Article 1 European Union Special Representative
Article 2Policy objectives
Article 3Mandate
Article 4Implementation of the mandate
Article 5Financing
Article 6Constitution and composition of the team
Article 7Privileges and immunities of the EUSR and his staff
Article 8Security of classified information
Article 9Access to information and logistical support
Article 10Security
Article 11Reporting
Article 12Coordination
Article 13Review
Article 14Entry into force

Council Decision 2011/270/CFSP

of 5 May 2011

appointing the European Union Special Representative in Kosovo3

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union and, in particular Articles 28, 31(2) and 33 thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy,

Whereas:

(1)

On 10 June 1999, the United Nations Security Council adopted Resolution 1244.

(2)
On 15 September 2006, the Council adopted Joint Action 2006/623/CFSP4 on the establishment of a team to contribute to the preparations of the establishment of a possible International Civilian Office in Kosovo, including a European Union Special Representative component (ICO/EUSR Preparation Team).
(3)

On 13/14 December 2007, the European Council underlined that the Union stands ready to play a leading role in strengthening stability in the region and in implementing a settlement defining Kosovo's future status. It stated the Union's readiness to assist Kosovo in the path towards sustainable stability, including by a European Security and Defence Policy (ESDP) mission and a contribution to an International Civilian Office as part of the international presences.

(4)
On 4 February 2008, the Council adopted Joint Action 2008/123/CFSP5 appointing Mr Pieter FEITH European Union Special Representative (EUSR) in Kosovo, whose mandate expires on 30 April 2011.
(5)

Mr Fernando GENTILINI should be appointed as EUSR in Kosovo from 1 May 2011 to 31 July 2011.

(6)

The Stabilisation and Association Process is the strategic framework of the Union’s policy towards the Western Balkan region, and its instruments apply to Kosovo, including a European partnership, political and technical dialogue under the Stabilisation and Association Process dialogue, and related Union assistance programmes.

(7)

The mandate of the EUSR will be implemented in coordination with the Commission in order to ensure consistency with other relevant activities falling within Union competence.

(8)

The EUSR will implement his mandate in the context of a situation which may deteriorate and could impede the achievement of the objectives of the Union's external action as set out in Article 21 of the Treaty,

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