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In accordance with the Treaty on European Union, which of the following accurately describes the composition and operational framework of the European External Action Service (EEAS) as established by the Council? A The EEAS assists the High Representative and comprises officials from the General Secretariat of the Council and the Commission, as well as staff seconded from national diplomatic services, working in cooperation with Member State diplomatic services. B The EEAS was established as the EU's foreign ministry with full supranational powers, replacing the rotating Presidency of the Council's role in external relations and merging all external action competences into a single supranational executive body. C Under Article 218 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, the EEAS is mandated to negotiate and conclude all international agreements on behalf of the Union, acting independently of the High Representative's instructions. D The EEAS is an independent agency directly subordinate to the European Parliament, which exercises political oversight over the appointment of its staff and the management of Union delegations.
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