David O'Sullivan - The EU's External Action -- Moving to the Frontline - 19 June 2014
Channel: IIEA
Date: 2014-06-20

About the Speech:
 
The European External Action Service (EEAS) Is the European Union's diplomatic service and supports its foreign policy chief Baroness Cathy Ashton. Established in 2011, the EEAS is dealing with challenging economic, politicial and security issues in the European Neighbourhood and beyond.
 
From his unique perspective as Chief Operating Officer of the EEAS, David O'Sullivan reflected on recent developments in the EU's external action and its increasing profile in global affairs.
 
About the Speaker:
 
David O'Sullivan is one of the most distinguished Irish officials in the EU institutions. Since January 2011, he has been Chief Operating Officer of the EEAS. Previously, he served as Director General for Trade in the European Commission (2005-2010), Secretary General of the Commission (2000-2005) Head of Cabinet to European Commission President Romano Prodi (1999-2000). Mr. O'Sullivan is due to take up the position of EU Ambassador to the U.S. in September 2014.