Kristian Edqvist
Training manager in Brussels
Kristian Edqvist is one among some 20 Swedes who are seconded to the EU External Action Service (EEAS) in Brussels. EEAS manages EU’s diplomatic relations with countries outside the union and conducts EU’s foreign and security policy. The staff is from all member states.
The purpose of EU’s foreign and security policy is to support the union’s partner countries and neighbouring areas, by strengthening peacebuilding and preventing conflicts. EU also has a common security and defence policy that supports its external relations through a collective crisis management capacity. Cooperation in foreign and security policy related issues has become increasingly important.