This background paper examines the role of European Union Delegations in implementing and supporting EU policies related to peace and security. It provides an overview of how EU Delegations operate in partner countries and how they contribute to the EU’s external action.
The document explains the origins of EU Delegations following the entry into force of the Treaty of Lisbon and describes their institutional framework and responsibilities. EU Delegations represent the Union in third countries and international organisations while coordinating with Member States’ diplomatic missions.
Several sections describe how delegations function internally, including the interaction between staff from the European External Action Service and the European Commission. The paper also discusses how EU Delegations contribute to policy development, programming of external funding and cooperation with national authorities and international partners.
Finally, the document examines how EU Delegations engage with civil society organisations in partner countries.
