Who we are
The Delegation of the European Union in the Republic of Congo has been located in Brazzaville since 1963 without interruption. The Delegation is a diplomatic mission whose Head of Delegation, Ambassador of the European Union, is accredited to the Congolese Head of State. The DUE is currently headed by H.E.Mrs Anne MARCHAL, in office since September 2024.
Our Mission
Under the authority of the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, the Delegation is an integral part of the diplomatic network of the European External Action Service (EEAS). Democracy, the rule of law and the promotion of a rules-based international order are at the heart of our action.
The Delegation’s mission is structured around four main areas of activity:
- Representing the European Union and its institutions by promoting and defending its values and interests;
- Maintaining and developing political, economic, trade and cultural relations between the European Union and the Republic of the Congo;
- Implementing the EU–Congo Partnership, supporting sustainable and inclusive socio-economic development and contributing to the improvement of living conditions for the population;
- Ensuring the coherence and effectiveness of the EU’s external action, as well as appropriate visibility, in close coordination with EU Member States through the “Team Europe” approach.
To achieve its objectives, the Delegation works in close partnership with the Government, national and local authorities, civil society, the private sector and other stakeholders. It maintains regular political dialogue and carries out economic diplomacy activities by supporting structural public policy reforms aimed at improving governance, public services and the business climate, in order to reduce vulnerability and promote the creation of decent and sustainable jobs.
The Delegation implements programmes and projects of common interest within the framework of the European Consensus on Development, the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations 2030 Agenda and national development strategies. Areas of activity include, among others:
- governance and economic diversification;
- sustainable management of natural resources and the fight against climate change;
- the promotion of human rights, the rule of law and support to civil society;
- conservation;
- fisheries;
- trade;
- regional cooperation.
The Delegation strives to be a dynamic, efficient and inclusive organisation where gender equality and respect for diversity are fundamental values. All Delegation staff are committed to acting with ethics, integrity and transparency, and in a spirit of loyalty, respect and solidarity, in line with the core values of the European Union and guided by the principles of unity, commitment, accountability and partnership.
In particular, every staff member actively contributes to the activities of the Delegation, promotes its image externally and participates in ensuring its efficient and harmonious functioning, fostering an environment conducive to the personal fulfilment of all.
The Delegation Team
About thirty employees, women and men, national agents and expatriates carry out the tasks related to the missions of the European Union in the Republic of Congo.
The Delegation is the link between the headquarters of the European Union in Brussels and the Congolese authorities.
European Union, 2026
European Union, 2026