However, representatives from several Member States are designated as lead negotiators for the EU on specific issues and therefore speak on its behalf in the negotiations on these issues.
Kuid ka mitmete liikmesriikide esindajad on määratud mitme konkreetse teema puhul ELi nimel läbirääkimisi juhtima ja kõnelevad nende teemade arutamisel kogu ELi eest.