#MAEA1239441ADecree of December 28, 2012 on the Organization of the Central Administration of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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The law consists of an arrêté that reorganizes the structure of the central administration of the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs. It outlines the various departments and their specific responsibilities related to international relations, security, development, cultural cooperation, and administrative management. By detailing the composition and functions of multiple directorates, it aims to enhance the coherence and efficiency of France's foreign policy and administrative operations.
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Key Changes
- Reorganization of the central administration structure of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- Defined the roles and responsibilities of various directorates including political affairs, security, and cultural cooperation
- Established specific missions and sub-directions within the Ministry to improve operational efficiency
Obligations
What this law requires
The Protocol Office must manage diplomatic and consular privileges and immunities matters
The Direction of UN Affairs, International Organizations, Human Rights and Francophonie must ensure coherence of French positions across international organization forums and issue instructions to French representations at UN system organizations and Council of Europe bodies
The Direction of UN Affairs, International Organizations, Human Rights and Francophonie must address instructions to French representations regarding UN system organizations and Council of Europe matters
The Sub-direction of Political Affairs must follow and manage issues handled within international organization forums
The Direction of United Nations, International Organizations, Human Rights and Francophonie must ensure coherence of France's positions across international organization forums and must issue instructions to French representations at UN system organizations and Council of Europe