European Union delegation to the United States
The Delegation of the European Union to the United States ( Delegation of the European Union to the United States ) is the representative body of the European Union in the United States of America. Its headquarters are in Washington, DC and its chairman is the EU ambassador to the United States. It is one of the 139 representations and offices of the EU worldwide.
history
The USA was the first state to officially recognize the ECSC and in 1953 founded the US representation in the ECSC with its seat in Brussels. A year later, Jean Monnet , the first President of the High Authority of the ECSC, founded the ECSC Representation in Washington DC In 1972 it was officially given full diplomatic recognition by the Nixon government and was renamed the Delegation of the European Commission . After the entry into force of the Lisbon Treaty , it was renamed to its current name. Since then she has been part of the European External Action Service (EEAS).
tasks
The European Union delegation to the United States organizes cultural events and promotes European culture in the United States, for example as part of the European Month of Culture . It intends to make a significant contribution to European public diplomacy in the USA. In addition, one of their main tasks is to participate in the joint resolution of conflicts such as the Middle East conflict. The common values shared by the EU and the USA (especially peace, freedom and the rule of law) will be given special consideration. The delegation also coordinates military interventions, for example the European Union's rule of law mission in Kosovo (EULEX Kosovo), in which around 60 American soldiers take part. Working together on sustainable development and combating dependence on raw materials is also one of the delegation's fields of competence. Last but not least, labor and trade policy is an important part of European-American relations and thus also of the delegation.
It works together with the embassies of the 27 member states of the EU. It analyzes the political, economic and social situation in the USA and sends reports to the EEAS headquarters in Brussels.
TTIP
Since the negotiations began in June 2013, the EU ambassador has met with various personalities such as the chairman of the European Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Philadelphia to discuss the Transatlantic Free Trade Agreement .
Departments
Head of the delegation
Head and deputy head of the delegation represent the European Union in the United States.
administration
The administration is responsible for the concerns of the staff, the building and the residences. She advises officials of the European Union on administrative matters between the European Union and the United States.
Economy and finance
The Economy and Finance Department monitors and assesses the economic performance of the United States. She maintains liaison with the US authorities in the economic, financial and monetary sectors. It corresponds with the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank and multilateral development banks in the interests of the European Union.
Food safety, health and consumer protection
The Food Safety, Health, and Consumer Protection Department liaises with the US government, Congress, industry, and consumers in the areas of food safety, health, and consumer protection.
Politics, Security and Development
The Department of Politics, Security and Development liaises with the US government and the US Congress on foreign, security and development policy, counter-terrorism, justice and home affairs and human rights issues.
Press and public relations
The Press and Public Relations Department focuses on raising awareness of the European Union in the United States. She maintains contact with the US media and provides them with information and analyzes of EU developments, positions and statistics. It produces and distributes information material, maintains the website of the delegation and deals with public inquiries. She is also responsible for organizing lecture tours and cultural events.
Science, technology and education
The Science, Technology, and Education division has relationships with US federal and state agencies and is responsible for research in universities, national laboratories, and the high-tech industry. It processes information for the European Commission in Brussels and Luxembourg on trends in science, technology and education.
Trade and agriculture
The Commerce and Agriculture Division oversees trade and regulatory developments in the United States. It has relationships with the US government, US Congress and non-governmental organizations.
Transport, energy and the environment
The Transportation, Energy, and Environment Department analyzes political, economic, and legal developments in the United States in the areas of transportation, energy, and the environment.
Rod
Ambassador David O'Sullivan is head of the European Union Delegation to the United States . In this capacity he represents the President of the European Commission Jean-Claude Juncker and the President of the European Council Donald Tusk under the supervision of the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Federica Mogherini . As of 2011, the delegation has around 80 permanent employees, including 30 civil servants.
See also
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- European External Action Service
- Homepage of the European Union Delegation to the United States
- TTIP brochure
- European Union Ambassador Visits Philadelphia. on the website of the Irish American Business Chamber and Network
Individual evidence
- ^ The European Union Delegation to the United States. (No longer available online.) Archived from the original on May 28, 2016 ; accessed on May 14, 2016 . Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.
Coordinates: 38 ° 54 ′ 10.6 " N , 77 ° 2 ′ 54.5" W.