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According to the official mandate and structural framework of the European External Action Service (EEAS) as described in EU documentation, which of the following statements accurately reflects the EEAS's primary operational mandate and reporting line? A The EEAS operates as an independent executive body that formulates and implements the Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) independently of the European Commission, reporting directly to the European Council. B The EEAS functions primarily as a funding agency for the European Semester and the Stability and Growth Pact, ensuring that member states' economic governance aligns with external diplomatic goals. C The EEAS works under the political guidance of the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy (who also serves as Vice-President of the European Commission) to bring coherence and coordination to the EU's international action. D The EEAS is responsible for managing the internal single market and competition policy, acting as a coordinating body for the Directorate-General for Competition to ensure coherence with external trade agreements.
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