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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 the political governance relationship and the main function of the EEAS in the Union's foreign policy? The EEAS operates under the political guidance of the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy (HR/VP) and its primary function is to provide coherence and coordination to the international action of the Union, working closely with the foreign ministries of the Member States. The main function of the EEAS is the operational management of neighbourhood and enlargement policy, assuming the role of a single negotiator in all international agreements, excluding the HR/VP from coordinating external action. The EEAS is an independent body that reports directly to the European Council, acting as the main executive body for the autonomous implementation of the Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) without the need for political guidance from the Commission. The EEAS replaces the external relations services of the European Commission and assumes exclusive control over commercial policy and external aid financing instruments, eliminating the role of Member States in coordination.
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