European External Action Service (EEAS)

Following the entry into force of The Treaty of Lisbon, the European Council appointed Catherine Ashton High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy. In this capacity, she chairs the Foreign Affairs Council. Drawing on her role as Vice-President of the European Commission, she ensures the consistency and coordination of the European Union's external action. The High Representative will be assisted, once it is up and running, by the European External Action Service (EEAS).

The link address is: http://eeas.europa.eu/