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In accordance with the Treaty of Lisbon and the mandate established for the European External Action Service (EEAS), which of the following statements most accurately describes its main function in governing the Union's external policy? The EEAS is primarily responsible for the operational execution of the Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP), taking direct command of all EU civilian and military missions without supervision from the European Council. The EEAS acts as an independent organ of the European Commission, responsible exclusively for managing funds for Eastern Neighbourhood Policy and Southern Neighbourhood Policy, without depending on the High Representative. The EEAS's main function is to attempt to bring coherence and coordination to the Union's international action, working under the political guidance of the High Representative and in close collaboration with EU member states and institutions. The EEAS has exclusive authority to adopt binding decisions on Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP) matters on behalf of the Council without needing approval from member states.
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