Delegation of the European Commission to the United States
- Delegation of the European Commission to the United States
The Delegation of the European Commission to the United States is located in Washington, DC. It was established to facilitate relations between the European Commission and the United States. It is located at 2300 M Street, NW, Washington, DC 20037.
Though technically not an embassy, the head of mission has the status of ambassador. The current (2008) ambassador is John Bruton. [The European Union Delegation of the European Commission to the United States: [http://www.eurunion.org/delegati/WashDelStruct.htm Delegation Structure] Retrieved 14 July 2008]
History
The mission, opened in 1954, was the first external presence of the European Coal and Steel Community (ECSC), the forerunner of the European Union. [The European Union Delegation of the European Commission to the United States: [http://www.eurunion.org/eu/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=21&Itemid=37 History of the EC Misison to the USA] Retrieved 14 July 2008] In 1971, it was accorded full diplomatic privileges and immunities. In 1990, the Head of Delegation was accorded full ambassadorial status. [The European Union Delegation of the European Commission to the United States: [http://www.eurunion.org/eu/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=22&Itemid=38 Delegation Overview] Retrieved 14 July 2008]
References
[http://www.eurunion.org/ Official Site]
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