Thematic domains:
- Research and Innovation
They are enganged in science diplomacy (Diplomacy for science – the use of diplomatic action to facilitate international scientific collaboration, e.g. by negotiating R&D agreements and exchange programmes or enabling the establishment of international research infrastructures; Science for diplomacy – the use of science as a soft power to advance diplomatic objectives, e.g. for building bridges between nations and creating good will on which diplomatic relations can be built; Science in diplomacy – the direct support of diplomatic processes through science, e.g. by providing scientific advice and evidence to inform and support decision-making in foreign and security policies) towards the third countries.
- Culture
Culture – Implementing EU international cultural relations (supporting culture as an engine for sustainable social and economic development;promoting culture and intercultural dialogue for peaceful inter-community relations; reinforcing cooperation on cultural heritage).
- Green Deal
The EU contributes to fighting climate change at global level through both domestic action and international cooperation. Domestic policies, legislation and initiatives include: carbon pricing, energy transition towards renewables, low-emissions and no-emissions transport options more environmentally-friendly land-use and agriculture, more sustainable cities, climate-resilient communities, fewer emissions from all sectors of our economy.
- Digitalisation
The goal of EU Digital Diplomacy is to secure the EU global role in the digital world, to protect its strategic interests and to promote its dynamic, human-centric regulatory framework for an inclusive digital transformation.
- Underrepresented Groups and Gender Equality
Gender equality and women’s empowerment, but also diversity in the broadest sense of the word, are political objectives and priorities of the EU in all of its internal and external policy.