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The Diplomatic Service of the European Union

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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

Annual reports

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.
La UE en el mundo

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.

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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.

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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.

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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).

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
Oportunidades

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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