平心而论，欧盟认识到需要统一的战略，也试图通过设立欧洲对外行动署（European External Action Service，EEAS）和对外事务高级代表解决这一问题。
To be sure, the EU recognized its need for a coherent strategy, and attempted to resolve it by establishing the European External Action Service and the position of High Representative for Foreign Affairs.