The ministry in action The Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs represents, defends and promotes the interests of France and French nationals in all areas in foreign countries and international organizations. Action for peace and respect for human rights The Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs coordinates France's action for peace and respect for human rights at the international level through diplomatic engagement with international partners and the implementation of its humanitarian action. Promoting a sovereign Europe The European Union (EU), of which France is one of the founding members, is a priority of French foreign policy. France is the host country of the Council of Europe: the leading organisation defending human rights, democracy and the rule of law in Europe. At the Ministry, the Directorate of the... Promoting French businesses and France's attractiveness Promoting France’s economic interests is one of the main responsibilities of Business France and the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, both... Ensuring the presence of French culture The cultural promotion and cooperation policy of the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs (MEAE) is based around two pillars: Strengthening... Contributing to sustainable, balanced globalization France's fight against climate change and action for the preservation of the environment is one of its foreign policy priorities. The ministry takes...