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According to Article 27(3) TEU, which of the following accurately describes the composition and establishment procedure of the European External Action Service? A It was established by the Constitutional Treaty as the office of EU Foreign Minister and comprises officials from the Council's external relations department only, excluding staff from the Commission. B It is established by a decision of the European Council and comprises officials from the diplomatic services of the Member States, working independently of the Commission's external relations departments. C According to Article 221 TFEU, the EEAS shall represent the Union in third countries and be placed under the authority of the High Representative, acting independently of Member States' diplomatic missions. D It comprises officials from relevant departments of the General Secretariat of the Council and of the Commission as well as staff seconded from national diplomatic services, works in cooperation with Member States' diplomatic services, and its organisation is established by a decision of the Council.
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