Delegation of The European Union To The United States - Embassy Sections

Embassy Sections

Head/Deputy Head of Delegation

• Serves as official representative of the EU to the U.S.

Administration

• Provides support services for the Delegation staff, building and residences
• Consults with authorities in the European Commission and the U.S. on all protocol and administrative matters related to EU officials

Economic & Financial Affairs

• Monitors and assesses U.S. economic performance
• Liaises with U.S. authorities dealing with economic, financial, and monetary issues
• Corresponds with the International Monetary Fund, World Bank and Multilateral Development Banks in areas of interest to the EU

Food Safety, Health & Consumer Affairs

• Facilitates relations with the U.S. administration, U.S. Congress, industry and consumers in the above-mentioned areas

Political, Security & Development

• Maintains contact with the U.S. administration and Congress on foreign, security, and development policy, counter-terrorism, justice and home affairs, and issues relating to human rights

Press & Public Diplomacy

• Focuses on raising awareness of the EU in the U.S.
• Maintains contact with U.S. media outlets and provides them with information and analyses of EU developments, positions, and statistics
• Offers outreach grants for universities, think tanks, and NGOs
• Produces and distributes information materials, maintains the Delegation's website, and deals with public inquiries
• Organizes speaking tours and cultural events

Science, Technology & Education

• Maintains relations with U.S. authorities at the Federal and State levels, research universities, national laboratories and the high tech industry
• Processes information for the European Commission in Brussels and Luxembourg pertaining to trends in science, technology, and education

Trade & Agriculture

• Monitors trade and regulatory developments in the U.S.
• Maintains relations with the U.S. administration, Congress, and NGOs

Transport, Energy, Environment & Nuclear Matters

• Analyzes U.S. political, economic and regulatory developments in the areas of transportation, energy, and environment