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EEAS Protocol Team

Editorial team

The EEAS Protocol team facilitates the high-level diplomatic contacts between the EEAS and third States, as well as other institutions and international organisations.

We organise official visits and high-level events, we are in charge of the diplomatic accreditations and all related protocol questions. 

For all accreditation procedures of the Missions accredited to the European Union, please use the following email: [email protected]

Team Members

Lucie SAMCOVÁ - HALL ALLEN

Ambassador, Chief of Protocol
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  • EEAS 05/574

  • +32 2584-4913

  • [email protected]

  • Head of Division. Overall coordination, direction and management of the Division

 

Vadim LUCENKO

Deputy Head of Division
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  • Deputising for the Chief of Protocol as required
  • Overall coordination and organisation of high-level events at the EEAS HQ premises
  • Assistance with complex diplomatic protocol related matters

Veronika NATSEVA

Protocol Officer
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  • Accreditation of Heads of Mission to the EU and EU Heads of Delegation
  • Notification of staff movements at Missions and Representations to the EU, Diplomatic List

María CEJUDO RUIZ

Protocol Officer
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  • Organisation of high-level events (including official meals) at the EEAS HQ premises
  • Assistance with practical protocol matters related to activities hosted at the EEAS HQ premises

Claire STASSART

Protocol Officer
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  • EEAS Meetings Planning coordinator for EEAS Chaired Working Groups (WG)
  • SCIC correspondent for high-level events and for WG

Lydie D’ALMEIDA

Protocol Officer
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  • Information Point
  • Assisting visitors and delegations taken in charge by the Protocol Service

Valérie VAN DIJK

Protocol Officer
Valérie VAN DIJK portrait

 

 

  • Information Point
  • Assisting visitors and delegations taken in charge by the Protocol Service

Anne VANESCOTE

Protocol Officer
Anne VANESCOTE

 

 

  • Management of EU laissez-passer for EEAS staff and special applicants
  • Management of Protocol budget
  • Reimbursement of representation costs
  • Back-up for finances and contracts

Wojciech ZAJACZKOWSKI

Protocol Officer
Wojciech Zajaczkowski

 

 

  • Overall support of the Division (diplomatic and administrative affairs)