Who we are The European Union (EU) is an economic and political partnership between 27 European countries. It plays an important role in international affairs through diplomacy, trade, development aid and working with global organisations. Abroad, the EU is represented through more than 140 diplomatic missions, known as EU Delegations, which have a similar function to those of a bilateral embassy. The EU Delegation in Costa Rica - Ensures the representation of the European Union in Costa Rica...