EEAS Protocol Team
Editorial team
The EEAS Protocol team facilitates the high-level diplomatic contacts between the EEAS and third States, as well as other institutions and international organisations.
We organise official visits and high-level events, we are in charge of the diplomatic accreditations and all related protocol questions.
For all accreditation procedures of the Missions accredited to the European Union, please use the following email: PROTOCOL-ACCREDITATION@eeas.europa.eu
Team Members
Vadim LUCENKO
Chief of Protocol
- EEAS PARC 05/574
- +32 2584-2475
- vadim.lucenko@eeas.europa.eu
- Head of Division. Overall coordination, direction and management of the Division
BERND SPANIER
Deputy Head of Division
- EEAS PARC 05/578
- +32 2584-9096
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- Deputising for the Chief of Protocol: Acting on behalf of the Chief of Protocol as required.
Paula CEJALVO CABRAL
Administrative Assistant - Assistant to the Head of Protocol
- EEAS PARC 05/577
- +32 2584-6322
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paula.cejalvo-cabral@eeas.europa.eu
- Administrative support to the Head of Division and to the Division
Veronika NATSEVA
Protocol Officer
- EEAS PARC 05/568
- +32 2584 5236
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veronika.natseva@eeas.europa.eu
- Accreditation of Heads of Mission to the EU and EU Heads of Delegation
- Notification of staff movements at Missions and Representations to the EU, Diplomatic List
Wojciech Antoni Zajaczkowski
Policy Assistant
- EEAS PARC 05/577
- +32 2584-4103
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Wojciech-Antoni.ZAJACZKOWSKI@eeas.europa.eu
- Organisation of high-level events (including official meals) at the EEAS HQ premises
- Assistance on protocol inquiries
- Overall support of the Division (diplomatic and administrative affairs)
- Back up for notification of staff movements at Missions and Representations to the EU, Diplomatic List
Monika Kaniewska
Protocol Officer
- EEAS PARC 05/279
- +32 2584-5762
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monika.kaniewska@eeas.europa.eu
- Organisation of high-level events (including official meals) at the EEAS HQ premises
- Missions
María CEJUDO RUIZ
Protocol Officer
- EEAS PARC 05/568
- +32 2584-2033
- maria.cejudo-ruiz@eeas.europa.eu
- Management of EU laissez-passer for EEAS staff and special applicants
- Assistance with practical protocol matters related to activities hosted at the EEAS HQ premises
Anne VANESCOTE
Protocol Officer
- EEAS PARC 05/569
- +32 2584-3215
- anne.vanescote@eeas.europa.eu
- Management of EU laissez-passer for EEAS staff and special applicants
- Management of Protocol budget
- Reimbursement of representation costs
- Back-up for finances and contracts
Lydie D’ALMEIDA
Protocol Officer
- EEAS SCHU 00/HALP
- +32 2584-2016
- lydie.d'almeida@eeas.europa.eu
- Information Point
- Assisting visitors and delegations taken in charge by the Protocol Service
Valérie VAN DIJK
Protocol Officer
- EEAS SCHU 00/HALP
- +32 2584-2284
- valerie.van-dijk@eeas.europa.eu
- Information Point
- Assisting visitors and delegations taken in charge by the Protocol Service