European External Action Service (EEAS)

The EEAS is the European Union's diplomatic service. It helps the EU's foreign affairs chief – the High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy – Kaja Kallas carry out the Union's Common Foreign and Security Policy.

A key aspect of the work of the EEAS is its ability to work closely with the foreign and defence ministries of the 27 member states of the EU and the other EU institutions such as the European Commission, Council and Parliament. It also has a strong working relationship with the United Nations and other International Organisations.