhood

    The EU prioritises development and stability in the wider region and neighbourhood, working in close partnership with its neighbours to the East and South and supporting the reforms required by countries that want to become EU members.

    Humanitarian & Emergency response

    The European Union together with its Member States is the world’s leading humanitarian donor. New challenges, same principles, humanitarian aid is a key pillar of the EU’s external action and an important part of its ability to project its values globally.

    International cooperation & partnership

    The European Union, more than ever, needs to work closely with partners to face the global challenges and build together a safer, greener, more prosperous and equal world.

    Cultural relations

    Cultural diversity is one of the emblems of the EU and its Member States and a tool to strengthen cultural relations beyond our borders, to connect people worldwide, to share values, to improve international relations and to learn from each other’s practice. 

    Countering disinformation

    Since 2015, the European Union has set out and is actively implementing concrete measures to address disinformation, protect its democratic systems and public debates.

    Connectivity & innovation

    The EU invests in connectivity and innovation to boost global growth and sustainable development.

    Digital Diplomacy

    Digital technologies have brought new opportunities into the lives of people around the world. They have also become key competitive parameters that can shift the balance of power. The goal of EU Digital Diplomacy is to secure the EU global role in the digital world, to protect its strategic interests and to promote its dynamic, human-centric regulatory framework for an inclusive digital transformation.

    Economic relations - Trade & sustainability

    In its trade relations, the EU promotes a sustainable growth model as defined by the European Green Deal and the European Digital Strategy, which can help the recovery from the COVID-19 economic crisis.

    EU Sanctions

    Restrictive measures, or sanctions, are one of the EU's tools to promote the objectives of the Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP). 

    Science Diplomacy

    Science and technology play an increasing role in the geopolitical arena.

    Public Diplomacy

    Building bridges between the European Union and the rest of the world

    International Days

    International days are key moments on the global calendar dedicated to celebrating, raising awareness and taking action on pressing issues that affect us all.  From honouring human rights to championing environmental sustainability, these days unite organisations, communities, and individuals worldwide for change - one celebration, one cause, one action at a time.

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    Press materials

    For media inquiries, please contact the EEAS press team

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    Press Releases
    Declarations / Statements
    Speeches / Remarks
    Op-eds

    Stories

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    Stories
    HR/VP Josep Borrell blog
    Blog Posts

    Publications

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    Factsheets
    Documents
    Reports

    Media gallery

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    Videos
    Photos

    Campaigns

    Campaign pages are created around specific topic and actions.

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    EU in Arabic
    EU in Russian

    Audiovisual & Streaming

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    Europe by Satellite
    Council of EU - Live
    Council of EU - Newsroom
    Europarl TV

    Other newsrooms

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    EU Newsroom
    Other EU press release databases
    European Council Press Releases
    EU Press corner

    Document databases and Archives

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    EEAS Archives
    EEAS Public register
    Public register of Council documents
    EC Historical Archives
    INTPA documents library
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    Job opportunities, grants and tenders at the EEAS, EU Delegations and Missions and Operations.

    Vacancies

    Looking for an exciting job in the field of external relations, foreign affairs and security? Find our vacancies

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    Contract Agents
    EU Delegation Programmes
    Traineeships
    CSDP missions
    EPSO

    Tenders

    Interested in one of the tenders? See how to apply for an EEAS call for tenders.

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    General Information
    How to apply

    Auction sales

    Grants

    Grants can be awarded as donations to third parties that are engaged in external aid activities. Grants are managed by EuropeAid (DEVCO) or DG Near, the EEAS does not manage any grant.

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    General information
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    Projects

    The EU supports projects worldwide covering a range of sectors.

    Events

    Every day, events are organised worldwide by the European Union Delegations and its partners.

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