The EU maintains diplomatic relations with nearly all countries in the world. It has strategic partnerships with key international players, is deeply engaged with emerging powers around the globe, and has signed bilateral Association Agreements with a number of states in its vicinity. Abroad, the Union is represented by a network of 141 EU Delegations, which have a similar function to those of an embassy.
Below are 10 examples, which illustrate what the Union does around the world, in order to defend Europe’s interests and promote its values.